Things to See and Do

Stroll and shop on Abbot Kinney Blvd. Less than a mile inland from the Pacific Ocean, Venice Beach has a different flavor. Abbot Kinney Blvd.,named for our town's founder, is full of hip boutiques, amazing...

Come by and visit The Mecca of Bodybuilding! Whether you are from out of town and want to see where it all began or live in the area and make your everyday workout “historical.” Gold's Gym Venice is a...

The 1,300-foot Venice Pier, built in 1963, was falling to pieces by the 1980s. It was closed and scheduled for demolition in 1986. Venice residents rallied to the cause, and after years of perseverance the...

Watch a Venice, California sunset! Perfect for dates, family outings, meditation, etc.  Admission is free.  View some of our favorite sunset photos and viewing locations below! Venice Boardwalk Here...

Join the global club of folks who have a photo with one of the most recognizable back drops in  Venice Beach,  The Venice Sign. Wait at the traffic light until the walk signal appears, then run out in front...

Let’s have a short history lesson on this magical place. Article by Venice Paparazzi's Alex Stowell. Venice was founded by tobacco millionaire Abbot Kinney on July 4, 1905. Kinney’s idea was to created...

Beach Now is the ultimate personal beach concierge, handling everything you need for a stress-free day in the sun. Beach Now provides and sets up all the essentials like lounge chairs, umbrellas...

  Get a birds eye view of the beach, boardwalk, skatepark, and surf in Venice from multiple locations with our live cam list! Live cam list curated by VenicePaparazzi.com Live webcam of Venice...

Perfect for dates, family outings, meditation, etc. Admission is free.  View some of our favorite sunset photos and viewing locations below! Plan a sunset beach jog, walk or just chill on the sand.  The...

Here is a list of mostly free things to do in Venice to get you outside, breathing fresh air, and taking in all the sights, sounds, and scenery that make our town by the sea the greatest in the...