Written by a Venice Resident

How to avoid parking tickets in Venice.
When parking, make sure you don't park besides curbs that are painted red.  Red means no parking. Stay on your parking meters.  The parking attendants are on it and there is no negotiating your way out of a ticket once they start writing it up.  Trust me I've tried. Also, beware of street cleaning days.

Beach Tips:
Beware of rip tides. (Strong flow of water near the shore) Wear plenty of sunscreen. Respect the surfers.  Stay south of the red flag.
If you need more tips, ask a lifeguard before you go in the water.

Other tips:
Bring plenty of $1 dollar bills when you walk along the Venice Beach Boardwalk. If you watch an entire performer's show or appreciate an artist's work,  please leave a tip.  They work very hard to make your stay enjoyable at Venice Beach.  

The weather in Venice is unpredictable.   I would suggest that you bring a sweater.  Otherwise expect to pay at least $20 for a sweater with the Venice logo on it.  Venice T-shirts are normally 3 for $10.

During the summer season, do not bring your dogs to Venice.  It is cruel and against the law to leave you dog unattended in a car on a hot summer day.  Also, dogs are not allowed on the Venice Beach Boardwalk between 11 a.m - 8 p.m on Sat, Sun and holidays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.   However, If you do decide to bring your dog, please pick up all defecation.  The Westminster Dog Park is located on Westminster and Pacific. (three blocks from the Venice Beach Boardwalk)

The Bike path is meant for bikes only.  However I always see rollerbladers, skaters and joggers on it. To avoid getting yelled at by the above athletes, please do not walk on the Bike Path.

The number one suggestion made by the Venice Police is to keep an eye on all of your belongings.

By law, t here is no smoking on park ground s, the beach and anywhere west of the Venice Beach Boardwalk.  These areas are smoke free zones .   

Throw your trash in the garbage bins or take it home with you. The worse thing I've ever seen on the beach is a dirty diaper.  Please don't litter!  Keep our beaches clean.