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Venice Beach Boardwalk
Pedestrian Plaza
Venice Beach, Venice
"People watching at it's best, you'll love Venice Boardwalk."(15 Tips)
"Great people watching, art but watch out for the hippies and bums"(22 Tips)
"few legit seaside experiences--complete with Muscle Beach"(3 Tips)
"Loved people watching, shopping, seeing the street performers!"(3 Tips)
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Jennifer MartinezAugust 4, 2015One the most unique places I've ever been! Had a really sucessful photoshoot here and the boardwalk is always lively and entertaining! Parking can get a bit crazy during weekends though
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KatrinaJanuary 28, 2015I love walking from Marina del rey to Venice Beach. Usually parking is all full in Venice so easier to park further down and enjoy the walk.
Jinnie LApril 17, 2015seriously one of the best people watching spot! lots of tourists & locals. fun place but bring baby wipes or sanitizer.. bathroom is grosssss~ rent a bike n ride all the way to santa monica♡
Andrew GlazkovOctober 16, 2015You can easily spend hours just walking around here. I love it. Air, air and air. Some ocean too, but fresh air is the first reason to be here.
Enjoy all the shops & restaurants early, before all the crowds arrive. Bring or rent a bike. Take a trip down the boardwalk to The Venice Pier by MDR or towards SaMo.
Kirill KukuruzaMarch 12, 2016Much better than NY's boardwalk at Coney Island/Brighton beach. There are a lot of different attractions for yourself!
lucy KemmitzSeptember 12, 2011a fun late morning walk as the vendors get set up. A lot of cute art and jewellery to buy. People watching and beach views. Walk, bike or roller blade down the boardwalk for an iconic LA moment Read more- Julian NamNovember 25, 2011via LA Mag: The boardwalk remains one of the city's few legit seaside experiences--complete with Muscle Beach, handball courts, and penny-squishing machines. And it's free.
AhmedDecember 29, 2013You have to come early if you want to have a really nice spot on the beach. The Boardwalk and Pier are really great for sightseeing and strolling!
Los AngelesAugust 1, 2013Chainsaw jugglers, swamis on rollerblades, street dancers...the most amazing street entertainers in the world are at Venice Beach and it's free to watch!
Shermans TravelAugust 8, 2012Strolling this famous bit of real estate is a distinctly Californian experience. Thee Muscle Beach area is rife with musicians and street performers. Great for people-watching. Read more
Edward HutchinsonDecember 3, 2016You could see anything here. Weird and wonderful, a bit of a tourist trap but always fascinating to stroll through.
Jessica CampbellOctober 6, 2014Best organic coffee in LA! Island monarch coffee (IMC). Free wifi, ample parking, great selection of non-coffee drinks, food, pastries. 10818a Jefferson blvd. culver city , CA
Erik RowleyJanuary 25, 2016The one place where LA parallels Bourbon street, LA as far as people watching and far-out characters go. Sadly no legal open containers here...
Fatma GencOctober 19, 2015Don't try to bicycle on the board walk on saturdays and sundays 🙈 just walk and enjoy your hyperlapse shots
Alaa "Ally" TatumApril 27, 2010My favorite place in LA. Pot smoking hippies, great handmade jewelry & art for sale, the beach, graffiti wall, what more could you want? Try renting a bike or just walk around & enjoy the performances
The Vision CouncilApril 11, 2014Strolling the boardwalk? UV strength peaks at solar noon, but during 10am – 2pm, sunglasses are especially essential to protect your and your family’s eyes from the sun.- Marvin AndujarJuly 8, 2013Cool walk. There is a lot going on, which is great for tourists. This is a must go for everyone.
Jason ShellhammerOctober 21, 2018Good shops. Some decent food options. Rental recreational transportation. Babes and hunks. A little bit of everything.
Majed AlashariFebruary 14, 2017Nice area to walk in during day but avoid it at night. Parking is available at 10$
Rachna VashisthaJuly 12, 2013Different, cool, and beautiful shops. Water is also very good but bathrooms are dirty. Parking is $20 but i liked the place.
Naily GJune 8, 2015Best place for people watching, if you think I saw it all, go there you might be surprised.
Nofar CohenSeptember 9, 2013Awesome! Go look for the guy that sells the duck tape wallets and the mini sax! affordable unique gifts
Neev ZaietJune 22, 2010To get the cheapest, nicest and best quality pieces, walk alllllll the waydown the boardwalk to a store that has two huge bongs in the window. His pieces are made of inside out glass and won't break.
Fifi SomaMarch 11, 2015All the freaks really did roll down the hill. Great little historical place. They have weed too
Mark StrattonApril 15, 2013Check out Gingerbread Court cute spot great shops and a great e-cig store
Tara R.August 20, 2013Afternoon gets super crowded, don't even think of biking it! Stick to the nearby bike path. Great for people watching.
Catalina SoriaJuly 15, 2013Park at the boarder of Santa monica & Venice for better parking options. And wear comfy shoes!
Lisa ZamoraJune 26, 2016Wow! Was there a lot of marijuana smokers. :) Walk the boardwalk and the pier and it was a beautiful day today with my son and my daughter.- Tanya GoodmanAugust 24, 2010Rode bikes there last weekend. (Bring sunscreen!) What an eclectic group of people. great for weather, and people watching. Stay for the sunset. Amazing.
lomographySeptember 30, 2011Venice Beach has always been synonymous with gleaming water, bikini-clad beauties, and muscles. Why not spend a day snapping photos of muscle-bound guys lifting weights at “Muscle Beach”?!
Papereater ElisabetSeptember 19, 2013Take the good with the bad! Lovely local artists, chotchkies galore, miles of beautiful beach :]
UCLAJune 4, 2012Take Line 1 on the Big Blue Bus (exit Lincoln and Rose) to the Venice Boardwalk where you can peruse the shops, buy a touristy shirt or join a drum circle.
SarahFebruary 6, 2017The artists and all the different people walking around make this place so awesome.
Lizzie DezranNovember 12, 2011hold on to ur belongings! haha still nice to walk during summer time! street shows, Get a Henna tattoo or a ring toe! lots to see and lots to buy!
Now )OHNNY isAugust 20, 2011When going towards beach look at bike path and make sure there's no bikers you will get hit or yellled/cussed at
Valentine's Day MovieFebruary 2, 2010Rent a two-seater bicycle and pedal your way down the boardwalk to see the Venice drum circle and local artists. Pose in front of the ‘Starry Knight’ mural for a great photo opp! #vday
Amber ESeptember 26, 2014buy some sunglasses, look at some muscle men, get something pierced, drop your camera in the ocean
Chrissy NickelNovember 23, 2014Ran 14 miles along the walking paths...GORGEOUS sunset and fireworks display
Jaysyn LongoriaMay 7, 2010probably one of the most interesting experiences you'll ever have in Cali. Make sure to take in a sunset here...absolutely breathtaking.
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Venice Beach Boardwalk
Ocean Front Walk (at Windward Ave)
Venice, CA 90291
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Venice, CA 90291
United States
At: Venice Beach
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"Such a vibrant beach! Great for entertainment and creative types. Tonnes of music videos, movies and shows are shot here."
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"People watching and good breakfast. One of my favorite places to take visitors to get a feel of a busy weekend. The Belgian waffles and breakfast are good. Great place to stop for a drink too."
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"Craft beer selection is solid, and it's perfect for people watching. The nachos were pretty delicious too. Throw a few back and relax."
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