Los Angeles ... arts scene on the Venice Boardwalk or walk the sophisticated strip of shops on Abbot Kinney Boulevard. However, nestled between the two, the Venice Canals offer a peaceful retreat ...

A woman who was brutally beaten and sexually assaulted while walking near the Venice Canals has filed a $5 million claim against the city of Los Angeles.

Sharael Kolberg, Contributor, Travel Developed in the early 20th century, Venice Beach is modeled – canals and all – after its namesake city in Italy. Admittedly, the experiment didn't live up ...