Places Added by Rachel James

Two men, two visionaries of Venice Beach, one little hotel that smells like cookies.

An homage to the man who built California's version of Venice.

One of the first skyscrapers in Santa Monica, and a famous getaway for the Hollywood elite of then and now.

Legendary frontman of the Doors looms in this giant mural by famed Venice muralist, Rip Cronk.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.