Venice has always danced to its own beat as the
epicenter of bohemian culture in Los Angeles. Along
the boardwalk there are street performers and local
craftsmen selling their wares. Original paintings,
souvenirs, and jewelry are on display. Crowds of
visitors marvel at the sites while weightlifting
enthusiasts pump iron in plain view, and skateboarders
do their tricks around the skate park. All of it
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happens under the warm California sun with sprawling
views of sand and sea. Heading east, the main drags of
Abbot Kinney Boulevard and Main Street are lined with
boutique shops, some major retail stores, art
galleries and restaurants. Here the ambiance is more
relaxed and upscale than the frenetic boardwalk area.
Venice is a mostly walkable (and certainly bikeable)
neighborhood, full of areas to explore.
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