Venice Beach, United States of America - Beach Guide, Info, Photos

Located on the coast of Venice town, west of downtown Los Angeles, Venice Beach is a picturesque strip of golden sand that lines the Pacific Ocean.

Often referred to as the "playground of southern Californians," Venice Beach is renowned for its popularity among the Cali clique who flock to its bustling shoreline for a variety of activities including swimming, volleyball, handball, and an array of sports and recreational pursuits.

Additionally, it is widely regarded as one of the most desirable surfing locations in the region.

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What to do at Venice Beach?

Bars

Best bars near Venice Beach include The Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen, Belles Beach House, Perry's Café & Beach Rentals, BAR Center at the Beach, Venice Beach Wines, Basement Tavern, Circle Bar, Tavern on Main SM and Bar 225.

Restaurants

Best restaurants near Venice Beach include Venice Ale House, The Rose Venice, Surf N Turf Tacos Venice Beach, La Fiesta Brava, Barrique Venice, La Vecchia Cucina and Chinois On Main.

Venice Beach Photos

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Where to Stay near Venice Beach?

Visitors to Venice Beach often choose to stay in the vibrant neighborhood of Venice itself, where accommodations are within walking distance to the beach, allowing easy access to its bustling shoreline and recreational activities. Alternatively, some prefer the nearby city of Santa Monica, which offers a wider range of hotels and amenities, and is just a short drive away from Venice Beach.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Venice Beach?

Latitude: 33.9932584 / Longitude: -118.480598

Venice Beach is located in Los Angeles. The following map of Venice Beach shows the exact location.

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Venice Beach: Weather Today

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026

Summary
Full Forecast

Today is a rather mediocre day for a trip to Venice Beach, as the conditions are better suited for a walk along the sand than for lounging or water activities. The sky will remain mostly covered by clouds throughout the day, limiting your time in the sun. With a maximum air temperature of 16.9 °C and a sea temperature of 17.5 °C, the water is far too cold for swimming. You will also deal with a persistent breeze and choppy waves that could make relaxing on the shore a bit restless. If you do head out, remember that the UV Index is 7.35, so protection is still necessary despite the cloud cover. Overall, it is a day to keep your jacket handy and save the beach gear for a warmer afternoon.

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Air

Low / High	13.1°C/16.9°C
Feels Like (High)	16.5°C

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Sea

Sea Temperature	17.5 °C
Wave Height	1.1 m

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Rain

Rain Chance	16%
Rainfall	0 mm
Rain Duration	0 h

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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset	06:10/19:33
Sunshine Hours	3.1 hrs
UV Index	7.35
Cloud Cover	91%

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Wind

Speed	20.2 km/h
Gusts	28.1 km/h
Direction	W