Have a beach day at VENICE BEACH. Surf, swim, body board and splash around in the Pacific Ocean. Go for a deep sand run, sunbathe, relax, build a sand castle, and keep an eye out for dolphins. Volleyball courts also available.

Be entertained on the world famous VENICE BOARDWALK. Artists, performers, shopping, souvenirs, street art, tattoos, bars and restaurants.

Snap a selfie with the iconic VENICE SIGN. #VeniceBeachFun and #VenceSign 4

Stroll ABBOT KINNEY BLVD. This trendy boulevard, named for the city’s founder, is full of boutiques, restaurants, bars, nightlife, street art, and beautiful people.

Enjoy a leisure walk along the VENICE CANALS. The streets in Venice were once canals laid out by city founder Abbot Kinney to be a miniature Venice, Italy.

Check out WASHINGTON SQUARE. A vibrant, festive area right on the ocean with restaurants, shops, live music, restaurants, bars/nightlife. Home of the Venice Pier.

Walk the VENICE PIER. Our 1,300 ft. pier gives a breathtaking view from above the mighty Pacific. Watch the surfers/sunset or go fishing.

Cruise the 22 mile ocean front BIKE PATH. No pedestrians allowed on bike path.

Bikes, Blades, Surf/Body/Paddle Boards & Scooter Rentals /Surf Lessons at JAY’S RENTALS. 1501 Oceanfront Walk. JaysRentalsVB.com 310-392-7306

Play or train at the VENICE RECREATION AND PARKS CENTER.  Basketball, Handball & Paddle Tennis Courts, Gymnastics, Boxing, Skate Parks, & more.

Train or pose down at the iconic MUSCLE BEACH GYM. Outdoor gym. $10 day pass. Fuel up @ MUSCLE BEACH JUICE BAR or MUSCLE BEACH NUTRITION.

Go to the SKATEPARK! 27,000 sq. foot park. 2 bowls, snake run, rails, stairs.

Skateboards, souvenirs, clothing, beach accessories, surf lessons/board rentals at MAUI AND SONS SURF & SKATE SHOP

  • 1415 Oceanfront. By Venice Skatepark
  • 2nd location @ 23 Washington Blvd, By the Venice Pier 310-823-5850 MauiAndSonsRetail.com

Dance at the VENICE DRUM CIRCLE  or ROLLER SKATE PLAZASat. & Sun

Head down to the the beach and experience the Venice Beach Poet’s Monument.   Stretching along the coast a few feet from the sand, this beautiful installation is engraves with the works of some of Venice’s most famous poets!

Let the kids run free at the PLAY STATIONS on the beach.

Take your dog to the off leash DOG PARK!   Get treats from BRUNO’S.

Enjoy cocktails & a 360 degree view of Venice @ HIGH ROOFTOP LOUNGE

Visit HAMA SUSHI‘s HamaWood, Venice’s film history museum.

View historical artifacts & the last gondola @ CANAL CLUB‘s Kinney Room.

Eat the world’s greatest sausage @ JODY MARONI’S SAUSAGE KINGDOM

Have the “surfer‘s sashimi” poke bowl @ POKE-POKE, L.A.’s first Poke spot.

Eat world famous fish tacos from the movie I Love You Man @ JAMES‘ BEACH

GREEN GODDESS COLLECTIVE is RECREATIONAL. 15% off Selected 8ths of flowers from 4 – 5p.m. daily. 1716 Main St. (By Windward Circle) 310-396-7770

Coffee, conversation, bakery & internet cafe at THE COW’S END CAFE.

Grab an ice cold brew!  Hit up SIMMZY’S for 26 craft brews on draught, or head to TONY P’S DOCKSIDE GRILL in the Marina for 40 taps and an ocean view.

People watch @ THE SIDEWALK CAFE. Large outdoor patio and sports bar.

Watch the fights at CABO CANTINA. 2 for 1 drinks during happy hour!

Live music @ SURFSIDE VENICE

Cocktails & Nightlife @ JAMES’ BEACH

Take the SELF GUIDED CULTURAL WALKING TOUR.  Follow the gold stars on the map to find street art, murals, poetry walls, Venice Art Walls, theaters & galleries.

Share your Venice experience! #VeniceBeachFun and @VeniceBeachFun

 

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