I returned to Muscle Beach after a decade and found it surprisingly quiet this time around. While it was nice to enjoy the space without the usual crowds, there was an air of sadness in the absence of

We walked from the original location close to Santa Monica Pier to the new Muscle Beach spot in Venice - it's a beautiful walk, about 6km.

It is the gymnasts and athletes part of Venice Beach to practice and show off. Generally, Venice Beach is quite a vibrant and cheerful place to visit.