Canals are human-made channels that are created and used for either maintaining water transportation vehicles or for conveying water. Some view them as fabricated rivers. California has many canals, in fact; there are over 2,300 canals.
One set of canals in California is in Los Angeles County and are known as the Venice Canals. The canals are a unique thing that a person can visit while at the beach. The canals are in Venice Beach, off 25th street. It could be easy to walk past them if not looking for them. There are four canals that measure about a quarter-mile long. The area is mostly neighborhoods.
The History Of The Canals
Venice in California was founded by Abbot Kinney, a tobacco millionaire. When it was founded in 1905, it was a beach town. Several miles were dug for the canals to empty the marshes for Abbot Kinney’s home and bring a taste of Venice to the United States. The city filled in numerous canals to create more roads. By the end of 1928, the vast majority of the canals no longer existed.
The Venice Canals
Free parking is available at the end of Venice Blvd in a parking lot. Visitors can take a leisurely walk to see the tranquil area that seems out of place for how busy Venice beach is. The majority of houses along the canal have a dock and a boat docked. It’s very easy for residents to get in their gondoliers and travel in the canal to a neighbor’s house.
Every canal tends to have two and sometimes three bridges that connect the two sides of the canal. Visitors can easily walk over the bridges to get from one side of the canal to the other. Some of the bridges may appear to be the same design but looking closer, they are all different. The bridges provide the perfect opportunity to take some very fascinating pictures.
The Houses Along The Canal
While walking around and enjoying the canals, visitors should also take in the views of the houses. The extravagant houses that are along the canals cost at least a million dollars. They are pricey but while appreciating them, most people can see how the residents take very good care of their houses.
The residents take great pride in their residence, and it shows to anyone walking around and appreciating the area.
Where To Find The Canals
People looking to enjoy the beauty of the canals can head to the southern border of Venice Beach which is between West Washington Blvd and South Venice Blvd. To get to the canals, visitors can find them at S Dell Ave, 25th Avenue, 27th Avenue, and Sanborn Ave.
There are two canals that run north to south and four that run east to west. The brightly lit canals with the beautiful unique bridges and gondoliers are a big draw to the development. The four that run east to west are the Carroll Canal, Howland Canal, Sherman Canal, and the Linnie Canal. The two that run north to south are the Eastern and the Grand Canal. There are several places that offer private boat and walking tours of the canals.
Best Time To Visit
Anytime is a good time to visit Los Angeles but some times are better than others. If visitors want to visit when it is the warmest, the fall is the best time to go. Not only is the weather nice but there are also fewer people around. If visitors want to visit when it’s drier, then spring is the perfect time to visit. Summer can be a more challenging time to visit since it can be very hot.
Where To Stay
There are so many beautiful places to stay when visiting the Los Angeles area. There are many hotels that overlook the boardwalk and Venice Beach. The Venice Beach area is one of the coolest areas to visit in Los Angeles. Explore this hip area, and stay in one of these hotel rooms.
The Kinney Venice Beach
The Kinney Venice Beach hotel portrays a place that would be fun to stay at on vacation. The courtyard is illuminated by fairy lights and is made from Astroturf. There is an inviting pool which visitors will be thankful for on those hot Los Angeles days. The room prices start at $153 a night.
Hotel Erwin
Hotel Erwin offers views of the palm tree-lined boardwalk and views of the waves. The hotel offers a rooftop bar which is popular with visitors to enjoy a drink while looking over the boardwalk and out to the ocean. The room prices start at $260 a night.
Inn At Venice Beach
The Inn at Venice Beach is an expensive hotel choice when visiting the area. The rooms are simple and easy on a traveler’s wallet. It’s only a short jaunt to Venice Beach and the famous boardwalk. The room prices start at $187 a night.
AIR Venice Beach
AIR Venice Beach overlooks the boardwalk. The rooms offer views of the ocean. Visitors can easily step out of the room, get a surfboard, and head right into the water. The room prices start at $149 a night.
The Venice Canals should be added to anyone’s list who is planning on visiting the Los Angeles area. The beautiful stroll along the canals allows visitors time to appreciate the houses along the canals as well as the unique bridges. Now’s the time to book that trip!