Venice, Los Angeles
Venice is a place in western Los Angeles, California, United States. It is known for its canals, beaches and circus-like Ocean Front Walk, which features performers, fortune-tellers and vendors.
In summer, the boardwalk is busy. Many tourists visit. It was home to early Beat poets and artists in Los Angeles. Its area codes are 310 and a 424 overlay. Its ZIP Code is 90291.
The borders are the Pacific Ocean on the southwest, Marina Del Rey on the southeast, Culver City on the east, Mar Vista on the northeast, and Santa Monica on the north.
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Venice Pavilion and Ship Cafe, c. 1905–1913
Looking inland from a roof at the end of Windward Avenue in Venice, one can see the street below and in the distance the lagoon and roller coaster. A banner across the street announces a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Venice Tigers. On the right hand side of the street you can enter attractions such as the Daredevil Race for Life and the Merry Widow.
Fireworks display over the lake at the old Venice Amusement Park around 1915
People strolling by the dance hall on the amusement pier, c. 1900–1920
Crowds between 17th and 34th streets, with roller coaster in background, c. 1900–1920
Aerial view of Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Venice Beach and Los Angeles International Airport
Photograph by Carol M. Highsmith of canals in Venice, a section of Los Angeles.
Detail of mural by Edward Biberman in the Venice post office depicting Abbot Kinney.* * More information at The Living New Deal
Streetballers at the Venice Beach basketball courts
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