Where to Eat, Shop & Drink on Abbot Kinney

1104 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

It's a stick up! Where tomboy meets sophisticate, this two-story boutique is stocked with wardrobe essentials and trendy finds for the in-the-know fashionista.

1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

Tucked into the jewel box-sized shop is a well-curated selection of offbeat clocks, elegant iitala glassware, plastic deer heads, indie-cool neckties and limited-edition perfumes. And the jewelry is not to be missed.

1327 1/2 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

Fashion designer Pamela Barish is known for styling rockers and their ilk, but her high-end boutique showcases her edgy take on well-structured looks for Tinseltown's beachside elite.

1413 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

The melodic music and sweet incense floating around this modern-girl shop create the perfect ambiance for browsing its wide selection of trinkets and gifts.

1138 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291 (map)

Named after a line in William Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, this upscale boutique creates custom botanical perfumes for romantics (and perfume snobs) with keen smellers.

1639 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

This kitschy boutique melts women's hearts with its sampling of flirty silk and cotton frocks, modern tops and sweet jewels like gold-plated cuffs, crystal-pendant necklaces and an array of earrings.

1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

Simple in name and look, this AK favorite is chef/owner Joe Miller's ode to French-flecked Cali cuisine. If you usually can't afford a gourmet dinner, stop by and order prix fixe or head over for the Sunday brunch. (Just make a rezzie--this place packs 'em in.)

1429 Abbott Kinney Rd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

With a rustic design and menu serving fresh fare straight from the farmers' market, this Venice outpost has fast become a foodie favorite, attracting hordes of localvores from all over the Westside.

1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

As its name suggests, beach goers can get their fill at this sister space to Rockenwagner bakery that focuses on serving three enticing square meals a day from their Austrian-tinged menu.

1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

This stylish tapas joint is a hard seat to come by on weekend evenings, but it's worth the wait. Expect delicious Mediterranean fare, a lively crowd, Euro-style shabby chic environs and a mean glass of sangria.

1635 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

Part sushi joint, part chic Asian bistro, this place has tasty raw deals and more than a few cooked items like battered onion rings and sweet pumpkin puree with grilled beef filet.

1661 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

If only your elementary school cafeterias was this cool. This casual spot serves up loads of health-conscious, California grub in a buffet line sprinkled with cups of tasty lemonade and sweets.

1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

This classic Venice Beach bistro tantalizes newcomers and regulars with its eye-popping 3D artwork, simple French dishes, window-side tables made out of giant wine barrels and one of the most popular back-room patios on the street.

1302 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

The last vestige of pre-trendy Abbot Kinney, this dingy yet downright fun gay bar has no problem reeling in boys and girls of every persuasion with its laidback attitude, pool tables and video games.

1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

This low-lit modern space might have a boxer for a logo, but it's all good in this neighborhood. The laidback vibe makes it an obvious choice for a weeknight cocktail with friends. Even better, you can count on its parking lot hosting any number of food trucks just about every night of the week.