Neighbourhood · Venice, Los Angeles

Venice Canals

Venice Canals
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

The Venice Canals form a quiet residential neighborhood with houses along narrow waterways. Paths run beside the water and small arched bridges connect the sides. The canals were first dug in 1905 as part of Abbot Kinney's Venice of America; the surviving section was restored in the 1990s.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 4 of Los Angeles & the Coast

Visiting Venice Canals: what to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
Walk a few blocks inland from the Venice Beach boardwalk, between Venice Boulevard and Washington Boulevard

Los Angeles itineraries with Venice Canals

Day 4 of Los Angeles & the Coast

Venice Canals and Abbot Kinney

How Venice Canals fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Venice Beach BoardwalkVenice Beach Boardwalk
  2. 12:30Venice Canals WalkVenice Canals
  3. 15:30Abbot Kinney Boulevard StrollAbbot Kinney Blvd
  4. 20:00The LincolnThe Lincoln
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Venice Canals FAQs

Are the Venice Canals free to visit?

Yes. The paths are open to the public with no entry fee.

When are the Venice Canals open?

The area has no gates and remains accessible at all hours.

Where do visitors park near the Venice Canals?

Street parking is available on nearby residential blocks. Spaces fill quickly on weekends.

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