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Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Centre - 681 Venice Boulevard. If you are interested in the more unconventional art scenes then visit this Art Centre. The events calendar is always full of interesting poetry readings and creative workshops.
Venice was developed in1905 as a romantic network of canals, lined by imitation Italian squares and waterfront homes. Despite being a resounding failure at the time a fair amount of the original development remains and it is well worth exploring. The few remaining canals flaunt their renovated bridges and pedestrian-friendly footpaths. An original Romanesque arcade still remains although it is diminishing in size each year.
Marina del Rey - is located on the waterfront between the airport and Santa Monica and within walking distance of Venice Beach. Treat yourself to a few hours in a beautiful waterside spot. Live salsa, food, refreshments, popular inflatable games, boat races, fishing lessons and more are on offer here.
Santa Monica Pier – This world famous pier provides the same attractions as it did more than 100 years ago. Fishing, day or night, view the wonders of the ocean world, dance under the stars, ride a carousel or a roller coaster. The attractions are endless and great fun whatever your age. |
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Abbot’s Pizza Company - 1407 Abbot Kinney Boulevard. The pizzas here are made with bagel dough crusts and come with a choice of 25 unusual toppings.
Chaya Venice – 201 Navy Street. They serve pan-asian cuisine here with the emphasis on seafood.
Jody Maronis Sausage Kingdom - 2001 Ocean Front Walk. If you like sausages then this is the perfect place for you.
Firehouse – 213 Rose Avenue. Located in an old fire station this unpretentious restaurant serves American restaurant serves American staples at reasonable prices.
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Roosterfish – 1302 Abbot Kinney Boulevard – An understated gay bar with pool tables, darts and pinball machines but no dance floor. The relaxed atmosphere attracts gays from all communities.
Scruffy O’Sheas – 822 Washington Boulevard. A friendly pub with a good range of beers and other drinks.
The Brig – 1515 Abbot Kinney Boulevard. This is a sleek but unpretentious bar has an amazing 14 feet long table with a built in ashtray that slides out onto the pavement.
Good Hurt – 12249 Venice Boulevard. Themed around Doctors and Nurses fetishes, decorated with emergency first aid kits and served by waitresses in nurses uniforms, this is not the place for the faint hearted.
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Venice Beach and Boardwalk - are famous the world over. The Boardwalk is always packed fire-eaters, skate-boarders, jugglers, and roller-skaters with their attendant people-watchers. If you want to join in there are a number of shops hiring out roller-skates and bikes.
Muscle Beach - another famous beach with a celebrated outdoor weightlifting centre. Here you will find over developed hunks of muscle, of both sexes, pumping iron, and gymnasts swinging on the neighbouring bars and rings.
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| Santa Monica Shopping - Throughout the city there are intriguing antique shops and bazaars, look out for cooperative warehouses and impromptu bazaars. Flea markets and bazaars are held periodically throughout the City. |
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