I was attracted to go to Venice Canals Walkway because I saw them on Californication. They don't look exactly the same (there was much less water than in the serios), but still very impressive!

Great place to walk and look at the fancy houses. It's like you are not in Los Angeles.

The canals were a pleasant surprise in Venice. Unfortunately parking was very difficult and my husband kept the car running while I took pictures. We walked from Santa Monica pier to Venice Beach and after a few blocks turned around. to say Venice Beach was seedy would be kind.

If you've been to the real Venice canals than this place is a drag. Pretty much just regular houses surrounded by water, not really worth the walk.

Typically a has been site. Nice to see if you are passing by. But not a must. Just a nice relic from the past. Avoid when the tide is low. Venice is clearly less attractive than Santa Monica Beach or Manhattant Beach.

I wouldn't go out of your way to go here but if you are in the area it is a nice area to walk through and check out. The water level was very low when we were here but it was fun to walk though and check out the homes along this area.

My wife and I had an extra day in LA before taking a midnight flight to Tahitit/Bora Bora and we spent part of it in Venice Beach. Had we not read about the Canals Walkway on this site we would not likely have found or done it. It's only a couple of blocks off the beach but it is not... More

Loved the quaintness, the quirkiness, and the quietness of the Venice Canals. Grab a bike and enjoy. Easily done on foot as well. A hidden gem in LA

Peaceful change from Venice Beach, lined with houses which are superbly unusual and colourful for LA