If you've been to the real Venice canals than this place is a drag. Pretty much just regular houses surrounded by water, not really worth the walk. More

Typically a has been site. Nice to see if you are passing by. But not a must. Just a nice relic from the past. Avoid when the tide is low. Venice is clearly less attractive than Santa Monica Beach or Manhattant Beach. More

I wouldn't go out of your way to go here but if you are in the area it is a nice area to walk through and check out. The water level was very low when we were here but it was fun to walk though and check out the homes along this area. More

My wife and I had an extra day in LA before taking a midnight flight to Tahitit/Bora Bora and we spent part of it in Venice Beach. Had we not read about the Canals Walkway on this site we would not likely have found or done it. It's only a couple of blocks off the beach but it is not... More

Loved the quaintness, the quirkiness, and the quietness of the Venice Canals. Grab a bike and enjoy. Easily done on foot as well. A hidden gem in LA More

Peaceful change from Venice Beach, lined with houses which are superbly unusual and colourful for LA More

A nice little stroll - an hour is enough. Great way to walk off a weekend lunch or a hot time at the beach. Cute homes, nice ambiance. Parking right at the canals is atrocious, so hopefully you've parked elsewhere and wandered in. You can also walk down the marina del rey side all the way to the marina jetty... More

Worth veering off and having a look if you're walking venice beach/santa monica walk More

Nice to wander around for an hour. Does not deserve a long drive. More