Everything to see and do here, acts, entertainers, good food, good music. Nice to visit but nice to retreat back to the civilization of Santa Monica. More

Remember all you saw on those movies? Now forget it... Venice cannot be considered a tourist trap 'cause it's so decadent it cannot live up to it's alter ego (what we all know from movies) Don't bother... More

I have read reviews of Venice Beach that said it was a seedy place, and etc., but we loved it. The wonderful murals and the personalities on the beach only added to the feel of the beach. You are never self-conscious in a place that treasures such individuality. It was extrememly dog-friendly also. I love that it still has that... More

This place is lovely...makes me feel really in California ! I had seen it over movies that make me wonder how California really was and that's how i felt when I arrived there, you can rent a bike or just go skating, the spot is just fine for pictures and watching the sunset with a good companion ! More

Beach area looks long neglected. Smells like a public toilet. Was not brave enough to eat along the sea front. Homeless outnumber visitors. Still you got to see it for yourself, just to say you've been there More

Venice beach is something else. It's a place that demonstrates all walks of life co-existing. From the Muscle men walking their muscly dogs to the shaved headed punks sporting multiple body piercings , this place is full of life. Get yourself a drink and just go for a stroll down the boardwalk or just sit and watch the world go... More

If you go to LA you HAVE to go to Venice beach.. It's like going to Rome and not seeing the Coliseum. A lovely collaboration of funky people, great live performers, sand & beach, and chill Caliness! More

Hold on to your kid. Don't walk down the side streets.what ever you see on the movies about this place its TRUE. homeless bums everywhere stay away from the green doctor. The bike ride from Santa Monica is enjoyable More

Venice beach is tacky, seedy, full of cafes, colour, drugs, cheap souvenirs and wonderful opportunities for people watching. On a Sunday, (we had a three day stay in Santa Monica) husband and I walked from our hotel to the end of Venice beach, around the canals and then back along the road way (parallel to but not on the beach... More