I’m here for a fun filled weekend in Venice Beach, California! On Monday we’re going to go watch Lady Gaga perform at the Forum. The last time I was in Venice Beach was in 2012. It’s been a while and a lot has changed. I walked around on a Sunday anticipating that the boardwalk would be busy. There were people but not as many as I remembered. That kind of made me sad. Where was everyone on this beautiful Sunday?
I eventually made my way over to Abbott Kinney Boulevard. Here you can find great restaurants, shops and colorful street art. As I made my way down the street I ran into activewear stores on every block. It was awesome to see how readily available activewear was on the boulevard.
Below are some notable activewear stores on Abbott Kinney Boulevard! I even got to try some new brands and that’s always exciting.
#1 Sweaty Betty
Sweaty Betty Store Front
Sweaty Betty Neon Sign
Sweaty Betty – Ski and Snow Apparel
I’ve never been into a Sweaty Betty store before so I was excited I could physically try-on their products. I found that their products fit true to size. The construction of their pieces are definitely top notch. I ended up taking home a Practice Short Sleeve T-shirt and Chandrasana 7/8 Reversible Leggings for only $60! They were also offering an additional 10% off storewide on both sale and regular priced merchandise. Definitley worth a visit if you’re a Sweaty Betty fan!
#2 Aviator Nation
Aviator Nation Venice Beach Store
Aviator Nation is another brand I’ve only seen on the interwebs. Seeing the products in person made me fall in love with the brand. The pieces are a bit pricey and probably do well for the Venice Beach clientele. They offer 1970’s inspired pieces that will make you want become a fashionable beach bum. Printed long leggings run $120+ and go great with their striped hoodies!
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#3 Alternative Apparel
Alternative Apparel Venice Beach Store
The entire store was 30% off (including additional discounts on sale items). I ended up buying a pair of skater shorts for only $21 (originally $48). I have plenty of hoodies at home, but if I needed one, you bet I would get one from Alternative Apparel. The fabrics are so buttery soft and fleecy inside to keep you warm and feeling cozy.
#4 Avocado
Avocado Activewear – Pastel Tie Dye Collection
Avocado Activewear -Venice Beach Store
I was surprised to see an Avocado store! I’ve only seen this brand online. I love their color palettes and all their seamless designs. The fabric is very soft and durable. My favorites were the tie dye and ombre prints. I wish I had time to try on their pieces because the colors are just amazing in person.
The store is very clean and displays are minimalistic. I love that they have a ping pong table in the back just past the clearance rack (40% off). Definitely check it out when you’re in the area!
#5 ADIDAS
Adidas – Venice Beach Store
And finally, I briefly stepped into the ADIDAS store. I haven’t worn ADIDAS since 2007 but their outerwear definitely caught my eye. I may need to give ADIDAS a try in the near future.
I’m so glad I made the trip to Abbot Kinney Boulevard. It’s a great place to visit, and an even better place to buy activewear!
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