things to do in Venice, CA

Create individual and collaborative fluid art with your party

Throw paint, make art, and take home your creations

Create neon fluid-art canvases with your group under UV blacklight

Create neon paint art under blacklight with your group

Coastal powerboat escapes with two cabins and an onboard barbecue

Join a weeknight race as crew or watch from a powerboat

Surf two Southern California breaks with a local guide and included gear

See top Los Angeles sights on a narrated 5.5-hour convertible bus tour

See Hollywood highlights and celebrity homes in 3.5 hours from Santa Monica

See Venice Beach, canals, and culture on a 4.5-hour guided van tour

Ride a small-frame mountain bike with suspension and disc brakes

Cruise Redondo Beach on a comfy single-speed bike

Glide through holiday lights aboard a private Venetian-style gondola

Settle into a private gondola ride with drinks, blankets, and a professional gondolier

Take the controls of a modern Cabri helicopter with expert instruction

Take the Controls in a Cabri G2 Helicopter

Try helicopter controls in a modern Cabri G2 trainer

Gather around private beach fire tables and toast s'mores at sunset.

Friday and Saturday golden-hour wine, charcuterie, and live music on the Lobby Terrace

Play archery dodgeball on The Meadows (ages 8+; book ahead)

Enjoy an exclusive seaside movie screening with chairs, blankets, and refreshments

Stargaze with a trained astronomer at Catalina Point

Dine oceanfront at Mar’sel with winery pours and seasonal courses

Live music, oceanfront views, and cabana seating for summer evenings