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Venice

Venice brings the beach into the middle of neighborhood life. Along the Boardwalk, street artists, skaters and performers share the pavement, while a few blocks inland, canals thread past homes. The Pacific opens out at the shore.

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Recommendations

Landmark4.6/5

Venice Canal Historic District

This Venice historic district winds along residential canals, with homes close to the water. Small footbridges cross each channel.

Landmark4.7/5

Venice Skatepark

Bowl riders carve tight turns at this Venice beach skatepark, with the Pacific behind them. People pause along the boardwalk to watch.

Landmark4.5/5

Venice Beach Boardwalk

Venice's beach boardwalk runs beside the sand, with street performers, artists and skaters along the way. At Muscle Beach, bodybuilders work out outdoors.

Landmark4.8/5

Mosaic Tile House Venice, CA

Venice's mosaic-covered home carries intricate tile patterns from its exterior through every room. The artists live and work inside.

Culture4.7/5

L.A. Louver

Contemporary art gallery in Venice with painting, sculpture and changing exhibitions. A six-panel series pairs words with turquoise, gold, emeralds, obsidian and flint.

Shop4.7/5

Small World Books

Beachfront bookshop with a curated selection and a strong science-fiction and fantasy section. Two cats nap among the shelves.

Landmark4.9/5

Spa Sophia

Welcome to Spa Sophia, located on the bustling Abbot Kinney Blvd in sunny Venice, CA! This vibrant oasis offers a wide array of pampering treatments guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. From soothing massages to rejuvenating facials, their expert therapists will whisk you away to a world of bliss. Don't forget to indulge in their complimentary herbal tea and relax in their serene garden after your treatment!

Landmark4.5/5

Venice Beach Recreation Center

Outdoor weightlifting and skateboarding share this beachfront recreation center with Venice Beach’s boardwalk artists and performers. At Muscle Beach, weightlifters train in the open air.

Landmark4.5/5

Venice Sign

Welcome to the iconic Venice Sign, where Pacific Ave meets Windward Ave! This vibrant landmark beckons with its charming beach vibes and quirky shops. Just a hop away at 1501 Main St #205, you'll find the perfect blend of art and relaxation. Snap a pic, soak in the sun, and revel in the electric energy of Venice Beach!

Culture4.5/5

Venice Heritage Museum

Three-room museum tracing Venice, California, from marshland to beachside community, through photographs and documents. Oral-history videos are projected on the wall.

Culture4.4/5

California Heritage Museum

This Santa Monica museum puts California history on view, with surf and skate exhibits upstairs. The Z-Boys appear in the display.

Landmark4.7/5

Venice Public Art Walls

This stretch of Venice Beach wall is a public canvas for spray-paint artists. New work can cover a fresh piece within moments.

Landmark4.6/5

Linnie Canal Park

Ducks paddle in the pond beside the playground at this small park among Venice’s canals. The paths run between closely spaced houses.

Landmark4.6/5

Venice Beach

Los Angeles's sandy beach meets a boardwalk shared by artists, musicians and street performers. Surfers work the waves as people stop to watch.

Landmark4.3/5

Mothers Beach

This sheltered Marina del Rey beach has sand and a playground beside moored boats. Kayaks and paddleboards cross the wave-free water.

Outdoor

Venice Fishing Pier

Fishing pier in Los Angeles.

Landmark4.5/5

Venice Walk Street

Gardens and house fronts line three Venice walk streets, where short paths pass close to residents’ backyards. One house has a tiny koi pond.

Eat4.3/5

Erewhon Venice

Erewhon on Venice Boulevard is a health-conscious paradise nestled in sunny Venice, California. This vibrant store offers organic groceries, delicious grab-and-go meals, and a wide selection of wellness products. From adaptogenic lattes to fresh smoothies, Erewhon is a must-visit spot for any health-conscious traveler looking to nourish their body and soul.

Shop4.7/5

The goodr Cabana

Sunglasses store with colorful frames.

Stays

Stay$$$$4.55/5

Inn at Playa del Rey

This unique Playa del Rey, California bed and breakfast offers guests a daily hot breakfast buffet with market-fresh fruits and home-baked breads and complimentary California wines and hors d’oeuvres every evening. Los Angeles International Airport is a 10-minute drive away. Free Wi-Fi, a cable TV, an iPod docking station and a work desk are included in all rooms at the Inn at Playa del Rey. The en suite rooms are individually decorated in a seaside cottage style with complimentary bathrobes for guests. A business centre and private sunbathing gardens are available on-site at the Playa del Rey Inn. In the afternoon the bed and breakfast provides guests with complimentary tea, lemonade and home-made cookies. Inn at Playa del Rey overlooks Ballona Wetlands, a picturesque 600-acre bird sanctuary. Guests can have breakfast. Bird watching, swimming and surfing opportunities are nearby. Del Rey Lagoon Park is a 1-minute drive from the Playa del Rey Inn, while Manhattan Beach is 6 miles away. Loyola Marymount University is 6-minutes’ drive away. Parking is available on-site to guests.

Stay$$$$4.45/5

The Venice Beach House

The Venice Beach House in Los Angeles offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden. The inn features a terrace, outdoor seating area, and a tour desk. Additional amenities include daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and paid on-site private parking. A buffet breakfast with fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice is served daily. An à la carte option is available for guests who prefer a more customised meal. Located 8 km from Los Angeles International Airport, the inn is a short walk from Venice Beach and the Venice Beach Boardwalk. Nearby attractions include La Louver Gallery and Santa Monica Pier.

Stay$4.15/5

Samesun Venice Beach

Situated on the famous Venice Beach Boardwalk, this hostel in Los Angeles is within walking distance from Muscle Beach. Guest rooms offer ensuite and shared bathroom facilities and views of the area. Guests can enjoy free breakfast and WiFi. Guests can utilise reading lamps for each dorm bed, lockers for each dorm guest, a laundry room, and complimentary linens. The hostel is open 24-hours. It offers free boogie boards and paddle tennis rentals. Guests can also rent bicycles or take door-to-door tours to local attractions. Venice Skate Park is steps from the Samesun Venice Beach hostel. Los Angeles International Airport is 7 miles away.

Stay$$$$4.15/5

Inn at Venice Beach

This boutique hotel is 3 minutes' drive from Venice Beach Park and offers a café. Its spacious rooms offer free Wi-Fi. Inn at Venice Beach provides contemporary rooms with a cable TV and a safe. They also include a refrigerator and coffee maker. Venice Beach Inn is 6 minutes' walk from Del Rey Divers and Venice Fishing Pier. It is 3 miles from Pacific Park amusement park and Santa Monica Pier and 7 miles from Los Angeles International Airport.

Stay$$$$4.35/5

Venice V Hotel

Venice V Hotel in Los Angeles offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, sea views, and free toiletries. Each room includes a TV, ensuring a pleasant stay. Guests benefit from private check-in and check-out, a lift, 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and free WiFi in public areas. Additional amenities include an outdoor seating area, sun terrace, and bicycle parking. Located a 1-minute walk from Venice Beach and 9 km from Los Angeles International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park. Venice Beach Boardwalk is 400 metres away. Guests can enjoy bike tours, hiking, and cycling. Venice Beach Mural is just a few steps from the hotel, and Santa Monica Pier Aquarium is 3.5 km away.

Stay$$$$4/5

The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey

The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey is a waterfront retreat overlooking the largest man-made marina in North America. Ideally located just two miles from Venice Beach and five miles from Los Angeles International Airport, the hotel offers a serene coastal escape with convenient access to Los Angeles' most celebrated attractions. The hotel offers elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites with private balconies and views of the marina and coastline. Guests can enjoy locally inspired California cuisine at Cast & Plow restaurant, where panoramic waterfront views provide a stunning backdrop for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. WAVE Bar + Grill is a seasonal outdoor dining experience beneath the California sunshine. The hotel’s heated saltwater pool overlooks the marina and is surrounded by a spacious sun terrace with lounge seating. Wellness amenities include a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, Sisley Spa, eucalyptus steam rooms, and bicycle rentals for exploring nearby beaches, bike paths, and coastal neighborhoods. The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey is within easy reach of many of Southern California's premier destinations, including Melrose Avenue, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and Universal Studios Hollywood, making it an ideal base for both leisure and business travelers seeking a refined Southern California experience.

Stay4.5/5

Aliza Hotel | Boutique Stay Near Venice Beach & Abbot Kinney

Venice hotel with bright rooms and a shared lounge. Guests play ping-pong in the common area after dinner.

Stay4.3/5

Hotel Erwin

Welcome to Hotel Erwin, where beach vibes meet urban cool in the heart of Venice, CA. With eclectic rooms boasting stunning ocean or city views, you'll feel inspired from the moment you step foot in our hip oasis. Savor globally inspired cuisine at our on-site restaurant, take a dip in our rooftop pool, and soak in the vibrant energy of the surrounding boardwalk. Paradise awaits at Hotel Erwin!

Stay4.3/5

The Kinney Venice Beach

Nestled just steps from the golden sands of Venice Beach, The Kinney blends retro vibes with modern flair! Kick back in colorful rooms, enjoy quirky decor, and soak up some rays by the pool. With a vibrant vibe and easy access to the boardwalk, you’ll be ready to skateboard, sip smoothies, and embrace California’s laid-back spirit!

Stay3.9/5

Hotel MdR Marina del Rey - a DoubleTree by Hilton

Cookie-at-check-in hotel in Marina del Rey, with recently updated rooms and lobby. A warm cookie comes with check-in.

Things To Do
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3.4/5

Venice Beach: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Venice, at your leisure! Commentary by Jeff Wynne, an experienced local tour guide! Visit the sights that makes Venice the most unique beach hotspot of Los Angeles! You'll learn about and see landmarks while hearing oral history highlights of the amazing story of Venice. Experience the legendary Venice boardwalk scene, skateboarding daredevils at the skate park continuing the 1970's skate culture originated by Dogtown and Z-Boys, and gawk at Muscle Beach made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger. You'll visit the historic canals, and check out the local hipster shopping and restaurant flavor of of Abbot Kinney Boulevard. This tour can be walked in 2-3 hours, or you can drive to some spots. It easily combines with my similar tour of nearby Santa Monica for a full L.A. beach culture and history experience! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App

$5.00

5/5

3 h

Venice Beach LA Food Tour

See and taste the best that Venice Beach has to offer on a one-of-a-kind Sidewalk Food Tour! Our food tour includes five unique stops showcasing the best of the neighborhood’s renowned food scene. Our expert guides have done extensive (and delicious!) research to offer you the ultimate tasting tour of the Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles. Sidewalk Food Tours is built on a deep love of food, history, and the unique stories of different neighborhoods within each city in which we offer tours. You’ll feel as if you’re exploring the city with a close friend who wants to show you all their favorite local spots. We look forward to having you join us on a Sidewalk Food Tour of Venice and can’t wait to show you the sights! Buen Provecho!

$99.00

2 h

Venice Beach Bash Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

$20.00

4.9/5

2 h

Private Surfing Lesson in Santa Monica

Experience the excitement of surfing with one of the top rated surf schools in Los Angeles! With our private surf classes you will get the best quality surfing lesson. All our lead instructors are certified and have years of experience teaching worldwide. The lessons are held in the remote part of Venice Beach - one of the most reknown and iconic Californian beaches. Our private classes are great for students of all levels. If it's your first time surfing or you just recently started, our instructors will provide you with the detailed land lesson and make sure that you are confortable with the surfboard before taking you in the water. If you are already experienced and are looking to advance your skills, you can go straight to the line up wth the instructor coaching and supervising you throughout the entire lesson. Quality and your safety are our top priorities. We guarantee you the best surfing experience possible!

$125.00

4.3/5

2 h

Hollywood Stars Tour: Walk of Fame, Celebrity Homes, Sunset Strip

This is the #1 star tour in Hollywood! See the most famous star homes in the world! You'll drive in the newest, safest tour vans featuring 32" TV screens that show you inside the homes of the rich and famous. Take a 2 hour day or night tour of Hollywood, Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and the Sunset Strip! See stars like Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Tom Cruise, Beyonce, Bruno Mars, Elton John, J-Lo and many more! Tour generally makes one stop at a mountain overlook for group pictures. Overall fast pace helps you see a lot more sights. Simply the best tour value in Hollywood!!!

$35.00

5/5

3 h

Snorkeling Los Angeles

This isolated beach in Los Angeles is almost completely empty and we get it all to ourselves. It is a unique Treasure tucked away along the beautiful California Coastline.

$145.00

4 h

Los Angeles Trail Running

LA Mountain & Trail Expeditions organize hiking and trail running adventures for small groups and individuals looking to trade the city for the trails. Each trip we lead is fully customized and curated, and will take you to some of the most beautiful mountain wilderness this country has to offer.