There are endless fun things to do in Venice, California.
Whether you’re visiting Venice, California, or live in the V and need a stay-cation, no experience is complete without checking out each of the listed attractions and unique neighborhoods that make up our city. Check out our #VeniceBeachFun lists below. Enjoy!
Explore Venice with this free Venice Activities checklist and Map!
Click here for all holiday parties, live music, nightlife, art parties, & more.
.
VENICE BEACH FUN LIST
- Have a beach day!
- Beach now, everything you need for the ultimate beach day.” –www.beachnow.me
- Be entertained on the Venice Beach Boardwalk.
- Spend a day on Abbot Kinney Blvd.
- Skate or watch the action at the Venice Skate Park
- Train at the iconic Muscle Beach Gym
- Enjoy the best Venice view at High Rooftop Lounge!
- Cruise the coast!
- Snap a selfie with the Venice Sign
- Check out this list of best hotels!
- Watch a Venice Sunset!
- Learn about Venice’s founder Abbot Kinney
- Venice Pier hosts Venice Oceanarium on Sundays.
- Explore the historical Venice Canals
- Visit or paint the Venice Art Walls
- Relax, mediate, and enjoy Venice with this list
- Check out the timeless Venice Poetry Walls
- Support Venice businesses that always do green!
- View Venice now with these Venice Beach Live Cams
- Play a game of Handball
- Live theatre at Pacific Resident Theatre, Electric Lodge, Sparc, and Beyond Baroque
- Volunteer with a local non profit
- Dogs wanna have fun too!
- Take your dog to the DOG PARK. Get treats from BRUNOSVenice.com.
- Play a game @ the Venice Beach Basketball Courts!
- Check out the view from the Venice Pier
- Check out the Venice Beach Drum Circle
- Play a game of paddle tennis!
- First Friday’s and Food Trucks on Abbot Kinney Blvd.
- Best Brunches and Happy Hours
- Boardwalk People Watching at the Sidewalk Cafe.
- Tune in at RadioVenice.TV every Sunday at 4:20 p.m
- Ride with Venice Electric Light Parade, Sunday at Sunset
WHERE TO EAT!
- Start your day at The Cow’s End Cafe. Coffee, tea, juice, breakfast burritos, sandwiches and wraps. Family Owned Since 1989. Located by the Venice Pier
- People watch at THE SIDEWALK CAFE, a Venice Boardwalk landmark for 43 years. Restaurant & sports bar w/ an outdoor patio. $5 Taco Tuesdays.
- Enjoy cocktails & a 360 degree view of Venice @ HIGH ROOFTOP LOUNGE.
- Get the best pizza on the boardwalk at BIG DADDY‘S. Family run and serving Venice since 1997. 100% plant based & crafted with love!
- Bikes, Skates, Scooters, Boards & Surf lessons at JAY’S RENTALS.
- Cocktails & Dining “Beach Style” at JAMES’ BEACH. Happy Hour Mon-Fri. 5-7 pm, Weekend Brunch w/ $7 Mimosas/Bloody Marys. Try their fish tacos.
- Sushi, Saki & Surf Films @ HAMA SUSHI. Daily happy hour 3-7pm
- THE WATERFRONT VENICE, a casual coastal California destination serving good food and good vibes daily.
- Coffee, conversation, bakery & internet cafe at THE COW’S END CAFE.
- Burgers and 26 craft beers on draft at SIMMZY’S.
- Seafood, 40 taps, and a marina view at TONY P’S DOCKSIDE GRILL.
- Party at BRENNAN’S. Sports, turtle racing, dog friendly patio.
- 19TH AVE FOOD COURT on the Boardwalk. Sushi, tacos, Greek food, and coffee.
- Take your dog to the DOG PARK. Get treats from BRUNOSVenice.com.
NEED A WORKOUT?
- Hit the iron, bang out some plyometrics, or take a group class at the iconic GOLD’S GYM VENICE.
- Get hot and sweaty at MODO YOGA LA. Calm. Fit. Inspired.
RENTALS?
- Bikes, Skates, Scooters, Boards & Surf lessons at JAY’S RENTALS.
PIERCINGS?
- Adorn yourself at AESTHETIC AMBITION. Westside’s best piercing studio, using the highest quality USA made gold & titanium jewelry.
GOT WEED?
- Get your quality medicinal cannabis at GREEN GODDESS COLLECTIVE. D2 Recreational cannabis. 21 & over. Govt. issued ID required.
.
MORE FOOD & DRINK OPTIONS:
- Best Brunches and Happy Hours
- Best Sports Bars in Venice and Marina del Rey!
- Locals love weekend brunch @ James’ Beach, $7 Mimosas/Bloody Mary’s
- Check out our Venice Beer’s list!
- Taco Tuesdays @The Sidewalk Cafe. $5 all you can eat
- Get juiced up and stay lean at Muscle Beach Juice Bar!
- James Beach now has Happy Hour Mon-Fri., 5-7 p.m.
- Beers, Burgers and 26 ice cold taps at Simmzy’s!
- Dog Yoga every Sunday at Brennan’s
- Industry Monday at High Rooftop Lounge.
- Dine at 19TH Ave. Food Court on the Venice Boardwalk.
- Have the greatest sausage sandwich at Jody Maroni’s
- Join Brennan’s every Fri. for Free Pizza and Live Music.
- Venice Farmers’ Market every Friday
- Turtle Races every 1st & 3rd Thursdays @ Brennan’s
- Enjoy the best greek food at Malaka Brothers
- Watch the games at Tony P’s Tavern
- Simmzy’s brew their own beer. $4 beers 4-5, M-F
- Craving Sushi and Sake? Check out Hama Sushi!
- Taco Tuesdays in the V!
- Sunday Funday at Brennan’s!
- Friday, happy hour 3-7 p.m. at Tony P’s Dockside Grill
.
- Live DJ, Industry Mondays and a 360 degree view of Venice at High Rooftop Lounge.
- Venice Neighborhood Council meeting. 3rd Tues
- Venice High School Flea Market every 2nd Saturday
- The Bootleg Bombshells every Wed. at the Townhouse
- Sunday Funday at Brennan’s!
- Venice Underground every Wed. at the Townhouse
- Want to party it up late night style? Check out James’ Beach
- Get a room! Check out this list of best hotels!
.
Want more Venice Beach Fun?
- View full Venice Events Calendar for all events
- Here is where to eat and drink in Venice!
- Need a room? Here is where to stay in Venice.
- Venice FAQ’s and Parking
.
For more Venice Beach Fun, visit our sister site VisitVeniceCA.com, aka VeniceBeachFun.com.
VisitVeniceCA.com features organized lists of information helpful to visitors and locals alike! As the sister site to the famed VenicePaparazzi.com, we are Venice’s #1 events, activities, local deals, and information source! Have fun exploring our sites.
.
