If people-watching is your thing, then Venice Beach is your spot. Cruise down the boardwalk and soak in the sounds, smells, and scenes of LA's most eclectic crowds. Between the hulks , hippies, surfers and skaters, you'll make friends with Venice's coolest characters.  Prove your worth at Muscle Beach before learning the ropes at the famed skate park.  Discover what remains of Jim Morrison and interpret poetry where the Beat Movement blossomed.  From psychedelic murals to scantily clad girls, you'll experience the good, the bad, and the ugly. By the time you stumble into Santa Monica, you'll feel a sigh of relief and a pull to get back in the action.