Venice, for the
uninitiated, is a part of Los Angeles even Angelenos consider a little “off”.
It’s been described as a particular bit of grunge bohemian, even before those
terms became popular. For our British friends, think “low-rent Blackpool” and
you’ll have it.
But in truth, if you
picture in your mind what “LA Beaches” looks like there’s a good chance you’ll
picture Venice. It’s smelting pot of cultures, people and ideas, and probably
one of the few spots you’ll encounter ganja smokers, the homeless, blue-hairs,
bohemians, weightlifters and Millennials all mixing together and mixing it up
for a truly unique Venice Beach culture. Oh, and quite a few tourists who
contribute their monies to the local economy.
It's where Angelenos go when we want to understand ourselves.
