Sights · Our pick in Los Angeles
The Venice Canals
Little bridges and gardens
About The Venice Canals
A few blocks from the boardwalk, the Venice Canals are a quiet residential district of narrow waterways, footbridges and gardens, created in the early 20th century. Walk the paths beside the water; the homes are private.
Why it's on our list
- Footbridges
- Quiet walks
- Private homes
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Venice Canals before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Venice Canals are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Venice Beach Boardwalk0.7 miWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Santa Monica Pier2.5 miCycle 16 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Getty Center6.4 miCycle 41 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Rodeo Drive6.9 miCycle 44 minCar or taxi 27 min
- LACMA8.2 miCar or taxi 32 min
- The Grove8.7 miCar or taxi 33 min
- TCL Chinese Theatre11 miCar or taxi 40 min
- Hollywood Bowl11 miCar or taxi 42 min
- Griffith Observatory13 miCar or taxi 48 min
- Walt Disney Concert Hall13 miCar or taxi 48 min