Sharael Kolberg, Contributor, Travel Developed in the early 20th century, Venice Beach is modeled – canals and all – after its namesake city in Italy. Admittedly, the experiment didn't live up ...

Located a less than 3 miles south of Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach stretches for 3 miles along the Pacific Ocean and is bordered by Santa Monica, Culver City and Marina del Rey. It features the ...

California is home to many historical roadside attractions that offer a glimpse ... Just a few miles south of Santa Monica, ...

There is no place on earth quite like the kitschy, spontaneous carnival that is the Venice Beach Boardwalk ... we looked for attractions with that ineffable "only in California" quality.