Located a less than 3 miles south of Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach ... numbers of homeless people and the smell of marijuana (particularly on the boardwalk). The beach itself is open daily ...

This iconic location in Santa ... Venice Beach, the Santa Monica location is considered the "original." Recent visitors said the Original Muscle Beach has a vibrant energy and offers great people ...

Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach may sit side by side, but they could not be more different. One is packed with classic boardwalk charm, while the other is a wild mix of street performers ...