Located a less than 3 miles south of Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach stretches for 3 miles along the Pacific Ocean and is bordered by Santa Monica, Culver City and Marina del Rey. It features the ...

Let’s settle this debate once and for all! Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier are around 20 mins away from downtown Los Angeles and both offer breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Rent an e-bike at one of the shops on the Santa Monica Pier and spend the afternoon riding 3 miles (one way) along the Marvin Braude Bike Trail to Venice Beach. Stop for ...