One of the best ways to see and experience the world famous Venice Beach is by biking or rollerblading on the Venice Beach Bike Path. This popular street performer beach and Venice boardwalk is what makes this a must-visit destination one of Southern California’s biggest attractions. The Venice Beach part of the bike path starts at about Navy Street on the North end and runs through to the Venice Pier at Washington Blvd. You can take the strand bike path (Marvin Braude Bike Trail) all the way from Venice to Marina del Rey, Santa Monica, Playa del Rey, Pacific Palisades or Palos Verdes.
Venice's unique architecture, canal network, and amusement piers have long served as picturesque settings for the film industry. As early as 1910, Venice Beach became the backdrop for the first movie "short," titled "Never Again," starring Mary Pickford and Billy Quirk. By 1915, numerous production companies were drawn to Venice, although their presence occasionally irked local businesses due to daily disruptions. Fortunately, Venice's charm and distinct features continued to allure filmmakers, resulting in a series of silent films that beautifully captured its miles of canals, whimsical amusements, and romantic beaches. Over the years, Venice Beach has played a prominent role in several well-known productions, including "Barbie" (2023), "Three's Company" (1976–1984), "Baywatch" (1989–2001), "The Doors" (1991), "American Gigolo" (1980), "Xanadu" (1980), and "The Jazz Singer" (1980), solidifying its place in cinematic history.
One of the best things you can do in Southern California is to get a bike and ride the strand. With its brilliant coastal splendor and crisp ocean breeze, Santa Monica is a beach lover’s paradise with a bike-rider culture. The Santa Monica portion of the bike path runs just South of Chautauqua Blvd at the North end of Santa Monica to Marine Avenue. Those looking for an adventure may want to ride the 21-mile Marvin Braude Bike Trail, also known as The Strand, that runs from Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades Beach to Torrance Beach, where the cliffs to Palos Verdes begin.
The Santa Monica Pier is one of the most-filmed locations in Los Angeles and has starred in hundreds of movies, music videos, and TV shows. Movie-watchers may remember it for scenes in The Sting, Forrest Gump, Hancock, Titanic, Iron Man, and A Night at the Roxbury.
List of movies filmed at the Santa Monica Pier.
Marina del Rey is well known for its incredibly scenic section of the Marvin Braude Coastal Bike Trail. The Marvin Braude Bike Trail, known as The Strand, is a 22-mile bike path that connects many of L.A.’s best beaches and offers the best day of coastal bike riding that anyone could ask for. A nice breeze and a beautiful bike path is everything you would imagine as you cruise along the beach, stopping at some of the famous sites along the way. The Marina Del Rey section of the bike path starts where Washington Blvd meets the Venice Beach Pier.
Just a short drive west from the urban hustle of Hollywood is Marina Del Rey, a great location for film and television shoots, commercials projects, and photo shoots. Some movies filmed at this location include Dexter, The Office, American Sniper, Overboard, The Lincoln Lawyer, Nip/Tuck, ChiPs, Knots Landing, and The Jazz Singer.
List of movies filmed at Marina Del Rey.
The Best Beach Bicycling is Found at The Strand Manhattan Beach, also known as the Marvin Braude Bike Path, a paved bicycle path that starts at Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades and continues 22 miles south to Torrance County Beach. The Manhattan Beach portion of the bike path starts at 45th Street, just South of the Hyperion Treatment Plant and Chevron Plant. You will pass by Volleyball Nets and people enjoying the cool breezes and ocean surf all along the ride. From Santa Monica to Redondo Beach is about a 17-mile ride on a scenic stretch of the smooth concrete beach path.
Located just 15 miles from Hollywood, the South Bay has been the prime location choice for hundreds of movies and TV shows over the years. The Strand is frequently seen on television shows and in commercials and movies. By far, one of the most famous movies filmed in Manhattan Beach was The Avengers. Other movies that were filmed at this location include Avatar 2, The Mandalorian, Point Break, Captain America, Thor, Jerry Maguire, and Against All Odds.
List of movies filmed at Manhattan Beach.
One of the most enjoyable ways to explore L.A.’s beaches is the Hermosa Beach Strand, which serves as a pedestrian walkway and bike path for bikers, runners, and skaters. The Hermosa Beach portion of the bike path starts at 35th Street at the end of Manhattan Beach. Hermosa Beach Pier, all the way through to Venice Beach Boardwalk, a 12.6-mile ride, is considered one of the ultimate strand bike rides.
The city of Angels has been immortalized so many times in movies and television. By far, one of the most famous movies filmed here was La La Land. Scenes from Westworld were shot on the Hermosa Beach Pier and Ocean Diner. Other movies that were filmed at this location include Beverly Hills 90210, Against All Odds, Carrie, Creature from the Black Lagoon, and Age of Summer.
List of movies filmed at Hermosa Beach.
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