Somewhere Drive
Drive No. 027 · Los Angeles

Santa Monica to Venice Beach

Beach-side LA: Santa Monica, a stretch of the coast, Abbot Kinney Boulevard and the streets around the Venice Canals.

Along the way
  1. Santa Monica
  2. Pacific Coast Highway
  3. Abbot Kinney
  4. Venice Canals
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Venice guideHistory, what to see and costsLandmarks in this drive12 spots by timestampSee it on the mapWhere this drive was filmedVisiting LAWhere to stay and what to book

If you're thinking about moving to the area, this is a good look at the streets and feel of Venice. Read the Venice guide.

LA is best seen the way we film it: from the driver's seat, with nowhere to be. Find a rental car for your trip to Los Angeles and take these same streets at your own pace. (Compares the major rental companies in one search. Affiliate link.)

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Driving over the Venice Canals | Venice Beach, CaliforniaFull drive nearby
Driving Along the Beach | Santa Monica, CaliforniaFull drive nearby
Driving down Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice Beach, CaliforniaFull drive nearby
Driving the Venice Canals | Venice Beach, Los AngelesFull drive nearby

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Laguna Beach on Pacific Coast Highway

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To the Hollywood Sign via Beachwood Canyon

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Along the LA Metro K Line Route

DaytimeSouth LA

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