Long before there was an Arnold Schwarzenegger or the famed Muscle Beach in Venice, there was another Muscle Beach that began its storied journey in the 1930s, in Santa Monica, just steps from the ...

This iconic location in Santa Monica is a free, fun spot to do an outdoor workout – or be inspired by those who are showing off their muscles. Popularized by famous body builders like Jack LaLanne, ...

Nobody expected a gray-haired grandpa to walk onto Muscle Beach and outlift guys built like statues—but that’s exactly what happened. From pull-up contests to head-to-head strength battles, this ...

Rapper Lil Jon made his fitness competition debut at the world-famous Muscle Beach championship. “Lil’ Jon trades the mic for muscle in his first-ever fitness competition at the 2025 Muscle Beach ...

Hot Dog on a Stick announced the reopening of its original Muscle Beach location in Santa Monica, CA. For the last several months, the famous landmark underwent renovations to carry the iconic ...

You'll find plenty of creative artwork throughout the city, including the graffitied Venice Art Walls, street art, public art ...

The weight, er, wait came to an end for bodybuilders and workout enthusiasts Monday as the iconic Muscle Beach re-opened to the public for the first time in more than three years on Monday, March 14.

VENICE (KABC) -- Venice's famous Muscle Beach has officially reopened, and there's a lot of new additions to check out. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Monday. The popular workout spot for body ...

Rapper Lil Jon placed third in his first-ever bodybuilding competition this week at Venice Beach in Los Angeles. Video of the 54-year-old musician's impressive accomplishment went viral on the ...

Lil Jon stepped away from the mic and onto the posing platform at the 2025 Muscle Beach Championships. Lil Jon flexed more than his Hip-Hop credentials on Labor Day when he hit the stage at the 2025 ...