Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Venice Beach

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.

Discover accommodation options near Venice Beach and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of southern California's favorite playground.

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

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.

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.

Venice Beach: Weather Today

📅 Tuesday, March 10, 2026
It's an average beach day at Venice Beach. The sky will be moderately cloudy. The wind will be moderate. The waves are relatively calm. The maximum air temperature will be 17.9 °C, with a UV index of 6.3. The sea temperature is 16.0 °C.
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Air

Low / High12.9°C/17.9°C
Feels Like (High)18.8°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature16.0 °C
Wave Height0.7 m
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Rain

Rain Chance2%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:10/18:57
Sunshine Hours6.5 hrs
UV Index6.3
Cloud Cover48%
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Wind

Speed14.9 km/h
Gusts18.7 km/h
DirectionW

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