Venice Beach had been on my list of places to see for some time.  As with most of my trips, I have no reservations.  I got lucky and found a really nice place along the beach.  Parking there is a whole different story.  I spent a week there.  I wondered around the sidewalks.  I went in and out of stores.  I watched the people.   Venice did not disappoint.  I went there to take pictures of personalities.  What I discovered is that everything in Venice has its own personality, whether it be a person, pet or building.