A WALK THROUGH VENICE, CA. Locations targeted: Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice Boardwalk, the Beach, the Venice Pier, Washington Square, the Venice Canals and the Venice Sign.

A walk through Venice.

Date: Saturday, April 16th, 2011.

Locations targeted: Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice Boardwalk, the Beach, the Venice Pier, Washington Square, the Venice Canals and the Venice Sign.

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ABBOT KINNEY BLVD:

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THING TO DO WHILE ON ABBOT KINNEY BLVD.

TREAT YOURSELF TO A LAMAI THAI MASSAGE. Stop by Lamai Thai Massage $40/massage. Early bird special 7:00 -11 a.m only $35/hour. Lamai Thai Massage now offers the Ancient Art of Ear Candling – $40 per session (Includes a 15 minute cranial massage!) CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!

Window shopping is always fun on Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Photo: Venice Artist Market every Saturday and Sunday on Abbot Kinney. Also, if you didn’t know this already… Every second Saturday is the Venice High School Flea Market. 8 a.m- 3:00 p.m. Money raised goes to the Gondolier Booster club.

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HUNGRY? DINE AT LILLY’S

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Lilly’s French Cafe & Bar. About Lilly’s French Café & Bar: When Lilly’s opened on Abbot Kinney in 1999, it was one of only two restaurants on the block. Now, Abbot Kinney is an iconic restaurant destination and Lilly’s remains one of the most popular places in the area. With a recent interior redo and the addition of a Bar Menu and extended Bar seating area, this bastion of French comfort food by Chef Francis Bey, is busy throughout the day. The charming setting includes the bar and bar Lounge area, dining room and gorgeous garden patio.Lunch is served from Noon until 2:30pm Monday through Saturday and offers a $12 lunch special menu daily in addition to the regular menu. Happy Hour is 7 days from from 5:30pm until 7:30pm with a terrific Bar menu offering one of the best little burgers in town. Dinner is served nightly from 6pm until 10:00pm and 10:30 on Friday and Saturday. Sunday Brunch begins at 11am until 2:30pm with a special $12 Brunch special menu and the regular menu being offered.

This is where the locals come to feel at home and people travel just for the Moules Frites. Lilly’s remains au current and a constant in a frequently changing restaurant scene. Comforting, just like the food. Click here for specials and events.

VP’s favorite. Lilly’s mussles.

Photo: VP’s Alex with Lilly’s Yon.

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WHEN IN VENICE, DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE Bordella House on Westminster Ave.

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The Venice Beach Boardwalk

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Photos: Live graffiti demonstrations at the Public Art Wall permits (Venice Graffiti Walls)

The Beach

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Photo: Erik the lifeguard

So cool and so beautiful are these Star fish!

CHECK OUT THE VENICE OCEANRIUM MUSEUM.

SAVE VENICE WILDLIFE! Volunteer, visit the Venice Oceanarium Museum

VENICE OCEANRIUM MISSION: The Venice Oceanarium is a museum without walls. We host events on the the beach and pier of Venice, California. Their mission is to impart a better understainding of the ocean and the life within it, and in so doing, to lead us to a better understanding of ourselves. To volunteer or contact Venice Oceanarium: Contact person: Tim Rudnick – Venice Oceanarium Venice Oceanarium. | 330 Market St. Venice,…more

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KEEP OUR BEACHES CLEAN!

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GET WAXED presents Clear Water beach cleanup every Sunday at 8 am. RSVP and then meet in front of the the Sidewalk Cafe.

EVENT: GET WAXED presents Clear Water beach cleanup every Sunday at 8 am. RSVP and then meet in front of the the Sidewalk Cafe. Clear Water beach cleanup every Sunday at 8 am we go out and clean the beach for an hour. gloves and bags are supplied and if you bring a friend you both get 20% off your next wax. participants MUST RSVP. Click here for more info!

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WASHINGTON SQUARE

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Photo: Christopher Hawley and friends

LUNCH, DRINK AND BE MERRY AT CABO CANTINA!!!

Cabo Cantina is the perfect place to enjoy good drinks, good food and good prices in a fun, casual atmosphere filled with upbeat party hits and classic rock booming from our jukebox. Our famous 2-for-1 priced Happy Hour lasts from 4-8pm, 7 days a week…and we have a 2-for-1 Late Night Happy Hour at all of our locations! Cabo Cantina has become a staple as THE place to go for a frothy Mega Margarita on a sunny afternoon, an ice-cold cerveza after work, or perfectly chilled tequila shots before a big night out on the town. We also serve tasty Mexican favorites, such as our sizzling fajita platter, nachos with all the fixings, grandé burritos, street tacos and more! We take pride in the fact that every delicious menu item and specialty drink is priced with value in mind. Cabo Cantina is the ultimate sports event and pay-per-view fight destination, with up to 50 extra large HD flat screens scattered throughout each location and drink specials all night long. The only thing you will need is a reason to celebrate…so skip your siesta and join the fiesta at Cabo Cantina!

Check out Cabo Cantina’s neighborhood specials.

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Coffee, chai teas, smoothies, salads, WiFi and more at the Cow’s End

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Did you know that Cow’s End offers Kid’s Sing Along. Every Thursday from 10:30 -11:00 a.m.
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Cow’s End Kid’s Sing-Along Every Thursday from 10:30am to 11:00am A different kids music artist leads a fun sing-along great for ages 0-3. Admission is free, but tips are encouraged. Please no outside coffee or food, unless it’s for your child. Please fold strollers and placed it under the stairs. Go straight up the stairs to the back room and get ready to sing! Click here for more info.