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Things to Do in Venice with Kids

Your local guide to Venice: family attractions, independent eats, local shops, and farmers markets — all in one place.

Things to do in Venice

Local restaurants in Venice

Mexican & Tacos

Taqueria Chihuahua

Old-school neighborhood taqueria, a low-key Venice institution.

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Local shops in Venice

Books & Stationery

Small World Books

General indie bookstore on the Venice boardwalk since 1969, a quiet cultural landmark.

Gifts & Home

Tortoise General Store

Wife-and-husband shop of imported Japanese crafts, ceramics, and housewares in a wabi-sabi setting.

Makers & Local Goods

Mystic Journey Bookstore

Spiritual shop and crystal gallery on Abbot Kinney with crystals, tarot, and incense.

Gifts & Home

Burro

Curated stationery, local-artisan jewelry, and whimsical home goods on Abbot Kinney since 1999.

Kids & Baby

Burro Kids

Sister shop to Burro with modern playthings, kids' clothing, and decor.

Vintage & Thrift

Skylark

Independently owned boutique of vintage and reworked-vintage women's clothing and art.

Makers & Local Goods

Strange Invisible Perfumes

Organic, hand-blended botanical fragrance house and apothecary made on Abbot Kinney.

Boutiques & Apparel

Waraku USA

Tokyo street-style shop importing limited sneakers and Japanese designer apparel.

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Listings are curated and may change — confirm hours and details before you go.