Venice Beach 2 Years Later (Still As Bad?) 🇺🇸

Two years ago Venice Beach was a disaster with tents lined up and down the sidewalks and crime on the rise. So how has it changed? Join me as I show you around and talk to the locals about what's currently going on at one of the most iconic places in America.
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  • @PeterSantenello
    @PeterSantenello Жыл бұрын

    👋Thanks for watching! ► Here's the video I made about Venice Beach 2 years ago: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lIOemqV7nsbOeZM.html ► Join our community HERE: bit.ly/3HC36EH

  • @BrideOfChristJesusTheLordGOD

    @BrideOfChristJesusTheLordGOD

    Жыл бұрын

    Love your vid's love these people. Praying they all wake-Up before it's too late. I noticed my comments were errassed. Was it you, or Blue Tube? Most of this worlds' population has tolerance for anything and everything, except the TRUTH/Jesus. Facts over feeling's. His very Identity is the TRUTH. The Great Tribulation is soon upon IS. Once the holy Spirit is gone, is why NOW is the time to invite the Prince of Peace into your temple/Body. Just repent of your Revolt from Heaven, and invite him in to your body/temple. Here when he mentions he's seeing the *"Walking Dead,"* it's on a on a whole new level, because we are seeing those people who have NOT been converted / the two souls/the dual nature of a fallen human made at one again, by Jesus Ephesians two/2-PEACE. All Humans are ( except the of an DUAL NATURE / two spirited of an angel/god of the Lord GOD, that is unevenly yoked with a daemon/devil in the FLESH Host Body of the human /hypocrite's flesh, that is @ WAR against Jesus holy Spirit. Not only was Eve the adulteress / the woman ( over 300 Hebrew words for "Woman" and this word for Woman means harlot.") .. the Harlot that rode the beast is satan and anything human & animal that's alive is the beast. Satan the devil/serpent/little "g" god/ little "p" prince /an Upright creature before the Beguilement, who is the Covering Cherub, who covers with a Covering, yet NOT of the Lord God's Covering), and so is our flesh - *6-protons, 6-electrons, 6-neutrons.* Satan the devil serpent dragon is the Covering Cherub.

  • @deziking

    @deziking

    Жыл бұрын

    I would like to buy that glass for solar eclipse. From that guy. How?

  • @JOEDIRTERULEZ

    @JOEDIRTERULEZ

    Жыл бұрын

    THIS IS NOT ATLANTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS LOS

  • @bonniegeesey4508

    @bonniegeesey4508

    Жыл бұрын

    I wàs not there or my kids were not there I don't want to see it cause tired ppl lying bout me and my kids

  • @BrideOfChristJesusTheLordGOD

    @BrideOfChristJesusTheLordGOD

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JOEDIRTERULEZ LA the City of *Lost Angels.*

  • @douglasmijangos3327
    @douglasmijangos3327 Жыл бұрын

    So great to see Peter out in public and a bunch of people showing him love .. he deserves all the support.. God Be With You brother 🤜🏻🤛🏻

  • @witchclubarchive

    @witchclubarchive

    Жыл бұрын

    just how L.A. is when you're chill

  • @joshuadill7849

    @joshuadill7849

    Жыл бұрын

    Why wouldn't they show him love. Peter is doing these things to inform the rest of the country what's going on. Peter is a lovable guy, how could people not show him love.

  • @infinnagoat3454

    @infinnagoat3454

    Жыл бұрын

    @@witchclubarchive your more likely to get shown love coming to LA the being robbed or bangged on not that it doesn't happen and despite how many people come to visit rather than what most people out there who never been thnk . like you said if you chill ,

  • @annbarnes8888

    @annbarnes8888

    Жыл бұрын

    Try

  • @JM-ev8wt
    @JM-ev8wt Жыл бұрын

    OG is definitely a good human being. We need more people like him in this world.

  • @fgoogleinthea7475

    @fgoogleinthea7475

    Жыл бұрын

    Talk about charisma, jeez.

  • @lovingdeanthegodmachine5622

    @lovingdeanthegodmachine5622

    Жыл бұрын

    All true OGs are good people fr fr

  • @ddz1375

    @ddz1375

    Жыл бұрын

    OG straightright speaking truth. All these Young Bucks with their PTSD and cptsd. Is bulshit just cuz Mommy told you you can't have anything and you got to be home at a certain time you got trauma. Stupid. Spoiled little babies who think they're worth more than they are for the job that they want handed to them. This generation is a bunch of pussies and the youngest generation coming up now or even worse. Disability has become way of life and mentally crippling your children because they're weak and they are not taught to stand up for themselves rooting everything about America. Don't come after me cuz I'll tell you the truth right to your face. I'm old school OG. I've been through some s*** and I know how to deal with it. Don't come after me

  • @lovingdeanthegodmachine5622

    @lovingdeanthegodmachine5622

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ddz1375 I mean I understand your point but some kids out here really do got ptsd I done seen my momma get beat on when young and couldn’t do anything, I also was molested when I was young child plus the list goes on and we can’t blame the kids it’s the parents and how they raise or don’t raise their kids. But I see what you saying OG just be open with your perspective atleast and instead of calling out all the problems why don’t we start calling out solutions! Shalom and God bless

  • @ddz1375

    @ddz1375

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lovingdeanthegodmachine5622 I understand I was diagnosed with cptsd, mp3d severe anxiety well as depression with psychosis when I was a young woman in my twenties. I went through a whole lot of abuse and Chaos as a child. With the grace of God I made it out by the skin of my teeth. Life hasn't been easy but I muscle through. I remember when labels were bad now it seems that everybody wants a label every young adult collects labels that's a bag of honor to show just how absolutely disabled they are. This permissiveness is invading Society. Young people are not given coping skills to deal with life on life's terms. It's going to end badly. I wish you all the luck in the world God bless you and keep you safe

  • @JoeMACofNAC
    @JoeMACofNAC10 ай бұрын

    People like OG really bring the neighborhood together. Sometimes you just need that positive spark.

  • @TheJesh
    @TheJesh Жыл бұрын

    OG is one of those people that just make you not lose hope in humanity.

  • @stereolababy

    @stereolababy

    Жыл бұрын

    what do you know about losing hope in humanity?

  • @cs2forlife

    @cs2forlife

    10 ай бұрын

    He is acting he is really bad

  • @dwaynetaylor1575

    @dwaynetaylor1575

    10 ай бұрын

    I used to hang with him back in the day.Dont mess with OG you'll get turnt

  • @ramdas363

    @ramdas363

    10 ай бұрын

    He seems annoying and pushy, shouting "you dropped your smile" and stuff after people, particularly women. You can tell the police is completely useless over there though. Imagine reporting harassment to those cops who're barely interested in breaking up a fight. Punishment is nonexistent too as he explains, the only thing the city did is clean up the homeless camp.

  • @dwaynetaylor1575

    @dwaynetaylor1575

    10 ай бұрын

    @@ramdas363 Nah just his vibe.We used to roll together.Hes a a G .

  • @KrispyChicken7
    @KrispyChicken7 Жыл бұрын

    Bro the respect Peter gets when people see him in public is so awesome. He deserves it because everywhere he goes he shows respect and curiosity in people first.

  • @jerrisims9237

    @jerrisims9237

    8 ай бұрын

    Yeah, Peter is approachable. OG is like the mayor!!!!! There's respect for each other. Thank You Peter for all u our hard work

  • @s_don57683
    @s_don57683 Жыл бұрын

    OG has an awesome positive contagious energy. He has the ability to connect with tourists, cops, street vendors and homeless people. I instantly feel great after watching this video. We need more positive people like OG in this world!

  • @Peasant_in_a_tree

    @Peasant_in_a_tree

    Жыл бұрын

    I fully agree. It would also take courage to say some of the things he said.

  • @TheHamPimp

    @TheHamPimp

    Жыл бұрын

    He may be the coolest guy I have ever seen.

  • @BumbleBee-bc7vs

    @BumbleBee-bc7vs

    9 күн бұрын

    True true..

  • @deedeew4040
    @deedeew40409 ай бұрын

    Our world needs more people like OG. He is an ambassador for humanity.

  • @jeannebrasel-uc9kf
    @jeannebrasel-uc9kf10 ай бұрын

    I grew up at Venice beach. I’m 71. It’s changed at lot. I used to love the canals. I’m glad to see it is cleaned up and where people can enjoy it. Thank you for the video ❤

  • @GotoHere

    @GotoHere

    9 ай бұрын

    Obviously you haven’t seen the Venice beach bathroom videos. It’s still a shlthole.

  • @THECROWNROYALSHollywoodFashion

    @THECROWNROYALSHollywoodFashion

    11 күн бұрын

    But you know it is a vicious circle. They clean up & they come back and on and on so why bother?

  • @pennypershing5118

    @pennypershing5118

    Күн бұрын

    I lived in Venice (on Breeze and on Paloma) in 1969. It's amazing how much it's changed! So sad.

  • @jwatson626
    @jwatson626 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this update! I was in Venice 1, 2, and 3 years back and it was just horrific. I felt terrible for the merchants and residents. So glad to see they cleaned the place up.

  • @Divingdeeponceagain

    @Divingdeeponceagain

    Жыл бұрын

    Was there 2015 and saw a lot of tents and in general people sleeping under hot sun covered in bags and police waking them up with batons. Was at subway near muscle beach and almost got attacked by a homeless guy for not giving him my sandwich, i was down to give him some money but i was so scared i run away lol

  • @headhunter88944

    @headhunter88944

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Divingdeeponceagain One of the more gritty clips from Peter I've seen. Great footage from the skateboard.

  • @peterandreadakis3851

    @peterandreadakis3851

    Жыл бұрын

    TAKE OFF your rose-colored glasses. NOTHING HAS CHANGED!

  • @sthubbins4038

    @sthubbins4038

    Жыл бұрын

    @@peterandreadakis3851 I'm guessing you want nothing to have changed, for political Narrative purposes. Unless you have video evidence to the otherwise.

  • @teodelfuego

    @teodelfuego

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Divingdeeponceagain I wonder if your dates are off as I was there with two pre-teens walking up and down Venice Beach and did not see tent encampments that long ago

  • @ohyeahslots
    @ohyeahslots Жыл бұрын

    My man skateboarding holding a camera and smoking a blunt at the same time was Epic! Only Peter can give this type of inside look into these communities he visits 👍

  • @dededvine6504

    @dededvine6504

    Жыл бұрын

    Those are the locals. Lol

  • @johnsambo9379

    @johnsambo9379

    Жыл бұрын

    Doing drugs in public is so cool!!!

  • @Lurch685

    @Lurch685

    Жыл бұрын

    @@johnsambo9379 smoking weed is as much “doing drugs” as smoking a cigarette or drinking a beer.

  • @jeanmember

    @jeanmember

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@johnsambo9379 darn weed-heads throwing up and groaning in the street from thc withdrawals. Horrible epidemic

  • @MrScorebord

    @MrScorebord

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jeanmember You can smoke weed just as well as use alcohol. But if you use too much of it, it becomes an addiction and a problem. A joint and/or a beer should be possible. But do it with moderation.

  • @Sailingbill1
    @Sailingbill110 ай бұрын

    I rented a house three blocks from the Beach with my 2 young kids in December 2016. We are from Germany and had a great time. I taught my kids how to skateboard in an hour and spent the rest of the trip skating and talking with the locals. Did we feel unsafe, no. Were there homeless? It was FULL of homeless, but it was a special place with its own vibe. My kids are now teenagers and STILL talk about Buddha the homeless guy they befriended and are always asking when we can go back.

  • @brainchildguru

    @brainchildguru

    9 ай бұрын

    A LOT has changed since 2016. It’s almost like another planet post-Covid.

  • @LMBee00

    @LMBee00

    8 ай бұрын

    @@brainchildguru Yes you are correct, the homelessness and the lawlessness has gotten out of control!. I was in Venice in 1994 and 1996 and I didn't even notice the homeless. But from 2012 to 2019 they were literally in my face and their feces was on my shoes🤮

  • @anyone3128

    @anyone3128

    8 ай бұрын

    Buddha is likely dead and gone.

  • @darencroy5454
    @darencroy5454 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video! I grew up in Venice from about `78 - `88...lived of California St. Moved to OR in `89 but the Boardwalk was always in my heart. Gangs, drugs, and homeless were just a fact of life growing up but the issues multiplied exponentially until the 2021 when it looked like tent cities. So glad that the community found a way to address some of the problems and take back the Boardwalk.

  • @Chris-Rife

    @Chris-Rife

    Жыл бұрын

    Its happening everywhere. You see it more on social media in California because California has 39 million people but whole per capita thing even smaller states have homeless issue. Even where I live in West Virginia we have a homeless issue and in Huntington there's was a tent city along the river and sheriff went in and destroyed their tents... but they didn't destroy the homeless problem.

  • @MicsteriousA1

    @MicsteriousA1

    11 ай бұрын

    I never had a problem at Venice ❤!! Thank you!! Mic'2023 😊

  • @Chris-Rife

    @Chris-Rife

    10 ай бұрын

    @@PraiseHim804 West Virginia is not Virginia, West Virginia is a state, Virginia is a state, different governors, different senators, different taxes, completely different states. West Virginia has a homeless problem... as I know because I live here. Capitol recently had nearly 1,000 people living homeless downtown area. Police have homeless task force now because it's so bad.

  • @jamesgiaimo9344

    @jamesgiaimo9344

    10 ай бұрын

    You. 100 percent right. God bless you.

  • @darencroy5454

    @darencroy5454

    10 ай бұрын

    So I live in Southern OR now and transients, illegal squatters & campers, drug abuse (OR legalized pot for rec use and decriminalized "hard" drugs), mental health issues, property crimes, fentanyl overdoses, and illegal pot grows + narcoslavery are all very real and present (and growing) issues up here now. And it's even more serious up north in Portlandia. More and more people (both libs and progs) are frustrated, scared, intimidated, or fed up. "Risk management" does t seem to be working!! We are on I-5 corridor and no solutions in sight for OR.😕

  • @pinkyy1989
    @pinkyy1989 Жыл бұрын

    OG seems like such a good down to earth genuine person.. your friendship is great to see

  • @keeperofthedomus7654
    @keeperofthedomus765410 ай бұрын

    The joint-smoking-skater-dude section is probably the most Cali thing I have ever seen. 😂

  • @HarumiAida
    @HarumiAida Жыл бұрын

    Good interview. Good vibes. Good to see that Venice Beach is starting to get back to normal. Shout out to the Venice Beach OG. Your insight, knowledge and wisdom about the problems and your solutions to address the problems about Venice Beach and ( LA in general ); was on point. Peter continue the good work. Take care. Stay safe. God bless.

  • @GrimWRLD
    @GrimWRLD Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this follow up video. I remember thinking about how much the world had changed a couple years ago when you posted your first video and this update continues to show the world's unrelenting changing influence on all of us. Great content.

  • @Daytripped
    @Daytripped Жыл бұрын

    One of the few travel youtubers who actually holds morals. To have respect you must first give respect and this is why Peter is a boss youtuber. Respect!

  • @laudreport3798

    @laudreport3798

    Жыл бұрын

    "Day Tripper" in the background 30:18 😉

  • @Daytripped

    @Daytripped

    Жыл бұрын

    @@laudreport3798 Haha I noticed that, good spot.

  • @jimfaust6342

    @jimfaust6342

    Жыл бұрын

    Facts

  • @unelias2592
    @unelias2592 Жыл бұрын

    OG is the man of inspiration. Very good episode Peter!

  • @angeloah
    @angeloah10 ай бұрын

    Been checking in and out since the video of the hotel that houses a city. You have a way about you that has kept you safe, honesty and love are key. Showing what’s really going on out here is not an easy task. Much respect to you.

  • @arthouse2030
    @arthouse20307 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Absolutely love y'all's videos! Learn so, so much!!

  • @adelineparinduri
    @adelineparinduri Жыл бұрын

    The gopro shot from the skater! That's rad! I love everything in this episode ✌️ Thanks for taking us along, Peter.

  • @adog9784

    @adog9784

    Жыл бұрын

    That was the skate goat DeAndre sanders 🤙

  • @KarlstadDrums
    @KarlstadDrums Жыл бұрын

    Really love your videos Peter! Especially the LA and SF ones! Really love how you talk with locals and let them share their take on things. Also great to include so many different kinds of people!

  • @anthonycaraffa2422
    @anthonycaraffa2422Ай бұрын

    Another great video. Peter you are a natural at this. Keep up the great work. You are obviously very passionate about this and it shows in every production you make.

  • @mikedonnelly18
    @mikedonnelly1810 ай бұрын

    Love your channel. I keep learning more about issues that are not shown on major networks. You show the real America and I appreciate it. God bless OG and the people there.

  • @user-ls4vb6dq7z
    @user-ls4vb6dq7z Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Peter for doing a return visit. It gives us in other cities some hope that things can/will get better.

  • @TorgoLives
    @TorgoLives Жыл бұрын

    Really good to see that Venice Beach has gotten better. I remember your video from 2 years ago. Frankly, it was quite depressing. Interesting how a community can improve if the residents take charge and watch out for each other. 👍🏻

  • @chilibean215
    @chilibean215 Жыл бұрын

    I stumbled upon this clip while doing some search for my upcoming vacation in the next days. Venice is one of the locations to visit and I really looking forward to it. Thanks for sharing your clip and talk with OG. ❤

  • @MommaLousKitchen
    @MommaLousKitchen10 ай бұрын

    Definitely my new favorite channel , period. 💗 Doing the lord's work!

  • @nerd26373
    @nerd26373 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking us around with you, Peter. May God bless you.

  • @taysay101
    @taysay101 Жыл бұрын

    Peter seriously makes some of my favorite videos on all of KZread. I discovered his videos only like 6-8 months ago but his view of humanity is what I vibe with. He treats the variety of ppl he encounters with respect. So many ppl (who are otherwise good ppl) have a hard time doing that, developing hatred and contempt for ppl they deem too different than themselves.

  • @electricramjet
    @electricramjet10 ай бұрын

    I visited Venice Beach in April of 2013. I only had a hostel booked in Marina del Rey for a week but literally after the first day there I had met some of the most amazing, polite and generous people I have ever known. I also met another wonderful person who introduced me to the awesome music and arts culture there and I got to hang with some of the local stall owners who had some of the most wacky and fun personalities. In the end I was in Venice for over a month. This is a great video mate, much love from Tasmania

  • @faeries_Wear_Boots
    @faeries_Wear_Boots Жыл бұрын

    I am so pleased to see that Venice has gotten better. I live in Northern Cali, but I'm originally from So Cal (born and raised. ) I always say, we are California! We will make a come back! It's good to hear things are looking up! Much Love Cali! ❤🧡💚🌴💙💜🤎

  • @kathymaske8997

    @kathymaske8997

    11 ай бұрын

    I do believe that as well, but it's going to take years tho.

  • @Skulllywag

    @Skulllywag

    10 ай бұрын

    Dream on. Ya'll keep re-electing the same fools. The cleanups are for show, and it's back to business as usual a week or two later. Venice beach has been "cleaned up" MANY times, and it always looks like a toilet weeks later. Do some research on how much California spends "fighting homelessness", the how much people in charge of "fighting homelessness" are PAID. If tent cities disappeared tomorrow, a lot of politicians would be out of a job...that's why most of their help involves passing out clean needles, decriminalizing sh*tting in public and so on.... basically just enabling and encouraging the same behavior. I was born in California. It's no longer a shadow of what it used to be...it's a stain of what it used to be.

  • @karlabaudelia5474
    @karlabaudelia5474 Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad Peter videos include the OG. One of the biggest issues as a Californian myself is a generation that thinks they have the solutions for everything by allowing everything as long as it doesn't hurt their feelings. Without thinking of the longterm effects with short-term solutions we will continue to create greater problems.

  • @UpsonPrattJr.

    @UpsonPrattJr.

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said! It's mind boggling to me that a generation that has lived their lives behind a cell phone thinks they have all the answers. As if they have engaged in human interaction firsthand and think everything that came before them is wrong because it doesn't work to fit their needs.

  • @FreedomLovin

    @FreedomLovin

    Жыл бұрын

    I abandoned CA because of this exact thing

  • @manuelrams

    @manuelrams

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re so smart

  • @jiml4987

    @jiml4987

    Жыл бұрын

    When you play victim it's everybody's fault but your own. Labeling an entire generation is weak minded. Label yourself limit yourself.

  • @Firespirit233
    @Firespirit233 Жыл бұрын

    Peter is an awesome lad always striving to unite people from all over the world

  • @Coffeeislife33
    @Coffeeislife33 Жыл бұрын

    I love watching your videos. I learn a lot and it’s awesome to see the people you talk too

  • @colorocko1
    @colorocko110 ай бұрын

    As usual, great video! Thanks Peter and OG!

  • @ArtisticallyArranged
    @ArtisticallyArranged Жыл бұрын

    I wish that there were more people in the world like OG. He is such a positive and caring human being and is clearly adored by so many there. For some people, I am sure he is the father figure that they might never have had and the fact that he understands addiction so completely, must really give others who have fallen on hard times, somebody to aspire to be. I have so much respect for this lovely man.

  • @thatdude3977

    @thatdude3977

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @Hamza-xc9kb
    @Hamza-xc9kb Жыл бұрын

    The guy holding the camera while skating was the best scene ever. Felt like I was in a video game. Never skated in my life 😂🙌🏼

  • @amythompson6869
    @amythompson68698 ай бұрын

    I’m so glad I came across your channel! You never disappoint!

  • @loz_a8069
    @loz_a8069 Жыл бұрын

    OG is definitely a stand-up guy! Respect. He’s down to earth

  • @366atticus
    @366atticus Жыл бұрын

    Politicians really let the people down in California. It is perfectly explained within the first 6 minutes.

  • @cdnsilverdaddy

    @cdnsilverdaddy

    Жыл бұрын

    People need to account themselves with strong parental values

  • @ToadyWoods

    @ToadyWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    California’s different from other states? Politicians are supposed to save everyone? Repubs talk about less govt. So where is the private sector saving society? And the Dems want to do more to help/ spend more, but it’s not easy to do lickity split if a sustained effort isn’t maintained. And so the cycle goes. But it’s really about individual choices… collective action. I don’t know about blaming politicians no matter how selfish and greedy they are. We vote.

  • @jsevakis

    @jsevakis

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely enough blame to go around, but some of the laws he was talking about were ballot initiatives that got passed by voters that were well meaning at the time, but DEFINITELY not thought through.

  • @skagenn66

    @skagenn66

    Жыл бұрын

    5th best economy in the world with almost the same amount of people that live in Canada.It looks like politicians are doing what they are supposed to be doing. Started cleaning up the beach right? And not by picking them up and throwing them on to the next city, like certain other rich city’s seem to do. They help them out by giving them housing and other options. Some of these people can’t mentally work, some on drugs. At least they are doing something and not looking from afar and talk smack with no solution. At the end of the day it’s that something is getting done and at least some help is given to the poor.

  • @shane864

    @shane864

    Жыл бұрын

    This is the dumbfuck rightwing Fox News hot take for sure.

  • @katstrutt
    @katstrutt Жыл бұрын

    Peter, your way of sharing stores is so telling. Keep up the amazing work. I thank you you very much for keeping the content real

  • @heatherleonard5598
    @heatherleonard559811 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this, Peter! I'm planning a road trip back home to California in two years with my daughter and was hesitant about taking her to Venice Beach because of all the bad stuff I've heard recently. I was sad because I always LOVED going to Venice Beach when I was a kid and I wanted my daughter to experience it for herself. This has really set my heart at peace that it's ok and safe to return. I will definitely stop in and say hello to OG when we go!

  • @MicsteriousA1

    @MicsteriousA1

    11 ай бұрын

    Me too, thanks, Peter!!❤!! Sincerely!! Mic'2023

  • @victorvaliente2394

    @victorvaliente2394

    10 ай бұрын

    Don’t 😅

  • @finlav335

    @finlav335

    8 ай бұрын

    There was always homelessness in California ever since I was born there in 86'. Venice haven't changed much except those tents that popped up two years ago.

  • @KismetBP
    @KismetBP11 ай бұрын

    Spent the 90’s at Venice Beach, such a great combo of people and sites to see. Visited it this year, 2023 with my kids telling all the stories of my youth there. Saw mostly closed shops and the overwhelming smell of weed. It felt really unsafe, run down and was sad to see its current state. I hope they are able to revive it to the wonderful place that it is. ❤🤘

  • @USMCWing556

    @USMCWing556

    11 ай бұрын

    weed is legal now in Cali, so yea the smell is everywhere.

  • @privacyviolated583

    @privacyviolated583

    11 ай бұрын

    Youre not likely to experience danger from weed smokers. Crackheads like Hunt3r will stab you for the change in your pocket though.

  • @finlav335

    @finlav335

    8 ай бұрын

    Santa Monica is the same with the homelessness, but safer than Venice.

  • @Peasant_in_a_tree
    @Peasant_in_a_tree Жыл бұрын

    OG spoke the unfiltered truth. It took a real man to say the things he said. It also took balls. Somebody who came from his culture, in the streets, and can speak the truth about whats going on, and about police how he did, is a truthteller and real man.

  • @maribethschlosser6785
    @maribethschlosser6785 Жыл бұрын

    I just recently discovered your channel and really like it! Just watched your video on Philadelphia and am so proud of how much you enjoyed our city. It's nice to have someone appreciate it and not just sit and talk about the trashy neighborhoods we have like all big cities do. Thanks again for showing my beautiful city!!!

  • @Stoobers
    @Stoobers7 ай бұрын

    Loved this, OG is so cool!

  • @Juliana65
    @Juliana6510 ай бұрын

    You deserve each and every one of you 2.28 MILLION subscribers!!! I love your videos. Each video is a journey that I do not have the opportunity to make myself. Thank you!!

  • @XxGyromancerXx
    @XxGyromancerXx Жыл бұрын

    Venice Beach will always be a shiny spot in my memory as a young punk kid living in the LA suburbs during the mid-80s through to the late 90s. Venice was a rad place then, had a real bad spell a couple years ago, and will become a rad place once again. Yeah, the east coast has some neat spots along the shore but none of them come close to how awesome Venice Beach is.

  • @teresarenee3829

    @teresarenee3829

    Жыл бұрын

    Culver City here... :D

  • @Lichtz
    @Lichtz Жыл бұрын

    OG’s charisma is off the charts

  • @thedolphinc
    @thedolphinc10 ай бұрын

    This was my home from 2002-2014, and when I saw what the pandemic did was HEART BREAKING! Nice to see this!

  • @tomstephens2689
    @tomstephens2689 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. What an improvement!It I met my wife 37 years ago when I lived on Sunset. I used to jog from Venice to the Santa Monica Pier and back. We were in Venice about two years ago and the homeless situation was insane. Including in what used to be beautiful Santa Monica. It is so nice to see such an improvement. Maybe we will go back to reminiscence again next year. Thanks for the positive video. I never thought Venice could be cleaned up.

  • @LovePrettySunsets
    @LovePrettySunsets Жыл бұрын

    I am so glad to see Venice Beach looking back to how I remember it. I lived in Marina del Rey in 2004 and would pay Venice Beach several visits during my time living out there. It always was fun walking around the boardwalk, shopping and people watching. Thumbs up to this video! There is a KZreadr who refers to himself as the "GIV" (German in Venice) who works in a tattoo shop on the boardwalk and is always featuring this city in his videos and I'm sure he would find this entertaining.

  • @GrandmaBev64
    @GrandmaBev64 Жыл бұрын

    Glad to see Venice Beach coming back! I've been homeless and it SUCKS! Glad the community came together here. Venice Beach was a must see place. Looks like it can be again!

  • @johnroberts1141

    @johnroberts1141

    Жыл бұрын

    I live very near..........Venice is NEVER coming back.

  • @TMJ0677

    @TMJ0677

    Жыл бұрын

    Now its better. USA war machine is drowning in money. For every 100 ukraine/russian dead, one Venice Beach heroin junkie is now a respectful coke user citizen

  • @SRT_Kasey
    @SRT_Kasey Жыл бұрын

    Freaking LOVE OG!! He’s such a frickin vibe. Made my morning. Much love ❤

  • @MeMurphy10Feb
    @MeMurphy10Feb7 ай бұрын

    Great interview as always. Emotional

  • @nathanmennel
    @nathanmennel Жыл бұрын

    Happy to see Venice coming back to life. OG seems like the best tour guide you could have found. I also love the look from the GoPro max. What do you do for audio? It sounds great.

  • @jodychamings7312
    @jodychamings7312 Жыл бұрын

    Thanx for the update Pete,I’m an Aussie,who used to live in LA and I love Venice...What an improvement on 2yrs ago...great to see people out and about again ✌🏼❤️🇺🇸

  • @vinniekay0967
    @vinniekay0967 Жыл бұрын

    A Beautiful Episode !! All The Best 2 the both of U and may all your wishes come true..

  • @magdawoj1677
    @magdawoj1677 Жыл бұрын

    What a great episode and positive energy from your friend 😊👍🏼👍🏼

  • @raulraul3126
    @raulraul3126 Жыл бұрын

    I've been binging Peter's videos for 2 years from the UK, and always look forward to a new upload. Peter is a great documentarian. He is an awesome human, interacting, learning and understanding communities. He does a far better job than any film maker and local officials. They all can learn from his videos. Time to start The Peter Santenello Foundation.

  • @capicolaspicy
    @capicolaspicy Жыл бұрын

    Lived in Long Beach for a little over 30 years, always loved a visit to Venice Beach, and you just made the best video of it that I have ever seen! Thank you Peter! Mad respect to OG and all the other regulars who keep it right!

  • @sprokiejd
    @sprokiejd8 ай бұрын

    awesome video!! OG seems like a great guy, thanks to him as well!

  • @shinjy07
    @shinjy0710 ай бұрын

    Good coverage Pete! Great video - a nice positive one. As you said...things change!

  • @bwcafishing
    @bwcafishing Жыл бұрын

    The gentleman in the green sweatshirt truly made this whole video! Please have him on again in another future episode🙌 He is full of life& knowledge!

  • @torguy5763
    @torguy5763 Жыл бұрын

    Life is fragile, treat everyone with kindness and respect, serve the poor and needy, just spread love ya'll.

  • @MikeRomo
    @MikeRomo Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this! Can attest--it's gotten so much better..definitely check out the skaters on the weekend!!

  • @curtvona4891
    @curtvona489110 ай бұрын

    Great to see this wonderful place is improving. Keep up the vibes. Another great upload, Peter.

  • @markorkarenhanes1354
    @markorkarenhanes1354 Жыл бұрын

    Grew up there early 60's. Went to Anchorage Street Elementary school. Parents would send us down to Shanahand's Market for milk, bread and cigarettes. Me and my brothers spent most of our free time at Venice Beach, fishing off Venice Pier, Marina Del Rey and the Venice canals. Friends were mostly bikers and hippies. Lots of undeveloped property back then. Made for great shortcuts from A to B, and the occasional dirt clod fight. Great memories.

  • @lewiskellye

    @lewiskellye

    Жыл бұрын

    I went to Anchorage Street School in 68, 69 and 70. I lived on Buccaneer St. right next to the school.

  • @markorkarenhanes1354

    @markorkarenhanes1354

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lewiskellye We lived in an apartment on the north side of Washington Blvd, between Ocean Ave and Grayson Ave. Really have cherished memories from that time. Was a great place to raise kids, but sadly things have changed so much. Not like it use to be.

  • @waitaminute-vw9hf

    @waitaminute-vw9hf

    Жыл бұрын

    "dirt clod fight"...man I haven't thought about that in many decades...made me smile, thanks. San Diego kid here, Grant Elementary School .

  • @markorkarenhanes1354

    @markorkarenhanes1354

    Жыл бұрын

    @@waitaminute-vw9hf Yeah, those were definitely the good old days.

  • @nacona5114
    @nacona5114 Жыл бұрын

    I used to hang out in Venice in the 80s. It was cool and the people were great, especially if you were a regular. I can't imagine it went through a period of homeless camps. The store owners were awesome and the street performers were amazing, Venice was so much fun, I miss those days. OG you rock! Thank you for being a guide with common sense to keep people on their toes.

  • @nightowl6811

    @nightowl6811

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup! 100 agree, I'm 50 born and raised In Highland park 90065 and all west side was great from 70s to 90s and beginning of 200s, plenty of parking, never traffic, everyone was great. I don't drive at all to west side starting from dtla all the way to Malibu all garbage ghetto crime traffic road raging losers

  • @isMike999

    @isMike999

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nightowl6811 yeah man....used to be awesome there back in the late 70's and 80's...I MYSELF think it's a shithole now and I steer clear.....rather be in Huntington....

  • @blossom1643

    @blossom1643

    11 ай бұрын

    @@candyy9746I was born in the late 50’s too & from where I sit life was soo much Better back in the day it’s like two different Words! Social media is ok we didn’t have that but we had Family. Most everyone grew up in a home with their own parents. Divorce was rare. The only people with One or Two tattoos were the Men that were ex-military. There was one homeless man that rode a bicycle the only Chinese we knew was Hop Sing on Bonanza. I didn’t know what food stamps were till I was a teenager. Most people didn’t Expect a government handout of any kind. You Rarely if ever heard of a lawsuit. I believe it’s a breakdown of Morals. Maybe I’m just nostalgic but the world is getting Scarier by the Day to me.✌️

  • @finlav335

    @finlav335

    8 ай бұрын

    @@nightowl6811 RIght! Born in Cali too. I usually avoid those areas traffic and ghetto ass places.

  • @Captainbacoon
    @Captainbacoon5 ай бұрын

    that skating POV 10/10! Awesome vibe and video :D

  • @user-du5kk3bp1y
    @user-du5kk3bp1y6 ай бұрын

    Excellent recap brother 🎉thanks

  • @Harrier_DuBois
    @Harrier_DuBois Жыл бұрын

    I love that dude who showed you around. Such great vibes and culture there, glad I subscribed to this channel.

  • @blongshanks77
    @blongshanks77 Жыл бұрын

    My wife and I visited Southern California(Los Angeles)for the first time last July. Prior to that, I watched your Venice Beach video from 2021, and I can’t lie, I was nervous it was gonna be kind of bad there. But overall, it was great! We walked around the boardwalk for a while, watched the skateboarders and some excellent basketball being played. After that we ate at a rooftop bar, and the. Went to Santa Monica pier. We saw some homeless people, but they were for the most part in a limited area, and didn’t bother anybody. I’m glad to hear that the homeless problem is getting even better.

  • @samaraisnt

    @samaraisnt

    Жыл бұрын

    This was literally disproven archeologically this year that we had horse breeds that were impossible to be brought by the Colonizers which predate any Spanish contact in North America ...lmao you look 🤡🤡🤥 They will keep finding evidence as they repeatedly have that our culture is thousands of years older than white people claim it to be because y'all really want to act like you INVENTED culture. Go read about the archeological/DNA evidence of those horse bones unless what you really want is to disprove the validity of Indigenous cultures...which seems to be the raison d'etre for you Karens...Sorry, I meant Katie! haha see, I'm acting like you! Getting all the names wrong and butchering facts. ;) Now imagine 1000 years of it then you'll know how we feel!

  • @ariannatepedino8079
    @ariannatepedino80799 ай бұрын

    I moved to Venice in 93. Left in 2006. My friend Lori and her dude, helped me pack up for my move across country. Lori was pregnant at the time. After having her kid, we lost touch. Maybe 10-12 years. I reconnected with her and when I visited Venice in January 2023. I got to give my ole friend a huge hug and take a quick photo on Speedway. That kid she had in her belly.......PRAIRIE!!! How f'n random to watch this video and see that baby all grown up, skatin down the boardwalk.

  • @petermcmanus6756
    @petermcmanus67568 ай бұрын

    Pete great vid love the skate vib dropped ur smile love it

  • @TheCabrooster11
    @TheCabrooster11 Жыл бұрын

    Was last on Venice beach 6 years ago on vacation and it was starting to decline then and it made me worry for its future,so glad that it’s started to get back to what it was. Thanks for your wonderful work Peter👌

  • @ggallag
    @ggallag Жыл бұрын

    From NorCal .. Last time I went to Venice I was honestly scared and left vowing not to come back, but this gave me an entirely different perspective. I will return, and say hello to OG. great vid, Peter! Loved the skating video, that was awesome.

  • @jackwall8678
    @jackwall86784 ай бұрын

    That skating segment where the local took the camera was epic. The feeling of being at the skate part was solidified by the main local's explanation that "this is the skate life". Impactful content!

  • @paulineheaney6945
    @paulineheaney694511 ай бұрын

    Well done Peter, another great video, very informative.

  • @MissTokePanda
    @MissTokePanda Жыл бұрын

    I lived in LA for a couple years and Venice was one of my favorite haunts. Such a unique place. This video makes me think about how in my brain time stood still in Venice, I always just imagined that it was the same hub of culture and music that it was back in 2010-2012. It's not the same, certainly, but there's still that same Venice charm that I adored from the moment I stepped foot there.

  • @johnroberts1141

    @johnroberts1141

    Жыл бұрын

    Venice is now a violent sewer due to democrat policies.

  • @samaraisnt

    @samaraisnt

    Жыл бұрын

    People literally said Jackie Brown was racist at the time...I have to laugh! No really read the reviews, they said to see black people portrayed with dignity and respect, look to...Amnistad! And it's respectful treatment of black people! I can't make this up.

  • @therookeryvanlife5612
    @therookeryvanlife5612 Жыл бұрын

    I was stationed in San Bernardino in the late 80’s and I would come to Venice frequently. It was sad to see it overrun with homelessness. This video shows it’s much better.

  • @Lion-dq9uj

    @Lion-dq9uj

    Жыл бұрын

    It's not that there's alot of homeless it's everyone just looks homeless. It's a style

  • @wills242

    @wills242

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Lion-dq9ujna bruh, people be living on these lawns

  • @RuiLuz

    @RuiLuz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Puretea4711 It should be called Tent City now.

  • @james7275able

    @james7275able

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RuiLuz They should call it Tent state as it's everywhere here. Such an eyesore

  • @goodday126

    @goodday126

    Жыл бұрын

    CA Democrat politicians just moved the homeless to another, less embarrassing area for them. Nothing is cleaner or better. You can bet it is far worse now, just bulldozed into an out of sight fentanyl addicted hellscape waiting to emerge again.

  • @Brenda-wc2oi
    @Brenda-wc2oi10 ай бұрын

    It's nice to know there are places that overcame the covid that's still thriving the person being interviewed was very professional and the interviewer was asking all the right seems to me the place is pretty awesome would like to be able to move there good job thanks for showing other people around this world there are still kind people and good places to go love the interview thanks

  • @stephaniebohn9002
    @stephaniebohn9002 Жыл бұрын

    I am so happy to see the change of Venice Beach. Thank you for the update.

  • @Bevin2004
    @Bevin2004 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing job on this Peter. You really hit everything with OG. I skate Venice with my 14-year-old son all the time. It is safe and has a great vide. I was a street vendor on the VB boardwalk back in the mid 90's and Venice has the same vibe today as it did nearly 30 years ago. The "homeless takeover" has been cleaned up quite a bit and all of Venice seems to be getting better.

  • @dcsgreeneyes
    @dcsgreeneyes Жыл бұрын

    OG is a really great human… smart, good observer, logical, practical

  • @KimmieLou
    @KimmieLou11 ай бұрын

    Great video, thank you so much❤

  • @SandraCrockett
    @SandraCrockett Жыл бұрын

    Thank You for the update! I used to live in Venice in the early 80's. I loved it then also.

  • @pastense
    @pastense Жыл бұрын

    It’s been a few years, but being from the Bay Area, I’d take several trips to SoCal and I’ll never leave without a beautiful bike ride along the Marvin Braude trail up and down Santa Monica to Venice. Never EVER gets old! From the Bay to LA…no place like Cali!

  • @steph8662
    @steph8662 Жыл бұрын

    As always, great video Peter. Sadly we as a society have gotten weaker and dumbed down. Life isn’t a picnic.

  • @birdflipper

    @birdflipper

    Жыл бұрын

    No, life isn't a picnic but it's how you react to challenges and difficulties that matter. I'm grateful my 19 y.o. has an incredible work ethic and is willing to work his ass off to achieve his goal of retiring by the age of 35. Although most would say that is an unrealistic and immature goal, and for most it is, I have no doubt he will at least be very successful bc he is willing to work for it. Most kids his age think there's an easier, softer way and they're in for a rude awakening.

  • @rgus8884

    @rgus8884

    Жыл бұрын

    Society has only gotten weaker and dumbed downed because of 1. Money = intelligence 2. lack of mental health care in this country 3. Housing has become unaffordable + much more. The interesting thing is most who complain about these issues are the cause of the problem. Unfortunately theres too much misinformation all around for any real solutions to become a reality.

  • @TimothyCHenderson

    @TimothyCHenderson

    Жыл бұрын

    @@birdflipper I'm really iffy on the early retirement thing, not because it's a bad idea in and of itself but that people are potentially missing out on the prime of their life where they can physically do things that become harder with age. Being 43 and dedicating myself to work most of my adult life has certainly had it's ups but I regret not living my life more fully when I was younger. You learn faster, are more physically capable and just open to new things in general. Hopefully your son is working for himself. Working yourself raged for someone else is a big mistake, especially corporations as they couldn't give two F's about you. I've never heard of any last words from those on their death bed being, "I wish I worked harder", it anything it's the opposite.

  • @birdflipper

    @birdflipper

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TimothyCHenderson I feel the same way

  • @Arms2

    @Arms2

    Жыл бұрын

    Weaker... yes. Dumber? Idk about that one man, people in ancient times used to use shit as medicine.

  • @stevens8744
    @stevens8744 Жыл бұрын

    I would love to see a 2023 update on San Fransisco. We are heading there in August this year and so many mixed reviews. Your 2022 video was super insightful.

  • @yaimavol

    @yaimavol

    Жыл бұрын

    They are talking about calling in the National Guard in SF if that tells you anything. Probably because Newsome has national ambitions now and it's become the poster city for liberal failure

  • @nancy92792
    @nancy9279211 ай бұрын

    My first time in LA was in 2011 and I stayed with a friend who lived right off the boardwalk (Speedway and Westminster) in Venice. I thought I loved LA before I got there but I absolutely fell in love with Venice from the moment I stepped foot on the boardwalk. It become my happy place. I eventually moved to LA in 2017 and lived in Culver City but whenever I was feeling down or needed a reset, I went to Venice and I immediately felt like myself again. I moved out of LA in 2021 so it's been a few years since I've been to Venice but this video made me feel like I was right there again.

  • @TheAWallace1212
    @TheAWallace1212 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Peter! OG teaching us life lessons. Don’t drop your smile!

  • @KarlKarsnark

    @KarlKarsnark

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, teaching us all how to be illiterate, drug addicted, morons in porn hats. 'Merica!

  • @youjustgotframed2935
    @youjustgotframed29358 ай бұрын

    I'm new subscriber Love your art.. And your connections and no judgment vibe, no hidden agenda just real people. Keep up the great adventures you are truly blessed

  • @GeneWalkGroup
    @GeneWalkGroup Жыл бұрын

    Love the videos Peter !

  • @Michael-pp5vo
    @Michael-pp5vo Жыл бұрын

    O.G. was a great guide, he had such positive energy and rapport with the community. That was a great episode!

  • @LinguisticSugar
    @LinguisticSugar Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Peter for this video. I went to Venice as a teenager and it was in a very bad state... nice to see it is coming back to its good old self.

  • @hwholmes9683
    @hwholmes968310 ай бұрын

    I was there this week, I can concur things are continuing to improve,

  • @pb7491
    @pb7491 Жыл бұрын

    The world needs more people like Darick aka OG, what a character. Obviously I don't know him, but he seems a top guy. All the best to him for the future.