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The Kinney Venice Beach

The Kinney Venice Beach

Los Angeles, California

Venice

Opened 2016   $$

Design Social Local
Central
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The Kinney Venice Beach, vibe

Vibe

Life centers around The Quad, an open-air courtyard buzzing with ping-pong tables, fire pits, and vibrant murals by Robert Vargas.

The Kinney Venice Beach, vibe

“Pop-art courtyard roost”

Design

Bold pop-art guest rooms showcase neon signage, vibrant accent walls, and custom exterior murals by Robert Vargas.

Social

An open-air courtyard called The Quad features fire pits, ping-pong tables, and lounge seating.

Local

Exterior walls display murals of Venice skater Tony Alva, paired with on-site beach cruiser bicycle rentals.

Central

On Washington Boulevard, a short walk from Abbot Kinney shops and the Venice Canals.

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Rooms

Pop-art interiors feature bold accent walls and vintage rotary phones, with crash pad suites looking out over the central courtyard.

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Wellness

A heated outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool hot tub sit beside the courtyard, alongside beach cruiser bicycles ready for the boardwalk.

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Backstory

Local street artist Robert Vargas painted Venice skate icon Tony Alva across the facade when the boutique hotel opened in 2016.

The neighborhood

Set along Washington Boulevard, the property sits a short stroll from Abbot Kinney boutiques and the calm waters of the Venice Canals.

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Our shorthand

What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.

How well they pull it off

Gold

Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.

Silver

Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.

Bronze

They did this well. You’ll notice.

Listed

A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.

The eight vibes

Design

Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.

Luxe

The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.

Local

Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.

Social

Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.

Heritage

A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.

Wellness

Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.

Classic

A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.

Resort

A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.

Scene — what’s outside the door

Lively

Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.

Central

Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.

Quiet

Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.

Secluded

A place apart: the property is the destination.

Three vibes and a scene on every hotel we rate

The Kinney Venice Beach

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