Founded initially as a seaside resort town with charming beach cottages, Venice is known for its canals and buzzing beachfront. The city has vibrant boardwalks filled with funky shops, colorful murals, street performers, jugglers, mystics, musicians, tattoo artists, and vendors. The Ocean Front Walk and Abbot Kinney Boulevard are hotspots for artists and hipsters. You can find stylish boutiques, coffee bars, high-end restaurants, excellent art galleries, and crafts booths over here. The city also hosts several events and festivals annually featuring music and art and stands as one of the most exciting and fun-filled holiday destinations.