II. Santa Monica & Venice Beach 15.9.18

After the loud and crowded Hollywood, we come to the even more crowded Santa Monica Pier, which feels like a big carnival. Rides alternate with food stalls and the beach is typically packed on weekends.

From here, we stroll along the beach path towards Venice Beach and observe all the posers and strange characters hanging out there. The beach is very wide and super clean, just like the whole area.

The closer we get to Venice Beach, the more bizarre it becomes, and we can't stop marveling at everything. The smell of pot accompanies us the whole time, and grass is freely available there.

A big disappointment is the famous Muscle Beach. The fitness studio there has a few shabby, rusty machines outside, where a few washed-up and unattractive guys try to work out with groans. No sign of tan, fit, and muscular eye candies :(

Conclusion: An interesting and definitely worth seeing freak show with a few drawbacks.

After walking 18 km today, we make our way back to the loft.

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