The boardwalk is a great place to people watch, and if you're thirsty, get a drink and do even more people watching! A little dirty and run down, it's still a fun place to check out the sights and be right by the water. Plenty of restaurants, benches to watch the ocean, rental boats and more.
Pro tip - if the parking lot is full, drive northwest 2 minutes and park in the lot outside the pier. It's a short walk to the pier...
Read moreIt’s an amazing part of the SoCal beaches. Perhaps less crowded than Santa Monica. It’s a great way to get outside and experience Southern California without having to drive everywhere. Not many homeless people like in Venice Beach and you can walk even at night and it’s safe. Not many homeless in this area as well you don’t see the encampments you will find around Venice and...
Read moreThe have a retro arcade there which is a real blast to the past with a Tilt-a-Whirl which was sadly not working at the time. Plenty of bars, seafood places, boat rentals, and.. well that's your lot really. Few kitschy gift shops near...
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