It actually made me smile when I realised that where ever you go in the world you often end up somewhere that reminds you of being at home, so 10 hrs away I found my own mini east end in the shape of Abbot Kinney Boulevard right by Venice beach where I enjoyed the best people watching I have ever experienced...as well as witnessing a two headed turtle.
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
I could have spent hours in Tortoise General Store..actually I think I may have done just that...I bought my self a lovely new casio watch and various other bits and bobs, It was pretty difficult to leave empty handed! you can visit the shop online here
Other bits and bobs...
Amazing lunch & lovely salvaged interior at Gjelina 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd | Venice, CA
Amazing coffee at Intelligentsia Coffee 1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd | Venice, CA
Faile at Post no bills gallery
1103 Abbot Kinney Blvd | Venice, CA until July 24th 2011. Mr Von's written up a nice review over at Occupy
L.A's answer to SCP, A+R 1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd | Venice, CA
More to come about the Big Idea show at Scion later!..as well as a few more L.A favourites...