I used to live in the neighborhood and found it an exciting place to be. Walking, roller skating, people-watching. Nice weather and nice ocean view.

Clear blue sky's virtually everyday, beautiful sandy beach, cafe's, bars and a whole range of stalls selling everything you would never really want! What a great way to spend a day. I recommend grabbing a cold drink or ice cream and just wandering about all day, there is a skate board area, basketball, work out area that are all worth... More

I can't overemphasize the attraction of this almost magical place. It is like a miles-long carnival midway for adults. There is so much to do and see that it is easy to forget you are at a beach and the beach is absolutely beautiful! You will have flashbacks of almost every tv show that was ever filmed in California. The... More

We walked up and down the Venice Beach Boardwalk. There are several shops (most contain exact merchandise). Some shop workers were more pushy than others, but none were just terrible. We paid $6 to park right next to the boardwalk which was well worth it. There are a lot of street vendors and they were not pushy at all. We... More

If you want to see the hazy and crazy, then visit Venice Beach. It's about 15 mins by Big Blue Bus (BBB) from Santa Monica Pier. Here you'll see different characters and hear plenty of music. Dog wearing sunglasses, roller blading/guitar playing hippies etc. It's great during the day - a real eye opening but I'd probably stay away during... More

Off the somewhat trashy (yet loads of fun) boardwalk, lies one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California. Truly worlds away from most of the L.A., this beach is "the beach" for many Angelinos - and just a nice, warm and sunny place to relax and have a good time.

I got my first tatoo from Venice Tatoos. Very professional and knowledgeable. I loved shopping in the stores and the outdoor entertainment was fun as well. The beach party was fantastic complete with people playing congos and dancing away. Magical time.

If for no other reason, you have ot walk the Venice Beach Boardwalk to people watch. I wouldn't really eat anything there or buy anything of great value but an awesome place to people watch. I think everyone should do Venice Beach Boardwalk.

After visiting the cold grey beaches in Connecticut, beaches in California are spring treat. The visit to Venice beach and beach board walk this weekend was a soulful experience. The place has little something for everyone. After a good swim in the crystal clear water and some sunbathing in the soft blond beach, a leisurely walk at the Venice beach... More