There is never a dull moment on the Venice Beach Boardwalk, packed with a mix of artists, musicians, poets, skateboarders and jugglers. Visitors will find themselves enthralled by the entertainment provided by this vibrant human carnival parade along the boardwalk. Feast your eyes on some of the world’s most audacious entertainers, from chain-sawing acrobats to fire-breathing cyclists. This is Los Angeles at its ostentatious best.
Make you way along the 2.4-kilometre stretch and weave among the diverse range of stalls, shops and stands offering visitors all manner of tempting souvenirs and trinkets, cheap sunglasses and t-shirts.
Wander up to the outdoor gym at Muscle Beach, situated just a little further along the main boardwalk. This area lives up to its name and is best known as the place where Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno, of Incredible Hulk fame, once flexed their pecs. Today you will find the toned and the tanned as well as the flexible and the bizarre strutting their stuff. Buy a day pass for $10 at Venice Beach Recreations and take your place among the contortionists and the muscle bound out in front of the passing crowds.
Head back to the beach to relax or enjoy the fantastic surf. The beach itself is a stunning spectacle, a 5-kilometre stretch of well-maintained open sand, as carefully manicured as the visitors at Muscle Beach. Surf and body boards are available for hire from nearby vendors and the water is patrolled regularly by life guards during daylight hours.
The sultry Mediterranean climate makes Venice Beach a great place to be all year round. It can however get rather overcrowded during the summer, so visitors should bear this in mind, especially when going into the water. Venice Beach is situated approximately 30 kilometres) from downtown LA between Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey. Plenty of parking spaces are available in nearby lots.
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Reviews of Venice Beach
3/5 - Okay
It's a bit tacky! The walks along the canals behind the beach are much quieter and very pleasant.
2/5 - Disappointing
Not sure what I expected but its a collection of people selling 'art' and services
3/5 - Okay
Venice Beach itself is lovely ... it was great to watch the skateboarders in the skate park. Unfortunately Muscle Beach was closed for renovations when we visited, however the area is full of homeless people and begging, during the day it felt safe as there were lots of people around however it’s not somewhere I would go in the evening.
5/5 - Excellent
Very busy. Lots going on. Pubs full of young people.
5/5 - Excellent
Go muscle beach. Its very entertaining. Body buiders show off to music
4/5 - Good
Santa Monica is better if you only have time for one or the other.
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Venice Skate Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Venice Skate Park, a lovely green space in Venice. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Muscle Beach Venice
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Muscle Beach Venice during your travels in Venice? Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area or enjoy its cycling trails.
Venice Fishing Pier
Find out about the history of Los Angeles with a stop at Venice Fishing Pier. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
During your trip to Venice, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area or enjoy its cycling trails.
Venice Beach Boardwalk
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Venice Beach Boardwalk during your travels in Los Angeles? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Main Street Santa Monica
During your trip to Los Angeles, you can do some window-shopping at Main Street Santa Monica. Stroll along this family-friendly area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Best time to go to Venice Beach
The best time to visit Venice Beach is dependant on what kind of holiday you are seeking. August is its hottest month on average. At this time, visitor numbers are slightly high and weather is sunny with no rain. December is its coolest month on average. At this time, visitor numbers are slightly low and weather is sunny with light rain.
 Calendar Month |  Temperature |  Precipitation |  Cloudiness |  Occupancy |  Pricing |
| January | 56.3°F (13.5°C) | Light Rain | Sunny | Slightly Low | Slightly Low |
| February | 56.7°F (13.7°C) | Light Rain | Sunny | Slightly Low | Average |
| March | 59.0°F (15.0°C) | Light Rain | Sunny | Average | Average |
| April | 62.6°F (17.0°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Average | Average |
| May | 65.3°F (18.5°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Average | Average |
| June | 69.8°F (21.0°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Slightly High | Slightly High |
| July | 74.3°F (23.5°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Slightly High | Slightly High |
| August | 75.7°F (24.3°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Slightly High | Slightly High |
| September | 75.0°F (23.9°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Average | Average |
| October | 69.6°F (20.9°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Average | Average |
| November | 62.6°F (17.0°C) | No Rain | Sunny | Average | Slightly Low |
| December | 55.9°F (13.3°C) | Light Rain | Sunny | Slightly Low | Slightly Low |
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