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Located along the beach in Los Angeles County, Venice is world-famous for its beaches, Bohemian counter-culture residents an artists,
and canals in the residential area. Founded by Abbot Kinney (a tobacco millionaire) in 1905 as a beach resort town, it was originally
named Ocean Park before being renamed Venice in 1911, and was annexed to the city of los Angeles in 1925. Although popular as a resort
town in its early years, its popularity declined during the Depression and later years. Today, however, it again flourishes with tourists
coming to visit the beach, stroll along the Ocean Front Walk boardwalk, or explore artist galleries along Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Drawn to the Bohemian reputation of the area, many actors and entertainers have lived in Venice during its history. Notable past
residents included Jim Morrison (of The Doors), actor Robert Downey Jr., Arnold Schwarzenegger (who used to work out at nearby
Muscle Beach), and restaurant owner Wolfgang Puck. Several noted (and many hoping to be discovered) artists also make Venice their home,
creating a diverse range of art at the local galleries and along the beach.
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[ Transportation ] |
Free parking is available.
Paid parking is available.
Take the 405 Fwy. to the Venice Boulevard/Washington Boulevard off-ramp, then take Venice Blvd. or Washington Blvd. west.
Paid parking is available at the beach parking lot (end of Washington Blvd.) and metered parking is available on Washington Blvd. and nearby side streets. Limited time free parking is available further away from the beach- but watch for posted time limits to avoid a parking ticket! |
| Nearby airports:
Los Angeles Int'l
(LAX) ~5 mi.,
Long Beach /Daugherty Field
(LGB) ~22 mi.
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| Nearby train stations:
Los Angeles (Union Station)
(LAX) ~14 mi.
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[ Nearby Hotels ] |
| Marina International Hotel-
4200 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey (~1 mi.) |
| Best Western Jamaica Bay Inn-
4175 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey (~1 mi.) |
| Holiday Inn Express Marina Del Rey-
737 Washington Blvd., Marina Del Rey (~1 mi.) |
| Marriott Marina Del Rey-
4100 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey (~1 mi.) |
| Oakwood Marina Del Rey-
4111 South Via Marina, Marina Del Rey (~1 mi.) |
| The Inn at Venice Beach-
327 Washington Blvd., Venice (~1 mi.) |
| Best Western Marina Pacific-
1697 Pacific Avenue, Venice Beach (~1 mi.) |
| Venice on the Beach Hotel-
2819 Ocean Front Walk, Venice (~1 mi.) |
| Ritz Carlton Marina Del Rey-
4375 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey (~1 mi.) |
| Lincoln Inn-
2477 Lincoln Blvd., Venice (~1 mi.) |
| Ramada Ltd Marina Del Rey-
3130 Washington Blvd., Marina Del Rey (~1 mi.) |
| Venice Beach Suites and Hotel-
1305 Ocean Front Walk, Venice Beach (~1 mi.) |
| Courtyard Marina Del Rey LAX-
13480 Maxella Ave., Marina Del Rey (~2 mi.) |
| Marina Del Rey Hotel-
13534 Bali Way, Marina Del Rey (~2 mi.) |
| Los Angeles Culver City Area-
12664 W Washington Blvd., Los Angeles (~2 mi.) |
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[ Other Places in Venice ] |
Beaches-
Venice Beach
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[ Nearby Events ] |
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