Sometimes you need to step outside, get some air, and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be!

The beach is the place to be! If you sit long enough, you might catch a pod of dolphins, a seal, or a flock of pelicans ride the waves! Simply amazing!
Walk the Venice Pier and Santa Monica Pier for best ocean and beach views !
Rent beach cruisers or tandem bikes, and go for a long leisure bike ride along the coast.

Be inspired or moved at the Venice Poetry Walls! The words of Jim Morrison of the Doors, Manazar Gamboa, Philomene Long, Exene Cervenka of the Punk Rock band X, actor Viggo Mortensen, and others are engraved in the concrete walls on the Venice Boardwalk.
Sit on a bench or at a pagoda on the Venice Boardwalk and people watch!
Go for surf or paddle out, and enjoy the coastline view.

For best outdoor patios on the Venice Boardwalk, go to The Sidewalk Cafe’s or On the Waterfront Cafe
Watch a Venice Sunset from the beach, Venice Pier, High Rooftop Lounge, or under the V-Structure.
Visit High Rooftop Lounge! High is the premiere Venice Beach open-air rooftop lounge, where the nightly sunset is the main event.

Be inspired at the Venice Poetry Walls! The words of Jim Morrison of the Doors, Manazar Gamboa, Philomene Long, Exene Cervenka of the Punk Rock band X, actor Viggo Mortensen, and others are engraved in the concrete walls on the Venice Boardwalk.
The “earth” without art is just “eh.” Go to the theater or visit a Venice Art Gallery!
Hang out at the bridge or take a stroll along the Venice Canals!

Stroll, hike, explore, and live in the moment at the Ballona Lagoon in Marina del Rey!
Art is everywhere in Venice! Take the Self guided Art Tour
Time to unwind with these awesome happy hours and brunches!
Dine and drink at the fine locations.

Take a ride on the Ferris Wheel at Santa Monica Pier for breath taking views!
Hang out in the Marina in Marina del Rey. It is beautiful and serene!
Enjoy a meal and a view of the marina at Tony P’s Dockside Grille in Marina del Rey.
Enjoy cocktails by a warm fire pit at Marina Grill in Bar or Cabo Cantina

Relax, detox and sweat it out at YAS Fitness Centers. Founded in Venice in 2001 by Kimberly Fowler, YAS Fitness Center was the first studio anywhere dedicated to the combination of spinning and yoga, sparking the yoga hybrid movement that has since swept the nation.

Take a relaxing 10 minute drive up the PCH and eat some of the worlds best seafood at Reel Inn Malbu. Rustic canyon and Pacific Ocean view included! If you have not been here, you should go! It is a local legend for good reason.

If you rent a suite from Venice Beach Suites and Hotel, Hotel Erwin or Venice Breeze Suites, you will have access to their roof top! Their roof deck is the ultimate place for sunning and sunsets, or just spend a little time lounging on our built in sofas looking out over dolphins swimming.
For best outdoor patios on the Venice Boardwalk, go to The Sidewalk Cafe’s or On the Waterfront Cafe
Stroll, hike or explore the Ballona Lagoon in Marina del Rey!

Pamper yourself at Epithereal Skincare! An integrated beauty experience and non-surgical approach to skin care. Facials, peels, wellness therapies, and more. View their treatments here!

Did you know about Beaches and Harbor’s Beach FREE Wheelchair Program? Beach wheelchairs allow users to roll across the sand for a “Front Row Seat” at the ocean’s edge!

Grab a workout at Muscle Beach Gym,and then detoxify and fuel up at Muscle Beach Juice Bar! Power up on wheatgrass and ginger shots, fresh juice, smoothies, protein shakes, breakfast burritos, vegetarian options, more! View menu!
Check out Green Goddess Collective for safe access to the highest quality medicine! About: Providing safe access to the highest quality medicine in the heart of Venice since 2006! Save money with the “Goddess hour 4-5 p.m. daily special” Selected 8ths are 4.2 Grams. Free gift for first time members!
Relax and get your hair done at Trim Hair Salon! $30 first time haircut. Add Fancy blowout $25. Long Hair Blowout $40. Enjoy a stimulating scalp massage in the atrium sun room or sip a glass of wine on the deck. Permanent make up available.
1/2 price wine night every Monday night at James’ Beach! Venice Landmark of new American comfort food. Friendly bars serve generous drinks; beach brunch, classic patio, weekend scene, famous fish tacos! A must!

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