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Venice is a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles within the Westside region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. Venice was founded by Abbot Kinney in 1905 as a seaside resort town. It was an independent city until 1926, when it was annexed by Los Angeles.
- Things to Do in Venice Beach. Today’s Venice, though, is more famous for quirky happenings on its iconic beachfront boardwalk and pier, where mimes, jugglers, musicians, and street performers of all kinds inhabit an ever-changing and unforgettable bohemian subculture.
- Restaurants in Venice. There are plenty of destination restaurants, cafes, and food trucks to make sure you don’t go hungry in Venice. On the old-school end, Doors fans can drop by Jim Morrison’s favorite hangout, Hinano Café, which has been in business since 1962, and order up a burger and beer.
- Shopping in Venice. That same thoroughfare—Abbot Kinney Boulevard—contains a mile-long stretch of posh galleries and boho-chic boutiques selling furnishings and fashions.
- Where to Stay in Venice. Cap off a day in one of L.A.’ s most famous neighborhoods at the boutique Hotel Erwin, where you can get a bird’s-eye view of the area (and perhaps a blood-orange julep) at the High Rooftop Lounge.
- Hotel Erwin. Located on Pacific Avenue just 200 feet from the sand, the Hotel Erwin features a brightly colored, eclectic design that captures the creative spirit of Venice.
- The Boardwalk. Looking for things to do in Venice? The world famous Venice Ocean Front Walk (aka “the boardwalk”) beckons from the doorstep of the Hotel Erwin.
- Venice Beach California. With 75 miles of county coastline and numerous world-famous surf spots, Los Angeles is the quintessential city of the Endless Summer.
- Venice Beach Recreation Center. Besides surfing, other iconic Southern California activities can be found at the nearby Venice Beach Recreation Center, which features a number of facilities located between Ocean Front Walk and the bike path, Horizon Ave.
- Marvel at Mosaics. Address. 1116 Palms Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, USA. Web Visit website. The Mosaic Tile House is one of Los Angeles' best-kept secrets.
- Drop-In at the Venice Skate Park. Address. 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291, USA. Phone +1 310-399-2775. Built in 2009, the Venice Beach Skate Park symbolizes the important role of this iconic location in the history of skateboarding culture.
- Get Up Close to Sea Life. Instead of an official brick-and-mortar location, this "museum without walls" educates visitors from the actual beach. Through a series of programs that incorporate art, literature, and music with science, children are welcome to learn more about the ocean through marine science pop-up labs on the Venice Pier and at the local tide pool.
- Walk Along the Venice Canals. Address. Venice, CA 90292, USA. Web Visit website. When Abbot Kinney created his Venice of America development in 1905, he had 16 miles of canals dug to drain the marshland for residential construction.
About. This lively beach close to Los Angeles draws crowds to its busy boardwalk, where street performers and colorful characters make an appearance. Surfers gather around the Venice Breakwater while bodybuilders flock to the open-air gym on Muscle Beach.
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This lively beach close to Los Angeles draws crowds to its busy boardwalk, where street performers and colorful characters make an appearance. Surfers gather around the Venice Breakwater while bodybuilders flock to the open-air gym on Muscle Beach. Take your time to explore the countless cafes and souvenir shops that line the waterfront or bike ...
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The official Venice California Destination Guide highlights all attractions, restaurants, amenities, hotels, activities, events, neighborhoods, art, and more that make Venice the great town that it is. Our... Eclectic. Authentic. Totally Venice.
