Venice

Welcome to Venice

Once known as the center of the Beat Generation and home to an eclectic mix of residents, Venice has mellowed over the years to become a highly desirable beachside community with some of the most luxurious and historic homes in Los Angeles. Despite the changes, Venice has kept its unique vibrancy that has distinguished itself from other neighborhoods in Los Angeles and beyond.

A Brief History of Venice

Venice was founded in 1905 by Abbot Kinney as a coastal resort town. Originally called Venice of America, it was patterned after its namesake Italian city, with man-made canals winding through the neighborhood’s original development.

Venice was an independent town until it was annexed by Los Angeles in 1926. The town fell into neglect after this, and became known as a “bad neighborhood” marred by crime and gang fights. But it also attracted a certain type of creatives, particularly counterculture artists and writers collectively known as the Beat Generation.

Today that colorful era has left its legacy in Venice through landmarks like the street murals that dot the neighborhood, and establishments that once served as hangouts for the Beat Generation.

Venice, CA Real Estate

Homes in Venice are a mix of historically significant properties along the neighborhood’s canals, mid and high rise condos and apartments, beautiful waterfront properties, and more regular size homes in various prices and ages.

The housing stock in the neighborhood is almost equally split between single family homes and condos, apartments, and townhomes.

The highest priced houses for sale in Venice, CA are beachfront single-family homes. Many come in stunning contemporary architecture with floor to ceiling glass walls that provide great views of the ocean.

Venice’s historic canal front homes have become city treasures and the rare opportunity to buy one is always anticipated by the most discriminating homebuyers. There are also quite a few recently constructed homes along the canals, many of which have captured the architectural flavor of the original homes here.

Luxury condos and townhomes are also a significant part of the Venice housing market. You’ll find waterfront properties with the best access to the beach, as well as developments further inland with expansive living spaces and topnotch community amenities.

Lifestyle and Attractions

Venice has become synonymous with the active lifestyle, thanks to Venice Beach and the numerous activities it offers. Upscale shopping and dining is also part of the Venice way of life, as well as a love and appreciation for the arts.

The top attractions in the area include:

• Venice Beach

 Iconic Venice Beach is where many of LA’s most famous attractions are found. These include the Venice Ocean Front Boardwalk, or simply “the boardwalk”, where you’ll find shops, restaurants, and unique homes, as well as artists, street performers, fortune tellers, and more.

The beach is also home to Muscle Beach, the highly popular outdoor gym that’s considered the birthplace of the fitness boom in the US. Other attractions around Muscle Beach include Venice Beach Recreation Center and a host of gyms and fitness centers, including the original Gold’s Gym.

Another famous attraction in Venice Beach is Venice Beach Skatepark, known as one of LA’s best skateparks.

• Abbot Kinney Boulevard

 Just a few blocks away from Venice Beach, Abbot Kinney Boulevard is a popular mile long retail strip featuring a diverse collection of shops, galleries, bars, restaurants, and services. You’ll find a wide array of merchandise, including surf t-shirts, vintage wear, antiques, designer clothing, artworks, and more.

• Venice Beach Canal Historic District

 Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the district features the residential areas around Venice’s historic canals. Visitors can walk along sidewalks and bridges, and marvel at the vintage 1920s homes that line the waterways.

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