Harry Perry helped save the artisans, skateboarders, and surfers who built his beloved Venice Beach by engaging in a long federal fight ... Italy, on California's west coast.

Sharael Kolberg, Contributor, Travel Developed in the early 20th century, Venice Beach is modeled – canals and all – after its namesake city in Italy. Admittedly, the experiment didn't live up ...

This iconic highway stretches from Chicago, Illinois, to Los Angeles, California ... Venice Beach is well-known for its diverse range of street performers, who offer entertaining shows all day long.