Venice Breakwater — Attraction in Los Angeles

You MUST walk to the Breakwater to truly enjoy your day. When the wave is high and closes in on that long row of rocks, the water hits them. This creates a huge cascade of water high enough to feel the ocean spray on your face. You gotta get a little close but not too close. Make your move after seeing how the water flows a few times. It really is amazing to watch the waves that are created by this force of nature. Makes for some peachy keen surf riding too. I'm taking surfing lessons this summer. Maybe I'll be able to ride on one of those waves. I'll let...

Amazing peninsula views, lower tide offers a bunch of tide pools with fish, crabs and marine life. Great for kids to explore.

Storm drain leading out to the rocks is covered with very slippery green algae. During higher tides, waves do break over the rocks, so be mindful if your going to climb on them. Quite a few folks have gotten hurt when crashing waves wash over them.

No swimming is allowed near the rocks (North or South side) due to the very strong rip currents. Lifeguards will come over and tell you to get out.

Amazing...

Beach was dirty, covered with litter, zombies and dead birds. The restaurants were as about as sad as you can get and the bathrooms were indescribably filthy. Why don't people flush used toilet paper? I've been coming to this beach for over 25 years and all I can say is I'm watching the decay of our civilization in real time. I'll never be back without an incredible amount of intervention by some leadership that's not afraid...