Venice Beach is the busiest facility operated by the Department of Recreation and Parks. This iconic site attracts visitors from all over the world an ... More
Venice Beach is the busiest facility operated by the Department of Recreation and Parks. This iconic site attracts visitors from all over the world and it is estimated that approximately 28,000 to 30,000 people visit the Venice Beach Boardwalk and adjacent Recreation and Parks property on a daily basis. The Boardwalk, also known as Ocean Front Walk, is the second most-visited destination in Southern California, with an average of over ten (10) million visitors per year. It is known as one of the region’s most popular tourist attractions.
The Venice Beach Boardwalk stretches over two (2) miles and hosts hundreds of street vendors and performers along with numerous privately owned restaurants and food venues. The Venice Beach Recreation Center offers various activities including but not limited to basketball, paddle tennis and handball tournaments, body building at the world famous Muscle Beach Venice gym, and other special events.
Venice Beach also offers a fishing pier, a world renowned skate plaza, bike path, two (2) children's play areas and provides a variety of services for the culturally diverse population that visits throughout the year. Film productions are also very popular at Venice Beach and occur year round. All of the sports courts, skate plaza, pier and other amenities are open to the general public on a daily basis.
- Recreation Center Hours of Operation:
8am-6pm Monday-Friday
8am-4pm Saturdays
CLOSED Sundays
This Facility is CLOSED on City Observed Holidays
- Muscle Beach Gym Hours of Operation:
October 1st - April 30th: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 1st - September 30th: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Directions -
The most accessible way is by taking the Metro or a bus, with the closest stops near Windward Ave and Main St.
Public transportation:
Bus lines - No 1 and 33.
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