Venice Beach is both a town and a stretch of oceanfront sand. This profile refers to the stretch of sand that's called Venice Beach. This urban beach faces west, and the sandy beach here is often overshadowed by the funky nearby beachfront scene.
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Entrance Fee: None
Parking Fee: None if you can snag a scarce streetside spot. Otherwise, plan on paying to park in the Venice Beach lot at the end of Washington Street or one of the nearby paid parking lots off Rose Avenue, Bay Street or Venice Boulevard.
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Fishing from the pier
- Food nearby
- No Alcohol on the beach
- No pets allowed, except on the sidewalk (and on a leash)
- Bike path
- Surfing
- Swimming, lifeguard on duty during daylight hours
- Volleyball
- Walking and biking path
- Venice Beach is always busy, and the sidewalk scene here often overshadows the surf and sand


