Venice California is one of the most unique and vibrant communities in Southern California. From its beautiful Boardwalks, quiet residential streets, Venice’s history spans its famous Canals, its many local artists and art scene, shopping [...]
Want to enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee? Or how about doing some window shopping? Or maybe you need to find a cool gift? Have you walked along Abbott Kinney Boulevard yet? Home to both [...]
Indeed, when you walk the Venice Canals, you’re very likely to see much of the wildlife that call the Canals home. However, if you don’t, you’ll definitely want to view Linnie Canal Park. Here, you’ll [...]
When we last visited the Venice (Canals included) Walking Tour, we were at 453 Rialto Avenue. Now it’s time to keep “Truckin’” and moving on, (Many thanks to the late, great, Jerry Garcia and The [...]
Dennis Hopper chose to take pictures of the world of his making and that he chose to live—movie star, arts benefactor and creator of innovative art of topics, content and the people whom he felt [...]
Recently, one of my daughters was here visiting from the East Coast. I showed her all around Venice and she instantly fell in love with it and its distinct charm. Indeed, her exact words were: [...]
Since our last Venice (Canals Included) Walking Tour story, we ended that portion at the Post Office in Windward Circle. It’s the heart and soul of Abbott Kinney’s vision of bringing Venice, Italy to California. [...]
Part of Los Angeles’ charm is the various “streets” that aren’t really streets at all. For example, if you’ve ever been to the Music Box Steps, which isn’t just the name of the stairs, but [...]
When we last left our Venice (Canals included) Walking Tour, we were standing at the corner of Windward Avenue, heading east toward Kinney Circle. Although Venice is known for its unique Boardwalk, Venice isn’t only [...]
In case you didn’t know it, I’m a huge admirer and aficionado of our Venice Canals. I originally visited them while I visited and wrote the small map, and now I’m in the process of [...]
In Part 2 of the Venice (Canals included) Walking Tour, we were walking down Pacific Avenue getting ready to turn onto Windward Avenue. So far, we’ve completed about ½ a mile of the total part [...]
Our much needed rain is upon us this weekend, but last weekend, I spent a quiet weekend morning on a very small section of Venice Beach. Unlike today, it wasn’t raining, and it was still [...]
If you visit Venice Beach you might miss this mural; hopefully when you leave you won’t. First painted in 1989, and entitled Venice Reconstituted, the mural was commissioned by SPARC, and the Social and Public [...]
Venice has become California’s new Riviera–with its eclectic shopping, dining establishments, fine beaches, beautiful people, and something always going on–the city never sleeps. Last week we shared with you a small portion of our upcoming [...]
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