If you find yourself fleeing from a crazed man with a chainsaw, don't worry, it's just Robert Gruenberg mesmerizing the crowd with his chainsaw juggling show. The competitive sports played at the north end of the beach also are worth checking out. Both spectators and athletes enjoy paddle tennis, handball, volleyball, basketball and, of course, the incredible hunky hulks at Muscle Beach. Several shops on the beach rent bikes, skates and surf equipment. From Lincoln Boulevard go west on Washington Street to Venice Beach.
Weekends are crowded, making street parking difficult.
There's nothing like a muscular body sporting a tan to make you feel like you're looking at God's gift. The lifeguards here are friendly and ready to help. Go see for yourself. Visitors make the long walk down to secluded El Matador beach. As your anticipation for the summer grows, so does your dread of shopping for a swimsuit.