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Venice Sign Lighting

The Venice Sign is the most iconic symbol of Venice, California. The landmark has a long history. On July 4th, 1905, legendary developer Abbot Kinney built the sign to attract

Venice Oceanarium

More than 25 years ago, Chamber member Tim Rudnick had an idea that sounded more than a little impractical. He wanted to build a museum without walls – an organization that

Venice Politicians

While the greater Venice area is known for arts, culture, food, and beautiful beaches, Venice has ties to many effective and charismatic politicians on the city, state, and national level.

Meals on Wheels West

Meals on Wheels West has been serving Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Marina Del Rey, and Venice since 1974. They deliver meals to people of all ages who are unable

Venice Family Clinic

The Venice Family Clinic has served for over fifty years as a community health center in the Venice region. The clinic was started by Philip Rossman, MD and Mayer B.

Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument

Have you visited the Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument lately?  It sits on the northwest corner of Venice and Lincoln Boulevards, and pays tribute to the 1000+ Japanese Americans in

Friends of the Venice Library

Former United States President John F. Kennedy once wrote: “If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need

Venice Coin Toss

Did you know the birth of Venice was the result of a coin toss gone awry?  We owe it all to a land developer who was a transplant from New

Beach Clean-Up

At the Venice Chamber of Commerce, our Chamber in Action Committee takes a day at the beach seriously! Earlier this year, we joined forces with Future Cleaning, professional cleaning company

Hama Sushi

If you love sushi, happen to be in the Venice area, and haven’t been to Hama Sushi…run, don’t walk.  You won’t be disappointed! Hama Sushi has served sushi, sashimi, and