Where Windward meets the beach is probably the center of Venice Beach proper.
There are a few park and pay spots right on Windward West of Pacific, but not many, and the lots here are expensive. There’s also no U-turn so your only way out is a turn South at Speedway and that gets ugly. There’s actually quite a lot of street parking East of Pacific in the residential streets around the ‘Venice Circle’ but they go quick on the weekends.
![Windward and Pacific looking West Windward and Pacific looking West](https://www.venicebikepath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/veniceWindward.jpg)
At the corner of Windward and Pacific is Café Collage a great place to grab an espresso as you head in. Next to the Cafe is a local market that features great sandwiches. if you need some cash, there’s a Bank America.
![Pacific and Windard Cafe Collage Pacific and Windard Cafe Collage](https://www.venicebikepath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/cafeCollage.jpg)
Artist Jonas Never’s ‘Touch of Venice, is a new mural. This parking lot charges $15. It’s on your right just before you have to make the left turn at Speedway!['Touch of Venice' by Jonas Never 'Touch of Venice' by Jonas Never](https://www.venicebikepath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/touchOfVenice.jpg)
where you’ll find this lot. On this busy Sunday they were charging $20, but on a slower day I’ve seen it as low as $10.![Speedway and Windward parking lot Speedway and Windward parking lot](https://www.venicebikepath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/speedwayLot.jpg)
Let’s grab a bike! Jay’s Rentals. NW corner of Windward & Speedway. P.S. You can see a bit of an R. Cronk mural on the West side of the Cotel. Worth checking out.
![Jays Rentals Venice Beach Jays Rentals Venice Beach](https://www.venicebikepath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jaysRentals.jpg)
They got it all! By the way, you’re only about a block away from the bike rental places at
Speedway and 17th or 18th that we looked at back at North Venice Blvd.
![jaysRentalsRates](https://www.venicebikepath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jaysRentalsRates.jpg)
You made it! You’re here!
![Venice Beach Boardwalk Venice Beach Boardwalk](https://www.venicebikepath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/veniceBoardwalk2.jpg)
Before we leave Windward, I want to point out a couple of spots in case you’re in need of food or drink. There’s Danny’s Deli, 23 Windward Avenue. With the Venice Beach Cotel upstairs – it’s a hostel right on the beach!
![Danny's Deli Venice Beach Cotel Danny's Deli Venice Beach Cotel](https://www.venicebikepath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dannysDeli.jpg)
A little more upscals is Larry’s 24 Windward Avenue which sees a lot of action at night too.
(I’ll have to go back and get a picture of Larry’s). Next door is The Cairo Cowboy, which is new but I’ve been hearing great things. At 46 Windward Avenue
![Cairo Cowboy Mediterranean Grill Cairo Cowboy Mediterranean Grill](https://www.venicebikepath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/cairoCowboy.jpg)
Next door is The Townhouse. A real bar that will make you feel like you’re stepped back in time. 52 Windward. Cocktails.
![The Townhouse Venice The Townhouse Venice](https://www.venicebikepath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/townhouse.jpg)
Let’s get back to our ride!