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    Venice Skate Park

    4.8 (55 reviews)

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    Gabe J.

    This was on my husband's list to skate, he loves trying out different skate parks, but was recovering from a deep gash on his Achilles so he wasn't able to skate it, but since we were in LA, still wanted to check it out. It was a beautiful day so it was busy. You have the beach on one side & shops and restaurants on the other side. Venice is not my favorite place to visit but it was pretty fun and the area we were at seemed really cleaned up.

    Chandra F.

    Just a fun place to watch people and skaters. Love photographing the skaters with the palm trees, ocean, mountains and sun in the background.

    Richard L.

    Venice skate park it's a staple in The area. It's always fun to watch people go skateboarding both young and old :-) it's definitely a place for tourist to check out for the Southern California lifestyle. It's very cool that it's right next to the beach and you can look at the ocean at the same time. Bottom line is visit this skate and park when your in the area!

    Michael C.

    This was a wonderful experience. The only advice I would say is that atvh out for the t-shirt ships. The ones that print any design there is one that is amazing and the older guy who runs it is honest, then there is the second one we went too which tried to charge us 280$ for a single sweater. We are fighting with our bank right now to get the charge reversed save your money and buy from a local artist instead. Otherwise this is a beautiful place and as long as your on your toes, you'll be just fine

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    Zach H.

    One of the best places in the world. A free skate park on the ocean is a win win. So many tourists come here to watch the locals fly like eagles. Gets jam packed quick especially on the weekends. World class skateboarding right here in Venice beach.

    Joseph T.

    Not a skater. Just a fan of positivity. And watching these people do what they love and do it well is WILDLY satisfying. Especially in the evenings as the sun is setting (see picture), listening to the chatter and the wheels rolling on the concrete... All where the sport was made famous by Jay Adams and everyone else... It's pretty powerful, to be completely honest with you. Go. Take it all in. Enjoy it. It's amazing. And costs zero dollars.

    George M.

    If you want to see really talented skaters, come to Venice. Safe to say there's probably few skateparks that come close to Venice's vibe and amazing location.

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    Sam K.

    Beautiful skate park on the beach! Lots of fun to watch skateboarders of all experiences, ages, genders and levels!

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    Come and skateboard or see some amazing skateboarders. A fun experience. George Vreeland Hill

    Wynne L.

    Can't say I've been to many skate parks but this one is definitely one to check out (as a layperson). I've been here to watch the skateboarders do their thing all year round. Having palm trees and the ocean as the backdrop certainly doesn't hurt in deciding to stay for a while to take in the talented skateboarders do their thing. I will without a doubt be back the next time I'm in LA.

    Teresa S.

    Wow, wow and wow. This was an amazing little skating area with some skilled kids and adults rocking out on their skate boards. Everyone was ooohing and aaaahing at all of the stunts and tricks. It looked so scary and exhilarating at the same time. My azz can't even ride a skateboard on a flat pavement. Definitely a place to check out and be wowed.

    Kim K.

    So I'm not a skater. So this review is purely on observation. Located in the same location as the Venice Boardwalk. Basically a giant swimming pool with rails, humps and ramps. Tourist and locals surround the giant cement pit behind the railings while watching those brave enough, crazy enough and skilled enough to not only challenge themselves but the crowds that come to have claimed they "came and conquered". There is a lot of talent here! From beginner to expert, it's worth a stop. Although I have seen far better skate parks, one can't beat the views here.. whether the surf and sand or the eclectic locals and tourists. If you know how to ride a board, this may be just the place to catch a ride. Patience and politeness is a must. Don't skate??..that's ok, go check these guys & gals out!

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    Barry W.

    *** Liv'n vicariously thru Mini-me again. *** My boy and his bff wanted to skateboard last Sun afternoon. They really think they are great at it, so I decided to bring them here so they can put their lil egos in check. Some of the boarders here are amazing!!! This is the kinda park that I dreamed of as a kid myself: paved mounds, sunken pool, metal railings, plus an audience to watch. Years ago I woulda skated here daily. (lol) Now it is time for Mini-me to take the torch. Supervise your kid b/c there are adults that skate too and in event of injury, you are near. *** Watch out Hawk, Mini-me is in training! ***

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    Being from the east coast this skatepark was just amazing to finally skate ! Amazing view , old school vibe , & the locals are sick

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    Ask the Community - Venice Skate Park

    My 7yo son is dying to go here. He rides a scooter. Will he be totally unwelcome if we went during the week as opposed to the weekends?

    Yes . Do not ride a scooter here . Buy him a skateboard. It's called skate park for a reason , it's not called Venice scooter park

    Can you bring scooters?

    Do not bring a scooter . It's not called Venice scooter park

    Is bmx allowed?

    never seen bikes.. only skateboards and its usually full on weekends

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    I recently worked remotely from Venice Beach, and had an awesome time watching the skaters at the Venice Skate Park.

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    Venice Beach Boardwalk is always an interesting time. Many people with their own special skills…read morepost up their best talent for people to see and hopefully buy. There's a bunch of new restaurants and a few of the decades old characters still roaming the boardwalk.

    WARNING: Aggressive "Free CD" Hustlers - DO NOT TAKE THE CDs!…read moreLocation: Right outside the Muscle Beach parking lot, near the outdoor gym. Be extremely careful if you are walking near the Muscle Beach parking lot. There is a group of three men claiming to be "up-and-coming musicians" running a very aggressive, coordinated hustle. Here is exactly how their scam works so you can avoid it: * The Hook: One guy will approach you and try to hand you a "free" CD. Even when we said no, he played on our sympathy, claiming it was his own music and asking us to just show some support for a starter artist. Out of politeness, we took it. * The Trap: He immediately offered to sign the CD. While we were distracted waiting for him to sign it, his two partners swarmed us and pushed their own CDs into our hands. * The Shake-Down: Once the first CD was signed, the "free" aspect completely disappeared. He demanded a donation and refused to accept small bills. When my husband took out a $20 bill to break it, the guy practically grabbed it out of his hand and walked away. * The Swarm: Then, the other two musicians cornered us, demanding money for their CDs. My husband gave one of them his last $5, and the guy actually complained that it wasn't enough. The third guy started whining about getting nothing. * The Intimidation: I tried to be nice and intended to give the last guy $5, but they started physically circling me, aggressively demanding $20. I felt incredibly uncomfortable and intimidated. I told them to just take the CDs back--we didn't even listen to that type of music and certainly weren't paying $60 for it. They refused to take them back, eventually lowering their demand to $20 to split between them. To get out of this threatening situation quickly, I handed over a $20 bill just so they would leave us alone. This whole experience was extremely upsetting. I would gladly give my money to someone genuinely in need, but being bullied and cornered into "donating" is completely unacceptable. It left such a bad taste for us, we ended up did not spend a dime in any of shops there. Not event a souvenir! Bottom Line: If anyone approaches you with a CD, do not make eye contact, do not engage, and DO NOT take the CD no matter what they say. Just keep walking!

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