Abbot Kinney

I love coming to Abbot Kinney. Great food, great shopping, great people watching. Parking can be a pain, so just über over.

Cool place to spend the day. Salt and straw is a must visit for ice cream lovers. Shout out to the incredibly welcoming and friendly people working there. I had lunch at Green leaf and loved the vibe in there. However, I received horrible service in Warby Parker. They started trash talking my friends and I. They assumed that we did not speak English and started making racist jokes! Horrible service and nasty people. Experienced similar things at the VINCE store.

One of the most popular and trendiest streets in SoCal. Abbot Kinney is the place to be for locals, tourists, hipsters, foodies and many more. The street is full of amazing restaurants, food trucks, cafes, dessert spots, juice bars, clothing stores, retail stores and much much more. There is definitely something for everyone there. Street parking is okay if you come early but if not try neighborhood streets or paid parking.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the food trucks my favorite for dinner are… Kogi duh dreamy creations cupcake truck amazing, churro ice cream looks amazing, grilled cheese is a ok Los Senores

This is a classic stretch of shops, bars, and eateries that winds its way to Venice Beach– I love going here to wander into boutiques and take pictures of the surroundings. It is definitely becoming more upscale than it used to be, with large company stores coming in– I noticed Hourglass cosmetics was a new addition, there’s a TOMS storefront/​coffee shop with $ 9 pressed juices… but there are still shops with more accessible price points that have unique Bohemian-​esque finds.
I like visiting Ananda, a laidback shop with Buddha trinkets, pretty printed kimonos, relaxed fit tees, delicate necklaces, and other cute giftable items. There are also a few casual places to stop for a quick bite to eat (Lemonade is one) or a fancy coffee (Intelligentsia) — and if you are okay with a short, pleasant walk you can always find parking on the side streets– I love the scent of jasmine wafting in the beach air as I walk to the boulevard!
Abbot Kinney has festivals and other year-​round activities– stop by if you’re in the area.

It’s not too long ago that I was introduced to Abbot Kinney. First impression, the overall location is a step up from Belmont Shore, Long Beach. I’m sure it resembles other outdoor shopping strips around the Southbay area but I’m often in LB so that’s my first thought.
The shops are on the expensive side, most I’ve never heard of either. I like ‘em since their merchandise are more unique, just pricey like I said. The clothes are more fashion-​forward since forthcoming designers live and are based mostly in LA.
I know LB is known for having street arts/​murals all over DTLB and Ocean Blvd. Same goes for Abbot Kinney and throughout Venice and Santa Monica! (hint: drive down Lincoln Blvd!) I’m huge on art so I’ve seen plenty. I love it so much that the hubby and I enjoy taking pictures of our favorite art pieces from all the amazing artists. From LA & OC to SD… It’s so much fun tracking down new art pieces too! If you’re into the same thing, follow the local artists via IG. They don’t necessarily say what streets/​buildings the art are posted on since they want you to go on a scavenger hunt and make an adventure out of it. I suggest dedicating a whole day for an art adventure (: If possible, travel to HI, NY & FL for more street art!
Of course, I can’t forget about the food spots! I have yet to dine in at a restaurant in this part of Venice. I’ve only tried Bowl Kitchen and Fritto Misto. I highly recommend both!
My go-​to spots in the area are:
1. Salt & Straw
2. Moon Juice
3. Kreation Organic Kafe & Juicery
4. Juice Served Here
5. N’ice Cream
Definitely check them out!

One of my favorite streets to walk down in Los Angeles! Abbot Kinney has a little bit of everything in terms of cute shops, food, and spas! A lot of unique one off shops are on here even though some bigger stores/​chains have started creeping in. Just this year there’s been a big turnover of some of the older stores due to skyrocketing rent unfortunately. It’s still a great place to spend a few hours shopping, eating and just chilling out!
The shops here all have pretty unique items and it’s a good place to find a gift for someone or a great new shirt. Some shops are pretty pricey thought while others are pretty on budget. Take a walk down the street and you’ll quickly figure out which stores will leave your bank account dry and which will keep you going.
A few highlights of shops I love very very much here.
BURRO KIDS
Cutest little kid store ever with clothing and a ton of toys for babies to almost pre-​teen. I love coming in here to see what they have. They do a great job of bringing in unique gift items that are crafty, fun and just plain cute.
GJELINA TAKEOUT
If you can’t eat at Gjelina or don’t want to drop all your money, then GTA is a good option. They have sandwiches, pizzas, desserts, etc all ready for you to grab and nosh on. No seating area though other than the side alley area where there are smooshed milk crates and some small low benches.
URBANIC
Great place for a cute card and some paper gifts! The people who work here are always really nice and friendly and their store front is always very enticing.
TORTOISE
I could spend hours in here and I regularly came to this store. Not only are there all sorts of Japanese made quality goods in the store, in the back is a gallery area. If I’m stressed out the gallery is where I beeline to chill since they always have a nice aroma diffused and relaxing music playing. It’s also shielded from the busy noisy street which in Venice is rare. They have so much good stuff in this store that I always want to buy everything!
ZENBUNNI
This is a little hidden gem on Abbot Kinney that most people don’t find! You have to find a sign to lead you to the back of a building where Zenbunni is in a small area. The place is tiny, really just a counter and a tiny room behind it but they’ve made it look like they carved it out from a tree. It’s pretty amazing to see and their chocolate is delicious. One tiny little piece is so intense it will last quite a while and linger.

Abbot Kinney is even cuter than I remembered. I love all the boutiques, funky stores, kids clothing, restaurants, fancy coffee shops, spiritual book store, gardening classes, ice cream, bakery, organic juice, etc… This is a great place to stroll around and spend a few hours. My hubby and I lost track of time and had to hurry home to relieve our babysitter.
I have only eaten at Lemonade and Abbot Kinney Pizza. There seems to be a whole bunch of new, busy busy busy restaurants. I love Lemonade for a quick, healthy and affordable bite. The salad pizza at Abbot Kinney is worth getting for another quick and cheap eat.
We have always been able to find free parking, but we are willing to walk a few blocks.
Bottom Line:
This upscale part of Venice is worth checking out!

A much better destination than most other tourist destinations in west LA (santa monica pier, venice beach, 3^rd street promenade etc).
Good food, good mood, some nice shops (tortoise general store and gallery is a favorite) and cafes with wifi to get some work/​chores done. Right by the venice canals where you can go for some sightseeing.
Recommended for tourists AND locals alike.

A little disappointed. A lot if the nice stores and galleries had closed. I remember coming here a while back seeing galleries and furniture shops but they had closed.

A whole street of cute hipster boutiques and cafes. So many peeps come to Abbot Kinney to enjoy the sun and trendy atmosphere. Usually will pay a visit to intelligentsia and Nice Ice Cream. The intelligentsia coffee shop is sort of hidden. Passed it a few times without even knowing. Kind of within a deep alley way. Parking of course is pain. They have residential parking around the area. Just have to be lucky though or arrive super early.

I hate to spoil the lovefest, but AK, while it has one plus (there are some very interesting non-​apparel stores), has a bunch of minuses. The parking situation is horrendous. The street gets crowded and parts of it are a little sketchy (it’s still Venice, folks). The crowd has an annoying LA rich young pretentious trust-​fund hipster vibe, and the apparel stores definitely cater to them — if you have $ 800 to blow on a jacket, this is your place. Makes for good people-​watching for a bit, but it gets old quick.
Main St. in Santa Monica is better, way better.

YAY! Just got the most amazing new haircut and color with highlights from Nico at Abbot Kinney! I was recommended by a friend as I had had a succession of bad hair cuts. I cant tell you how great it is to finally find someone who REALLY understands how to cut fine curly hair and the color is gorgeous :) I just love it. I went in a frizzy red head and came out a subtle caramel blond with little pops of color throughout. Nico was so thoughtful and attentive, she really listened to my concerns and helped me decide on the best cut for my hair type. showed me color options and helped me me figure out the best choice. I really felt like she was invested in making me look good and have actually had people stop and ask «who does your hair». That’s a first for me! I would definitely highly recommend her and will be making the drive up from San Diego from now on. it was well worth it.

I was completely blown away by my visit to AK today on a beautiful, sunny, warm afternoon with a vibrant crowd. Definitely one of trendiest streets I’ve been to in LA and I have done my fair share of exploring in the four years I have lived here. You have a great variety of boutique, specialty shops that each offer a unique flavor, as well as a plethora of restaurants, bars, and cafes to choose from. 100% worth checking out!

A great place to hang out, shop and eat. This is one of the trendiest streets in LA and has something for everyone as long as they can put up with the tough parking and amusing hipsters. I am especially fond of all the amazing coffee houses that have opened up on this street including inteligencia, blue bottle and stumptown.

Glad to have seen it once, but nothing has me longing to return. Eclectic, yes; lots of clothing, cosmetics, and art galleries. Mostly window-​shopping for me; only 2 – 3 stores lured me to walk in, and about 2 sit-​down restaurants that truly appealed to me. We were fortunate to find parking on the street, and visit on a beautiful-​weather afternoon.

Fun time to be had by all! Great food, creativity everywhere and tons of people watching. Parking was a bit rough, but hey — this IS after all L.A.

I wanted to visit Venice so I could hang out with my bros at Muscle Beach and bounce my pecs around. Wifey was not having that, so instead I took her to Abbott Kinney because she enjoys spending my money.
I kid! Abbott Kinney is a fantastic street/​area with a slew of great, independent places to eat, drink, and shop – especially if you’re looking for clothes or art. Definitely check it out.
Avoid the pricey lots. Plenty of street parking in the hoods off the main drag.

Neat place. Very eclectic.
Lots of interesting stores and shops, good places to eat, and fun to walk around. Street parking is easy to find.

I am going along with the rest of the 5 star reviews here, as I also love the area.
So eclectic, tons of great food and shopping, fun place just to stroll, hang out.
There is no other place in LA like it, worth stopping if you are in the Venice or Santa Monica area.