Stroll along the Venice Canals

The Venice Canals, which are tucked between the frantic Venice Boardwalk and the upscale Abbot Kinney, present an entirely different aspect of the renowned beachfront region. A trip around these three canal-lined streets, which give Venice its name, will reveal a picture-perfect landscape with sweeping pedestrian bridges, quaint beach cottages, swarms of ducklings, and the occasional bulldog paddleboarding. That is one of the Best Free And Cheap Things To Do In Los Angeles.

The canal district remained dilapidated for more than 40 years as various plans to rebuild the canals fell through owing to budget issues, environmental issues, and disagreements over who should be responsible for the cost. In 1992, the Venice Beach Canals underwent their long-awaited renovations, which included draining the canals and constructing new walls and sidewalks. Since their reopening in 1993, the canals have developed into one of the city's most coveted and pricey neighborhoods. In 1982, the neighborhood with homes close to the remnant canals was added to the National Register of Historic Places. However, several of the older homes have undergone major renovations recently, and a number of sizable, contemporary homes have also been constructed. Through sea gates in the Marina Del Rey breakwater and once more on Washington Boulevard, the water enters the canals. When the tide is high, they are closed, retaining the water for roughly three days before being replenished again. They open at low tide to drain the majority of the water.