For the past 15 years, documentary photographer Karen Ballard has been working on a long-term project about Venice, a vibrant ...

Los Angeles may get a bad rap for its traffic-clogged streets and overcrowded neighborhoods, yet there are plenty of serene spots tucked into the City of Angels. In the heart of the city, you can ...

The Southern California enclave attracts street performers, fashionistas and throngs of tourists. It's also a great showcase for local artists.

Some of the toughest places to build new housing in the U.S. are older urban, low-rise neighborhoods like Venice, Calif., where some residents fight to keep high-rises out.

If you’ve ever traveled to Venice Beach, you’ll know about the cool-kid charm of Abbot Kinney Boulevard, where coffee and skate shops dot the palm tree-lined street alongside stylish boutiques ...