Recently: February 23, 2026 | Venice Beach | The Venice Canals are dreamy, peaceful & filled with gorgeous scenery at every turn or over every bridge taken! It's always fun walking around and exploring the wonderful creativity, as well as vibrant nature simply existing, all around! Fragrant Flowers | Each time I wander around the Venice Canals, I always seem to discover a colorful, new flower, often times quite fragrant, which catches my eye! The Birds of Paradise always makes my day, as it's one of my favorites, standing proudly, in its exotic glory! Connected | It's always fun, walking over the different bridges and taking in the scenery & sights along the way! You may spot people going for a walk, others walking their dogs, some taking photos and are simply enjoying the moment while walking! Personality Plus | It's exciting seeing a variety of colorful homes, with each having a personality of their own! Whether big or small, the details seems to tell a different story, reflective of the owner/renter and how they naturally stand out on their own! Sightings | While out & about, I often see cute little dogs walking around alongside their friendly owners! On some occasions, it makes my day to spot a stroller and the excitement of seeing that there are actually dogs inside! Haha! You may see ducks walking around together along the walkways, or swimming around, peacefully! While the walkways are for pedestrians only, you might even see cars driving over the vehicular bridges! Festive | The Venice Canals definitely know how to ring in the holidays! I'm grateful to experience the festivities inside of some of the homes with friends, as well as attending fun holiday boat parades(open to the public!), and events on the canals! Holiday cheer and neighborly camaraderie seems to flow with good vibes from beginning to end! Flutter By | It always makes my day whenever I see a pretty colorful butterfly flying by during my walk! Note | I usually walk through the canals during the morning/daytime and if at night, during a celebration where there are many people out and about! Overall | I absolutely love walking through Canals! I'm in incredibly grateful that they are nearby, walking distance, and a hop, skip & a jump away! I highly recommend and of course, be respectful of the people living there! Good vibes throughout as well as beautiful scenery keeps me coming back for more! read more

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I returned to the canals after a very long time, well over a decade. It had been so long that I forgot what it looked like. I was also curious about what Venice is looking like lately after huge companies like Google have moved into the area with presumably a lot of of their staff. I also thought that during the holidays there would be a lot of cute holiday decorations. It was actually refreshing to see that the place had not changed much at all. It was very low-key and homiey. In fact, it looked like time had not changed at all. It is a very peaceful spot to enjoy a little walk, and there are quite a few runners and bikers that are doing the same thing. read more

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This is the KNOCKOFF Venice Canals of Southern California. Not the real thing in Italy. I found the Venice Canals on some LA lists as top date spots and had it bookmarked for some time now. My sweet boyfriend decided to take me on an adventure here. We got lucky and found street parking in the area, and walked over to the canals. I was so excited. I had my selfie stick ready... just to be pretty disappointed. I'm not sure what the appeal is here. The water looked green and dirty with bacteria. The ducks were the cutest things here, but you know... where there's duck, there's plenty of duck poop. The air felt very swampy and there were flying bugs in the air. The sidewalks were overtaken with wild plants. Not romantic at all... We took a few pictures on the bridge just to have a memory but I don't recommend this for a date or a photoshoot. And no where nearrrrrr the grandeur of the REAL Venice Canals in Italy. read more

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A beautiful walk and a taste of slower Mediterranean life in the midst of Venice! This happens to be one of the more romantic places in the city in my opinion. Little white bridges take you over a walking (and car) path in between streets and over the canals. It's a lot of fun seeing the little kayaks, canoes, mini boats, etc. and the canals themselves, and seeing all the variety of houses and architecture. I love this place for sunset. Worth the drive if you just want to feel inspired at the end of a long day. read more

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So quaint, such a peaceful and fun place for a stroll. My family hadn't even heard of the canals, but after taking them there they both named it their favorite stop in the city. Highly recommend a pass through. read more

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The Venice Canals in Los Angeles are located south of Venice Boulevard and north of Washington Boulevard, near Venice Beach. The area was built in 1905 by Abbot Kinney to mirror the Italian city. It's a historic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood featuring scenic man-made waterways. Located near Venice Beach, visitors can walk along the canals, cross bridges, and view charming homes, usually taking about 30-60 minutes to explore. There is parking in nearby neighborhood streets or you can park at the Venice Beach parking lot and walk over. It's a nice walk outside of walking Venice Beach. Make sure to keep an eye out for the Venice Tardis (for Dr. Who fanatics) and Mitch Buchanon's House (from Baywatch). read more

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My husband and I visited the Venice Canals Walkway while in the area. It was really nice. It's in a neighborhood surrounded by canals with bridges. It was surprisingly quiet and very peaceful. There were so many different birds to look at. The sidewalk paths are kind of narrow but the bridges are nice and wide. Overall the Venice Canals Walkway is a nice place to walk, see different birds, and just enjoy the atmosphere. read more

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At the turn of the century in 1905, developer Abbot Kinney decided to create Little Venice in Los Angeles. So interesting how he developed manmade canals with bridges and gondoliers to mimic the famous Italian city. Trolley service from Los Angeles and Santa Monica allowed people to visit the amusements and shows that were along the canals. As time went by and more and more cars became the norm for travel, most of the canals were filled in to accommodate residents. A few remain today as the Venice Canal Historic District. Although I am not sure that I would come here just to see the canals, they were walking distance from our hotel. Nice to follow the paths along the water, admire the beautiful gardens and cross the wooden bridges. Imagine what they would have looked like a century ago. Interestingly, Abbot Kinney also developed the Santa Monica boardwalk with a partner. He developed the Venice Canals after his partner died and his partner's wife's new husband sold their shares to an investment group that he did not like. read more

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I've fallen in love with the Venice Canals and living in all sorts of regret that I didn't explore them sooner. Actually, it's all of us in LA. We all are sleeping on the Venice Canals and I definitely recommend them now! #hiddengem I love going to Venice Beach on the weekends and now this is firmly added into my little weekend jaunts as a nice little stroll along the way. It's like stepping into another world - as are so many parts of this great state - and I absolutely love it. #diversitywins Created in 1905 by Abbot Kinney who wanted a Venice feel in LA, fell into disrepair for 40 years until finally being renovated in 1992 to what we now see. It's such a desired part of the city to live in now, with absolutely gorgeous homes full of charm & character or modern coolness surrounding the water. #goals I've now seen fauxBernieSanderswithSmallDog twice on these canals so I imagine him to be a Venice staple character. On my first walk around, an adorable senior couple was paddling along the water in their rowboat. It was basically like Ariel and Eric gliding along like the Golden Bachelor meets Little Mermaid with Sebastian singing Kiss the Girl but in a gondola. Awwww, Venice adorableness overload. #GoldenLittleMermaid I don't know if I'd make a special trip just for the Canals but rather combine it with going to the beach a few blocks away like I do, or the Venice Boardwalk, or some cute coffee shop. There's so much nearby to make a morning of this or an evening if it's during the Christmas holidays when they light up the canals with decorations for the season. #seasonsgreetings If you do a circle walk around the Canals from Venice Boulevard, it's just about a mile - but if you venture into all the nooks and crannies you'll get about double the steps in. i dont know why i felt the need to end every paragraph of this review with a #hashtag ;) # read more

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This place is always a cute idea. Out for a little stroll walking up and down checking out the houses. Also beautiful spot for that cute picture on the bridge. It's not crazy big so it's pretty easy to maneuver around. You could walk pretty much the whole area within half an hour or so. Taking your time and checking things out. You are in a residential area so please be respectful as it's people's home. Some have little dock slips that is open so you can stand on but others are blocked off. You'll see loads of mini rowboats as well as kayaks docked infront of peoples house. The walkways are narrows so be kind and share with others. I do noticed that it seemed to be more of visitors enjoying the canals versus locals. It's a cute little spot, date night place. It basically is from Washington Blvd to Venice Blvd. read more

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Took an out of town friend to Venice and of course, got to visit this place that not a lot of people known of. Great long streets, relaxing, beautiful views of houses, little boats, bridges and flower...right in next to the beach. Just simple being in another place right in the busty busy noisy Venice Beach. read more

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My gf and I came here for the first time and it was nice being able to see the neighborhood and houses. We definitely were getting a lot of inspiration for what we can do to upgrade our home. Although it isn't as clean as the Long Beach canals haha. Water is pretty murky and sad that it isn't taken care of or else it would be pretty cool to do some paddle boarding or canoeing! read more

Out of all the 26 years I have lived here, I never saw the canals until today. Color me shocked! I heard they were recently toxic but aside from some slight eutrophication, it seemed alright to me. Probably wouldn't want to sit in a kayak in it though. Quaint and peaceful although a ridiculous place to reside. read more

This was on the top of my list for my trip to LA and I was not disappointed. The canals are just as adorable as they are in pictures with vibrant flowers, birds, and architecture lining the walkways. Who needs to go to a botanical garden when you can walk along the canals? A couple of side notes: the paths are very narrow with a lot of overgrown vegetation so be prepared to pass other walkers in close quarters. The water is gross and the (albeit still cute) boats fit right in. Don't expect the pristine chlorinated waters of the Venetian Hotel. It's swampy. read more

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Go here instead of the Venice beach. This is like a little gem outside of DTLA. Visited the place on Saturday evening, parking is easy at the street. It's quiet, peaceful walk with breezes came in slowly, kind of cooling in the summer heat. Walking around the neighborhood, admiring their beautiful landscapes and patio facing the canals with kayaks or small canoes. This is definitely my dream house in a beautiful neighborhood. LOL. read more

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Venturing in Venice can not be truly complete with enjoying the scenic stretch of beauty and delight that is the Venice Canals. An 2.36 miles oasis consisting of paths, plants, sidewalks, turns and bridges. Constructed (yes built) by Abbot Kinney in the early 1900s, this man-made canal watery wetland wonderland was influenced by Venice, Italy. Bring European charm to coastal L.A. County. Definitely a great spot for leg date, an evening stroll, date idea, photo or video opportunity - V.C. of Venice, Los Angeles has been feature in many films such as Role Models, Chinatown and Valentine's Day to name some among the many. I'm not sure if Canal Pals is still around, but you're able to rent a boat with them for either a two person & up guided boat ride or private boat rental. Enjoy on the mainland as well as sea adjacent. Preserved and maintained as not only a historical landmark, but a huge slice of local flavor in L.A. to this day. Experience the canals of Venice, Los Angeles, Cali. read more

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Brought my nephew from Italy here as kind of a joke. Wanted to show him that we have a Venice here in the USA too, lol. We have all been to the actual Venice, Italy, but this was our first time here in Venice Beach. I find the history rather interesting. It's a historic district known for the man-made wetland canals built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney as part of his Venice of America. A number of canals were filled in 1929 to make room for paved roads. What we see today are the remaining canals which were renovated in the early 90s and many large, modern houses have been built in recent years. Unsure what the parking situation would be like, I picked a street that we could easily pull in and out off since we wouldn't be staying that long. It was perfect since we easily found street parking right by the canals. There was signage and a nice view of some of the bridges. You could even drive through the neighborhood in certain streets, but we didn't have time for that. We snapped some photos, walked a bit and enjoyed the view of the beautiful houses and cute gardens. It wasn't too busy around 11am, but I could see it getting busier throughout the day. read more

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Had to check this place to compare it to those found in Naples Island in Long Beach. The vibe here is amazing from the absolute peacefulness of quaint walkways with wonderful gardens and wildlife. Visitors will find respite from the stress of city life and will be welcomed by this hidden treasure in Los Angeles. Parking can be challenging but we'll worth the effort. read more

Ah, Venice. If you can't make it to Italy anytime soon, there are always the historic canals in Venice, CA, to enjoy. I love walking around here. The houses are cute, and the canals, built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney, are, too. Visiting during the holidays means you'll see Christmas lights and décor along the way. Unlike in Italy, there are no gondolas with gondoliers for you to ride, but you can still take a nice stroll through the neighborhoods. read more

Hidden gem in the heart of LA - a peaceful, picturesque stroll through historic man-made canals lined with charming homes and footbridges. Free or street parking if you find it, but signs can be tricky - watch for restrictions. Go during sunset if you can - great light for photos. I highly recommend checking out this out as a serene break from the hustle of Venice Beach. read more

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I am sad to hear of the recent crime in the area has elevated. In reality, Venice Beach is an extended part of Los Angeles, and there is a great deal crime in the area. Please be careful when exploring the canals. - With that said, I have really enjoyed my multiple trips to the canals, Both on vacation and when I lived in Venice Beach. The bridges, the water, the signage, the unique gardens and beautiful flowers... It's definitely a must. - My only suggestion for safety is to travel in large groups. I cannot guarantee safety in this area, but the houses are very unique and I suggest exploring here if you can. read more

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The Venice Canals are one of the mainstays of Venice, California. Certainly, the history of how they were created, in an attempt to mirror those in Venice, Italy, is interesting. But, that is not what you will find here today. Some of the original canals were filled in and throughout the one-hundred plus years of their existence they have evolved into something that is interesting, if not historically important. Today, to describe the canals, what you find is shallow murky water that is surrounded by homes. Within the canals you will see a few low-bottom boats and canoes, lining the embankment, that you will rarely, if ever, witness being paddled through the canals. Though this is the case with these boats, they nonetheless add to the overall artistic beauty of the Venice Canals. Though homes line the canals, there are easy walking paths that will take you throughout the area. These walkways are easy to get to and a fun experience to explore. One of the great things about the canals is that they are a great visual experiences to just take some time and do a slow walk through them. You never known what you will witness. read more

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A great place to admire the homes of the affluent and admire the diversity of the architecture. There were lots of ducks and baby ducks on the water and land. It's a great place for hand holding and strolling. There are a few homes where it appears someone bought two homes next to each other (same or similar design...likely keeping it in the family) and the square footage of each is like 4000 square feet. Dream a little dream of what you could do with that kind of space from a design and storage standpoint. There is a lot of diverse plant and flower growth as well. The wife had never been and was a big fan. read more

The Venice canals are a wonderful place to take a nice morning stroll. When you come here early on weekdays, it's a lot of locals and people walking their dogs. It's great for photo opportunities because it isn't crowded. When you drive though, be careful because you will drive through mini road hills. However it is gorgeous. It is a residential area so be mindful of the noise. Parking is free if you can find it. Overall it's a nice place to walk and relax. Be careful when you're walking. Someone didn't pick up after their dog and there was large dog poo on the sidewalk. Someone also lets their cat roam free. If you're allergic, bring meds in case. read more

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Amazing place, great atmosphere, unique character and pedestrian friendly. This place has a romantic feel, and walks are unique in all seasons and weather. The reflections of the houses in the canals make the photos from this place unbelievable. Each and every home is so unique and breathtaking. Definitely come check this place out. It's my favorite little getaway place. read more

Parking was no issue at all and found parking right away. I loved walking around even though it was quite hot when I was there 99 on Sunday around 1100 06/23/24 read more

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Venice Canals is located in Venice beach area of Los Angeles. Accessible via multiple streets. I paid and parked at the beach lot on Washington Bl and walked here after a visit at the Venice Pier, about 3 blocks away from the beach. These canals are nothing close to the canals in Venice Italy; not in dept, size, or historical significance. Unlike the Venice Italy canals which you can travel via motor boats to water side restaurants, hotels, cathedrals and museums. These canals are shallow in dept and narrow no motorized vessels allowed, only kayaks, small paddle boats. Surrounded by small beach cottages and newer developed homes, some have a canal slip for their personal use to access the canal water. The pathways alongside the canals are public easements and everyone can access and walkthrough. After a visit at the Venice Pier, I continued my walk on Washington Bl and saw the canal next to a couple restaurants: Siamese Garden and Baja Venice. There are no signs as local residents who live by these canals would probably prefer the general public off limits to their back yard: the canals. The canals has pedestrian bridges and a bridge to not heavy vehicles to cross. While on a stroll with my furbaby Fendi, who loves power walking at length, most of the people we encountered were nice, friendly and courteous towards us. There were dog walkers, people with a baby stroller and locals, all generally nice. Seeing nature sights and sounds was wondrous. Whether or not you have a super ambitious power waking doggy, a leisurely stroll along these Venice canals gets my recommendation. read more

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What a Gem!!! Hidden in Venice are the Venice canals. I had never heard the canals existed until my brother in law did some research and wanted to bring his paddle board here! Venice is very touristy and has a lot of traffic heading to the beach! I would recommend Venice Beach Parking lot on N Venice Blvd and before Pacific ave . Since we brought our own paddle board we were able to get in into the water and it was so beautiful and peaceful. Great place to go on a walk , saw lots of families and doggy's in the area . Overall highly recommend if in the area! Also picture perfect! They also had the cutest book exchange! Love to see these! read more

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Beautiful and peaceful. I enjoy walking here. So far it has not been hard to park nearby (don't tell anyone). You may have to walk a block or two but I come here to walk. So pretty and peaceful. The bridges across the canals - nice. Picturesque. Relaxing and fun. Also You can walk to Venice Beach and look at the Skate Park or get beach food (kinda of like fair food). read more

I am so glad I discovered the Venice Canals, because the entire area is sooo beautiful, and yes somewhat reminiscent of the waterways in Venice, Italy (but with an LA feel to it). Just know, right at the end of this gorgeous and enchanting neighborhood is a homeless encampment and dirty streets to bring you back to reality.  But it's still worth the visit, to take a stroll along the serene pathways, walk over the charming bridges, view the boats along the shore (as well as boaters on the water), admire the waterbirds, and the part that really stands out to me, appreciating the beautiful architecture and character of the various homes along the water, so many colors, so much greenery, creatively decorated and designed yards, gardens, and entryways. It's just so unique and lovely! Note, the closest street parking we were able to find on a Sunday afternoon was near Dell Avenue and South Venice Blvd. read more

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Cozy and sweet sidewalks mark the paths between homes located along the canals and their pedestrian bridges. A cute and fun step away the bustling Venice Beach, the Canals offer a quiet respite for family walks, date night meanders, and coffee with friends while walking dogs. read more

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This is absolutely beeyutiful. The Venice canals takes you to Italy for a much affordable price!! Located near Venice Beach are the canals which can be very confusing to find on the GPS because it's somewhat hidden behind the driveways of homes. This place is serene, peaceful, breathtaking, romantic and a great place to get a good walk in through the bridges over the water! Great place for gorgeous pictures! read more

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I'm not gonna lie... I first heard about these because of GTA V I can definitely say it's much more beautiful in person and the houses are all so pretty and fun to look at on a walk. Sometimes I would see ducks and people in the neighborhood floating by on their lounge rafts. There's also a cute little duck park nearby as well which is such a cute idea haha. read more

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We started off our weekend date at these magical Canals. We parked at a street nearby that was relatively close this place and the beach. Walking through this area and neighborhood was magical, especially since we had plenty of time on this day. We enjoyed looking at the houses here while listening to jazz music and talking about life. We saw many awesome things here at this hidden gem including cool canoes, beautiful bridges, fantastic flowers, and amazing architecture! Each house had its own theme and vibe to it and we loved how peaceful it was throughout every portion of this incredible oasis. There were plenty of photo opportunities and after our exciting day in the area including a trip to Venice Beach and the Boardwalk, we loved every second walking through it again on the way back to our car. Come through to experience this tremendous place! read more

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So SO BEAUTIFUL, such a hidden gem even for a local Southern California. Came on a foggy Saturday afternoon and there weren't as many people around the walking around in the area. Streets are pretty intimate and you can see the quaint coziness coming from each house. It's a nice place if you like looking at houses and their decorations. There's Venice beach about a 5 min walk. If you want to spend a couple of hours here I would also suggest renting out bikes and biking along the Venice and grabbing food or coffee at the restaurants all clustered together. Parking: We circled around the neighborhood a couple of times before there were any open parking at the housing streets and took about 5 min walk to the canals. read more

A great place to go window shopping, looking at dream houses! My family spent a portion of Mother's Day just strolling around the canals and enjoying all the unique houses littered along the pathways. They ranged from modern boxes with windows, cozy cottagecore, rustic Spanish styles, or even abandoned hole in the walls. Loved pointing out the ones that stood out to us and commenting on those that didn't haha. The weather was beautiful, the ducks were out and about, and there was an occasional dog that passed by. Drop by for a stroll to slow down from the hustle and bustle! read more

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Very nice attraction in the L.A./SoCal area, located in Venice Beach. I parked in the pay lot near the famous boardwalk, but it's possible you could find cheaper/free parking elsewhere. But the canals are a great place to take a stroll. Be sure to be respectful to the residents, who are lucky enough to live in front of them! A lot of interesting history lies with the canals, as they are all man-made, and they were made to resemble the same ones you find in Italy. I don't think anyone but residents can boat on them. But it's cool enough just walking on the bridges or alongside the canals. read more

I only recently discovered this popular tourist attraction in early 2022. Canals were built in 1905 & were renovated in the 1990s. There are only four canals left and it could take up to one-hour to loop the entire canals. [Admission]: Absolutely free. [Parking]: There's a public parking lot near the intersection of Pacific Ave / S Venice Blvd. Absolutely stunning view and totally Instagrammable (or as new kids say - TikTok worthy). I got pretty excited to walk across multiple bridges and saw few ducks paddling through the canals. Plus who doesn't like to check out fancy & expensive houses? Personally this is a pretty underrated tourist spot in Los Angeles and 100% worth a visit. read more

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A fun way to spend a little bit of time while in Venice. People DO live here so I really try to be respectful. We came during a weekday and just spent a little time walking around the bridges. Still, it is fun to play a game of "pick your favorite" with your SO and see if your home design tastes are congruent. Or not. Parking is very tough, which is another reason to come during the week. But you do want to find a spot and walk around because the locals do NOT enjoy it when you stop your car on top of the bridge to gawk at the view. They really don't. read more

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Beautiful walk and very picturesque. Try to quiet when walking is a nice consideration given these are peoples homes! Defines great talk date place but please save all PDA out of windows view. read more

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