Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Venice Beach

"République boasts a delicious variety of breads, but it’s mostly known for its multigrain bread that satisfies the taste of any health aficionado who’s looking for a little carb fix. Set in the original home of LaBrea Bakery, République seems to have inherited the 20 year of tradition for making amazing breads, and everything coming out of their oven is so overwhelmingly good. République, 624 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA + 1 310 362 6115"

"The space is famously known because it was built by Charlie Chaplin and Roy Sheldon Price in the 20s!. Start off with the house-baked bread with drippings, then the steak frites or classic tournedos rossini with foie gras and truffles. Don’t miss out on their weekend brunch menu, as well as their oyster and charcuterie selections!"

"What sets Gjusta, Gjelina’s younger sister spin-off restaurant apart from any other bakery in LA?. The newish Venice cafe invented Baklava croissants, for one. And in addition to being one of the coolest new places to grab breakfast, Gjusta makes some of crispiest on the outside, soft and stretchy on the inside baguettes in town."

"Truth be told, all of Huckleberry's baked goods look insane. I ate there with my friend last semester and we both could not decide what to try for a solid 15 minutes because we were so overwhelmed by all the sweet joy our eyes were beholding. Although they're not technically a cookie, their maple bacon scones brought me right back to my days living as an expat in London last semester."

"Photo courtesy of Huckleberry Bakery Photo by Matt Armendariz. Everything Huckleberry Bakery & Cafe serves is made on site, using top-quality ingredients, including organic flour, Vahlrona chocolate and farmers' market produce. As the menu explains, their offerings are "almost exclusively" organic and GMO free, sourced from local growers every day."

"Sandwiches , Cafe/Bakery"

"Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery is a traditional hot spot, popular for its large portions, and it even sells pasta, bread, salads and desserts. Order their most popular sandwich the godmother!"

"This stark French bakery/cafe has delicious food, affordable prices, and efficient service that’s perfect for when you’re in a rush. Plenty of people come to Chaumont just to stock up on their fresh daily pastries and we don’t blame them. But we like to sit for a few minutes, scarf down the spicy tuna sandwich, and then pick up some pastries to-go."

"A photo posted by Bouchon Bakery (@bouchon_bakery) on Jul 27, 2016 at 5:26pm PDT. The Thomas Keller Oreo is a sandwich cookie of not-too-sweet icing between dark cocoa shortbread with scalloped edges."

"This longtime favorite of UCLA students and Westwood denizens is one of the best deals in town: a couple of bucks for a scoop of ice cream between two cookies. The ice cream flavors at Diddy Riese are basic -- mint chocolate chip, strawberry, vanilla, cookie dough, rocky road, etc. -- but that doesn't make them any less delicious. Be prepared for a line."

"With a perpetual line of patrons streaming from its doors, Diddy Riese is an iconic symbol of Westwood. College students and visitors alike line up to enjoy a few of the classic cookies or an ice cream sandwich. Chocolate chip cookies are a popular pick, as are the candy cookies with colorful M&Ms."

"We were found out about it when I was taking a class at UCLA. Diddy Riese is located in Westwood Village. They sell cookies, brownies, ice cream, and shave ice."

"This cheerful and long-running bakery offers up fantastic sweet and savory treats and great loaves of bread to take home. On the sweet side of the stocked case, you’ll find excellent hand pies, s’mores bars, brownies, cookies, and baked donuts, while the savory selection provides treats like maple bacon scones and croissants stuffed with ham with Gruyere. You’ll also usually find a colorful selection of seasonal and holiday treats."

"All the desserts from the Village Bakery and Cafe are scrumptious and homemade, but the one you need to get is the s'mores bar. The gooey marshmallows and graham cracker crust will make you feel nostalgic for those warm, s'more-making summer nights."

"I don't usually eat anything other than glazed so I can't be too judgmental here. The glazed are not too good ..."

"Perhaps one of the most interesting Los Angeles Parks is the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. This park is located on the UCLA campus and is maintained by the Armand Hammer Museum of Art. The sculpture garden is just over 5 acres in size and contains over 70 figural and abstract sculptures."

"The Los Angeles Zoos is known as one of the best zoos in southern california. The 133-acre Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens are home to over 1,400 animals, representing more than 270 different species, of which over 58 are endangered. In addition to all of (those) these mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds, the LA Zoo is also home to several botanical gardens made up of over 800 plant species."

"Take a walk on the wild side at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, located in the Griffith Park Zoo. This historic zoo has been operating at its current site since 1966 with over 1,400 animals spanning over 270 different species. It also houses a beautiful botanic garden with over 800 species of plants."

"The next day on your Los Angeles family vacation itinerary gets a bit wild.Go wild at the Los Angeles Zoo and Aquarium of the Pacific on day four. Day 4: Go Wild with Adventure"

"Last year I stopped by Paramount Ranch and Lone Pine, which were both very Western-themed locations. You may be wondering, "What is there to do in this tiny town?" It's an actual functioning town with a community theater, historic hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, and more."

"The fourth largest in Los Angeles, this hilly park touching Hermon, Montecito Heights, and El Sereno offers dusty trail hiking and covered picnic shelters and nice shady pavement at the top; after and grassy picnic grounds after. It also has incredible views of East LA, Downtown, and the Arroyo Seco area, and is home to the awesome Audobon Center at Debs Park; more than 140 different species of birds have been spotted flying through. Despite being on our secret gardens list, it was still nominated by our readers as one of the best lesser-known parks."

"I consider Debs park an inverse relative to Franklin Canyon. Whereas the latter is tucked into the hills, Debs dominates its peak offering views across the region. It also has its own pond of solitude that you’ll want to bring a book and folding chair."

"Cena Vegan started as a roving pop-up in 2015, and now operates out of Lincoln Heights where the portions are incredibly generous. The popular restaurant offers delivery or pick-up, but check the four person taco kit with plant-based asada, rice, beans, tortillas, salsa fresca, guacamole, and chipotle crema. View this post on Instagram"

"Let's spice up this gloomy weather with some Potato Stuffed Chilli Pakoras on our lunch buffet today. They're vegan and... If you are a food tourist in Anaheim and you are yet to enjoy a plate at the Curry Out Restaurant, then you have no idea what you’ve been missing on."