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Hama Sushi’s 40th Anniversary Block Party

The OG of OG's, Hama Sushi, turned forty and it was an epic party! Venetians and visitors alike came out en masse to enjoy what had to b... Read More...

Venice Dogoween

It was a howling good time at Dogoween! Venice’s biggest doggie mixer of the year was a smash! The four legged fur babies came out en mass... Read More...

Venice News

Here is what's happening in Venice, California

Celebrate Venice’s founder Abbot Kinney’s 169th birthday at Hama Sushi on Nov. 20th!

Here is a message from Venice Heritage Museum. This Wednesday, November 20, join us as we raise a glass to Venice's founder, Abbot Kinney... Read More...

Thanksgiving Feast by the Beach at The Sidewalk Cafe

Enjoy a traditional dinner with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, yams, cranberry sauce, peas, carrots, rolls and butter for only $14.95. ... Read More...

A Whale of a Tale in Venice

Thar She Blows! Venice Oceanarium- 24th annual Moby Dick Reading Experience the adventure on the beach! November 23-24, 2019, 9am-9pm ... Read More...

Honoring our soldiers!

Each year on Veterans Day, our nation takes the day to honor and remember those who have served in the United States Armed Fo... Read More...

Iconic Chez Jay In Santa Monica Celebrates 60 Years with 1950’s Throwback Extravaganza

Santa Monica's most iconic restaurant, Chez Jay, cordially invites guests to don their dapper 1950s finery and join the festivities as Che... Read More...

Calling all 3rd-5th graders! Be an Ocean Hero! Enter the CAN THE TRASH! Clean Beach Poster Contest!

Here is a message from Beaches and Harbors Los Angeles County Living in Los Angeles County, we share a special connection to th... Read More...

Experience the Original DRUNK YOGA® at Hotel Erwin on Nov. 22-24.

Drunk Yogis of the West Coast, it's your time to shine, sparkle, and maybe break a little sweat! Experience the signature class... Read More...

Support Top Scholars at Venice High School with an Academic Jacket!

The Venice High School Alumni and Venice Chamber of Commerce join Venice High School in recognizing the success of Venice High’s Top Sc... Read More...

Tony P’s Christmas Beer Dinner

Calling all beer connoisseurs! Get your tickets now for the ultimate evening of beer & food pairings! Tony P's ann... Read More...

Calling all Venice kids! Enter the “My Venice Holiday” Poster contest!

Here is a message from Venice Art Crawl and Venice Chamber! Show us what the holidays mean to you in the annual "My Venice Holiday" Pos... Read More...

Feel like giving back? Support and/or volunteer with a local non profit!

Check out this list of local organizations that need your support! Contact the local non-profit directly and find out how you can support t... Read More...

Let’s kick off the holidays together at the Dec. 7th Christmas Run! Get $5 OFF with discount code “VENICE5”

The Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run is Los Angeles’ largest holiday running event and a great fundraiser. The Christmas Run was started in... Read More...