Circa 1913
This historic Ocean Front Walk apartment building, once known as Paloma Apartments, is now home to Venice Phoenix House rehabilitation center.
503 Ocean Front Walk
Venice, California
Paloma Apartments (Historic) on 3311 2008
Life On Venice: Blues, guitar on 311 2008
Troubadour, tat shop, sky
Digital photograph
January 9, 2008
Ocean Front Walk
Venice, California
Life On Venice: His Shadow on 3024 2008
Man, poster art and shadows
Digital photograph
July 24, 2008
Ocean Front Walk
Venice, California
Unruly Fashion on 234 2008
Trendy clothes — lots of Ed Hardy stuff — and Hustlerwear compete for attention in this boardwalk shop. They even have skateboards — Ed Hardy skateboards. I just bought a couple thongs there to use for my “Thonged Man denies armed robbery, decries discrimination” video. But they came from the sale basket, don’t judge the merch on my headwear choices. On the other hand, you need to get a stunt thong and a Hustler poster in a hurry, hurry on down.
Ocean Blue Imports on 1324 2008
Boardwalk import shop with incense, saris, shell necklaces, woodcarving, candles…
Light Blue on 1222 2008
Boardwalk bikinis and all the Havaianas you’re ever going to need. LOTS of bikinis. LOTS of flip-flops and slides.
Perry’s Café & Rentals (end of Hollister Ave) on 0529 2008
Concession stand fare plus generic re-recordings of classic rock and pop hits (played, I presume, to save on licensing fees).
Hot Dog on a Stick on 0212 2008
I prefer the shorter Hot Dog Stick (see signage). This fire-engine-red wiener and lemonade stand is classic Santa Monica boardwalk. Can’t vouch for the wieners…I don’t eat no swine.
Perry’s Café & Rentals (end of Ocean Park) on 0212 2008
2600 Ocean Front Walk (end of Ocean Park) Santa Monica, CA 90495 Phone: (310) 584-9306 Map Concession stand weiners. Mmm mmm, good.
Boardwalk Skate & Surf on 029 2008
Bike and blade rentals as well as beach gear, including boogie boards and surf boards. The place also sells stuff like flip-flops and various beach wear and accessories. A plan: Rent bikes here, roar around Venice for a while, bring them back in time to snag a table next door at On the Waterfront for a sunset Erdinger. Cheers.