3 Star Hotels in Venice

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Abbot Kinney Boulevard when in Venice. Splash some more cash at Venice Beach Boardwalk.

Muscle Beach Venice Gym is worth a visit, located 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Venice.

If you like spending time outside, why not spend the afternoon at Venice Skate Park, a park located 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from the center of Los Angeles. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its beaches and restaurants.Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Palisades Park and Palisades Recreation Center, both nearby.

Walk Streets is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Venice, why not stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Venice has to offer, head to Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, and Santa Monica Beach.

You might want to practice your swing at Penmar Golf Course, a golf course located 1.2 mi (2 km) from central Venice. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If Penmar Golf Course doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Riviera Country Club, and Rancho Park Golf Club are also nearby.

If you're looking for things to do when staying in Venice, go to The Venice West. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, The Acting Studio at Edgemar, McCabe's Guitar Shop, and City Garage Theatre are not far.

If museums are on your list of things to see in Venice, then you might want to head to LA Louver. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in Venice, Museum of Flying and California Heritage Museum aren't far.

If you like art, you might want to browse the collections at Mosaic Tile House in the heart of Venice. If you want to see more of the art galleries in Venice, Maxwell Alexander Gallery and Hammer Museum aren't far.