Cheap & Cheerful Walking Tour - Venice

While many know of the crazy scene that is the Venice strand, a quiet, beautiful alternative is just blocks away at the Venice canals.

Although only 1.5 miles of the original 16 miles of canals currently exist, it's worth checking out. Thanks to a dredging effort in the 1980's, the surviving canals are not only back to their original splendor, but the homes on the canals are some the the priciest on the west side.

There are several guided tours that are pretty expensive, but I came upon a local blog with a mapquest map outlining a self guided walk. The big trick is getting a parking spot. I would recommend getting to Venice about 9am look for a metered spot or street spot on Venice or Washington and then pick up the tour from where you parked. And bring a little something for the ducks that reside in the canals.

Once done, there are many places in walking distance to grab a cup of coffee or a quick bite to eat.



http://www.travelinlocal.com/a-guide-to-walking-the-venice-canals-in-los-angeles/