Venice Beach
Venice, CA 90291
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Editorial Review for Venice Beach – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
The beach is almost a secondary attraction compared to Ocean Front Walk. Street performers, tattoo artists, novelty vendors, Gen-X nomads, hippies, people-watchers and freaks of all kinds come together to create this unique bazaar you have to explore at least once. Rent skates, boogie boards or bicycles built for two at the numerous surf/cycle shops for a more "traditional" beach experience.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoWhile leashed dogs are allowed on the boardwalk, they are not allowed on the beach. Police issue tickets to violators.
Save TimeDon't bother looking for street parking; park in the plentiful lots off of Rose Avenue or Bay Street.
The ExtasContrary to rumors, the water at Venice is not polluted. Unlike its neighbor to the north (Santa Monica Beach), run-off channels do not dump out here. Daily water-test results published in the L.A. Times consistently give Venice high marks.
User Reviews for Venice Beach
11/24/2007 Posted by gychii
Venice Beach, in Venice of course, is one of the stops I drag all of the out-of-town visitors to. It's dirty and a bit bizarre, but that's its appeal. Dare not plan to eat a healthy meal here, you won't find one. And watch your wallet, not because I know first-hand but just because it feels like you should. Avoid actually buying anything, it's all cheap garbage, but enjoy the walk and people watching. This is the bottom of society, which has somehow become glamorized. Avoid the residents. They tend to be mean, strange, or otherwise too hippie-ish. But take the loved one for a few hours. It's worth the trip.
Pros: Hilarious
Cons: Dirty
01/16/2007 Posted by panchamora
I love Venice Beach! It's so much when I go...u get unique entertainment and vendors, ranging from artists to musicians to massage therapists...the beach water is surprisingly clean and the beach is never too packed....the food is great and cheap....large, i mean LARGE, slice of pizza for less than a buck fifty! ice cream, nachos...every treat imaginable for a great day at the beach...the little shops are great for different tastes...there are some really cool Jamaican shops that sell cool CD's that get you out of the Bob Marley-only listening...and you can get some really cool henna tattoos!!
Pros: entertainment and food
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