Best of LA: 5 Can't Miss Attractions In Venice Beach
Updated: Dec 26, 2021
The free-spirited, colorful and bohemian Venice Beach attracts tourists from all over the world. Why? There's endless options of things to do in this ever buzzing beach town that welcomes all styles and tastes! I've narrowed down the ones you cannot miss on your next visit to LA.
Venice Beach is the 2nd largest tourist attraction in Southern California, only after Disneyland! So how do you get a clean shot of the beach without a lot, and I mean, A LOT of people in the background? Remember this: Early bird gets the worm!
Venice Boardwalk
The Venice Boardwalk is filled with everything and anything you can imagine... and more. This beachside promenade is one of the most visited attractions in the area and one that you have to visit if you're a first timer in Lalaland.
Among lots of street art, vendors, performers, bodybuilders, shops and eateries, there's a vibrant atmosphere here unlike any other place in town. I highly recommend visiting during the day, as the place can look sketchy at night. The boardwalk has a bike path that goes all the way to Santa Monica and it's one of the coolest ways to explore around.
When walking down the Venice boardwalk, you can't miss Muscle Beach. World famous not just among bodybuilders and Arnold Schwarzenegger fans, this is an attraction of its own.
Also, the Venice Skate Park has served as location for many movies, TV shows and is definitely a crowd pleaser. You get a free pass - yes, it's free - to watch some of the best skateboarders in California doing gnarly tricks all day.
Venice Sign
If you don't snap a picture by the iconic Venice sign, did you even visited Venice?
The Venice sign is one of Los Angeles most recognizable backdrop! You have just about 30 seconds to take a picture under the sign before the traffic light opens.
Location: 80 Windward Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Wall murals
Street art plays a big role in Los Angeles and one of the nicest things about the wall murals of Venice is that they're constantly changing. You can find murals all the way from the beach boardwalk to Abbott Kiney and beyond. It's fun to just explore around and come across something new every time.
Here are some of my favorite murals found in Venice throughout the time:
Venice Canals
The Venice canals are man-made canals, built back in 1905 by developer Abbott Kinney, who wished to make this town the American version of its namesake. The canals that remain nowadays are part of a really nice walkable pathway along expensive houses and pretty views.
Abbott Kinney Blvd
My favorite place in Venice. Some of the best brunch spots I've ever been to are located here, as well as popular shops and hipster stores, galleries, art, art, art. Abbott Kinney is 1 mile long and I recommend parking and walking around the laid back yet sophisticated destination who is SoCal's place to see and be seen.
With Love,
Bella!
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The breakdown of Venice Beach attractions was really vivid, especially the part about the skate park and the street performers along the boardwalk, I could almost hear the noise and feel the crowd moving. While reading the section on the canals and the little bridges, I was reminded of a lazy evening at home when my roommate was passing time on a gaming portal, kết quả xổ số, just as background noise while we were chatting. I've only heard the name in passing and haven't looked into it properly. Still, I liked how the article grouped the spots by morning and sunset, it makes planning a walk there feel more manageable.
Venice Beach nghe hay mà mình chưa bao giờ đặt chân đến. Đọc bài này thấy nó liệt kê khá nhiều điểm đến thú vị, kiểu như bãi biển, khu mua sắm, đường đi bộ. Tối qua ngồi đọc bài này lúc đang chờ kết quả xổ số trên điện thoại, cái thói quen của mấy người trong nhà hay chơi mấy trò vui. Bài viết khiến mình tò mò muốn đến xem, dù biết chắc là phải chờ dịp nào đó mới đi được.
Bài viết nhắc tới dãy phố ven biển, mình đọc mà thấy nhớ hồi trước hay ra biển ngồi cho mát mỗi tối. Đọc xong lại lên plan cuối tuần ra bãi lần nữa, dù chắc không qua nổi Venice. Mình hay mở mấy cổng game online cho đỡ buồn ngủ lúc chờ hoàng hôn, kiểu như 789 club vẫn thấy mọi người nhắc trên mấy diễn đàn. Bài viết này nhắc tới khu vực mua sắm dọc bờ cát, thấy hay vì mình chưa bao giờ nghĩ tới việc đó, chỉ toàn đi bộ ngắm sóng thôi. Đọc thêm thì thấy đoạn về khu giải trí bên đường cũng thú vị, có vẻ hợp cho người thích đi bộ lâu,…
Venice Beach attraction guides usually read like a checklist, and this one is no exception. I skimmed through it while waiting in line at a store and found myself opening S8 between paragraphs because the list format made it easy to break away and come back. The article covers the standard spots — boardwalk, murals, the skate park — nothing particularly surprising but useful if you have never been. I visited Venice Beach once years ago and most of what the writer mentions was already there. I did not notice anything missing based on my own experience, though I am sure locals would have a different perspective. The piece works as a quick reference, nothing more.