Santa Monica Beach Path & Venice

Walk or Bike from Santa Monica to Venice Beach along Beach Path

to fully immerse yourself in the coastal charm and explore attractions along the way

Santa Monica
Put on your comfortable walking shoes or rent a bike and embark on the memorable adventure from Santa Monica to Venice. With breathtaking views, unique attractions, and a sense of accomplishment, this coastal walk or ride offers an experience like no other.

Visit the legendary Venice Beach Boardwalk

The World famous Venice Beach Boardwalk is stretching about one a half miles along the manicured sands of the Pacific Ocean, the boardwalk is a large part of what makes Venice unique.

Murals on Main Street in Venice Beach

One of the main facets of Venice’s art scene is its immense amount of street art. This mural, located on Main Street, depicts several local legends, including Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, Marilyn Monroe, Janis Joplin, and more.

On the west side of the “walk” are hundreds of street vendors and performers. You can see everything from break-dancing to broken glass walking. Mimes to musicians, jugglers to jesters and everything in between make up the human landscape. You can have your fortune read, get a temporary tattoo or have your name written on a grain of rice… read full article on visitveniceca.com

  • Beach Path
  • Mardi Grass Parade
  • Venice Boardwalk
  • Street Performer
  • Muscle Beach Gym
  • Skate Park
  • Art Walls
  • Murals
  • Murals
  • Venice Canals

Venice, California is a vibrant beachfront community known for its artistic spirit, lively atmosphere, and captivating canals. a charming network of man-made canals that pay homage to their namesake, the legendary Italian city of Venice.

Enchanting Canals of Venice

Abbot Kinney envisioned an American version of Venice, complete with gondolas, bridges, and winding waterways. Construction began in 1904, transforming marshy lands into a captivating urban landscape that would soon become one of California’s most beloved gems. read full article…

Venice Beach & Boardwalk activities you’ll enjoy!

  • Walk and be entertained on the world famous VENICE BOARDWALK. Artists, performers, shopping, souvenirs, street art, murals, tattoos, bars, and restaurants.
  • Take the SELF GUIDED CULTURAL WALKING TOUR. Follow the gold stars on the map (see map on visitveniceca.com) to find street art, murals, poetry walls, Venice Art Walls, theaters, and galleries.
  • Enjoy a leisure walk along the VENICE CANALS. The streets in Venice were once canals laid out by city founder Abbot Kinney to be a miniature Venice, Italy.
  • Stroll ABBOT KINNEY BLVD. for bars, boutiques, and beautiful people
  • Snap a selfie w/ the iconic VENICE SIGN. @VeniceBeachFun and @VeniceSign
  • Walk the VENICE PIER for breathtaking coastal views. Watch the surfers.
  • Train outdoors at MUSCLE BEACH GYM. Bodybuilder Hall of Fame.
  • Go to the VENICE SKATE PARK. 27,000 sq. ft. park. 2 bowls, snake run, rails, stairs
  • Cruise the 22 mile ocean front BIKE PATH.

Read full article on visitveniceca.com

Sources

Venice Beach to Santa Monica: A Fun One Day Itinerary
https://www.visitveniceca.com/2019/08/20/venice-beach-boardwalk-3
Murals: Legends of the Main Street
Enchanting Canals of Venice, California