S anta Monica Pier and Venice Beach may sit side by side, but they could not be more different. One is packed with classic boardwalk charm, while the other is a wild mix of street ...

If you have extra time, Grand Canal is worthwhile. U.S. News Insider Tip: You don't need to make a reservation for a gondola ride. Instead, speak with a gondolier in person the day you want to ride.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Rent an e-bike at the boardwalk and spend the day riding along "The Strand" (aka the Marvin Braude Bike Trail) to the Santa Monica Pier. Enjoy delicious Mexican dishes at ...

Harry Perry may be the most recognizable of all Venice Beach Boardwalk buskers, and he saved them by filing a federal lawsuit against City Hall in the mid '90s Anyone who has taken a stroll along ...