The first time I came to Los Angeles, I befriended Alicia, my Airbnb host in Venice. We've been friends ever since. At the time, she lived near Lincoln and Rose, which was close enough to walk to the beach. During one of my walks, I stumbled into the Canals neighborhood. I now visit every time I return. Love the houses here, though the smaller ones, which once were prevalent, are rapidly being replaced.
