Boardwalk and beach paths
The Marvin Braude bike path runs from Venice to Santa Monica — the easiest place in LA to turn a run or skate into a group activity.
Things to do in Venice
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Venice Boardwalk Sunset Run
Easy 3-mile out-and-back along the Venice boardwalk to the Santa Monica Pier, finishing with stretching on the sand. All paces welcome — nobody gets dropped.
Fri, Sep 4 · 9:00 PMVenice9 going - 🏔️ OutdoorsFree
Venice Canals Morning Walk
A slow loop through the Venice Canals with coffee after. Great for newcomers who want an easy first meetup.
Sun, Sep 6 · 4:13 AMVenice6 going - ✨ SocialFree
Abbot Kinney First Friday Meetup
Meet up before the food trucks get packed, walk the shops, then grab tacos as a group.
Sat, Sep 12 · 1:13 PMVenice11 going - 🏃 FitnessFree
Venice Morning Yoga in the Park
All-levels vinyasa on the grass at Penmar Park. Bring a mat and water; class is donation-based on the day.
Thu, Sep 17 · 8:00 PMVenice14 going
A local’s guide to Venice
Venice runs on morning light and salt air. Most plans here start early on the boardwalk or late on Abbot Kinney, and almost everything is walkable once you park.
Abbot Kinney
Shops, coffee and food trucks on First Fridays. A reliable meeting point for groups that want to walk and talk instead of sit.
The canals
Quiet, flat and genuinely beautiful at golden hour. A good first meetup if a big group feels like a lot.
What Venice is good for
- Beach runs
- Skating
- Sunset walks
- Casual coffee
Getting there
Street parking is tight after 10am — the Venice Blvd lots and the Metro E Line to Santa Monica plus a short bike ride are the usual workarounds.
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