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    SoCal Vibes

    4.5 (115 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Watermelon Basil w/ Feta
    Christine C.

    Not pictured in my review were the Baja Shrp Tacos one of the best shrimp tacos I've had. The batter wasn't overwhelming and the size of the fish was a good medium portion. The tortilla is a yellow corn - yes there is a difference in taste. I also had the watermelon salad which was refreshing and sweet. My gf had the spicy chx sandwich - it had a kick of spice at the end, with soft buttery buns. Order at the counter and food is waited. Overall great vibes. I saw a small family with a child in the patio so safe to say it is kid friendly however this was during the day. Abbot Kinney has a couple lots and garage near the baker my sf the end of the corner. If you're lucky, there's street meter parking too.

    Federico A.

    Pleasant vibes, good food, and I'm a fan of their backyard! Open air which is perfect to freshen up after running some miles with your local run club.

    Johana H.

    Pretty cool spot. Has a great selection of ciders and food although I wish the food came in bigger portions. I got the PB cider which I would've never gotten if I didn't try a sample. It didn't have a such an overpowering PB flavor. It was still refreshing. We got the beef and fish taco. We enjoyed the beef taco more. The fish taco was pretty bland. We came around lunch time on a Saturday and there was still seating available when we got there but once we sat down we noticed a line of people starting g to come in. There is a really chill backyard area with sofas and seating. Surprisingly wasn't packed. Service was pretty helpful in recommending what to get. It's def a cool spot to stop by if you're in the area. Parking is street parking unfortunately but plenty of spots to check out so it makes it worth it.

    "SoCal Vibes Ciders"
    Sascha J.

    We popped in here for the first time more recently to grab drinks with a couple of friends and wanted to try the ciders here since many are advertised as gluten-free (which my boyfriend and I are), so we were excited. We've driven by the place many times and it always appeared small, but it was even smaller inside than we realized. It was fine, and cute and the vibes were as to be expected for what the place represents but it was honestly a little crammed and the seating was a bit uncomfortable. The service was pretty good (it wasn't very crowded that night) but they were accommodating and answered any questions/ food concerns. We got some fries and ordered the "SoCal Vibes Ciders" which was basically about 6 different unique ciders served on a tray. This much I'll say; we'd definitely come back for these ciders. Especially the "sex wax" which was a unique chocolate and raspberry flavor. So good, just unexpectedly good. All in all, I would come back, I just wouldn't necessarily come on a weekend so there would be room to walk/sit but maybe that's just my preferred vibe ;)

    Abbott's salad, so small.
    Richie D.

    Unfortunately a simple Abbot's salad without protein for over $10? No thanks. This place has a nice beach atmosphere with open areas in the back and front of the restaurant. Staff is friendly.

    Marc N.

    Cute bar with cute santa monica vibes. Known for ciders and such, but we ended up getting mead and a beer which was surprisingly good. Super small selection I think for those, but again, known for ciders and they have a wide variety here. A lot of people got flights, so I think we'll try that next time if we come. A lot of people also ordered food but we skipped on that. I think if you're going for the vibes, definitely a cool place to chill at since they have a back patio too.

    House Brandy So good!
    Danni L.

    Very cool spot located on Abbot Kinney. It's open late and has a spacious patio in addition to the bar and seating up front. It has your combination of beer, wine and cocktails to choose from and the service was very pleasant. I plan to return.

    Emily D.

    This place is so fun! The vibes are on point - the menu has a wide variety of food and drinks - getting a flight of beer is the move. I also highly recommend the fish tacos!

    Amanda C.

    I was wandering around Venice looking for a place to sit and read. The little indoor/outdoor bar was perfect. They offered me some good drink suggestions and the bartender was friendly. The food looked great but I didn't have anything. I was from out of town but would definately go back.

    SoCal Vibes snacks.
    Avery H.

    Super chill spot with I door bar and table seating as well as a cool lounging area out back. Looks like ciders are their specialty, but the hazy I had was a solid sipper. The 90291 burger was on point, and the chips and salsa were a vibe. Simple menu done right. Solid drinks. Good service. Great spot for a low key dip in.

    Breakfast burrito
    Tony T.

    The vibes are pretty nice as it's one of the few places that serves food on the west side of Abbot Kinney. It has an outdoor patio and is mostly well known for their alcoholic beverages. The service is good but I did go in the morning when it is pretty slow. I had the breakfast burrito and it was okay. I felt like I ate a glob of hot cheese wrapped in a tortilla. I would skip that maybe the other foods are better.

    SoCal Vibes Sampler that we couldn't wait to try before taking pic.
    Daniel J.

    Fantastic place, the "vibes" are definitely great in this place. They have a ridiculous amount of details from the paper umbrellas on the ceilings to the surface magazines wallpaper in bathroom. The bartenders were super nice and helpful with picking out drinks. The food is way better then you would think it would be for a brewery. Girlfriend got 2 fish tacos she that were great and she doesn't like fish tacos but decided to be brave haha. I had the bacon jam burger and damn that thing was good. We had a debate of how to eat a burger and against my judgment eat this one top side up. This savory sweet mixture was perfect. This is a great stop when walking Abbot and Kinney. Ill be back soon.

    Stephanie L.

    I'm in love with a cider... and I found it at SoCal Vibes. I also found a cool vibe here too. The Mexican lollipop (I.e. spicy habanero watermelon) was SUCH a highlight and a treat. Hot damn! Loved it for sure. We also tried the mead based cider which was also delicious, much higher ABV for disclosure. I also enjoyed the cholada cider. Not as sweet or potent as the lollipop but still enjoyable. More mellow cider. I feel like you can't go wrong here. We didn't eat but the fries looked so good (& reportedly were per neighbor). The men helming the bar were a cool group of dudes. They gave us tastings prior to selecting, were warm and answered our questions regarding the brand and origin story. We also sampled their brandy which was likewise, knock your socks off tasty and I've never enjoyed brandy. The store has such neat interior decor that feels vibrant. It's well planned out but there's also an open air window to sit at or outdoor seating in the front and back. Plenty of space to find your preferred section. We felt welcome here and we will certainly return!

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    Good food and beer, nice welcoming staff and casual hangout vibe, check it out with some friends.

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    Thanks Avery, we look forward to serving you again soon!

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    Thanks Stephanie, we look forward to serving you again soon!

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