Guests book Venice for the energy: the Boardwalk, the beach, the canals, and the food scene all within a short walk of most rentals. A shareable local guide helps arriving guests plan — feel free to send this page before check-in.
The Venice Beach Boardwalk
The Boardwalk is Venice's main event: street performers, artists, food stands, and ocean views along a wide oceanfront path. Early mornings are calm and great for walks; afternoons bring the full scene.
- Walk or bike the full oceanfront stretch
- Watch skaters at the Venice Beach Skatepark
- See the outdoor weight pens at the famous Muscle Beach
The Venice Canals
A few blocks inland, the Venice Canals feel like a different world: quiet waterways, footbridges, and historic homes. It is one of the most photographed spots in the neighborhood and best enjoyed slowly.
- Stroll the canal footbridges in the early morning
- Bring a camera — the light is best before midday
- Keep it peaceful: the canals are a residential area
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney is Venice's dining and shopping street, lined with restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and galleries. Reservations are recommended for dinner, especially on weekends.
- Coffee and brunch before the crowds arrive
- Browse boutiques and galleries between meals
- Return after sunset for the street's evening atmosphere
Beyond Venice
The coastal bike path connects Venice to Santa Monica in the north and Marina del Rey and Playa del Rey to the south. Guests who rent bikes can cover the whole Westside coast in one day.
- Bike north to the Santa Monica Pier along the beach path
- Bike south through Marina del Rey to quieter Playa del Rey
- Finish the day with the sunset from the Venice breakwater
Venice rewards guests who arrive with a plan — and a host who shares one.
