Santa Monica and Venice Beach
Los Angeles, Pacific Coast Highway
About This Activity
Santa Monica and Venice Beach are LA's most iconic coastal neighborhoods. The Santa Monica Pier features a Ferris wheel, aquarium, and Route 66 endpoint. Walk the car-free Third Street Promenade for shopping and dining. In Venice, the boardwalk buzzes with street performers, Muscle Beach, and skateboarders. Abbot Kinney Boulevard is one of LA's trendiest streets with boutiques, galleries, and restaurants. The Venice Canals offer a quiet escape.
Seasonal note: Year-round; summer is peak season but also most crowded
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