Visit Venice Beach Neighbourhood: Private 2-hour Walking Tour

Enjoy a private tour of the vibrant Venice beach, an exciting beachside neighbourhood where you can see great performers and street art, and people watch and soak up the energy in the air.

On your private walking tour of Venice Beach, you will:

• Meet your guide at Menotti’s Coffee Stop, a classic coffee shop with an old-school vibe;
• Immerse yourself in the laid-back beach culture of Venice, as you walk the quiet streets along the Venice Canals;
• Visit the famous Muscle Beach, with its exhibitionists, souvenir stands and buskers;
• Experience the bustle of the Venice Beach Boardwalk, with its eclectic mix of surf shops, galleries and eateries;
• Snap a photo under the Venice sign and at the Venice Pride Flag Lifeguard Tower;
• Marvel at agile skaters with a visit to the Venice Skate Park;
• Gain insight into LA’s gentrification, and the neighbourhood revival of Venice Beach;
• Explore Venice’s bustling main street, Abbot Kinney, dubbed “The Coolest Block in America.”

Los Angeles is a sprawling metropolis – each neighbourhood has its own unique culture, with residents coming from the four corners of the globe, making it a truly world-class destination. Venice has a healthy mix of old and new; the quintessential feel of both classic LA and ultra-modern sensibilities. Get an insider’s look into one of America’s iconic beach neighbourhoods.

Your private tour will capture the melting pot that is Venice and discover that the history of this place is as fascinating as the people-watching. There is an ‘ethical business’ feel that resides here in Venice, where even the upscale has maintained the laid-back Californian vibe.

Your tour concludes along the vibrant Abbot Kinney Blvd, inviting you to explore its unique boutiques, cafes, and art galleries at your own pace. 

Tour duration
2 hours

Type of tour
Walking tour: no transportation is included

Attractions along this route:

Venice Beach
There is never a dull moment. From the boardwalk to Muscle Beach, there's excitement at every turn.

Abbot Kinney
Just minutes from Venice Beach, Abbot Kinney Boulevard is a mile long strip of the latest fashion, art and food.

Muscle Beach
Alleged to be the home of the American fitness boom, the movement began in the 1930s. Since then Muscle Beach has become a 'must-see' on an LA trip.

Venice canals
The origins of Venice California. A beautiful a relaxing hidden gem by the beach.

Venice Beach Boardwalk
The promenade is at the heart of the beach for all travellers - with restaurants, hundreds of shops - both pop-up and permanent, and locals who encapsulate the clashing nature of Venice Beach.

Venice Skatepark
Venice Beach is known not just for its muscly people and surfers, but also its' skaters who flock to the skatepark at all hours of the day to show off and try new tricks.