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Canal Walk
Just northeast of the intersection of Washington Blvd and Pacific Ave, it's a step through the looking glass from the traffic-clogged roar of Washington Blvd to the bougainvillea-lined bungalows bordering Venice's once-plentiful canals. Wandering the narrow, impossibly cute bridges and walkways, it's tough to keep envy in check as dog-walkers, surfers and grandmas pass by, enjoying their tranquil patch of paradise.
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Palisades Park
Perhaps it's appropriate that Route 66, America's most romanticized by-way, ends at this gorgeous cliffside park perched dramatically on the edge of the continent. Just pretend you don't see all the beggars. Stretching 1½ miles north from the pier, this palm-dotted greenway is tops with joggers and people-watchers.
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Point Vicente Interpretive Center
Captain Ahab's no match for the binocular-toting crowd at this primo whale-watching spot. From December to May, the faithful huddle early on terraced patios to watch for migrating grays. Check the chalkboard for daily counts. If whales aren't your thing, savor towering cliffside views or pop inside for engaging displays on local history and geography.
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State Beach
There are endless ways to play on the 3.5-mile stretch of sand from Venice Beach to Will Rogers State Beach. If lying out isn't your thing, stop by Perry's Café for skate, bike and board rentals; you can pick up a section of the South Bay Bicycle Trail under the pier. To reserve time on a beach volley ball court (310-458-8300), call and confirm applicable fees. For cerebral pursuits, hit a first-come first-served chess table at Chess Park.
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