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An eclectic, ethnically mixed, beach resort consisting of mostly rental housing and some single-family homes, Venice is the most affordable oceanfront community on the Westside. Venice was founded in 1905 by Abbot Kinney, a wealthy tobacco heir and real estate developer. In an attempt to recreate the atmosphere of the Italian city of Venice, Mr. Kinney conceived and constructed more than 20 miles of canals in this western counterpart. In 1925, Venice was annexed by the City of Los Angeles. After several decades of further development, all but three of the canals were filled in with new construction. In 1994, restoration on the five remaining canals was completed. Over the years, the Venice canal area has undergone a process of home renovation and gentrification. It is along these canals that the more expensive Venice housing is now situated.
Venice is home to the world-famous Venice Boardwalk – a performing and fine artists’ mecca - and to Muscle Beach, where visitors like to observe body builders working out on the sand. Venice is also the original home of Gold’s Gym, where movie stars go for a serious workout. Along Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice is a new age shopping district with delightful shops and restaurants, including the Cyber Java Cafe, which serves up Internet access along with fancy coffees and teas. Along Main Street is another enjoyable, revitalized shopping district.
On the northeastern border of Venice is the Penmar Golf Course. To the south, Marina del Rey offers upscale restaurants, shops, and water sports. In Santa Monica, Venice’s neighbor to the north, is the Santa Monica Airport for private planes, and Los Angeles International Airport is minutes to the south by freeway. Local shopping is available along Lincoln Blvd, Venice Blvd, Pacific Avenue, and Abbot Kinney Blvd. Fox Hills Mall in Culver City and Santa Monica Place to the north offer myriad shopping opportunities. Venice is bordered on the east by the bedroom community of Mar Vista and by the incorporated Culver City. Venice Blvd, Washington Blvd, and Lincoln Blvd provide access to freeways 405 and 90.
In Santa Monica, the city government, the RAND think tank, and various light industry firms offer employment opportunities. Motion picture studios and animation companies in both Santa Monica and Culver City strengthen the local employment base. In adjacent communities, Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital, Brotman Medical Center, Saint John’s Hospital and Health Center provide advanced medical care. Santa Monica College, West Los Angeles College, Loyola Marymount University are nearby.
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