Best Rated Movie Theaters in Venice Beach

"The downtown district of Santa Monica is a vibrant and exciting place to be. Right in the centre of it all is the Third Street Promenade, a popular pedestrian shopping area spreading across four blocks. Along this street lined with palm trees are numerous shops, restaurants, cafes, vendors, and nightlife venues."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Cayambe used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Ready to go shopping?. Grab this opportunity and shop at the world’s finest outlets on the Third Street Promenade."

"The shopping precinct offers the perfect mix of large commercial shopping malls and street shopping. Perhaps the most well-known is the charming 3rd Street pedestrian mall."

"The 686-seat historic performing arts venue is an influential medium for the American Theatre. The Pasadena Playhouse was the first American theatre to produce all of Shakespeareis plays and they showcase at least 300 performances annually. Their College of Theatre Arts cranked out legendary actors including Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman and box office heartthrob William Holden."

"The Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena, LA|© Kilmer Media / Shutterstock. The Pasadena Playhouse played a major part in the budding careers of many actors and entertainers, from Dustin Hoffman to Ariana Grande. Starting in 1917, the playhouse hosted classes and performances for several decades, growing an illustrious alumni list in the process."

"It would be a shame to visit Santa Monica without taking the time to attend a performance at the Broad Stage. The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage is located at the impressive Santa Monica College of Performing Arts Center, where it provides one of the most outstanding performance spaces in the state. The intimate, yet impressive theatre can seat just 500 lucky audience members at a time, which means that meaningful rapport can be established between the artists and the audience."

"Since 2008, the Broad Stage at the Performing Arts Center in Santa Monica has provided locals and visitors alike with a unique and intimate venue in which to enjoy a wide variety of arts performances. It’s the largest performing arts venue in the city, but it only has 500 seats, so you can bet on a cosy atmosphere. Theater, dance, musical, symphony and orchestra performances are among the events that take place throughout the year."

"Broad Stage is located in the Santa Monica Performing Arts Center and has been open since 2008. It seats 500 people and is this California town’s most modern and technologically advanced space for the performing arts. It’s also the biggest, and its repertoire of performances means it’s the best place for stage shows in town!"

"Discover the unique blend of culture and art present behind welcoming doors at the Art Theatre of Long Beach. Once a bustling theater in the 1920s, the space has since been renovated and preserved for the enjoyment of current and future Long Beach generations. Today, the Art Theatre shows much more than the best silent films of 1925!"

"2025 East 4th Street Long Beach, California 90804(562) 438-5435 Website"

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Tony Hisgett used under CC BY 2.0. This is one of the most stunning theatres in all of Los Angeles. Initially opened in 1930, this is one of the most romantic places in LA because of its structure and overall look."

"There’s something old school and romantic about going out for a night on broadway. Located in the heart of Hollywood is the famous Pantages, built in June 1930. Its history is as impressive as its shows and a perfect way to impress your date."

"The Bob Baker Marionette Theatre has been a staple of the Los Angeles children's theater scene since its founding in 1963 by its namesake, American puppeteer Bob Baker. Baker began manufacturing marionettes in high school and became an animation advisor for top animation companies in the mid-2oth century, including The Walt Disney Company. His work was featured in top films and television shows, including Star Trek, Bewitched, and Disney's Bedknobs and Broomsticks."

"It’s an old-school but fail-safe way to keep kids occupied for a couple of blissful hours – a puppet show. Those at Bob Baker Marionette Centre are good fun for the whole family too. It’s the oldest children’s theatre company in Los Angeles, providing generations-worth of happy memories since 1963."

"Il Cielo has long been known as one of the most romantic restaurants in Los Angeles, compliments of its candlelit tables and dreamy dining space under the stars. The restaurant offers two romantic packages, which can be added on to any dining reservation, ranging in price from $20 to $75. Surprise someone special with a half bottle of Piper Heidsieck Champagne and a heart-shaped flourless chocolate cake with a special message of your choice written across the plate in chocolate script."

"Another restaurant commonly found on “most romantic” lists is Il Cielo in Beverly Hills, with its super charming interior and patio. This is a “go-to” destination for anniversaries, birthdays, and the like."

"Culver CityJordan Kahn’s space-aged Hayden Tract monolith, which normally requires a minimum $295 and multi-hour commitment, is serving share-friendly meals that certainly read as down-to-earth. The initial menu packaged six dishes with two small desserts, including Wagyu beef brisket served with griddled Indian parathas, roasted chicken thighs, roasted black carrot salad, and a chocolate almond brown butter brownie. Another week, Kahn revived dishes from his bygone Vietnamese restaurant Red Medicine."

"Vespertine, owned and established by well-renowned Chef Jordan Kahn, is known across Los Angeles as one restaurant with the most outrageous looking (but good-tasting) menus in the world. Apart from the obvious difference perceived in the meals, there is also the case of the uniqueness of the restaurant’s architecture and design. The vision of that place is nothing less than artistic and it was all concocted by Jordan Kahn."

"Twice I loathed it and once, most recently, the meal-from-another-dimension precepts clicked. It is the most confounding and polarizing restaurant I’ve ever endured. I’d encourage anyone who regards dining as culture and who has $295 per person to invest (before beverage options, tax or tip) to book a reservation and form their own conclusions."

"The Flower District of Downtown Los Angeles is a six block floral marketplace, consisting of nearly 200 wholesale flower dealers, located within the LA Fashion ..."

"Did you know that the city of Anaheim hosts its own farmer’s market?. Anaheim Farmer’s Market was established in 1995; it has been growing strong ever since. It’s one of the bigger markets and offers not just vegetables, fruits, and tasty gourmet foods that you will love, but also features entertainment, crafts, and delectable food cooked right there on-site."

"The Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market runs on the first and fourth Sunday of every month|© David George / Alamy Stock Photo. The Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market runs on the first and fourth Sunday of every month, from 8am until 3pm. Its website claims to be “one of the top 10 flea markets in America.” This flea market is especially noteworthy for its large selection of antique furniture, but there’s a lot for fashion lovers to spend their money on, too."

"A post shared by 🛩Next Market August 25th🛩 (@santamonicaantiquemarket) on Apr 30, 2018 at 5:33pm PDT. According to its website, this is one of the “Top 10 Flea Markets in America.” With a large selection of antique furniture, ranging in styles from shabby chic to industrial, this market claims you can furnish your house in a day. Challenge accepted.Bonus: Furry friends are welcome and – we can not stress this enough – encouraged."

"Beloved by our shopping pal Dita Von Teese, this antiques and collectibles market is a go-to for Westside shoppers for its lineup of top-notch vintage furniture, decor, clothing and estate jewelry vendors. Date/time: First and fourth Sunday of the month from 8am to 3pm."

"This just-opened location of the Mel’s chain started life as the Penguin Coffee Shop in 1959. Now it’s re-opened to serve Mel’s signature rich milkshakes, crispy fries and sunrise breakfast special (that’s burger patties topped with eggs, you protein lovers). Googie architecture buffs can admire the terrazzo floors and huge windows (as well as the penguin on the stylized pylon sign), all restored intact."

"Keeping with the theme of historic Hollywood, dinner at Mel’s Drive-In is a must. Based on the original Mel’s Drive-In in San Francisco (now demolished) from the late 1940s through 50s, this restaurant serves everything from milkshakes to grilled salmon. Even the pickiest of eaters can find something to nosh on at Mel’s Drive-In."