Memorable trip to Venice Beach

Ambiance is great! A great beach to visit during summers. There are all kinds of amenities at the various shops along the boardwalk, including surfboard, bicycle, and Segway rentals. If you're so inclined, Muscle Beach (an outdoor gym) is free. There's tons of food around—we recommend the Sidewalk Cafe, which has ample seating, good food at a reasonable price. Also Venice Beach has some nice sand that you can put down a blanket on and gaze out into the Pacific. Because it has a wide coastline, and it's a populous area, it's a famous jogging spot for barefoot running as well.