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CONTACT INFORMATION

Solution Services FilmLA / Los Angeles Film Office *
Film Commission, FilmLA
Radford Studio Center, Bungalow 20, 4024 Radford Avenue, 12th Floor, Studio City, CA 91604
213.977.8600 phone 1
213.977.8601 fax
[email protected]
http://www.filmla.com


Film Office Griffith Park *
Permit Approvals, Los Angeles Parks & Recreation
4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027
323.644.6220 phone 1
213.847.6056 fax
[email protected]
https://www.laparks.org/ranger/park-film-office


* key contact

Setting: Coastal

WEBSITE:
Venice Beach Video
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks

Keywords: Beachfront; Coastal; Lampposts / Street Lamps; Lifeguard Towers; Parking - Flat Surface Parking; Patios / Alfresco / Sidewalk; Public Restrooms

Site Condition: Call the Griffith Park Film Office @ 323.644.6220 FIRST to inquire about filming the Venice Boardwalk, Pier and Recreation Center.

General Notes: updated 8.14.25 bd

Usage Restriction: Filming requests for Venice Beach ONLY go through FilmLA. @ 213.977.8600 / www.filmla.com > see permitting body section below.

Filmography: AMERICAN BEAUTY; FALLING DOWN; JERRY MAGUIRE; L.A. STORY

Jurisdictions: FILMLA / LOS ANGELES FILM OFFICE - FLICS, Los Angeles City

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: Y

State Property: N

Closed/Vacant: N

Last Scouted Date: 8/13/2025
Last Scouted By: Brandy Davis
Verified: 6/10/2025

Location Details

Venice Beach, Boardwalk, Pier & Recreation Center

United States / Venice, California
Location ID: #1599

City-operated wide, sandy beach adjacent to ocean front walk with vendors, shops. Landscape is industrial and residential. Features bike path, pier, ranger station. Wide concrete walkway/boardwalk with a variety of shops, restaurants, apartments. Famous for rollerskaters. Located next to the beach, the boardwalk features sports equipment shops, rental shops, bars, retail shops, street lights, lampposts. Walkway is made of concrete and asphalt.

Location Category:

  • COMMERCIAL - STORES & RETAIL - *;
  • COMMERCIAL - STORES & RETAIL - General Store / Other Stores;
  • ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE - *;
  • ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE - Boardwalks;
  • RESTAURANTS - *;
  • RESTAURANTS - CafĂ©;
  • RESTAURANTS - Coffee Houses;
  • RESTAURANTS - Food Stands / Concession Stands / Food Truck;
  • RESTAURANTS - Waterfront;
  • SPORTS - *;
  • SPORTS - Athletic Clubs / Work Out Studios;
  • SPORTS - Basketball Outdoor;
  • SPORTS - Racquet Sports / Tennis / Pickleball;
  • SPORTS - Skateboard Parks / Skate Parks;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beaches / Coastline;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Commercial Ports / Harbors / Piers
 
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