1 Venice Boulevard
My first choice is the south side of Venice, heading east after turning around at Abbot Kinney where permitted. I usually find street parking if I’m okay walking a few blocks.
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Here’s the route I use when I’m heading to Erewhon Venice.
Even with valet, it’s a circus. Coming westbound on Venice, watch for cars backing up from Erewhon and blocking the right lane.
My first choice is the south side of Venice, heading east after turning around at Abbot Kinney where permitted. I usually find street parking if I’m okay walking a few blocks.
Otherwise, turn right onto Abbot Kinney. I rarely find a street space there, but take one if you spot it.
I usually keep going until Salt & Straw, then turn right onto California Avenue. Immediately on your right are the parking strips along South Irving Tabor Court. Follow those meter spaces toward Palms Boulevard; this is where I tend to have better luck.
If you reach Palms Boulevard without finding a spot, turn left, then left again onto Electric Avenue and sweep back the other way. I try both sides for free street parking. Watch for posted restrictions if you venture into the neighborhood; our LA parking sign quiz covers how to read them.
Check the signs for your space and entire stay.

Firsthand advice from the owner of StreetParkingMap. Erewhon Venice is at 585 Venice Boulevard; Salt & Straw is at 1357 Abbot Kinney Boulevard.