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Free Things to Do in Venice

A beach neighborhood built for wandering — free boardwalk, canals, skate park and murals, all open to the public.

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About Venice

Venice is one of LA's most freely enjoyable neighborhoods: the Ocean Front Walk, the Venice Skate Park, the historic canals and Muscle Beach are all free and open to anyone. Abbot Kinney's boutiques get the attention, but the boardwalk, beach and street art are the real draw, and they don't cost a thing.

Beyond the sand, Venice is dense with free things to do — public murals around every corner, community gardens, pocket parks and a famous skate plaza overlooking the Pacific. It's a neighborhood designed for an afternoon on foot.

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What's here

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Frequently asked: free things to do in Venice

What are the best free things to do in Venice?

Walk the Ocean Front Walk and Venice Boardwalk, stroll the Venice Canals, watch skaters at the free Venice Skate Park, see Muscle Beach, and hunt for the neighborhood's many outdoor murals — all free.

Is Venice Beach free?

Yes. The beach, the boardwalk and the skate park are all free and open to the public. Only paid parking lots and vendor purchases cost money.

Can you walk the Venice Canals for free?

Yes — the Venice Canals are a public neighborhood with walkways and footbridges that are free to stroll any time during daylight hours.

Where is the Venice Skate Park?

The Venice Beach Skate Park sits right on the sand along the Ocean Front Walk. It's free to watch or skate.

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