Los Angeles: Venice Boardwalk



Venice Beach is one of the most popular tourist spots in LA, and this tour will show you why. Travel from the beach up through the canals to the commercial center of the city, all while learning about the city's founding and its host of important movements in American history. See the birthplaces of skateboarding, fitness culture, and artistic/literary counterculture. Learn why the city's founder, Abbot Kinney's vision has thrived after over a century.
Uncover the secrets of LA's own incarnation of Venice... if you can.
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
35-65 mins
You will walk
6570 steps
Total distance
5 km
Highlights
See the birthplace of the skateboarding hobby and subculture
Witness Abbot Kinney's man-made replica of the canals in Venice, Italy for which this Venice got its name
Walk down famous streets filled with shops and restaurants where so many artistic movements have found a home and thrived.
Travel alongside the world-famous beach with a gorgeous view of the Pacific.
Storyline
Play an up-and-coming private detective as you investigate the theft of a priceless work of art fresh from the painter’s easel. You will follow clues across Venice Beach, tracking leads and questioning suspects, on a journey that will take you through the landmarks, unraveling a conspiracy of art thieves as you go.
You're new to the detective game, desperate to prove your skills and become established as a real professional. This job is the way to do it. Good luck!
Game route
Starting point Venice Beach Skatepark
1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291, USAFinish point Rainbow Crosswalk (Venice)
1302 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, USARatings and Reviews
12 ratings
What does an
outdoor escape game look like?
Discover new places
As you walk and tour around the city, you will visit new cool places.
Solve puzzles, crack riddles
You will test your wits and exploring abilities with fun challenges.
Learn fun history
Each place comes with its own bit of history that you'll discover as you walk.
Role-play
Put yourself in the shoes of a famous fictional character and play out their story.