Venice Beach sits on the western edge of Los Angeles, facing the vast Pacific Ocean. It is one of California’s most distinctive and art-infused coastal havens. Its golden shoreline stretches like a satin ribbon, the sea breeze salty yet gentle, carrying the fresh scent of coastal greenery. As dusk descends, the sky shifts from amber to deep violet, clouds layered in luminous hues—scenes so exquisite that travelers cannot help but linger. Along the boardwalk, the crowds surge with life: skateboarders sweep through the air like swallows catching the wind, carving arcs in the concrete bowls; street performers showcase their talents—singing, painting, dancing—turning every corner into a spectacle; painters and artisans line the walkway with their creations, transforming the place into an open-air stage where inspiration and creativity flow freely.
The elegance of this coast traces back to 1905, when the visionary Abbot Kinney set out to build a “Venice of America.” He carved a network of canals, erected arched bridges, and introduced European-style villas, turning what was once a barren stretch of shoreline into a dreamlike resort. The grand amusement pier and wooden boardwalk of old have faded into history, yet several of the original canals remain—still, reflective, and serene. Here, quiet waters glide beneath small bridges, shadows ripple among lush plants, and the tranquility feels reminiscent of a Jiangnan water town, or the gentle seaside villages of Fujian and Guangdong—soft, poetic, almost unreal.
Today, Venice Beach remains vibrant and diverse. Dining options are abundant—global flavors, California light fare, and even Chinese dishes are easily found. Spotting the familiar sign of Blue Bottle Coffee brings to mind my friend, who always mentions its “little blue cup.” And the town’s beloved sea-salt caramel ice cream lingers on the palate—one wonders if similar flavors can be found in places like Shanghai or Guangzhou. Here, creativity and freedom flourish—on the streets, at the tables, in daily life. Venice Beach holds the vastness of the ocean, the pulse of urban culture, and the gentle poetry of a waterside village. It is truly a seaside town one never forgets after visiting.
美国南加州有个水乡小镇，被誉为美国的威尼斯。威尼斯海滩位于洛杉矶西岸，濒临浩瀚的太平洋，是加州最富个性与艺术气息的海滨胜地。金色沙滩绵延如绢，海风咸而不涩，夹着花草的清芬；每当暮色四合，天幕从金橙渐染为绛紫，云霞叠彩，端丽如画，常使旅人流连忘返。步道上骑车遛狗：滑板少年如飞燕破风，在碗池中腾挪翻转；街头艺人各展奇技，或纵情歌唱，或挥洒涂鸦，妙趣横生；画师与手工匠人沿街摆摊，琳琅满目，使此地宛若灵感与创意自由涌动的露天剧场。
这片海岸的风雅渊源，可追溯至1905年。远见卓识的阿博特·基尼先生曾立志于此建造“美国的威尼斯”，开凿纵横运河，架设拱桥，兴建欧式楼阁，将荒凉海岸化作度假天堂。昔日的游乐园与长廊虽随时光消逝，但几条保存至今的运河仍旧静水深碧，小桥卧波，草木扶疏，倒影浮动；其静谧温柔，令人恍若置身中国江南水乡，这里亦似闽粤海滨小镇的温软意境，梦幻而悠远。
今日的威尼斯海滩依旧多元而丰饶。餐饮选择精彩纷呈——从世界风味到加州轻食琳琅皆具，中餐亦可寻得。看到“蓝瓶咖啡”，便想起我的朋友小老头儿常念叨的“小蓝杯”；而小镇上广受欢迎的“海盐焦糖冰淇淋”，亦令人回味，不知上海广州是否能找到相似的风味。创意与自由的气息，在这里的街道与餐桌上无处不在。威尼斯海滩既有海滨的辽阔胸怀，又有街区文化的鲜活脉动，更兼水乡的闲适诗意——一个让人来过便难以忘怀的地方。
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