Venice is a istrict in western Los Angeles, California. It is known for its canals, beaches and circus-like Ocean Front Walk, which features performers, fortune-tellers and vendors. Throughout the summer months, the boardwalk is actively entertaining, and this tradition continues on weekends in the winter. It is an important tourist attraction in Southern California, and has retained its popularity in part because it is an attractive location for walking and bicycling. . It was home to early Beat poets and artists in Los Angeles. Its area codes are 310 and a recently added 424 overlay. Its ZIP Code is 90291.