Best Dessert in Venice Beach

"Their drink menu offers brews from their own roastery using beans from superior coffee estates from around the world. Copa Vida’s coffees pack a punch with their full-bodied, well-balanced flavors. For non-coffee drinkers, their tea menu is here for you too (try the Lavender Latte or the Strawberry Matcha Latte)."

"Pasadena's best coffee shop may well be Copa Vida, a corner stalwart that also offers a full slate of food options to go along with its sunny vibe and well-calibrated espresso drinks."

"Enjoying a Cake Monkey cookie is kind of like chomping down on a childhood memory. Chef Elizabeth Belkind and business partner Lisa J. Olin specialize in elevated versions of retro classics. Cake Monkey’s Nuff Said cookie leads your palate down a Rocky road with a chewy mix of dark chocolate, sea salt, marshmallow and crushed pecans."

"Mid-City and North Hollywood Retro is the name of the game at this bakery. Famous for homemade versions of Ding Dongs, Ho Hos and Snowballs, they also make cakes in truly outstanding flavors and all sizes. And we do mean ALL sizes."

"A photo posted by Cake Monkey (@cakemonkeybakery) on Apr 9, 2016 at 9:35am PDT. A tiered cake from here can feed a crowd."

"If you’re enjoying a day at Shoreline Village, check out Ice Cream on the Boardwalk!. They’re always offering 16 flavors of ice cream and 6 flavors of frozen yogurt, including a no sugar added flavor every day. You can build your own ice cream sundae, or enjoy a classic ice cream cone while you stroll through Shoreline Village!"

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. A post shared by Top Round Roast Beef (@eatroastbeef) on Apr 10, 2017 at 5:27pm PDT. Sometimes all you’re looking for is a good sandwich that doesn’t consist of chicken or burgers, in which case, Top Round Roast Beef is the best spot for you."

"If you’re in the mood for genuine, old-fashioned fast food, you’ll want to try gourmet sandwich shop, Top Round Roast Beef. Stop in and try the Beef on Weck Sandwich, Hand-Breaded Chicken, or a gourmet hot dog. And save room for the incredible frozen custard or custard combination, like the Grasshopper."

"Where else in LA can one get curly fries, roast beef, and breakfast sandwiches all under the same orange roof?. It’s all about convenience and comfort at Top Round, the tiny walk-up spot on the corner of La Brea and Olympic. View this post on Instagram"

"A post shared by Saffron & Rose Ice Cream (@saffronandroseic) on Jun 12, 2020 at 11:05am PDT. Saffron & Rose Ice Cream (Westwood): From fruity (banana, coconut, passion fruit, watermelon) to floral (orange blossom, pink rose, lavender, poppy seed slush) to chocolate and nutty (saffron & pistachio, caramel crunch), this family-owned Persian ice cream parlor has an organic, non-GMO flavor for everyone. Don't forget to try the faloodeh (frozen crunchy noodles with rose water)Pricing: $4.50 for small, $6 for medium, $7 for largeWhere: 1387 Westwood Blvd., Westwood"

"WestwoodSome people say Persian ice cream (known for its stretchy consistency) isn’t for them because some flavors—such as lavender, white rose, and jasmine—are reminiscent of perfume. Don’t listen to these naysayers. Located in Westwood’s Little Tehran, Saffron & Rose often has a line of eager customers snaking out the door, waiting for its dense, gooey ice creams (and yes, flavors that often sound like fragrance notes but taste incredible)."

"There's a lot of overlap in the flavor profiles of Persian and Indian ice cream. At Saffron & Rose, you'll find the usual suspects: saffron, rose and cardamom. You'll also find jasmine, lavendar, cucumber, pomegranat and tart cherry, among other choices.1387 Westwood Blvd., Westwood."

"The Escondido Canyon Park is a wooded parkland open to hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians all year round. The Escondido Falls Trail is a 3.8-mile (out and back) trail that travels through oak woodland, coastal sage scrubs, riparian vegetation, Escondido creek, and terminates at the 150-feet tall Escondido Falls. Escondido Falls and Creek are dependent on rainfall."

"Centrally located across the street from The Grove, Pan Pacific Park was once home to the famous Pan-Pacific Auditorium. Today it’s one of the most popular and family-friendly parks in the city, with features that include barbecue pits, a baseball diamond (lighted), basketball courts (lighted/indoor/outdoor), a children's play area, an indoor gym (no weights) and picnic tables. Pan Pacific Park is also the site of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, the oldest Holocaust museum in the United States."

"Centrally located next to the Grove, this park has barbecue pits, picnic tables, and decent restrooms, plus a baseball diamond, basketballs courts, sufficient shade, and enough space in between all of that for a pick-up soccer game or a round of catch. For a more somber day at the park, visit the Los Angeles Holocaust Museum, also on the grounds. A post shared by Marcus Warren (@aerialkingz) on Jun 1, 2018 at 5:03pm PDT"

"Walking distance from family-friendlly mothership, The Grove and The Original Farmer's Market, Pan Pacific Park features three different playground areas that offer inclusive play for all abilities. In addition to the kids playground, there are basketball courts, a top-of-the-line athletic field, and plenty of picnic and barbecue areas."

"Not all that long ago, Idle Hour was nothing more than a local North Hollywood eyesore, and a constant reminder of probably how fun and weird that place was in its heyday. Good news - after a big renovation, the gigantic wooden barrel is back in business as one of the best bars in The Valley. Weekends can definitely get a little rowdy here, but the crowd is fun and that back patio is there when you need some fresh air."

"It doesn’t really get more fun, funky, and historic than Idle Hour in North Hollywood – in fact, it’s literally a landmark. It is a stunning piece of Programmatic architecture and is known for its, well, architecture, as well as their fantastic cocktails and wonderfully cozy patio. If you haven’t checked Idle Hour off your LA bucket list, might be time!"

"Idle Hour remains the best spot to grab a drink in the Valley. That said, this bar-inside-a-giant-barrel also does a good weekend brunch that doesn’t get too busy. An order of biscuits and cheesy breakfast grits is exactly what you need after a night of Costco margaritas."

"Check out the Coffee And Tea spots tagged with one “$” in Watson, Rancho Dominguez, and anywhere in between in Long Beach if you’re watching your wallet. Such options include Romeo Chocolates, Pietris Bakery, Churriño Gourmet Dessert, Ck Donuts, and Snow Monster."