If you're beach-bound but want to avoid the crowds, LA hides an idyllic, European-inspired waterway steps away from the tourist-thronged Venice Beach (one of the most-filmed beaches in the world).

Venice Beach, which is free to visit 24 hours a day, is situated approximately 15 miles southwest of central LA. Street parking and parking lots are available around the neighborhood, though ...

[See more of Los Angeles: Things to Do | Hotels | Tours | When to Visit | Photos] A little ... Originally developed as an LA beach resort 17 miles from downtown, Venice Beach paid tribute to ...

A graffiti-covered wall in Pondicherry, India, and a concrete skate park at Los Angeles' Venice Beach are among the ...

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – An iconic Hollywood studio lot and the golden sands of Venice Beach are among an ... RONALD MARTINEZ / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP Baseball will take ...