Chevy Van Rental and Venice Beach

It's never just "a day at the beach" when you visit Venice Beach. This legendary waterfront landmark is overflowing with exciting things to see, do and experience, so what are you doing lying in the sand? Get up and discover everything this beach has to offer, from the street performers to the canals. Chevy van rental travelers can spend one, two, even three days roaming this beach scene, without ever seeing the same thing twice. Come for an hour and stay for a week - that's just the way things happen at Venice Beach!

Cool things to know about California's most popular beach

Venice Beach is far more than just sand and surf - it's an institute of pop culture, music and education. The birthplace of the Doors, Venice Beach was once home to legendary rocker Jim Morrison. The epitome of Venice Beach culture in the sixties, Chevy van rental travelers can still see Morrison in all of his bare-chested glory, thanks t o a massive mural painted by Rip Cronk. The mural is located on a building facing the beach. Venice Beach was also home to the first Shelby manufacturing plant, giving birth to American's pony car pride. And finally, many Chevy van rental travelers might not know this, but Venice Beach is home to some of the brightest high school students in the country. Back in 1996, Venice Beach High School won the National Science Bowl, beating out 54 other brainy institutions.

Engaging entertainment at street level

think your chances of being pursued by a chainsaw wielding mad man were slim? Well, think again! Chainsaws are just the start of things at Venice Beach, thanks to the areas unique collection of street performers and daredevils. Chevy van rental travelers will just anything and everything when they drop by the beach on a weekend, including Robert Gruenberg and his chainsaw juggling ways. Other legendary performers on the Venice Boardwalk include Harry Perry (the guitar playing, rollerblading Venice Beach icon), The World's Greatest Wino, and many, many more. Chevy van rental travelers will also see weightlifters, magicians, skaters and preachers on the boardwalk, not to mention beautiful bikini clad girls.

Grab a gondola, we're headed to the canals

Beautiful waterways are just for Italy - they're also available right here in Venice Beach. A quaint upscale neighbourhood, the Canals have recently been fully remodelled and feature picture perfect postcard homes. The original 16 miles of canals were dug back in 1904 under the direction of Abbot Kinney. Unfortunately, the canals lost their appeal in the 1920's as automobiles became all the rage. By the early 1930's, almost all of the canals had been filled in and converted to roadways. It wasn't until 1994 that the area was fully refurbished, providing travelers with a sense of serenity and sophistication.

Tips for making the most of your visit to Venice Beach

In order to make the most of your Venice Beach vacation, Airport Van Rentals insists that you visit a few keep locations. First, you simply have to grab a bite to eat at Jody Maroni's Sausage Kingdom. It sounds cheesy, but believe me, it tastes phenomenal. Next, it's off to muscle beach to watch the weightlifters pump some serious iron. From there, take a walk along the boardwalk to the Venice Beach Graffiti Walls. The artists who gain permits to paint here are extremely talented. And finally, don't forget to visit the Venice Beach House. Built by master architect Frank Gehry, this building features a number of unique curves and edges. It also has a tendency to change colour, thanks to local artists. Chevy van rental travelers will find the house at 12541 Beatrice (it faces the waterfront path just north of the Venice Pier).

The beach is thata way

Chevy van rental travelers should have no problem finding Venice Beach. Simply hop on I-405, exiting at Washington Boulevard west. If you're lucky, you'll find a spot to park on the street. If not, you'll have to settle for a public parking lot.