Venice Beach Boardwalk
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Venice Beach Boardwalk

Los Angeles, California

Photo: Christopher Richard

Yes, it's a circus. That's the point. The boardwalk is two miles of street performers, bodybuilders, muralists, psychics, and skaters against a backdrop of palm trees and Pacific Ocean. It's the most democratic public space in LA — everyone is welcome, nothing is curated, and the people-watching is unrivaled. Come with no plan. Let the boardwalk happen to you.

Insider tip

Walk south from the skate park toward the Venice Pier. Stop at Muscle Beach to watch the gymnastics rings. Sunday afternoons are peak energy.

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