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Venice Beach
4.5★ · 17,295 Google ratings · Los Angeles, California
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At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 190 ft away · paid
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 175 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Length
5.4 miles of shoreline
Sand
300 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 12 of 107 samples over the EPA limit · 2025
Map of Venice Beach
Guide
Good to know
Anyone may park, for a fee
Reviewers report paid parking open to anyone.Reported by visitors
Stay until sunset
Multiple reviewers specifically highlighted the stunning ocean sunset as worth timing your visit around.
Visit for the boardwalk energy
The 2.5-mile promenade features constant street performers, skaters, artists, and musicians creating an iconic Los Angeles atmosphere.
Little shade reported
Visitors mention there is not much shade here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2022–2026
Bring shade for daytime visits
The beach has zero cover and gets intensely crowded; reviewers recommend bringing an umbrella or tent.
Visit during daylight hours
After dark the area becomes less safe and the atmosphere shifts; stick to daytime and early evening.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · clear
Water
74°F
Waves
2.6 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the W
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:25 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:49 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:33 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Los Angeles, CA, United States
🅿 Parking 190 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 175 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Venice Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 190 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Venice Beach?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Venice Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 175 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
