I lived in Los Angeles for 55 years and NEVER took one of the prettiest walks in the city. It's the Venice canal historic district walk. Embedded in the residential Venice suburb of Los Angeles, it is noteworthy for possessing man-made wetland canals. The area was developed by Abbot Kinney in 1905 as part of his Venice of America. Kinney sought to recreate the appearance and feel of Venice, Italy, in coastal Los Angeles. In all, 13 canals were built. Over time and as cars gained in popularity, the canals were viewed by many as outdated. Some were filled in to make room for paved roads. The remaining 6 canals fell into disrepair for decades. In 1982 the residential area surrounding the remaining canals was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has taken decades more to restore the area to the beautiful, expensive area it is today.
Homes in this small area are expensive, to say the least. They are built on narrow lots, usually on three levels, and have very little front or back yard. They range in price from $3million for an old tear down (if you can find one) to around $10million.
The area is around Washington Street and 2nd Street. It is just blocks from the beach and the trendy Abbott Kinney restaurant/shopping area. I urge you to check it out if you're ever in Venice. If you google Venice Canal Historic District you will get the exact location. Parking is almost impossible in the area, so go early to get a space, or pay $20 and park in a lot. It is well worth the time to see this historic area. We went on a sunny 72 degree day, and thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
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