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Summary: This hike won't take you into the wilderness, but it can provide an hour of pleasant walking in a lovely setting. In 1900 the town of Venice, California was founded with a 20 mile network of canals and waterfront homes. Today, all that is left is a few miles of waterway near the infamous Venice boardwalk. The setting is pastoral, with lovely cottages facing the water, landscaped walkways, ducks and row boats meandering about. There are 14 small bridges that span the rectangular canal area, giving you the flexibility to hike as much or as little as you like. For those able to handle crowds and pushy street vendors, the boardwalk is just a few blocks away. Trailhead: The Venice Canals are located near the Pacific Coast between Washington Avenue and Venice Boulevard, just two blocks east of Pacific Avenue. I would suggest parking Ocean Street or Dell, which both run parallel to the beach. (Lat:33.98567 Lon:-118.46425) Trail Guides for Venice Canals: Day Hikes Around Los Angeles by Robert Stone (Day Hike Books, Inc.) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes Ranger Contact: None Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jim Zuber, who has posted 104 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by AM on 2/15/2008 My partner and I loved our twilight stroll through the canals. It was like nothing we had experienced before in Los Angeles. We went around Halloween and some homeowners had fantastic decorations.
Reviewed by melissa on 8/18/2007 i grew up in venice from 1964 to 1977 and man has it changed as a little girl it was my play ground now going hame almost 30 yers later it still reaches my heart im so excited to walk the path agin it like winning the lottery i love venice and it will always be my roots. thanks.. 
Reviewed by Maureen on 7/25/2006 These canals were one of the most beautiful and unexpected finds in LA- I would highly, highly recommend this trip.
Reviewed by peg on 6/8/2006 i walked just a bit through the canals off dell street....night, lights, quietly floating ducks, cicadas and quite sure i heard a frog or two. i thought it was magical. some of the homes looked like the ultimate in cozy, sweet cottage dwellings. roses, jasmine, tibetan prayer flags and tiny lights, oh my. i was sad to have found them on my last night in the area....when i return, i will visit them more completely and during early evening around sunset.
Reviewed by AM on 5/7/2006 Nice walk along canals and over foot bridges...you'll see ducks, little boats parked in front of nice houses along a network of intersecting canals. Then you can walk along the nearby Venice boardwalk... would take visitors to LA here as an interesting experience 
Reviewed by JamisonB on 1/20/2006 A Nice walk to bring a date or your wife! I agree that it does NOT smell. However, if you walk to the other side of the road of where the trail starts, this part does smell horribly! Stay far away from the opposite side of the street. Also, walk 2 blocks towards the ocean and you will find a nice pier. Continue on the venice boardwalk and across from the basketball courts you can purchase $.99 slice of pizza which is large,thin and delicious! Don't be swayed by the pizza joints that offer $1.99 per slice. This makes an enjoyable half a day of entertainment.
Reviewed by Bill on 1/4/2006 I live around the corner from the canals and I can asure you it does NOT "smell pretty bad". On a rear hot summer day when the canals happened to be in the draining mode it may have a fishy odor, but 99% it doesn't smell as Ahley suggested. On the contrary, the abundance of jasmin makes it a nice walk (hiking is to strong a word), day or night.
Reviewed by Ashley on 4/11/2005 Its neat to see but not a hike, just a walk and it smells pretty bad, sorry if you live there but it does! Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Los Angeles County Hiking, Los Angeles County Trails, Los Angeles County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
