02/26/2023
I'm back from California. I thought that this would be a sunny vacation, and for the most part, it was. On the last day, however, there was a blizzard, which is very rare in California, and heavy rain π§. Still, the sunny days were magical. I loved waking up to a view of sunny skies and the beach. I spent a relaxing time walking from Santa Monica to the eclectic Venice Beach.
The vibe at Venice Boardwalk is so vibrant during the day. My Uber driver, on the way from the airport to my hotel, told me that Venice Beach was considered to be a dangerous area about 10 to 20 years ago. Now, it has undergone some gentrification and has turned into a cool neighborhood with an artsy style. I was still wary of staying there for too long after dark, as warned by several locals. During the day, however, it's fun to shop for souvenirs, skateboard, or rent a bike on this boardwalk. You can also watch people try their skill at the skatepark or flex their muscles at Muscle Beach.
Have you been to Venice Beach? What was your experience? Let me know in the comments.