Established in 1911

As Abbot Kinney created the Venice of America with its own canals, his friend and newspaperman Warren Wilson created in 1911 one of its first and finest buildings. Perched on white sand dunes overlooking the Pacific, this Craftsman landmark, known as the Venice Beach House, and listed by the U.S. Park Service in the National Register of Historic Places, has always been filled with families like the Kinney family, who shared the grounds as Kinney’s sons married Wilson’s daughters. A hub of social life, the Venice Beach House has always welcomed the biggest celebrities of the time, from Charlie Chaplin on “retreat,” to the very end of the run from Athens to LA of the Olympic Torch Relay. Through all the years, the Beach House has remained a quiet constant in a Venice that attracted beatniks, then hippies, and then tourists from all over the world. A hidden oasis, faithfully restored by the Boesch family and maintained for travelers and, for all of Venice, the Venice Beach House remains a throwback to an era gone by, a mysterious gem in a city where discovery and tranquility are hard to come by. To those who have discovered its magic, there is something in it that keeps calling you back, and the Beach House is here to welcome you.

The estate features 9 guest rooms & suites that are uniquely their own, as well as sprawling gardens which guests often refer to as "The oasis of Venice Beach."  Established in 1911, it's distinctive craftsman style along with long list of celebrity connections have earned its listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

The beach awaits you just steps outside of our gate where you can enjoy an array of local attractions and activities, such as surfing, swimming, paddle boarding, or just relaxing in the sun.  You may also cruise the world famous Venice Boardwalk taking in the eclectic culture and sights.  

Just a short distance from downtown Santa Monica (Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Place, 3rd St. Promenade) as well as trendy Abbot Kinney Blvd, our location gives you access to the finest dining, shopping and sightseeing Los Angeles has to offer.  There is so much to see within walking distance of our property and we only hope your stay is long enough for you to experience it all.

Welcome to your home away from home.