Venice Beach

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Venice Beach is a lively place in Southern California. Known for its golden sand and bright street art, there's always something cool to do at Venice Beach LA. You can walk along the famous Venice Beach Boardwalk, see amazing skateboarders at the skate park, or watch strong athletes at Muscle Beach. It's perfect for people watching or enjoying the California sun. With its food trucks, unique shops, and live music, visiting Venice Beach is a must for any trip to California!
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Venice Beach, California, USA
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Things to do in Venice Beach, LA

1. Venice Canals

The Venice Canals is a piece of Italy right in Southern California. You can walk along paths, go on the bridges, and look at houses by the water. It's a quiet place, away from the busy Venice Beach area, making it perfect for a relaxing walk.

2. Skate Park.

Every skateboarding fan should visit the Venice Beach skate park. You can watch local skaters perform amazing tricks with the ocean in the background. Even if you don't skate, it's exciting to watch and feel the awesome energy all around.

3. Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Abbot Kinney Boulevard is a popular street in Venice Beach. It's full of unique shops, cool cafes, and fancy restaurants. It has a bunch of unique shops, awesome street art, and tasty restaurants, making it a lively spot to explore.

4. Venice Beach Boardwalk

The lively Venice Beach Boardwalk is a busy stretch along the Pacific Ocean. Here, you can find different shops, street vendors, and a never-ending parade of street performers. You'll also find unique stone and clay items, tasty treats from food trucks, and fortune tellers.

5. Bike Tour

Check out the beautiful sights of Venice Beach on a fun bike tour. With bike rentals, ride along the oceanfront walk, visit the Santa Monica Pier, or speed down Venice Boulevard. It's a great way to see the beach and feel the cool ocean breeze.

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Where to eat in Venice Beach? 

Venice Beach has many great food options. Start at Gjusta, a bakery famous for its pastries and sandwiches. If you're looking for vegan food, you have to try The Butcher's Daughter on Abbot Kinney Boulevard. For quick bites, check out the food trucks along the Venice Beach Boardwalk. They sell different kinds of food like tacos and sushi. No matter what you're craving, Venice Beach has you covered.

Where to park in Venice Beach?

When visiting Venice Beach, you can park at one of the several public parking lots along Ocean Front Walk. You can also find metered street parking on nearby streets, though these can fill up quickly, especially on weekends.

Where to stay in Venice Beach?

Whether you want a comfy apartment, a cool beach house, or a luxurious place by the ocean, there are lots of options at Venice Beach. If you’d rather stay in a hotel, check out Hotel Erwin. It has ocean views and a rooftop bar where you can watch the sunset. You'll be close to the Boardwalk, Abbot Kinney Boulevard, and all the fun spots in Venice Beach, LA. No matter your budget, you’ll find a great place to stay while you visit.