Visit Venice Beach Neighbourhood: Private 2-hour Walking Tour
2 hours
From 09:30
Group 1+
2 hours
09:30
10
What you'll do
Enjoy a private tour of the vibrant Venice beach, an exciting beachside neighbourhood where you can see great performers and street art, and people watch and soak up the energy in the air.On your private walking tour of Venice Beach, you will:Enjoy a private tour of the vibrant Venice beach, an exciting beachside neighbourhood where you can see great performers and street art, and people watch and soak up the energy in the air. On your private walking tour of Venice Beach, you will: Meet your guide at Menotti’s Coffee Stop, a classic coffee shop with an old-school vibe;Immerse yourself in the laid-back beach culture of Venice, as you walk the quiet streets along the Venice Canals;Visit the famous Muscle Beach, with its exhibitionists, souvenir stands and buskers;Experience the bustle of the Venice Beach Boardwalk, with its eclectic mix of surf shops, galleries and eateries;Snap a photo under the Venice sign and at the Venice Pride Flag Lifeguard Tower;Marvel at agile skaters with a visit to the Venice Skate Park;Gain insight into LA’s gentrification, and the neighbourhood revival of Venice Beach;Explore Venice’s bustling main street, Abbot Kinney, dubbed “The Coolest Block in America.”Finish the tour at Salt & Straw, a fabulous ice cream shop known for its unique gourmet flavours. Los Angeles is a sprawling metropolis – each neighbourhood has its own unique culture, with residents coming from the four corners of the globe, making it a truly world-class destination. Venice has a healthy mix of old and new; the quintessential feel of both classic LA and ultra-modern sensibilities. Get an insider’s look into one of America’s iconic beach neighbourhoods. Your private tour will capture the melting pot that is Venice and discover that the history of this place is as fascinating as the people-watching. There is an ‘ethical business’ feel that resides here in Venice, where even the upscale has maintained the laid-back Californian vibe. Your tour finishes at Salt & Straw, where your guide will leave you to enjoy the best ice cream on the West Coast. Los Angeles is a sprawling metropolis – each neighbourhood has its own unique culture, with residents coming from the four corners of the globe, making it a truly world-class destination. Venice has a healthy mix of old and new; the quintessential feel of both classic LA and ultra-modern sensibilities. Get an insider’s look into one of America’s iconic beach neighbourhoods. Your private tour will capture the melting pot that is Venice and discover that the history of this place is as fascinating as the people-watching. There is an ‘ethical business’ feel that resides here in Venice, where even the upscale has maintained the laid-back Californian vibe. Your tour finishes at Salt & Straw, where your guide will leave you to enjoy the best ice cream on the West Coast.
What's Included
A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
An ice cream along the walk
What's not included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional Food and drink
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Your guide will meet you in front of Menotti's Coffee stop - 56 Windward Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Venue Information
Venice Beach
Los Angeles has no fewer than 75 miles of country coastline that include some of the world’s most famous surf spots. Couple that with the year-round sun and you have a perfect beach holiday destination. Venice Beach is one of L.A.’s great beaches, and is famous for its waves and its boardwalk.
That very boardwalk is famous for people watching: expect to see some entertainingly wacky characters. Street performers, artists and fortune tellers mingle with locals, visitors and the occasional friendly crackpot. Besides them, the boardwalk is full of little shops, restaurants and rather unique residencies. Expect some great photo opportunities and some strange conversations.
Then tear yourself away from the boardwalk and head towards the glittering expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The Venice Breakwater is a favourite surf spot that has been around for more than 100 years. Watch the pros do their thing, or take some classes and join them — all sorts of surfing schools have set up shop along Venice Beach.
Or you can forego the water altogether: the Venice Beach Recreation Center offers plenty of facilities including gymnastic areas, gym equipment, and basketball courts. Many NBA plays cut their teeth here and were recruited from the very courts you see. Alternatively, dance to a different beat at the Venice Beach Drum Circle that takes place on Saturdays and Sundays. It’s an improvisational jam, with drums, congas, dancing and chanting until sunset.
Venice canals
The Venice Canal Historic District is a district in the Venice section of Los Angeles, California. The district is noteworthy for its man-made canals built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney as part of his Venice of America plan. Kinney sought to recreate the appearance and feel of Venice, Italy, in Southern California.
Abbot Kinney
Sophistication and trend setting with a laid back Venice vibe. Whether you visit for your daily workout, your monthly hair appointment or your yearly vacation, Abbot Kinney Blvd never fails to intrigue, amuse and delight you.
Muscle Beach
Muscle Beach Venice was officially titled in 1987 by the City of Los Angeles with the distinguishing name 'Venice' added to the location to honor the original Santa Monica site.
Venice Beach Boardwalk
The promenade is at the heart of the beach for all travellers - with restaurants, hundreds of shops - both pop-up and permanent, and locals who encapsulate the clashing nature of Venice Beach.
Venice Skatepark
Venice Beach is known not just for its muscly people and surfers, but also its' skaters who flock to the skatepark at all hours of the day to show off and try new tricks.
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 48 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 48 hours before the activity start time.
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