With crystal clear blue skies everyday, how could I resist a trip to the beach during my California adventure?! Jenny suggested we head to Malibu for the day. The best part of Malibu beaches are the canyons you drive through to get to there. Canyon valley views, vineyards on hilltops, cliff side mansions, I was glad Jenny was driving cause I couldn't keep my eyes off the scenery.
Before heading to the airport my last evening, we stop off in Venice. I learned Venice has many different parts. The colorful quirky beachfront is just a small portion of what this area has to offer. We stuck to the shops and restaurants on Abbot Kinney Blvd with a bit of wandering to the Venice Canal Historical District.
We decided on happy hour at Zinque.
Located on the corner of Venice Blvd and Abbot Kinney Blvd, this coffee/wine bar has a lovely outdoor patio and inside that is bathed in natural sunlight.
Wanting to soak up all the sun I could, we perched outside and ordered a couple glasses of Rose.
The cheese board is not on the happy hour menu, but how could I resist. We also noshed on olives and mini sausage (both on the happy hour menu for about $3 each).
After we strolled over to the Venice Canals. The canals will originally constructed to help with water flow, but due to poor original construction they were deemed unusable. Over the years, the City of Venice has worked to reinforce the structure and clean up the canal waters. Now, as you stroll along the bridges and pathways, you are transported to another time and place. The area is picturesque and makes you forget you are in the middle of a major metropolitan city.
Bon Voyage for now California. I'll miss your ocean breeze and sunshine. Back to the Concrete Jungle where dreams are made.
xoxo
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