# Venice Beach Recreation Center > Outdoor gym, basketball courts, and skatepark sit beside a lively beach with palm trees and sun. Street performers, artists, and musicians animate the boardwalk, creating an energetic and eclectic vibe. Muscle Beach gym and sports facilities draw athletes and locals, making the scene active and diverse. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/VeniceBeachRecreationCenter - Address: 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, California, United States - Phone: +13103966794 - Website: http://www.laparks.org/reccenter/venice-beach - Google rating: 4.5 (7613 reviews) ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 9.5/10 - Parks — 9.2/10 - Beach — 9.1/10 - Food — 7/10 - Gyms — 6.3/10 - Weight Lifting Gym — 6.1/10 ## What people say - "The beach here has a lively, energetic atmosphere with performers and artists." - "It's got a skate park, basketball courts, and outdoor gym equipment." - "I found lots of food, drinks, and ice cream available." ## Good to know - Basketball tournaments occur on weekends at the Recreation Center. - The outdoor gym costs $10 for a whole day of access. - Expect the area around the Recreation Center to feel unsafe at night. - Public restrooms may not be well-maintained; prepare accordingly. - Parking can be challenging; arrive early to secure a spot. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.