The Coolest Block in America
1/14Bazar
People who live in Venice are cooler than those of us who just visit. And the locals know to browse for antiques here.
1108C Abbot Kinney Blvd.; (310) 314-2101
2/14Jack Spade
There's Ping-Pong and hot dogs out front, and that's before you set foot inside this groovy love shack.
1132 Abbot Kinney Blvd.; jackspade.com
3/14A+R
The website says "pop culture home accessories store." We say it's like a West Coast MoMA outpost.
1121-1 Abbot Kinney Blvd.; aplusrstore.com
4/14Holly Jones Hair Design
The best haircut in Venice for both men (and women) and the coolest proprietor.
_1221 Abott Kinney Blvd.; (310) 399-1320 _
5/14Aviator Nation
Get rad beach volleyball gear like sweat shorts and mirrored shades, even if you don't play beach volleyball.
1224 Abbot Kinney Blvd.; aviatornation.com
6/14Waraku
If limited-edition sneaks from Japan (leopard print, yo!) are your thing, Waraku alone is worth the drive.
1225 Abbot Kinney Blvd.; warakuusa.com
7/14Guild
Prefer designer clothes to surf tees? Guild's the place. Just don't get too impulsive around the vintage Roles.
1335 1/2 Abbot Kinney Blvd.; guildla.com
8/14Milkmade
A niche-cool boutique offering a more contemporary take on the American heritage look.
_1413 Abbot Kinney Blvd.; (310) 581-8890 _
9/14Alternative Apparel
The softest T-shirts. (Note: To transform tee into beach pillow, place under head.)
1337 Abbot Kinney Blvd.; alternativeapparel.com
10/14Linus Bikes
Simply put: the best stylish beach cruisers on the strip.
_1413 1/2 Abbot Kinney Blvd.; (310) 857-7777 _
11/14Steven Alan Annex
At the beach without trunks—or leaving for dinner without a decent shirt? Alan's got you covered.
1601 Abbot Kinney Blvd.; stevenalan.com
12/14Surfing Cowboys
A key spot for Cali mod furniture and accessories. Their T-shirts and hoodies are among the coolest L.A. souvenirs you can get your sandy mitts on.
_1624 Abbot Kinney Blvd.; surfingcowboys.com _
13/14The Stronghold
Americana as sturdy as the name implies. Enough Filson to hold all the medical marijuana in Venice.
1625 Abbot Kinney Blvd.; thestronghold.com
14/14Hoff Optometry
Dr. Hoff is a legend in these parts. Have him hook you up with prescription Moscots.
1636 Abbot Kinney Blvd.; hoffoptometry.com
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