Let’s settle this debate once and for all! Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier are around 20 mins away from downtown Los Angeles and both offer breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.

Sharael Kolberg, Contributor, Travel West of downtown Los Angeles ... Rey along with Venice, Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo beaches. Many beachgoers say the Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit ...

Enjoy delicious Mexican dishes at MariaSol, which sits at the end of the pier. – Sharael Kolberg, Contributor, Travel Developed in the early 20th century, Venice Beach is modeled – canals and ...

Beachgoers in the South Bay of Los Angeles were sent scrambling ... sped towards the ocean at Venice Beach Pier, drove her BMW into the water, hopped out of the car, and kept swimming to evade ...