Surf, sun and sand take a backseat to the loud and lively human carnival on parade along the Venice Beach Boardwalk. There’s never a dull moment for people-watching in this sun-drenched bohemian enclave of artists, musicians, poets, singers, skateboarders and jugglers. From chain-sawing acrobats to fire-breathing cyclists, you’ll find Los Angeles at its most ostentatious, eccentric and unrestrained. Just remember to tip performers if you watch most of their show or take their photograph.
While you make your way along the boardwalk’s 1.5-mile (2.4-kilometer) stretch, browse the stalls, shops and stands laden with souvenirs, trinkets, cheap sunglasses, T-shirts and sandals. Have your fortune read or get a temporary tattoo.
Further along the boardwalk is Muscle Beach, best known as the place where Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno (of Incredible Hulk fame) once flexed their pecs and biceps. At this outdoor gym you’ll see the toned and tanned pump iron while acrobats bend, twist and contort their bodies into eye-watering shapes. You can join them. Just buy a day pass (about $10) at the Venice Beach Recreations and Parks Office on Ocean Front Walk and then take your place to work out in front of the passing crowds.
Peel your eyes away from the vivid and flamboyant spectacles and head to the beach, a three-mile stretch of well-maintained and manicured sand. The water is patrolled during daylight hours, so you can dive in if you want to do more than soak up the rays on the sand. Rent surf or body boards and catch some waves, but be mindful of other riders.
LA’s Mediterranean climate makes Venice Beach a good place to be for most of the year however, it is incredibly crowded in the summer. It is around 19 miles (30 kilometers) from downtown LA on the coast between Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey. There are plenty of city parking lots next to the beach.
Venice Beach Tours





Visit Venice Beach
Things to do

Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Celebrity Homes Open Air Van Tour
¥4,550
per adult
94% of travellers recommend

Warner Bros. Studio Tour & Celebrity Homes Tour Package
¥16,160
per adult
78% of travellers recommend

Anaheim to LA: Hollywood, Beaches & Famous Film Sites tour
¥14,433
per adult
94% of travellers recommend

Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Open Air Tour (2 Hours)
¥6,150
per adult
90% of travellers recommend

Hollywood & Beverly Hills: Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour
¥6,119
per adult

Los Angeles: Mulholland Trail Horseback Riding Tour
¥11,766
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Plan a trip to see Venice Beach
Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.



Skyline Lofts by Avantstay: a Multi-level Industrial-chic Retreat in Dtla With Rooftop Views, Soaring Ceilings & Steps to Dining, Music & Culture
Downtown Los Angeles
Save 100% on your flight
Price was ¥679,191, price is now ¥513,459 per person
¥513,459
per person
Dec 24 - Dec 29
found 21 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (NRT) to Los Angeles (LAX)
2/10 (1 review)
Absolutely not as advertised. A loft space that the landlord has furnished with the bare minimum to qualify. In no way worth the price paid. Main bed was a price of wood on the floor with a cheap mattress. Second "bedroom" is a cheap plywood box with very low ceilings, no ventilation and "windows" only to the apartment itself not external. Cheap kitchen with dirty pots and pans. Dirty floors. On the second day both bathrooms flooded with sewage as a drainage pipe backed up and despite a clean up the place stank of you-know-what for the rest of the stay. Area is sketchy with homeless sleeping right outside the door. Garage opener did not work forcing us to street park the car. A real shame as it could be a nice apartment but the landlord has figured that doing it on the cheap does not matter if you are doing short term rentals. Definitely do not recommend.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Browse tours and tickets to explore Venice Beach
Tours & day trips
See all 182 activities
Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches & More!
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 415 reviews
Free cancellation available
Private & custom tours
See all 58 activities
VIP Hollywood and Beverly Hills Private SUV Adventure
Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 28 activities
Los Angeles Luxury Boat Cruise Wine, Charcuterie Sealions
Activity duration is 1 hour
9.6 out of 10 with 14 reviews
Free cancellation available
Classes & workshops
See all 25 activities
Los Angeles: Sunset Sailing
Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Adventure & outdoor
See all 21 activities
Redondo Beach: Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Lions in Calm Harbor
Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Stay near popular Venice Beach attractions
Best Lodging Options Near Venice Beach
Check availability on hotels close to Venice Beach

Venice V Hotel
5 Westminster Avenue, Suite 118 Venice CA

Hotel Erwin Venice Beach
1697 Pacific Avenue Venice CA

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
25 Windward Ave Venice CA

Venice Breeze Suites
2 Breeze Avenue Venice CA

Venice Suites
417 OceanFront Walk Venice CA

Air Venice on the Beach
5 Rose Avenue Venice CA

The Inn at Venice Beach
327 Washington Blvd Venice CA

Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey
4200 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey CA

Venice on the Beach Hotel
2819 Ocean Front Walk Venice CA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Hotels near Santa Monica Municipal
- Cheap Hotels in Downtown Santa Monica
- Apartments in Venice
- Apartments in Santa Monica
- Marina del Rey Hotels
- Hotels with Bars in Santa Monica
- Ranches in Marina del Rey
- Cheap Hotels in Playa Vista
- Hotels with Bars in Marina del Rey
- Venice Canals Hotels
- Cheap Hotels in Playa Del Rey
- Hotels with Early Check-in in West Los Angeles
- Lodges in Marina del Rey
- All-Inclusive Hotel Hotels in Mar Vista
- Hotels near Venice Beach
- Residences in Playa Del Rey
- Hotels with a Pool in Downtown Santa Monica
- Aparthotels in Santa Monica
- Inns in Marina del Rey
- Lodges in Playa Del Rey
- Motels in Santa Monica
- Hotels near Third Street Promenade
- Hotels with Free Parking in Downtown Santa Monica
- Apartments in Marina del Rey
- Guest Houses in Santa Monica
- Family Hotels in North of Montana
- Hotels near Santa Monica Beach
- Capsule Hotels in Marina del Rey
- Luxury Hotels in Santa Monica
- Hotels with Bars in Downtown Santa Monica
- Business Hotels in Mar Vista
- Aparthotels in Marina del Rey
- Family Hotels in Santa Monica
- Downtown Santa Monica Hotels
- Palaces in Santa Monica
- Hotels near Walk Streets
- Vacation Homes in Santa Monica
- Condo Rentals in Marina del Rey
- Guest Houses in Venice
- Boutique Hotels in Venice
- Resorts in Marina del Rey
- Luxury Hotels in Venice
- Boutique Hotels in Santa Monica
- Venice Hotels
- Beach Hotels in Venice
- Riads in Santa Monica
- Family Hotels in Marina del Rey
- Riads in Marina del Rey
- Boutique Hotels in Marina del Rey
- 4 Star Hotels in Santa Monica
- All-Inclusive Hotel Hotels in Marina del Rey
- Hostels in Santa Monica
- Family Hotels in Venice
- Cheap Hotels in Santa Monica
- Hotels near Venice Beach Boardwalk
- Shopping Hotels in Santa Monica
- Luxury Hotels in Downtown Santa Monica
- Aparthotels in Venice
- Boutique Hotels in Pico
- Hotels near Abbot Kinney Boulevard
- Pet-Friendly Hotels in Santa Monica
- Holiday Park Resorts in Santa Monica
- Hotels near Dockweiler State Beach
- Vacation Homes in Venice
- All-Inclusive Hotel Hotels in Santa Monica
- B&B in Santa Monica
- Hotels with Early Check-in in Santa Monica
- Romantic Hotels in Venice Canals
- Shopping Hotels in Marina del Rey
- Resorts in Santa Monica
- Beach Hotels in Santa Monica
- Hotels near Main Street Santa Monica
- Santa Monica Hotels
- Hotels near Loyola Marymount University
- Hotels near Santa Monica College
- Rv Parks in Santa Monica
- Hotels near Muscle Beach Venice
- Luxury Hotels in Marina del Rey
- Pensions in Venice
- Los Angeles Vacations
- Knott's Berry Farm
- Burbank Vacations
- Santa Monica Vacations
- Arcadia Vacations
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Beverly Hills Vacations
- West Hollywood Vacations
- Hollywood Vacations
- Manhattan Beach Vacations
- Cypress Vacations
- Redondo Beach Vacations
- Torrance Vacations
- Malibu Vacations
- Westwood Vacations
- Venice Vacations
- Gardena Vacations










































Calendar Month
Temperature
Precipitation
Cloudiness
Occupancy
Pricing