Sport & Outdoor
Outdoor AdventureAqua Surf School
$50+Surf lessons, camps, and board rentals for all skill levels on Santa Monica Beach.
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Sport & OutdoorQuirky FunLocal Gem
Venice Beach Boardwalk
Venice Beach Boardwalk is an outdoor activity in Venice, CA, part of the Los Angeles guide. Cost: free.
Ocean Front Walk · Venice, CA
Why you should go…
Ocean Front Walk runs for about three miles along Venice Beach, lined with tattoo shops, medical-marijuana storefronts, and the original Muscle Beach outdoor gym. Skaters use the dedicated skate park while street performers and vendors work the boardwalk itself, especially on weekends.
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What's around here?
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