Venice Beach in video games
The boardwalk and the outdoor gym of Muscle Beach are rebuilt, under new names, in both Los Santos games. Venice Beach appears in 2 games on Pixel Pilgrimage: Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (as Verona Beach).
In real lifeThe games
In gameGrand Theft Auto V2013Vespucci BeachInspired by a real placeA crowded beachfront strip of sand, street vendors and tourists, much quieter after dark.Game vs real photo 
In gameGrand Theft Auto V2013Muscle SandsInspired by a real placeAn open-air gym on the Vespucci Beach seafront, where Franklin is sometimes found working out.Game vs real photo 
In gameGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas2004Verona BeachInspired by a real placeA seaside district with an outdoor gym, roller-skaters, an art gallery and a safehouse CJ can buy.Game vs real photo
The real place
Venice Beach and its 2.5-mile Ocean Front Walk are known for street performers, vendors and skaters. The game exaggerates the eccentric seafront crowd and its tourist shops.
Visiting
Go on a weekend afternoon for the full street-performer atmosphere. Keep an eye on your belongings in the busiest stretches.
More landmarks in Los Angeles
- Los Angeles City Hall3
- Los Angeles River3
- Bunker Hill2
- Compton2
- Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel2
- Hollywood Sign2
- Los Angeles Union Station2
- Santa Monica Pier2
- TCL Chinese Theatre2
- U.S. Bank Tower2
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