2015 Map of Venice

About this map

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area meets the edge of the Pacific in this detailed coastal survey. The landscape is defined by the dense urban sprawl of west Los Angeles, stretching from the beachfront walks of Venice Beach and the massive marina complex at Marina del Rey to the inland heights of Baldwin Hills. The drainage of Ballona Creek and the Centinela Creek Channel provide a geographic break in the grid of major thoroughfares like Venice Blvd and W Manchester Ave. Notable institutional footprints include Loyola Marymount University and Otis College of Art and Design, while the sprawling grounds of Holy Cross Cemetery and Hillside Memorial Park stand out as significant green spaces. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the industrial and transport infrastructure of the Los Angeles International Airport and the coastal residential enclaves of El Segundo and Manhattan Beach.