"A pleasant shopping area one block away from the coast"
Main St. lies right between Venice and Santa Monica just one block away from Pacific and very close to the coast. There’s a good number of shops (both practical and boutique), restaurants, cafes, salons, etc. This makes it a fun place to hang out, although it usually feels rather touristy (especially in the summer when everyone is at the beach). It’s also pretty hard to find parking here, and the shops tend to be on the expensive side. Nonetheless, it is a pleasant place to visit for a day, especially if you are only visiting the area.