My two daughters and I visited the Venice Beach Boardwalk, and we had such a fun time…read more There is so much to see and do on the boardwalk, including shopping, listening to great music, watching street performers do their thing, eating delicious food, getting some exercise, and, of course, working on your tan the entire time. This place is very popular, as evidenced by the many visitors, both native Californians and those from many countries. All-day parking is available for a flat rate of $18.00 in the huge outdoor parking lot at the start of the north end of the Venice Boardwalk. My family and friends are planning numerous visits here in the next several weeks.

Had a good walk here with my girlfriend over the weekend!! As expected, this is one of the touristy…read moreareas to visit. I feel like it's not how it used to be for me. There is a lot of different people here and it's a very lively beach. There's a lot of events to look at and watch for entertainment also. I was pretty stoked watching the Hoop Bus event and got to sit on the grass and watch some local basketball play between different teams. There was a breeze here even though it was a hot summer day so that was nice, but if you ever need some hats or sunglasses or even some shirts/sweaters memorabilia there's plenty of local souvenir shops along the pathway. You can see muscle beach, have desserts, and shop. Some people here also can approach you, but be aware of people handing you their CDs because once you accept it, they may ask for $5!!! Due to that, I do feel bad because like I mentioned, there are tourists here that just want to have a good time and not be approached by a stranger for monetary payments!!! You will also smell different scents of smoke in the air, so be aware of that too. I think to always just be cautious in general in large public areas. If there's rowdy people, don't stop and watch someone yelling at another person. The public bathrooms here are about as busy as you'd expect. My favorite area is when you reach the quiet zones in neighborhoods... there you can just relax and take in the nature of the beach beside the housing complexes.

As someone who lives in Los Angeles, I have been to the Brooks Running - Venice Pop-Up multiple…read moretimes. The first time was for a shoe and bra fitting and that's when I found out there are weekly events hosted at the Pop-Up as well! Of course, I've been going back every single week, sometimes twice a week! Before I get into the events, let me just say that the space is incredible. There are three levels; the first of which has a variety of clothes/apparel and Brooks shoes. This is also where the shoe fitting takes place. The second story is where the bra fitting takes place, there's also a great seating area that I really just want to sit at all day and hang out. The third level is full of magic and you'll just have to experience it for yourself. Oh, and let me touch on the service... It's great! Of note, Steven, Natasha, and Juan have helped me on more than one occasion and greet me when I come into the store for events. They're so friendly and welcoming! Ok - the events. There is a weekly Brooks Run Club that meets on Tuesday evenings at 6pm and run around three miles or so. It's a great route created and led by Brad and Magena who are here in Los Angeles from Brooks HQ in Seattle! There's more magic that takes place after the Run Club that you'll again have to experience for yourself. There are also some events on Saturdays/Sundays including breathwork, yoga, jump-roping with a Grand World Champion jump-roper!, some conversations with amazing advocates, and even some runs hosted by Brooks Run Happy Team ambassadors. Get to Google "Brooks Venice Pop-Up," check the event schedule, and sign up today! Truly, the only bad part about the Brooks Running - Venice Pop-Up is that it is only going to be on Abbott Kinney until the end of October 2023. So, do yourself a favor and get yourself over to Brooks today!!!

Excellent service from Garrett as well as Yuri! Garrett…read moreexplained everything to me very thoroughly and he was very knowledgeable about feet and the correct fit of shoes. Thank you so much! I bought a pair of shoes and I am so happy with them!!

Hard to believe that this business is already open. We're not even in the middle of August, so…read morenothing is sacred anymore right? In any case well I didn't buy anything on this trip, I did mosey about and saw some pretty cool animatronics, along with the New York subway theme for this year. Spirit Halloween does put out a consistent product, and usually has something for everybody including the adults such as myself. If you're a fan of Halloween, I definitely suggest you roll through here or any of their other nearby locations. Lastly, I was greeted upon entry, so that in and of itself was somewhat refreshing considering they're still tearing down a thousand boxes and setting up the shelves.

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SHADY COMPANY. I paid for an item in cash in store and literally two minutes…read moreafter discovering a manufacturer defect on the product, I immediately returned it the very exact same time (same day). When I went in, I told the cashier about it and she asked me if I wanted to grab a different one. I told her no because I didn't want to deal with the same product discovering more problems later on. She asked "Do you have the card ending in..." as she was looking for it on my receipt I told her I paid in cash. She confused me and I thought I paid with my card so I told her to hold on and I went back to the car to get my wallet. As soon as I went back to the store I saw the cashier on the phone. Standing there confused I thought she was on the phone with a customer. It turns out she was talking to her manager MATT. I found it odd as I was standing there waiting for her to finish her conversation with the manager. She then tells me "Yeah we can't give you cash refund, we can only refund you back with any type of card" I told her "I literally just bought it a few minutes ago and I gave you cash" She goes "yeah I know but there's a lot of scams going on right now" So in my head either she thinks I was trying to pull a fast one on the store or both the manager and the employee is doing something shady. That detail on their return policy is not even indicated on the receipt or not mentioned when I check out. I tried to reason with her that I literally just bought it in cash she can just give me the cash I paid her with. If the store is worried about scammers then I don't understand her logic at all why she wouldn't just give me back my money. I had to give her any type of debit or credit card to get the money back. Now I had to wait for the stupid bank to clear to even get it. I was pretty upset and I told her "So now I have to wait for the bank to get the money?" She nonchalantly says "Yeah probably within 3-5 business days. Like wtf? Either the employees from that particular store are stealing HARD CASH in their registers, or this company is downright just taking HARD CASH payments and using the company credit to return refunds. This doesn't make any sense. This leaves a bad impression for the company brand. I have been a Spirit Halloween guest for many years and this is the first time I've ever heard of it. I understand there have been more scams over the years, but to insinuate that towards me while I'm returning a defective product on behalf of this store is unacceptable. I was just trying to return a pos product the store is selling so I can get my money back. But it turns out this company is full of greed. The staff needs to be investigated. It felt like I was the one that got scammed here. I found it really odd the cashier phoned the manager and discussed something when I briefly left and came back. What did she need to talk to him for? If this was their policy she should already know. Store should ONLY accept card payments NOT CASH--if refunding back to a card is your ONLY method of refunds. Put up a sign that says "Card Payment Only" or at least reference this to every guest that pays with cash every single time. When they check someone out paying with cash, tell them PRIOR that refunds can only be processed through a card.

Apple Doll is a pop up store along Abbott Kinney in Venice. It's not hard to find, thanks to the…read moreblack hand sculpture holding either a lipstick or a blush on. I went inside which was beautifully decorated. I really love the aesthetic and very organized merchandise. Today, June 6 is their first Friday open house. After 6pm, there's a mascara swap, a new DIY bedazzle bar, makeup tutorials, and a free photo strip from one of the oldest analog photobooths in LA. On Sunday June 9, visit the shop and get free apple doll merchandise customized with flash airbrush art. Check their instagram account for all future activities.

If you ever need anything engraved, go to Darius! I was in a huge time crunch and needed two pieces…read moreengraved last minute. He fit me in right away and had them beautifully engraved on the spot, within minutes!!!! I couldn't believe how fast and perfect they turned out! The quality is exceptional, exactly what I wanted, at such a good price. I get things engraved often, and I've officially found my new go-to guy. Amazing work -- thank you again, Darius!

Outstanding work with a fast turnaround. I have had a number of items made for myself and as…read moregifts. Great quality and attention to detail.

--LOCATION-- +corner shop on Abbot Kinney Blvd…read more +near the #lovewall and Buddha art wall +the corner shop next to/ on same side as Greenleaf Cafe --PARKING-- +street parking on parallel streets +meter parking +parking lots available on parallel streets/ behind stores ($$) --CONCEPT-- The Nest homes several brands for a duration at a time, like a month or so. There'll be a handful of different brands you can browse conveniently at the shop before it's time to rotate again. At the time of my visit, I saw swimsuits, cool wallets, jewelry, and probiotic smoothies featured. The brands are printed on the windows until the next round of brands claim a spot at The Nest. To my knowledge, they even host events every so often (that you must RSVP) as a venue for the featured brands of the month. --AESTHETIC-- The shop itself is one large room that each brand may a claim a corner or section for. The Nest even utilizes their outdoor space with an alleyway setup in the back for a jewelry brand at the time of my visit. It's an overall chic nook with largely white walls, simple decorations, and a great coach and coffee table corner for the tired shoppers. --OVERALL-- The concept is great and fun. You'll just have to visit the store regularly if you want to know whats trending!

Rivea is so, so talented. I had a pretty small budget for florals, and she was really willing to…read morework with me to come up with concepts that would still make a big impact. She was creative, honest, and helped me prioritize what would make the biggest difference. She was also just genuinely lovely to work with. Super responsive, flexible, and easygoing throughout the whole process, which took a lot of stress off my plate. I was blown away by the pieces she came up with. Everything was even more beautiful than I pictured in my head, and the flowers made such a difference in the overall feel of the day. I would recommend Rivea to anyone in a heartbeat!!!

It's taken me far too long to write this review because I don't even know where to begin. Not only…read moreis Rivea a MASTERMIND, but she's also the SWEETEST person on the planet. From the moment we had our first call, I knew I had to have her on my wedding vendor team. Rivea has such a passion for what she does and truly cares about each one of her clients and bringing their vision to life. She handled all of my modifications and crazy requests with grace and poise and was so meticulous about making sure every last detail of my vision was executed flawlessly. From showing me exactly how to hold my bouquet to making sure the height of each lantern of our ceiling installation was perfect - she was there for me through it all. I simply cannot thank her enough. My wedding would have never been what it was without her. The pictures literally speak for themselves. Thank you, Rivea!!!!!!!!!!!!!