The Beautiful Venice Canals of California
Did you know California has its own version of the Venice Canals? When you think of the canals in Venice, I’m sure Venice, Italy comes to mind first. So it may surprise you to find that inland from Venice Beach are these hidden gems of Southern California. Our very own Venice Canals of California.
If there’s one place in Southern California I love to take people it’s the City of Venice. It’s where wacky and weird collide with trendy and chic, sometimes all on the same block. Here you’ll find some of the prettiest neighborhoods in LA.
You’ll be treated to street performers and be invited to a freak show. You can watch workouts at muscle beach as you head down the boardwalk. At the pier you’ll have the perfect spot to watch surfers catch a few waves. Then head inland and you’ll find the beautiful Venice Canals of California.
The Beautiful Venice Canals of California
Abbot Kinney envisioned a “Venice of America” resort town in Southern California with beautiful canal ways and gondola rides, amusement piers, a hot salt-water plunge, hotels and even Venetian-styled buildings. The Venice Canals built in 1905 were a tribute to the original Venice Canals in Italy. Then the modern age and automobiles came along and paved roads replaced canal ways. Soon what was left of them was forgotten, hidden away in the quiet yet lovely neighborhoods they run through.
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Visit The Venice Beach Canals
Looking for the Venice Canals address? The Venice Canals are located right off of 25th street in Venice Beach. You’d be surprised how easy it is to miss them. I’ve walked right by them and never even known they were there! As soon as I learned of their existence it wasn’t long before I was strolling the pretty walkways, crossing lovely white railed bridges and pretending I was in Italy for the afternoon.
There are 6 canals that makeup two miles of inland waterways. The pathways are open to the public and residents alike. Bordered by S. Venice Blvd, Pacific Ave there are multiple points of entry to the walkways in the neighborhood.
I spent a lovely Sunday afternoon strolling through the canals. Sharing the walkways with tourists and locals out walking their dogs. Meanwhile, residents enjoyed their patios, sitting and sipping refreshments, listening to music, and barbecuing.
While it isn’t Italy and the charm of the 1900’s have given way to more modern times, it is a pretty spot of the city to see and a lovely stroll.
Have you been to the Venice Canals? I hope you get a chance to visit the Beautiful Venice Canals of California!
How lovely! I’d love to visit Venice some day.
xoxo, Jenny
It’s so pretty! I hope you get to!
Awe this post made me so nostalgic! One of my favorite places! Everything about them are so cool and peaceful.
Rachel | http://www.theconfusedmillennial.com
Thanks Rachel! This was my first time visiting them and I just couldn’t believe I’d never been. Venice is one of my favorite cities in California. I can’t wait to go back!
Wow, I didn’t know this! How beautiful!
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I just discovered they were there a month ago! So pretty and peaceful.
I used to live so close to this place. I miss it so much!
Wow! I would love to live close to them.
I went to Venice Beach years ago and I loved it…I didn’t realize it had the canals like Italy…so beautiful
It’s really beautiful! I know, I only recently discovered them. In the 1920’s they filled in most of the canals, but they left this one small section!
I’m so jealous! What lovely photos! Would love to go there someday!
Keep smiling!
Molly | http://www.stylemissmolly.com
Thank you Molly! I loved exploring the canals! They really are lovely.
I have never been to the Venice Canals. These images are beautiful! I hope to one day see them!
How did I not know about this! The history behind this adorable town makes me happy!
I always love the Venice Canals, it’s a quiet little place in LA so I’m always there. Beautiful pictures! x
What a beautiful place. Looks so lovely and peaceful!
Paula
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