Venice in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Joe Weider

Godfather of Bodybuilding

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. Joe Weider Marker

Inscription. For over 65 years has promoted a healthy bodybuilding and fitness lifestyle, his passion and vision becoming a force that changed the lives and bodies of millions of men and women worldwide. Acknowledged by Bill Rosendahl, Councilman, 11th District, City of Los Angeles, in conjunction with L.A. City Recreation and Parks.

Erected 2010 by City of Los Angeles.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports.

Location. 33° 59.126′ N, 118° 28.361′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Venice. It can be reached from Ocean Front Walk south of 18th Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice CA 90291, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the

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Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Muscle Beach Venice (here, next to this marker); Muscle Beach Walk of Fame (a few steps from this marker); The Windward Piers (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Luminaries of Pantheism Mural (approx. 0.2 miles away); Venice-of-America Gondola (approx. ¼ mile away); Venice Canals (approx. 0.4 miles away); Venice of America House (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1110-1116 Abbot Kinney Boulevard (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 17, 2023

2. Joe Weider Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 17, 2023

3. Joe Weider Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,279 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.