12/09/08

must see

by grabtrees

this is some place you have to see once, i recommend going in the afternoon and leaving before dark as some area's can become a bit sketch, but its really cool to see all the vendors

08/07/08

So Cal in a Nutshell for Out-of-towners

by kiercemartin

If you're from out of town all you need is about 5 minutes walking down Venice beach to know everything you need to know about Southern California. There is no telling what you will see or who you will encounter. Definitely check it out. If you're from here you already know this place is classic and all of the crazy variety it has to offer, so stop wasting time on citysearch.

05/22/08

Purse Snatchers! Crime WAVE!

by beautynews_weekly

Venice Beach used to be the place where you could show up at any hour of the day or night and enjoy yourself. Not anymore....Watch out for Vagrants that at first sight look like normal people but are actually on a crime spree. They target single females or people they think they can rob, and that can be anyone.

The Robbers include: groups of young women, they've robbed people, who were unsuspecting of a group of young girls. Single young men, or a group of young men, who seem like tourist but are really drhug addicts. Watch out! Dont be caught unawares. Venice is not at all what it used to be. lots of drhug addicts, lots of crime.

Single women used to be able to go down to the beach at night, not any more. There are guys looking out for just this situation, and they will rob and ghang rhape you...

Be cautioned , be aware.

• Pros: beach, ecclectic vibe, italian sausage and potatoes with soda
• Cons: Crime Spree on unsuspecting persons, by people you wouldnt expect either

L.A.'s funkiest beach offers kooky characters, serious surfers and surprisingly clean water.

by Contributor

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.

11/24/07

A must see stop for the out-of-towner

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

01/16/07

Entertainment and Sun in one

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

06/12/06

clean the bike trails

by urex2

the bike trail between washington blvd and venice blvd. is full on sand , never clean , you have to be very carefull

• Pros: great place
• Cons: bike path full of sand.. you can't ride on the bo

01/29/04

venice beach

by cds

The last year I lived in California, I spent alot of Sundays at Venice Beach. It was great fun every time, easy parking, lots of sun, entertainment, an overall great day. Now in Oregon, I miss Venice very much--there is no comparison. I rarely go to the coast.

• Pros: good parking, guaranteed sun, long, easy bike trail

07/11/03

interesting~

by lilangelgurlegrl

venice beach is a great place to hang out and people watch. There are so many different types of people that you normally don't see walking around the mall. Its totally fun and if you love to people watch then venice is the place for you~

• Pros: pretty, fun, inexpensive clothing
• Cons: kind of dirty, a tad crowded, too many birds

08/10/02

Cool Beach

by sergio_mendez

Definetaly a place to try if you're in the LA area. Lots of fun to sit and watch all those interesting characters that walk by you. In a matter of minutes you've seen it all. Who knows, you may run into a film or video production as I did this weekend when Paulina Rubio was there filming as I was rollerblading this fun beach. Got to come out in it to as an extra. Extra cool!!!

• Pros: Inexpensive, Interesting, Fun
• Cons: shops close too early