Discover the fascinating history of America's Venice Beach in this video. Join us as we explore the life of Abbot Kinney, learn about the snowstorm that led to its creation, and the coin flip that changed Venice Beach forever. Discover the construction of the famous beach, how the canals worked, and why they became a nightmare. Find out what remains of the canals today and join us on a journey to retrace the lost canals under Venice Beach, Los Angeles roads.

Chapters:

00:49 Abbot Kinney: The Man Behind the Dream
03:13 The Snowstorm that Led to Venice Beach's Creation
04:27 A Coin Toss that Changed Venice Beach Forever
05:19 Building Venice Beach: The Grand Construction
06:55 The Venice of America: Grand Opening Day
07:25 Exploring the Canals of Venice Beach
08:50 The Nightmare of the Venice Beach Canals
10:45 What's Left of the Venice Beach Canals Today
13:25 Rediscovering the Lost Canals of Venice Beach


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