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Venice Canals

Venice Canals

Carroll Ct & Eastern Canal Ct
Venice, CA 90293

The Venice Canal Historic District is noteworthy for its man-made canals built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney as part of his Venice of America plan. Kinney sought to recreate the appearance and feel of Venice, Italy in Southern California. The beautifully lit canals with gondoliers and arched bridges drew widespread publicity and helped sell lots in the development. However, as the automobile gained in popularity, the canals were viewed by many as outdated, and the bulk of the canals were filled in 1929 to create roads. By 1940, the remaining canals had fallen into disrepair, and the sidewalks were condemned by the city. The canal district remained in poor condition for more than 40 years, as numerous proposals to renovate the canals failed due to lack of funding, environmental concerns and disputes as to who should bear the financial responsibility. The canals were finally renovated in 1992, with the canals being drained and new sidewalks and walls. The canals re-opened in 1993 and have become a desirable and expensive residential section of the city.

Directions: Take the I-10 West to the I-405 South to the CA-90. Exit Lincoln Blvd and turn left onto Washington Blvd. The canals are located at Washington Blvd and Pacific Ave. Park in the neighborhood streets or there’s metered parking right on Washington. Only about 25 minutes!

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