Author Topic: Venice Beach, CA (Read 7612 times)

Bruffy · « **on:** December 04, 2006, 06:59:09 PM »

I was able to get free airfare recently to anywhere in the U.S. I've always wanted to go to Venice Beach, for obvious reasons. Can anyone share an experience they may have had or suggest the best time of year to go there. Thanks for any advice.

michael arvilla · « **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2006, 07:31:55 PM »

Quote from: Bruffy on December 04, 2006, 06:59:09 PM

I was able to get free airfare recently to anywhere in the U.S. I've always wanted to go to Venice Beach, for obvious reasons. Can anyone share an experience they may have had or suggest the best time of year to go there. Thanks for any advice.

every musclehead should make at least one pilgrimage to the Mecca,i went in the mid and late 1990's
Had a blast!
trained with Mattarazzo,Jim Quinn,saw Chris Cormier,Flex,Rico,Strydom,Dillett
went to muscle beach,"the pit",the old worlds gym
venice boardwalk
was/is a great memory!

pumpster · « **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2006, 07:43:32 PM »

Great place; has to be seen once, at least for a few days including a weekend. For the best weather, avoid Dec.-March. It may not be what some remember but without being able to compare with what was, there's still plenty of BB artifacts.

Train at Gold's, walk by the old Gold's, spend a Saturday and/or Sunday on Venice Beach including the outdoor pit, go to the Firehouse. Stop by Schatzi. Walk through the canal off the beach where Morrison used to live.

Then there are all the LA things if you still have time after that. There are inexpensive hotels right in Venice.

G o a t b o y · « **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2006, 07:50:42 PM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on December 04, 2006, 07:31:55 PM

Jim Quinn

Did he tell you the story about Flex and his bodyfat?

timfogarty · « **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2006, 09:05:44 PM »

There really isn't enough in Venice to make a trip cross country for. But Venice is part of LA, and there is lots to do in LA.

While December through March is our rainy season, we get on average 11 inches a year, so the odds of it raining during your trip is low. While in the winter it can drop into the 40s at night, it can be 80 degrees any day of the year. The worst time to go to the beach is June, as that is when we're likely to be fogged in (it's called June gloom). The first part of Sept is when it usually hits 104.

As far as Venice, it's all gentrified. All the cheap apartments have been replaced with million dollar condos. Struggling bodybuilders can no longer afford to live there. Plus there are hard core gyms pretty much everywhere now.

Ron · « **Reply #5 on:** December 04, 2006, 09:19:28 PM »

You can eat at the Firehouse, where scores of bodybuilders have eaten time and time again. While they have a huge regular menu, it is the bodybuilder's part of the menu that people come for. Most don't actually eat in the Firehouse area, but in the patio, or right next to the patio, where at one time, that was the place to eat. Just this past Saturday, Quincy Taylor and his girl went to eat there for breakfast/lunch before going to the NPC Excalibur.

Right behind the Firehouse on the next street over his Max Muscle Venice, where Dave is usually lounging away. About a block away from their is Gold's of Venice, and it is worth just talking a look, for at one time, many of the bodybuilders trained here (Note - this isnt the original Gold's of Venice).

On weekends, it is fun to walk on the boardwalk, checking out Muscle Beach of Venice, and also - lots of entertaining and colorful stores around there.

But like they said, this is Los Angeles - there is lots to see and do here.

bigkubby · « **Reply #6 on:** December 04, 2006, 09:24:36 PM »

YOU SHOULD SERIOUSLY GO IN THE WINTER WHEN ALL THE SNOWBIRDS COME OUT.THEY HAVE A COUPLE OF TACO STANDS OUT FRONT FOR AFTER WORKIN OUT ITS AWESOME.

gordiano · « **Reply #7 on:** December 04, 2006, 09:27:56 PM »

Quote from: timfogarty on December 04, 2006, 09:05:44 PM

There really isn't enough in Venice to make a trip cross country for. But Venice is part of LA, and there is lots to do in LA.

While December through March is our rainy season, we get on average 11 inches a year, so the odds of it raining during your trip is low.

Not when I go to fucking DisneyLand...........

willie mosconi · « **Reply #8 on:** December 04, 2006, 11:09:58 PM »

I've lived here and trained at gold's for over three years now

it really isn't that special

i mean, if you were already in the area, i could see why you'd want to stop by

however, i wouldn't make a trip just for that

Mark1 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 05, 2006, 01:26:08 AM »

I went in July a couple of years ago and trained in World gym and Golds gym. Had a great time. I stayed in Venice across from World gym was great should have stayed in Santa Monica though...

smaul · « **Reply #10 on:** December 05, 2006, 04:46:01 AM »

Quote from: G o a t b o y on December 04, 2006, 07:50:42 PM

Did he tell you the story about Flex and his bodyfat?

Pray, do tell...

MikeThaMachine · « **Reply #11 on:** December 05, 2006, 04:51:59 AM »

Quote from: smaul on December 05, 2006, 04:46:01 AM

Pray, do tell...

Well a week before the Olympia at Golds Venice Jim Quinn witnessed Flex Wheeler get his bodyfat measured at an astounding 0.0% by Billy Smith, he later announced this on the live broadcast of the Olympia on ESPN.

Slick Vic · « **Reply #12 on:** December 05, 2006, 06:02:48 AM »

The two places you've gotta check out, no ifs, ands, or buts, is Gold's Gym/Venice and the Venice boardwalk.

chainsaw · « **Reply #13 on:** December 05, 2006, 06:08:09 AM »

Quote from: Bruffy on December 04, 2006, 06:59:09 PM

I was able to get free airfare recently to anywhere in the U.S. I've always wanted to go to Venice Beach, for obvious reasons. Can anyone share an experience they may have had or suggest the best time of year to go there. Thanks for any advice.

Stay in Santa Monica if you can. You can jog down the beach to Venice, Venice is a dump, you don't want to be stuck there. There are cheap hotels in Santa Monica at smaller places. You can go anytime of the year and its usually nice. Don't go in June cause it is overcast at the beach everyday with fog. august is good, and Even Christmas time is nice, a little cooler. Golds is open Xmas day!

MikeThaMachine · « **Reply #14 on:** December 05, 2006, 06:19:25 AM »

Quote from: chainsaw on December 05, 2006, 06:08:09 AM

Stay in Santa Monica if you can. You can jog down the beach to Venice, Venice is a dump, you don't want to be stuck there. There are cheap hotels in Santa Monica at smaller places. You can go anytime of the year and its usually nice. Don't go in June cause it is overcast at the beach everyday with Smog. august is good, and Even Christmas time is nice, a little cooler. Golds is open Xmas day!

Fixed it.....

chainsaw · « **Reply #15 on:** December 05, 2006, 07:06:35 AM »

Quote from: Slick Vic on December 05, 2006, 06:02:48 AM

The two places you've gotta check out, no ifs, ands, or buts, is Gold's Gym/Venice and the Venice boardwalk.

Yes and the Santa Monica Promenade too. There are hot chicks everywhere on the Promenade. Especially in the summer and at Christmas.

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #16 on:** December 05, 2006, 07:28:07 AM »

It's awesome. The best part is you don't even have to use the freeway to get from LAX to Venice. At any time you can go into Gold's and see famous bodybuilders or photo shoots that are going on. The guys at the front desk are cool about letting you take a quick walk around. It is expensive for a one day pass but worth it. Last time I went I saw Lee Priest , who is hell-a short, some big Canadian fuck who was bigger than everyone there, lots of hot pussy, this cute fitness broad Jamie Eason. She was hot too bad she's 4'10" lol.

Of course go to max muscle, go to the firehouse.

I joined a pickup game of Basketball on the boardwalk and even got interviewed by some show on Comedy Central on wether I wear boxers or briefs, so on the spot I dropped my pants to show them. The host chick loved it. The place is a blast. While you're in LA do the rest, go to Hollywood, visit Universal, take a walk down Rodeo and start search. LA is da bomb

pumpster · « **Reply #17 on:** December 05, 2006, 07:46:48 AM »

Quote from: chainsaw on December 05, 2006, 06:08:09 AM

Stay in Santa Monica if you can. You can jog down the beach to Venice, Venice is a dump, you don't want to be stuck there. There are cheap hotels in Santa Monica at smaller places.

Misinformation. There are a number of decent inexpensive hotels right off Venice Beach that i've stayed at. Venice is not a dump, no.

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i wouldn't make a trip just for that

Anyone who hasn't been to Venice and LA, a trip is well worth it.

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The guys at the front desk are cool about letting you take a quick walk around.

True.

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Santa Monica Promenade too. There are hot chicks everywhere on the Promenade.

Good point; close to Venice and worth a walk over to see as well.

alexxx · « **Reply #18 on:** December 05, 2006, 07:56:09 AM »

Quote from: Ron on December 04, 2006, 09:19:28 PM

You can eat at the Firehouse, where scores of bodybuilders have eaten time and time again. While they have a huge regular menu, it is the bodybuilder's part of the menu that people come for. Most don't actually eat in the Firehouse area, but in the patio, or right next to the patio, where at one time, that was the place to eat. Just this past Saturday, Quincy Taylor and his girl went to eat there for breakfast/lunch before going to the NPC Excalibur.

Right behind the Firehouse on the next street over his Max Muscle Venice, where Dave is usually lounging away. About a block away from their is Gold's of Venice, and it is worth just talking a look, for at one time, many of the bodybuilders trained here (Note - this isnt the original Gold's of Venice).

On weekends, it is fun to walk on the boardwalk, checking out Muscle Beach of Venice, and also - lots of entertaining and colorful stores around there.

But like they said, this is Los Angeles - there is lots to see and do here.

Sounds like you know very much about the bodybuilding spots but have yet to show signs of interest to step into a gym and actually lift a weight, typical american.

pumpster · « **Reply #19 on:** December 05, 2006, 08:03:52 AM »

videos:

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Bluto · « **Reply #20 on:** December 05, 2006, 08:07:15 AM »

good links. attention whores on rollerblades and weirdos drumming

pumpster · « **Reply #21 on:** December 05, 2006, 08:08:37 AM »

Quote from: Bluto on December 05, 2006, 08:07:15 AM

good links. attention whores on rollerblades and weirdos drumming

It's great; i'll bet even Stallone likes it. Skating & drumming are two of the best things about it. The drum parties on the beach continue on after dark.

Bluto · « **Reply #22 on:** December 05, 2006, 08:09:46 AM »

Quote from: pumpster on December 05, 2006, 08:08:37 AM

It's great; i'll bet even Stallone likes it.

what's great about it? looks like the typical crowd of people to avoid

i bet you're on of the drummers

pumpster · « **Reply #23 on:** December 05, 2006, 08:10:19 AM »

Quote from: Bluto on December 05, 2006, 08:09:46 AM

what's great about it? looks like the typical crowd of people to avoid

i bet you're on of the drummers

Boring attitude; go and see before passing judgement from behind a computer.

Bluto · « **Reply #24 on:** December 05, 2006, 08:14:13 AM »

i can dig the old school bodybuilding atmosphere but im not gonna go crazy over a crowded place of weirds, attentionwhores, rollerbladers, drummers etc
and thats the shit you linked to.

next you gonna show me videos of people selling fake watches at the beach