Photo of Venice Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Venice Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Venice Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Venice Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Venice Beach and the settlement

Photo of Venice Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.7

Very good

Venice Beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Venice Beach?

There are 832 places to stay in the Venice Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Venice Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8101828&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">STAY OPEN Venice Beach</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2294812&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">PodShare Venice</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4596192&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Modern 2Bed/2Bath Aparment In Venice Beach&MDR</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4915394&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Quintessential Marina Apartment Near Venice Beach Free Parking</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8490844&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">112 Thornton Place House</a></li></ul>

Los Angeles, United States

#118 out of 385 in California

7.7

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Santa Monica • 4 km

Map of beach

Park Will Rogers State Historic Park

7.1km

Hiking Area Los Leones Canyon

9.1km

Sports Complex Venice Beach Skatepark

50m

Tourist Attraction Will Rogers State Beach

9.4 - Excellent 6.6km

Museum The Getty

9.1km

Museum The Getty Villa

9.3km

Historical Landmark Muscle Beach Venice Hall of Fame Betty Weider

140m

Historical Landmark Venice Canals

290m

Historical Landmark Venice Sign

300m

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About

Venice Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 118th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 577.4 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Santa Monica settlement, just 4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Venice Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Del Rey Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

Venice Beach is located in California within Santa Monica, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+21 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

4 M/S

Wind

+20 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Santa Monica • 4 km

Map of beach

Park Will Rogers State Historic Park

7.1km

Hiking Area Los Leones Canyon

9.1km

Sports Complex Venice Beach Skatepark

50m

Tourist Attraction Will Rogers State Beach

9.4 - Excellent 6.6km

Museum The Getty

9.1km

Museum The Getty Villa

9.3km

Historical Landmark Muscle Beach Venice Hall of Fame Betty Weider

140m

Historical Landmark Venice Canals

290m

Historical Landmark Venice Sign

300m

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Exclusive 2BD 3BA with Balcony Venice Beach

400m from the beach

9 Excellent

Exclusive 2BD 3BA with Balcony Venice Beach

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Santa Monica • 3.9km from center

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600m from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

The Craftsman House in Venice Beach

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Santa Monica • 4.4km from center

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650m from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

STAY OPEN Venice Beach

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Santa Monica • 3.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

What to do in Venice Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Venice Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

3.4km

Connected beach

Santa Monica Beach Santa Monica Beach

8.1 Very good

4.5km

Playa Del Rey Beach Playa Del Rey Beach

8.3 Very good

6.4km

Dockweiler Beach Dockweiler Beach

7.7 Very good

6.7km

Connected beach

Will Rogers Beach II Will Rogers Beach II

7.8 Very good

8km

Will Rogers Beach Will Rogers Beach

7.5 Very good

10.2km

Castle Rock Beach Castle Rock Beach

7.4 Good

10.7km

Ratner Beach Ratner Beach

6.8 Good

11.3km

Rocky Beach Rocky Beach

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Santa Monica • 4km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 577.4km

Transport

Airport

SMO • 4km

Bus Station

Culver City Transit Center • 7.4km

Train Station

Estacion Del Metro En El Centro De Los Angeles • 21.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Venice Beach?

The coastline of Venice Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Venice Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Venice Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Venice Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Venice Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

The waves in the Venice Beach are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Venice Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Venice Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Venice Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Venice Beach?

The bar is located right on the Venice Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Venice Beach?

There are 832 places to stay in the Venice Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Venice Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Venice Beach from parking?

The Venice Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Venice Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Venice Beach is September. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 17°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Venice Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Venice Beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.