Venice Beach Pier
Parking: Venice Pier City Parking Lot - 10 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90292
(parking lot is directly across from "The Venice Whaler." You can also type "Venice Fishing Pier" into your maps which will take you straight to the parking lot) **It's the only parking lot on the beach that is just south of the Venice Pier**
Parking seasonal rates: $5–$15
🛣️ Directions
From LAX (Los Angeles International Airport)
-Take I‑105 E toward Downtown LA.
-Merge onto I‑110 N (Harbor Freeway).
-Continue on I‑110 N, then take exit 20B onto I‑10 W (Santa Monica Freeway).
-Stay on I‑10 W for ~8 miles.
-Take exit 1A for Washington Blvd.
-At the ramp end, turn left onto Washington Blvd (heading west).
-Drive ~2 miles, straight to the dead end at the beach. The parking lot will be directly in front (to the left).
From Downtown Los Angeles
-Get onto I‑10 W (via 1st St or 4th St ramps).
-Stay on I‑10 W for about 11 miles.
-Exit 1A (Washington Blvd), continue as above.
From Santa Monica
-Merge onto I‑10 E (westbound is inland, eastbound toward downtown).
-After ~3 miles, exit 1A (Washington Blvd).
-Turn right onto Washington Blvd and follow to the dead‑end pier parking lot.
🅿️ Final Parking Spot
As Washington Blvd ends at the sand, you’ll see a staffed pay-and-display lot directly south of Venice Fishing Pier, overlooking the beach
We will have signs at the parking lot to direct you to the location on the beach!