Venice Beach in West Los Angeles is a three mile stretch of yellow sand and palm trees. Its developer, Albert Kinney, hoping to create an American version of it's Italian namesake, called the beach area Venice. Along Ocean Front Walk, enjoy many different sights, sounds, shops, and foods. Roller blade, skate, bicycle, or walk down the boardwalk. Venice Beach is situated between Long Beach and Santa Monica on the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles and Hollywood are not far away.