21 Totally Radical Photos of Venice Beach, California In the ‘70s and ‘80s

Carly Tennes Published 10/16/2024 in wow

While most beaches offer a winning combination of sun, sand, and surf, Venice Beach spun more than just typical summer fun, defining SoCal culture for decades. With a long list of celebrity visitors, Venice Beach was the place to be in the '70s and '80s, serving as a beloved spot for roller skating, lifting weights, skateboarding, and of course, hanging loose.

From Cher on skates to Arnold Schwarzenegger getting in some reps, here are 21 radical photos of Venice Beach, California in the '70s and '80s.

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“Arnold Schwarzenegger and two training partners in Venice Beach - early 70s.”
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“Rollerskaters at Venice Beach, California, 1979.”
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“Roller skating, Venice Beach, California, 1980.”
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“Roller skaters at Venice Beach in 1979.”
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“Getting air in Venice Beach 1982.”
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“Venice Beach, CA 1977. Still this way today.”
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“Eazy-E Skateboarding in Venice Beach, 1989.”
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“Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone - workout session in Venice Beach. 1980’s.”
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“Venice Beach, CA - early 1980s.”
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“Venice Beach, late 1970’s.”
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“Venice Beach, California, Paul McDonough, 1979.”
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“Cher at Venice Beach, 1979.”
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“Venice Beach California 1989.”
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“Ocean Front Walk near Brooks Ave in Venice Beach in 1973. Photo by Robin Dunitz.”
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“Roller skater on Venice Beach (1979).”
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“My mom, Tova, in Venice Beach, circa 1972.”
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“Pretty girl in bikini at Venice Beach, 1975.”
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“Venice beach, 1989.”
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“Venice Beach, California, 1980s.”
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“Roller skating on Ocean Front Walk, Venice California, 1979.”
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“Taken on my 18th birthday 30 years ago, March 1989.”

1.
“Arnold Schwarzenegger and two training partners in Venice Beach - early 70s.”
2.
“Rollerskaters at Venice Beach, California, 1979.”
3.
“Roller skating, Venice Beach, California, 1980.”
4.
“Roller skaters at Venice Beach in 1979.”
5.
“Getting air in Venice Beach 1982.”
6.
“Venice Beach, CA 1977. Still this way today.”
7.
“Eazy-E Skateboarding in Venice Beach, 1989.”
8.
“Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone - workout session in Venice Beach. 1980’s.”
9.
“Venice Beach, CA - early 1980s.”
10.
“Venice Beach, late 1970’s.”
11.
“Venice Beach, California, Paul McDonough, 1979.”
12.
“Cher at Venice Beach, 1979.”
13.
“Venice Beach California 1989.”
14.
“Ocean Front Walk near Brooks Ave in Venice Beach in 1973. Photo by Robin Dunitz.”
15.
“Roller skater on Venice Beach (1979).”
16.
“My mom, Tova, in Venice Beach, circa 1972.”
17.
“Pretty girl in bikini at Venice Beach, 1975.”
18.
“Venice beach, 1989.”
19.
“Venice Beach, California, 1980s.”
20.
“Roller skating on Ocean Front Walk, Venice California, 1979.”
21.
“Taken on my 18th birthday 30 years ago, March 1989.”