American Exploration: Venice Beach, Los Angeles
May 2025
Venice Beach, California, has long been a meeting place for artists, dreamers, and eccentrics, earning its reputation as a cultural playground on the Pacific Coast. Founded in 1905 as a seaside resort designed to mimic Venice, Italy, the area quickly became a hub for performance, music, and creative experimentation. It has now grown into a world-famous cultural hub, where skateboarders carve the iconic bowls. From historic canals to the boardwalk, Venice Beach is a place for risk-takers, a neighborhood where creativity, performance, and rebellion come together to define its unique spirit.