Sharael Kolberg, Contributor, Travel Developed in the early 20th century, Venice Beach is modeled – canals and all – after its namesake city in Italy. Admittedly, the experiment didn't live up ...

Nicknamed the "Venice of the West" for its 400-some floating homes, Sausalito, California ... laid-back hippie roots and ...

A Snap spokesperson said, "The Venice Beach Freakshow has been a unique part of what made the ... Chronicle website), and even made it out of California to write for the Chicago Tribune.

Located a less than 3 miles south of Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach stretches for 3 miles along the Pacific Ocean and is bordered by Santa Monica, Culver City and Marina del Rey. It features the ...

Some 13 people hit on the Venice Beach boardwalk about 2.20pm Sunday ... was also hit on a golf course on Santa Catalina Island Unusual storms came from monsoon moisture, officials said ...