Although there is a popular Muscle Beach in nearby Venice Beach, the Santa Monica location is considered the "original." Recent visitors said the Original Muscle Beach has a vibrant energy and ...

It features the Venice Boardwalk, Muscle Beach, a fishing pier, a skate park, canals with gondolas, an oceanfront bike and skate path and the Venice Beach Recreation Center. Visitors can enjoy a ...

It’s also home to a skate park and Muscle Beach which are both great sports for people watching. Venice Beach has a slightly edgier atmosphere compared to Santa Monica Pier. How far of a walk is ...