Venice Beach

Venice Beach is Los Angeles’ most notorious beach—known for its free-spirited, laid-back, ultra-liberal and rebellious nature. Visitors will enjoy the coast walk and the “people watching” show going on daily along with vendor stalls filled with crafts, t-shirts, fast-food, music and hippie era tie-dye goods that take you straight back to the days when Jim Morrison called Venice Beach home.

While getting to Venice Beach is relatively easy—parking can sometimes be a challenge.  Please see the following links for more information on parking at Venice Beach:

Los Angeles Beaches & Harbors Parking Lots
Map of Rose Ave. Parking Lot           
Map of Venice Ave. Parking Lot    
More Venice Parking Info                       

Venice Beach activities and things to do include swimming, surfing, fishing, bicycling and bike rentals, skating and rentals, volleyball and basketball courts, shopping, weight-lifting area, handball courts, racket ball courts and picnicking areas. Restrooms and showers are available and are handicap accessible.  The South Bay Bike Path runs through Venice Beach offering miles of riding or skating along the coast.

Nearby hotels include the Best Western Marina Pacific Hotel & Suites, the Inn at Venice Beach, Venice Beach Suites and Hotel and the Lincoln Inn.  For more affordable rates and choices, hotels in Santa Monica and Marina del Rey are just a short drive from Venice Beach.

Venice Beach is one of Los Angeles’ must-see attractions whether you plan on enjoying a day in the sun or simply people-watching and shopping along the coast walk.

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