Venice

Neighborhood · City of Los Angeles

Founded in 1905 as a seaside resort with canals of its own, Venice still carries traces of that ambition. Today it is defined by its walk streets, its boardwalk, and a long tradition of artists and architects.

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A canal lined with gardens and footpaths in the Venice Canals

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<section class="mal-nb-glance" aria-label="At a glance"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">At a glance</p><dl class="mal-nb-glance-grid"><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Jurisdiction</dt><dd>Neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles since 1926</dd></div><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Founded</dt><dd>1905, by Abbot Kinney</dd></div><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Landmark</dt><dd>Venice Canals Historic District</dd></div><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Main streets</dt><dd>Abbot Kinney Boulevard and Ocean Front Walk</dd></div></dl></div></section><section class="mal-nb-chapters"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><article class="mal-nb-chapter mal-nb-reveal"><p class="mal-nb-num">01</p><div><h2 class="mal-nb-h2">The canals</h2><p class="mal-nb-p">Abbot Kinney laid out canals and arched bridges for his &quot;Venice of America.&quot; Most were filled in during the 1920s, but a small grid south of Venice Boulevard survives, and in 1982 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.</p></div></article></div></section><figure class="mal-nb-band" aria-hidden="true"><img class="mal-nb-band-img" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae58545fd6393105723ff4f_mal-nb-venice.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><section class="mal-nb-chapters"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><article class="mal-nb-chapter mal-nb-reveal"><p class="mal-nb-num">02</p><div><h2 class="mal-nb-h2">The boardwalk</h2><p class="mal-nb-p">Ocean Front Walk runs along the beach past the outdoor gym at Muscle Beach, the skate park, and the basketball courts. The beach is broad here, with the bike path running between the sand and the walk.</p></div></article><article class="mal-nb-chapter mal-nb-reveal"><p class="mal-nb-num">03</p><div><h2 class="mal-nb-h2">A laboratory for architecture</h2><p class="mal-nb-p">Since the 1970s, Venice has drawn architects to its small lots. Frank Gehry&#x27;s work is visible across the neighborhood, most famously in the Binoculars Building on Main Street, designed with Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen.</p></div></article></div></section><section class="mal-nb-places"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">Places of note</p><ul class="mal-nb-places-list"><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Venice Canals</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Historic district of canals and footbridges</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Abbot Kinney Boulevard</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Shops, galleries, and restaurants</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Ocean Front Walk</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">The boardwalk along Venice Beach</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Venice Skatepark</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Concrete bowls on the beach</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Binoculars Building</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Gehry, Oldenburg, and van Bruggen, 1991</span></li></ul></div></section><section class="mal-nb-nearby"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">Nearby</p><div class="mal-nb-nearby-grid"><a class="mal-nb-card mal-nb-reveal" href="/neighborhoods/santa-monica"><span class="mal-nb-card-media"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae58545078dee8e08416ff4_mal-nb-santa-monica.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></span><span class="mal-nb-card-name">Santa Monica</span><span class="mal-nb-card-k">Coastal city · Los Angeles County</span></a><a class="mal-nb-card mal-nb-reveal" href="/neighborhoods/brentwood"><span class="mal-nb-card-media"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae58544de480245130fcf30_mal-nb-brentwood.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></span><span class="mal-nb-card-name">Brentwood</span><span class="mal-nb-card-k">Neighborhood · City of Los Angeles</span></a><a class="mal-nb-card mal-nb-reveal" href="/neighborhoods/malibu"><span class="mal-nb-card-media"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae58544cfa0fda13e996a9d_mal-nb-malibu.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></span><span class="mal-nb-card-name">Malibu</span><span class="mal-nb-card-k">Coastal city · Los Angeles County</span></a></div><p class="mal-nb-maplink"><a href="/neighborhood-map-preview">Back to the neighborhood map</a></p></div></section>

<nav class="mal-nb-index" aria-label="In this guide"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">In this guide</p><ol class="mal-nb-index-list"><li><a href="#nb-parks"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">01</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Parks</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-art"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">02</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Art &amp; Culture</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-recreation"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">03</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Recreational Activities</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-restaurants"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">04</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Restaurants</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">6 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-shopping"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">05</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Shopping</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-entertainment"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">06</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Entertainment</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li></ol></div></nav> <!-- guide lists, inserted before .mal-nb-nearby --> <div class="mal-nb-guide-wrap"><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-parks" aria-labelledby="nb-parks-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">01</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-parks-h">Parks</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Venice Canals</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Footbridges and walkways along the surviving canals</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Venice Canals Historic District</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Venice+Canals%2C+Venice+Canals+Historic+District%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Venice Canals: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Venice Beach</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A broad beach with a boardwalk and bike path</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Ocean Front Walk</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Venice+Beach%2C+Ocean+Front+Walk%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Venice Beach: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Oakwood Recreation Center</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A neighborhood park with courts and fields</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">767 California Ave</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Oakwood+Recreation+Center%2C+767+California+Ave%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Oakwood Recreation Center: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Ballona Lagoon Marine Preserve</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A tidal lagoon trail at the south end of the peninsula</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Ballona Lagoon, Venice Peninsula</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Ballona+Lagoon+Marine+Preserve%2C+Ballona+Lagoon%2C+Venice+Peninsula%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Ballona Lagoon Marine Preserve: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-art" aria-labelledby="nb-art-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">02</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-art-h">Art &amp; Culture</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">L.A. Louver</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A respected contemporary gallery since 1975</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">45 N Venice Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.lalouver.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="L.A. Louver: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Binoculars Building</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Frank Gehry&#x27;s 1991 office with Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen&#x27;s binoculars</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">340 Main St</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Binoculars+Building%2C+340+Main+St%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Binoculars Building: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Venice Art Walls</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Open graffiti walls on the beach, part of a long public art tradition</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Ocean Front Walk near Windward Ave</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Venice+Art+Walls%2C+Ocean+Front+Walk+near+Windward+Ave%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Venice Art Walls: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Beyond Baroque</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A literary arts center in the old Venice City Hall</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">681 Venice Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.beyondbaroque.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Beyond Baroque: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-recreation" aria-labelledby="nb-recreation-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">03</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-recreation-h">Recreational Activities</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Venice Skatepark</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A celebrated concrete park on the sand</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1800 Ocean Front Walk</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Venice+Skatepark%2C+1800+Ocean+Front+Walk%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Venice Skatepark: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Muscle Beach Venice</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">The outdoor weight pen on the boardwalk</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1800 Ocean Front Walk</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Muscle+Beach+Venice%2C+1800+Ocean+Front+Walk%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Muscle Beach Venice: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Venice Beach Basketball Courts</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Famous public courts by the boardwalk</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Ocean Front Walk at Windward</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Venice+Beach+Basketball+Courts%2C+Ocean+Front+Walk+at+Windward%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Venice Beach Basketball Courts: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Venice Fishing Pier</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A long pier at the end of Washington Boulevard</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">3100 Ocean Front Walk</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Venice+Fishing+Pier%2C+3100+Ocean+Front+Walk%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Venice Fishing Pier: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-restaurants" aria-labelledby="nb-restaurants-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">04</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-restaurants-h">Restaurants</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">San Damián</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Enrique Olvera&#x27;s new mariscos-focused sibling to Damian, on Abbot Kinney</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=San+Dami%C3%A1n%2C+1025+Abbot+Kinney+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="San Damián: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">The Tasting Kitchen</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A reborn Abbot Kinney favorite with its original chef back</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=The+Tasting+Kitchen%2C+1633+Abbot+Kinney+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="The Tasting Kitchen: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Gjelina</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">The wood-fired Abbot Kinney dining room that helped define the street</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.gjelina.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Gjelina: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Felix Trattoria</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Evan Funke&#x27;s handmade pasta in a Craftsman bungalow</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.felixla.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Felix Trattoria: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">05</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Badmaash</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Indian comfort food from the Badmaash team, now on Abbot Kinney</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Abbot Kinney Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Badmaash%2C+Abbot+Kinney+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Badmaash: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">06</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Great White</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A sunlit all-day café a block from the beach</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1604 Pacific Ave</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Great+White%2C+1604+Pacific+Ave%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Great White: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-shopping" aria-labelledby="nb-shopping-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">05</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-shopping-h">Shopping</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Abbot Kinney Boulevard</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A mile of boutiques, design shops, and galleries</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Abbot Kinney Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Abbot+Kinney+Boulevard%2C+Abbot+Kinney+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Abbot Kinney Boulevard: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Rose Avenue</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Cafés and shops near the Santa Monica line, anchored by Gjusta</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Rose Ave</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Rose+Avenue%2C+Rose+Ave%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Rose Avenue: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Venice Farmers Market</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A Friday morning market on Venice Boulevard</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Venice Blvd and Venice Way</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Venice+Farmers+Market%2C+Venice+Blvd+and+Venice+Way%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Venice Farmers Market: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Main Street Venice</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Shops along the Main Street stretch near the Binoculars Building</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Main St</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Main+Street+Venice%2C+Main+St%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Main Street Venice: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-entertainment" aria-labelledby="nb-entertainment-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">06</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-entertainment-h">Entertainment</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Townhouse and Del Monte Speakeasy</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Venice&#x27;s oldest bar, with a basement speakeasy and live music</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">52 Windward Ave</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.townhousevenice.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Townhouse and Del Monte Speakeasy: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Venice Beach Boardwalk</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Street performers and drum circles along Ocean Front Walk</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Ocean Front Walk</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Venice+Beach+Boardwalk%2C+Ocean+Front+Walk%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Venice Beach Boardwalk: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Beyond Baroque readings</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Poetry and literary readings in a historic hall</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">681 Venice Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.beyondbaroque.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Beyond Baroque readings: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">First Fridays on Abbot Kinney</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Food trucks and late shopping on the first Friday of each month</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Abbot Kinney Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=First+Fridays+on+Abbot+Kinney%2C+Abbot+Kinney+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="First Fridays on Abbot Kinney: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><p class="mal-nb-guide-note"><span class="mal-nb-wrap">Places checked October 31, 2026. Hours and openings change; confirm before visiting.</span></p></div>