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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2020
  • #homeless#venicebeach#outofbusiness
    If you would like to support German in Venice with some gas money or you want to buy me a coffee you are welcome to donate to my paypal account paypal.me/germaninvenice.
    Today I went to Venice Beach And for the first time I realized how many businesses are out of business in Venice Once Venice Beach was the number one tourists attraction now it feels like it’s a ghost town There are still people on the beach but nobody is really buying anything

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  • @robertvenegas7566
    @robertvenegas7566 3 года назад +731

    This guy is a better reporter than any of the local news channels. He shows exactly what's going on. Local news channels are crap now!

    • @JohnDoe-pf6qp
      @JohnDoe-pf6qp 3 года назад +38

      The legacy media exists to promote a narrative. No one wants to talk about what insanely high taxes, an out of control homeless addict population, and useless covid lockdowns actually do. The ministry of truth doesn't want people to know that. Stay home, stay scared, vote how we tell you.

    • @wmcbarker4155
      @wmcbarker4155 3 года назад +4

      and the news doesn't caption, we deaf know nothing

    • @wifflejoey5938
      @wifflejoey5938 3 года назад +14

      and he does it with more charm then anyone

    • @cable30
      @cable30 3 года назад +8

      He tells like it is and not controlled as to what to say and when. guess he even talks to owners and gets the real scoop as to how this pandemic has ruined many cause changes and how places cant be open cause others wont wear mask and spread anything.

    • @nolimittee94
      @nolimittee94 3 года назад +5

      I think you’d like WION. It’s East Indian based and I hear everything early regarding the virus and other issues. Even before it got really bad. Usa news is trash!

  • @irishman3375
    @irishman3375 3 года назад +551

    You have a positive attitude dude, that's what makes you so likable.

  • @virgilcostello9084
    @virgilcostello9084 3 года назад +44

    The homeless just got themselves beach front property.

  • @reaktorleak89
    @reaktorleak89 3 года назад +70

    Time for a new political party that doesn't take donations and ignores lobbyists.

    • @loyalcav1575
      @loyalcav1575 3 года назад +2

      As much that would be nice, I cant see that happening sadly.

    • @phi-vanvo4621
      @phi-vanvo4621 3 года назад +1

      Patriot Party.

    • @thedevilsadvocate5210
      @thedevilsadvocate5210 3 года назад

      Not with that attitude.
      Vote out every incumbent

    • @edwinrodeo
      @edwinrodeo 3 года назад +1

      You need money 💰 to run for anything.... nothing is free.

    • @UFCMania155
      @UFCMania155 3 года назад

      Ron Paul did that....but not enough people voted for him and he retired from politics in 2012

  • @saltygamer2509
    @saltygamer2509 3 года назад +274

    Corporate America stayed open and had everything else closed during the most profitable time of year.

    • @noahshields507
      @noahshields507 3 года назад

      Maybe becuase y’all couldn’t stay home

    • @smileydag
      @smileydag 3 года назад +11

      @@noahshields507 Maybe because it's all a big lie. "Old person dies" is not news.

    • @saltygamer2509
      @saltygamer2509 3 года назад

      What happened to Alex Dawson's comment.

    • @jameseubanks379
      @jameseubanks379 3 года назад

      Is there an official number of how many times Venice Beach has been featured in film and TV?

    • @deletebilderberg
      @deletebilderberg 3 года назад +2

      noah shields
      🥱
      ‘Viruses can be controlled’
      Most idiotic stupid statement of 2020x

  • @Cordova449
    @Cordova449 3 года назад +260

    This cat is full of good vibes...he's enjoying life no matter how crappy the world is right now.

    • @angusorvid8840
      @angusorvid8840 3 года назад +10

      The world would be a lot better if more people had this man's positivity. There's no gloom and doom, even when he deals with some very tough social issues. His show is always a great adventure.

    • @antc2427
      @antc2427 3 года назад +1

      @@angusorvid8840 Or his vibe.

    • @Qwazier3
      @Qwazier3 3 года назад +7

      If I could, I'd give him 10 thumbs up just for the yoga & dance moves. He's got something there.

    • @bigdaveradio
      @bigdaveradio 3 года назад +1

      @@Qwazier3 He is pretty flexible for a big guy.

    • @gavincurtis
      @gavincurtis 3 года назад +2

      Masks on until 2030 says Bill Gates, even after shots until last virus gone. Curious to see how far the good vibes can go under a dystopian world where a former Software CEO practices his new hobby.

  • @chocolate4135
    @chocolate4135 3 года назад +47

    It breaks my heart to how that democratic mayor of Los Angeles is destroying Venice Beach☹️

    • @phi-vanvo4621
      @phi-vanvo4621 3 года назад +2

      Recall Newsom

    • @danielr3661
      @danielr3661 3 года назад +6

      Make California red again!

    • @GHOST_NEMESIS
      @GHOST_NEMESIS 3 года назад +3

      @@danielr3661 California has never been red

    • @spinninsessions9626
      @spinninsessions9626 3 года назад +6

      Red.. Blue.. their all Bloods and Crips at the end of the day, they don't give a fuck about nobody you chums unless you have Green.. Green is what they care about.

    • @candisham1978
      @candisham1978 3 года назад

      I’m tired of people blaming politicians for this mess. Enforcement leads to legal action from human rights groups. This is why nothing gets accomplished. Please complain to the ACLU and other groups if you want to see change.

  • @robertlopez5294
    @robertlopez5294 3 года назад +30

    We just vacationed there September 2019 and it was packed. People and businesses everywhere. There were homeless but not as bad as now. So much has changed for the worse. I can't believe it's the same place.

    • @ericfrohlich9137
      @ericfrohlich9137 3 года назад +2

      A liberal socialist disaster...animals are treated better !

  • @tommybaker4330
    @tommybaker4330 3 года назад +298

    Looks more like Homeless Beach.

    • @Elvisrivers1
      @Elvisrivers1 3 года назад +22

      I thought the deadly virus would have killed off all the homeless. 🤔

    • @christiane.g.4142
      @christiane.g.4142 3 года назад +4

      It is

    • @greenlawnfarm5827
      @greenlawnfarm5827 3 года назад +3

      I didnt know they have homeless people in Italy. We have homeless people that live in tents like that in USA.

    • @windowsvistasuxalot
      @windowsvistasuxalot 3 года назад +8

      Pretty cool spot to be homeless. My tent is my home thank you very much

    • @melbell5157
      @melbell5157 3 года назад +5

      @@greenlawnfarm5827 Venice beaches in Los Angeles.
      Dear Goodness
      Some people.

  • @sidvicious9129
    @sidvicious9129 3 года назад +155

    I appreciate you going around reminding people of the beauty of our California even in these disastrous times

    • @eddym5532
      @eddym5532 3 года назад +5

      Do not blame California for these troubles, the Corona Virus is the Apocalypse that caused all these disasters. After January 20th I think Biden have to do what
      FranKlin D. Roosvelt did, there is no other way.
      Mike keep up the good work.

    • @sidvicious9129
      @sidvicious9129 3 года назад +2

      That’s right cheers 🍻

    • @pwilki8631
      @pwilki8631 3 года назад +26

      @@eddym5532 California was a s******* long before the Coronavirus. Please don't put Joe Biden in the same sentence as Roosevelt. Biden should be in a nursing home having his diaper changed.

    • @joshuaangel724
      @joshuaangel724 3 года назад +1

      @@pwilki8631 tagged the wrong guy😂 was for the @sid vicious guy

    • @fibonaccifanzeroviews7839
      @fibonaccifanzeroviews7839 3 года назад +1

      Mother Earth is still beautiful 🌐💎. Thanks for loving and appreciating the small stuff each day has to offer GiV🌠
      Humans are earths warts. Lol 😝

  • @beachlife3041
    @beachlife3041 3 года назад +35

    Can’t imagine owning real estate in Venice. Sure the homeless element is killing the area.

    • @gerrychan5729
      @gerrychan5729 3 года назад +1

      Don’t worry, most probably the business owners are obama/byden die hard voters.

    • @richardcastlecastilloxeris8757
      @richardcastlecastilloxeris8757 3 года назад

      Let them live where they want. It's their life.

    • @markbtelevision
      @markbtelevision 3 года назад +1

      I think you'll find the evil people behind the scamdemic killed it

  • @robertmatthews2009
    @robertmatthews2009 3 года назад +141

    Venice Beach would be a great place to be homeless: Great weather, no hassle, good drugs. What more could you ask for?

    • @oddvoid
      @oddvoid 3 года назад +34

      Food, a shower, a place to shit that isn't the side of a road.

    • @CATAZTR0PHE
      @CATAZTR0PHE 3 года назад +15

      And safety - homeless people are a target for gangs.

    • @nancysuber6889
      @nancysuber6889 3 года назад +6

      Seriously?

    • @chrisparrish6229
      @chrisparrish6229 3 года назад +14

      Full of democrats so it’s a great, welcoming place for addicts and bums to live.

    • @aaronbarton227
      @aaronbarton227 3 года назад

      😂🤣☠

  • @catfeline1530
    @catfeline1530 3 года назад +62

    I remember as a teenager I was always inspired by muscle beach, watching Arnold and Franco Colombo do workouts, we lifted weights all the time to be like them. California dreaming so to speak. Now it's a shell, full of homeless, no more vigor and and looking dilapidated. All that's really left are memories. Thank you worthless politicians and corporatism.

  • @EdemAf
    @EdemAf 3 года назад +177

    Your personality brings me joy 🤩

    • @abbefolkseger6927
      @abbefolkseger6927 3 года назад +2

      best americans are GERMANS ;)

    • @paulb2683
      @paulb2683 3 года назад +1

      Personality is larger than life!

  • @Kolob_Canyons_Ranch
    @Kolob_Canyons_Ranch 3 года назад +63

    you've got moves brother, Didn't expect that =D

  • @pullingthestrings5233
    @pullingthestrings5233 3 года назад +15

    I'm an orange county boy, but this still breaks me every time to see my home state shred to pieces due to Greed.

  • @glorialovesChrist
    @glorialovesChrist 3 года назад +200

    Middle class moving out homeless move in tourists staying away.

    • @yoxall4559
      @yoxall4559 3 года назад +27

      A democrats wet dream

    • @cindy-ml7vo
      @cindy-ml7vo 3 года назад +3

      @@yoxall4559 Republicans want to allow companies to not pay employees minimum wage and not pay them overtime pay.

    • @Malice_In_Orange_County
      @Malice_In_Orange_County 3 года назад +8

      @@cindy-ml7vo: If California didn't tax Corporations and business owners 37% then they wouldn't be trying to nickle and dime workers. Look at my videos! Hundreds of small businesses are being forced to close.

    • @neuroleptika
      @neuroleptika 3 года назад +1

      Middleclass that could pay 19000$ a month for a 3 room apartment?

    • @kirksanderson3914
      @kirksanderson3914 3 года назад

      @@yoxall4559 Westside LA will be Fine. I live in Mar vista and work in Santa Monica. We have a strong community that will bounce back Fast. See you guys this summer.

  • @cupcakescookies246
    @cupcakescookies246 3 года назад +134

    My parents used to own a yogurt shop and deli right where you walked by on venice beach in the late 80s into early 90s. I remember spending all my summer days at venice beach. There were apartments above the shops and all my aunts and uncles worked summer jobs at my parents businesses. I still remember the smell, the characters, the vibe... #memories

    • @darbat
      @darbat 3 года назад +4

      May I ask, what happened to the business and apartments?

    • @brandysigmon9066
      @brandysigmon9066 3 года назад +3

      I have the same question as darbat

    • @cupcakescookies246
      @cupcakescookies246 3 года назад +11

      @@darbatmy parents sold it in the mid 90s and they stayed the same type of business for a while but I'm not sure what happened to them. I'm sure the buildings are still there but not sure what type of business or place they are now.

    • @brandysigmon9066
      @brandysigmon9066 3 года назад

      @@cupcakescookies246 Do you still live in CA?

    • @bernadettesandoval3990
      @bernadettesandoval3990 3 года назад +1

      I lived in venice in from 1979 to 83. It was the best

  • @joannemeeks745
    @joannemeeks745 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for bringing us all these scenes and interviews. Took a lot of work!

  • @williamsmith7221
    @williamsmith7221 3 года назад +61

    "ain't no roses here but you just gotta pretend" hahaha your videos bring people together Mike great work!

  • @twyla2575
    @twyla2575 3 года назад +94

    I grew up in Venice. Played in the Venice playground while my mom worked across the sidewalk at George's cafe. Every morning he made me and my brother huge bowls of oatmeal with milk and butter and brown sugar. Some days we rode the electric tram to the Jewish delis for the best corned beef. Believe me, those were the good old days.

    • @fredoman2683
      @fredoman2683 3 года назад +4

      Sounds amazing. What year we talking about I'm curious ✌

    • @twyla2575
      @twyla2575 3 года назад +10

      @@fredoman2683 when my mom worked at George's (BTW-George was a very kind but gruff Greek man), I was about 6 or 7 years old. George's was all glass facing the boardwalk so my mom could keep an eye on me and my brother in the playground. There was another place called Faye's Cafe and she made cotton candy and really good grilled cheese sandwiches. But she was mean. Timeframe was approximately 1958 - 1960. We grew up on Venice beach when flip flops were called zorries and you only got one pair to last all summer.😄

    • @fredoman2683
      @fredoman2683 3 года назад +2

      Haha I'm wearing zorries right now
      Sounds like it was a great time. I used to go alot in the early 90's. It's still my favorite place😎

    • @unclemonster48
      @unclemonster48 3 года назад +3

      How cool!! Thank you for sharing! I could smell the oats and fresh sammages! Sigh!!

    • @eilissmith8591
      @eilissmith8591 3 года назад +3

      Kathleen that sounds wonderful, such great memories. Take care and God bless you and yours.

  • @ingridperlongo2291
    @ingridperlongo2291 3 года назад

    Your attitude is so inspiring! I really need to try to be more open and joyful and adventurous. Thanks so much for this video.

  • @joshualevi
    @joshualevi 3 года назад

    Thanks for making these videos. I love your smile and positive attitude. Venice has changed so much. I’m sure it will come back.

  • @GwarFluffyGoreGuts
    @GwarFluffyGoreGuts 3 года назад +77

    So nice to see a human experiencing being a human. Biking around using his eyes and muscles talking to real people in person. Seize the day it's yours

    • @northbound5493
      @northbound5493 3 года назад +1

      merry christmas

    • @nacorider
      @nacorider 3 года назад

      Please post the brand name of your ebike.

    • @Michael9-23-15
      @Michael9-23-15 3 года назад +1

      Yes, but his bike is electric. So not using much muscle.

    • @Livetoeat171
      @Livetoeat171 3 года назад +1

      Not much muscles use since it it’s electronic bike

  • @kristencraft623
    @kristencraft623 3 года назад +47

    What a heartbreaking difference from when I visited family in CA a few years ago.

    • @markbtelevision
      @markbtelevision 3 года назад +1

      Imagine believing all this was about a virus. Wow. You are so patheti c.
      Take your mask off.

  • @karenblaise9208
    @karenblaise9208 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your time and efforts with me!

  • @WilliamRodriguez26
    @WilliamRodriguez26 3 года назад

    I ENJOY WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS
    THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME AND EFFORT..KEEP ON RECORDING BROTHER!

  • @LuckyGuu
    @LuckyGuu 3 года назад +40

    I was really impressed with your Tai chi and your dance moves!!

  • @diabolus2856
    @diabolus2856 3 года назад +18

    This guy just seems like walking positive energy. Keep making the videos and be safe man 👍!

  • @lesleydecker1015
    @lesleydecker1015 3 года назад

    Thank you for making videos for us. You’re a great narrator.
    Wow tech ball. I always see something interesting on your videos. The people you talk to are great.

  • @joeycutup4958
    @joeycutup4958 2 года назад +1

    Me and my gf just started watching your videos we love how u love what you do dont ever change

  • @motleyassortment5512
    @motleyassortment5512 3 года назад +143

    I think all the homeless setting up shelter in front of the business makes the business district look unattractive and trashy.
    It makes the tourist and customers not want to hang around the place or shop.
    High rent also contributes to people leaving state of California and low wage. Salary/wage is not high enough to cover expenses.
    You need 3 full time jobs just to survive in California.
    $2000 TO $4000 a month is ridiculous. Money greedy landlords.

    • @AhatiMaat
      @AhatiMaat 3 года назад +3

      @Volatile where can we see you arguing with people...what video?

    • @alexxsanchez2720
      @alexxsanchez2720 3 года назад +4

      Bro i used to bitch about landlords when i was a renter until i bought my own apartment building, and trust me being a landlord is tough also . You gotta pay property tax which is expensive in L.A , property insurance, maintenance. Etc . Dealing with evictions with a bad tenant. Etc . Etc.

    • @ooooa9046
      @ooooa9046 3 года назад +2

      The landlords are not greedy. You don’t understand real estate and the real estate laws the Californian government has put in place that has left landlords with no choice but to increase rent.

    • @marksnider8914
      @marksnider8914 3 года назад

      California had 750.000.000 Visitors a year , before Covert operations 19. 👊🤠🤙 🐓❤

    • @marksnider8914
      @marksnider8914 3 года назад

      @ken m 🍺👈Jackass 👊🤠🤙❤

  • @100toeface
    @100toeface 3 года назад +52

    German in Venice dance skills higher than expected, pretty good actually.

  • @onofriotorcivia975
    @onofriotorcivia975 2 года назад +1

    I've been following you for a long time I never make a comment or anything but I just want you to know I enjoy your videos I'm from New Jersey thank you very much I really enjoyed the video the one about slop City you're the best my friend you're the best thank you

  • @tonyperez5855
    @tonyperez5855 3 года назад

    This video made my smile! Thank You, your videos bring joy!

  • @MegaWilliam2003
    @MegaWilliam2003 3 года назад +178

    Lets be honest, what tourist is gonna even walk around that area with all those homeless people everywhere, and everything closed.

    • @tltaber50
      @tltaber50 3 года назад +15

      Still lots of people having fun. Hang in there. The pandemic will end sometime next year. I love California.

    • @obrown950
      @obrown950 3 года назад +5

      @Serena Rios PSHHHHH Venice is super safe compared to when I was kid growing up there. I am 41. You people make me laugh.

    • @FreedomLovin
      @FreedomLovin 3 года назад +11

      @@tltaber50 California isn't likely to return for a long time. Emperor Newsome wrecked it.

    • @TheMDM1956
      @TheMDM1956 3 года назад +16

      The evil plan appears to be to chase away hard working people and allow those who do not function well in the world, in the workplace, at home, or even in a shelter, to take over what was once a thriving, fun, nice community.

    • @sportsmediaamerica
      @sportsmediaamerica 3 года назад +8

      It must be a disease-fest.

  • @goatherderextraodinaire2280
    @goatherderextraodinaire2280 3 года назад +82

    German in Venice has got the moves when dancing.

  • @mecsp
    @mecsp 3 года назад

    Loved every minute of this - GREAT!

  • @RandallGove
    @RandallGove 2 года назад +1

    You are amazing. Thanks for doing this

  • @bigimskiweisenheimer8325
    @bigimskiweisenheimer8325 3 года назад +23

    Everytime I see your shots of Venice it reminds me of the old TV show "3s Company" when they showed the actors riding bikes on the boardwalk at the beginning of the show.
    Good memories. Thanks.

    • @kensims4086
      @kensims4086 3 года назад

      Theres a video where they go to all the filming locations...

    • @kensims4086
      @kensims4086 3 года назад

      @ken m i think. Or jordan the lion i forgot.. I watch too much stuff these days..

  • @jerrynadler2883
    @jerrynadler2883 3 года назад +278

    Gavin Newsom: U-Haul Salesman of the year!

  • @theresa_lili
    @theresa_lili 2 года назад +1

    You are great. Thank you for choosing to bring us joy with your videos. You'll have to come and visit Wisconsin some time. Hugs

  • @mommaawareness
    @mommaawareness 3 года назад +7

    You got some moves... How fun. Thank you, for show us what's up. I'm from Los Angeles...

  • @bobzwol
    @bobzwol 3 года назад +34

    I lived on the beach at the Santa Monica-Venice boarder for 40 years. I lost my job and had to move where it's cheaper in Palm Springs. Thank you for vlogging this!! It's so sad to see all of those businesses that were there for decades now gone forever. It's also sad to see that it's turned into another homeless encampment. Like a Phoenix, it will rise again! Stay safe! Thanks again for taking the time to do this great vlog of my once happy home of 40 years!

  • @Joseramirez-vp6uz
    @Joseramirez-vp6uz Год назад

    German i love all your videos and the way you make them with that spark and smile! Keep the good work!

  • @rusroyce
    @rusroyce 3 года назад +46

    Mike you give off a very warm and positive vibe!

  • @ivanm.paton-anaccidentalex4145
    @ivanm.paton-anaccidentalex4145 3 года назад

    @German in Venice Great video. Keep them coming. Your casual style, and the insights you share about life in Venice beach today, and your interaction with your friends and the people you meet along the way are very entertaining. Keep it up. I hung out in L.A. in 2000 for a couple of weeks right there in Venice Beach, and can't believe how much it has changed.

  • @ItsJGonzo
    @ItsJGonzo 3 года назад

    You are amazing Sir! I can’t believe I barely came across your channel. It’s never too late tho. Thank you for all your videos.

  • @elizabethblanford8569
    @elizabethblanford8569 3 года назад +70

    It’s so cool to see how many people recognize you

    • @mymillenniumgroup
      @mymillenniumgroup 3 года назад

      That’s what’s so awesome about Venice and why we all love it , ya it’s tough times but we are a community in Venice.

    • @ashenjoseph3056
      @ashenjoseph3056 3 года назад

      Yeah you are now Famous Mike..Even i found your videos pop up when i search something about America....

  • @berkeley8988
    @berkeley8988 3 года назад +51

    Hey, I just wanted to tell you that finding your channel has really helped me heal. My father was German and he raised me partly in Venice in the 80s. You being here and filming makes me feel like apart of him is still alive and it touches my heart.
    As for Venice, I went last week for the first time since before covid. I was on roller blades and I cried the whole way through bc it’s unrecognizable. I wish we could save Venice and make it what it used to be.

    • @Urban_Piggy
      @Urban_Piggy 3 года назад +2

      I think within a couple of years things might turn around again -maybe in a different way but it’s just sad to see the problems growing. I don’t think any of this is accidental. Newsome is actually trying to drive people out of the state. He’s actively trying to lose his voters!

  • @christopherwiley01
    @christopherwiley01 3 года назад

    Wow that's awesome with how people are watching your videos all over the world. I'm watching from Chicago Illinois!!

  • @labretbear
    @labretbear 3 года назад +6

    You have no idea how bad I've always wanted to see everything you've shown me ! Thank you for all your hard work ! Ps... I love your accent ! 🥰

  • @Nancy-iv1yj
    @Nancy-iv1yj 3 года назад +40

    So sad to see what has become of California. Thanks for sharing.

    • @leredditcommander8208
      @leredditcommander8208 3 года назад +1

      California? The whole US is full of homeless and crazy people, as a visitor i wonder if there are even mental institutions there because all loonies seem to be outside.

  • @ricks.1318
    @ricks.1318 3 года назад +17

    Mike .... YOU made a LOT of folks SMILE today, brother :) :) :) :) :) Always 2 thumbs UP !!!!

  • @DjJerryofficialChannel1
    @DjJerryofficialChannel1 3 года назад

    Loving your videos from Taiwan!
    I love your talk is so sincererty and truthful not fake.

  • @zacnicolai8125
    @zacnicolai8125 3 года назад

    Thanks, keep the videos coming. Love watching your videos here on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Hot Springs Montana, I hope to visit California soon.

  • @echocharlie6707
    @echocharlie6707 3 года назад +10

    I live in the middle of nowhere. I’ve heard of Venice Beach, but would have no other way of knowing really what it’s all about. Thank you for this video. Not too long, not too short. Great tour!

  • @roorooadventures4771
    @roorooadventures4771 3 года назад +10

    Thank you for doing these videos. Please rest also and stay healthy and safe this winter. You rock. You are pretty cool. I enjoy your videos. Thanks again. Have a great week.

  • @stevewakelingslide7089
    @stevewakelingslide7089 3 года назад

    Ive been watching and enjoying your videos from claremont in tasmania australia...keep up the good work....

  • @fairytrish6260
    @fairytrish6260 3 года назад

    Hi there we are in Scotland UK watching German in Venice love these vlogs thankyou keep making them you are so easy to listen to 🙋

  • @allialias
    @allialias 3 года назад +41

    Homeless people and empty buildings on the same sidewalk. I can't stand it. I was born here too and will never leave. God bless them all. Thank you Mike. Merry Christmas. Your bike is sharp. I wanna visit Venice!!!

    • @leopoldstotch7721
      @leopoldstotch7721 3 года назад +2

      Housing is not a human right America is the land of opportunity not handouts you must work hard to succeed in this country

    • @lindabuck2777
      @lindabuck2777 3 года назад +1

      @@boofert.washington2499 YA BIG MEANIE-SUCH A HARSH STATEMENT and YOU don’t allow for FACTS just blame!!! 🧐🧐🧐

    • @zoobrizz
      @zoobrizz 3 года назад

      Why would you stay? It’s a SHITSHOW

  • @danrambler5435
    @danrambler5435 3 года назад +9

    Awesome video Mike! Thanks for staying so positive. Can’t wait for your video all of the time. God Bless you. Stay safe out there brother.

  • @Melophile74
    @Melophile74 3 года назад +1

    Your videos put a smile on my face 😊

  • @marvinhenderson6379
    @marvinhenderson6379 Год назад

    I really loved this video God bless you !!!

  • @oskiiicha
    @oskiiicha 3 года назад +78

    German in Venice seems like the nicest guy on youtube

  • @LisaMarieMJ
    @LisaMarieMJ 3 года назад +11

    Had no idea there were so many boarded up businesses down there. You’d think they would drop the rent so people could afford to open a business. I can’t imagine what those boarded up houses would sell for. I wish I could afford to buy one!

  • @nicklloyd7339
    @nicklloyd7339 3 года назад

    Just wanted to say that I really enjoy your videos. I could watch you all day long. Thanks for doing this. I’ve never been to California yet but with you videos I feel like I have. 👍

  • @fiatveloce2516
    @fiatveloce2516 3 года назад

    Hey Mike, you done did good here. Great narration. Keep smiling.

  • @Italianseasoning
    @Italianseasoning 3 года назад +9

    Really thankful your channel fell into my world. Keeps me distracted from loosing my Dad just days ago. Can't get away from grief or out of my own town. It's like a virtual vacation with the best tour guide. You're an angel.

    • @germaninvenice
      @germaninvenice  3 года назад

      Thanks good luck to you stay strong

    • @Numantino312
      @Numantino312 3 года назад

      condolences. be there and be strong for your Mom and siblings. best to you with

  • @MicBergsma
    @MicBergsma 3 года назад +149

    Wow that’s crazy, thanks for sharing the video with us! 🤙🏼🤙🏼

    • @rainbow20112011
      @rainbow20112011 3 года назад +2

      Want to know what is crazy?
      Me being a 34 years old guy, and I have never even kissed a girl before. Now THAT'S crazy.

    • @kebabtank
      @kebabtank 3 года назад +2

      @@rainbow20112011 Change it then. You owe it to yourself to improve your life, all the best.

    • @ericlechleitner74
      @ericlechleitner74 3 года назад

      Even Mic Bergsma is watching the German in Venice....cool cool!!

    • @taraerskine3954
      @taraerskine3954 2 года назад

      He's so kind hearted!!! I live far far far from California! I live in R.I. & It's the smallest state but it's my hometown!!!! I love R.I.!

  • @ricobigbear6351
    @ricobigbear6351 Год назад

    That was a beautiful video I also love your slab City video the bikes look really neat but I think I'd wait till I get the right bike to put lights on it

  • @Talkwithtina808
    @Talkwithtina808 3 года назад

    New subscribers from Hawaii and I’m watching. Thank you

  • @dieyoung8259
    @dieyoung8259 3 года назад +8

    It's 18 degrees here in Chicago, just got off work. I must say, that made my day. Great job!

  • @aaphotofilm
    @aaphotofilm 3 года назад +31

    This is amazing Mike wanna wish you a merry Xmas and a happy new year, thank you for all the amazing entertainment you gave us in 2020 despite of it being a bad year for all.

  • @kb8590
    @kb8590 3 года назад

    your videos are very feelgood and honest. Keep it up!

  • @RichardAllen7753
    @RichardAllen7753 3 года назад +12

    so heartbreaking. lots of those businesses were there for a really long time.

  • @beefpares
    @beefpares 3 года назад +39

    Watching from The Philippines🇵🇭

  • @scubasteve653
    @scubasteve653 3 года назад

    Cool vids! Great attitude, it’s fun to watch these.

  • @gerilamb2714
    @gerilamb2714 3 года назад +1

    You are so funny, caring and likeable. Thanks for the laughs.

  • @josephcallahan4168
    @josephcallahan4168 3 года назад +9

    Seriously, we appreciate your honest and true love of Venice Beach. You would be an excellent mayor! You seem to really care that Venice Beach will survive and prosper. Cheers!

  • @mikeareal
    @mikeareal 3 года назад +44

    The crowd on the beach waiting for the Saturn/Jupiter convergence shortly after sunset. Way to finish the video on a positive note with positive people! Good job German!

  • @leolloydcalhounjr.8048
    @leolloydcalhounjr.8048 3 года назад

    You rock dude & got moves. Keep the videos going and your good, positive, energy.

  • @gino.from.chicago
    @gino.from.chicago 3 года назад +1

    I live in Chicago - I’ve always wanted to visit California! Thanks for this video - you just got a new subscriber! You’re really positive and seem really nice

  • @velocita8842
    @velocita8842 3 года назад +8

    Ireland watching. You make us smile when there hasn’t been much to smile about this year.

  • @Ghstn
    @Ghstn 3 года назад +7

    This put a smile on my face after a rough week, thank you so much for the enthusiasm and amazing content. Love my Cali regardless ❤️

  • @snappertrx
    @snappertrx 3 года назад +11

    I haven't been over to Venice beach for a couple of years, but it looks nothing at all like it did. Absolutely horrendous that it's basically a skid row now. It was always weird, but, wow. Very sad, but indicative of the city and state government efforts.

    • @VioletPrism
      @VioletPrism 3 года назад

      Seriously wtf I was there in 2011 how can it be so fucked right now. Sad

    • @markbtelevision
      @markbtelevision 3 года назад +1

      Government efforts??????????
      Introducing a fake virus to kill peoples businesses and make people homeless

    • @snappertrx
      @snappertrx 3 года назад

      @@markbtelevision It was like this far before the virus situation because the state made it legal for homeless to squat in any public space without issue along with other lame laws and rules.

  • @lnrb-rock1879
    @lnrb-rock1879 3 года назад

    I really enjoyed viewing your adventure. The dancing part was so entertaining and you made me laugh because you are so fun!

  • @alg5510
    @alg5510 3 года назад +8

    Stay positive mike 👍🏼 thx for the awesome videos 👌👍🏼

  • @kcbroncohater
    @kcbroncohater 3 года назад +120

    I remember as a kid back in the 70's how cool it was. This is sad, but they voted for it.

    • @robertsmith9397
      @robertsmith9397 3 года назад +9

      Same here. Venice in the 70s was awesome.

    • @marski5260
      @marski5260 3 года назад +23

      Everyone is saying people voted for it...but who knows maybe the dominion software or democratic party did the magic.....

    • @nomisvagabond139
      @nomisvagabond139 3 года назад +5

      1970's Z-boys Venice 👳 good days of jay Adams and shogo

    • @ponolovefarms3926
      @ponolovefarms3926 3 года назад +10

      @@marski5260 can’t speak for California, but in Oregon they’re actually is that many idiots

    • @paullewis2413
      @paullewis2413 3 года назад +3

      First visited Southern California in the late 70’s (teenager). Sure there were problems then but overall it seems now like a totally different World. Absolutely loved it back then and kept going back in the 80’s and 90’s but I want to remember it as things were then, no intention of returning now.

  • @theodorehyatt1782
    @theodorehyatt1782 3 года назад

    Thank you for shining some light on it

  • @owenconnolly3041
    @owenconnolly3041 3 года назад

    Well This is more positive than the last few videos !! Good to see That !! This German dude is a Great Reporter !! he really gets in with the people for the real Story !!! Post more man !! I just subscribed !!!

  • @sdb1082
    @sdb1082 3 года назад +3

    Omg I absolutely love when you join in on the activities!!! Thanks for the video ❤️

  • @jbilotta
    @jbilotta 3 года назад +11

    You are so authentic! From the comments, I see your name is Mike! Yay Mike! 😊

  • @thisislogout
    @thisislogout 3 года назад

    Thanks for keeping us updated on Venice Beach. I now live in the High Desert near Victorville and i miss Venice Beach so much. I've been a Venice Beach patron since i was 25 (now I'm 57). I miss the Drum Circle (which was banned - for what? Making people happy?). It was so much fun dancing to the rhythms of 20 drummers. Strange world. Anyway, I appreciate you, man! Cheers!

  • @georgel.1776
    @georgel.1776 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for what you do. I really enjoy your content, subscribed amigo.

  • @Hankandrex
    @Hankandrex 3 года назад +29

    I was there 8/2019. It looks like years of wear and tear already. Wow

    • @garrettallain4066
      @garrettallain4066 3 года назад +6

      Yep, I used to live down the road in redondo beach. All of LA is absolutely fucked right now. Most people in the service industry have left, including me because the jobs are gone and not coming back. I'm glad I got to spend 5 years there though, it was certainly an interesting, laid back life for a while.

    • @garrettallain4066
      @garrettallain4066 3 года назад

      @ken m san antonio texas

  • @daddystiel4324
    @daddystiel4324 3 года назад +56

    My sister left LA 8 months ago and she couldn't be happier.

    • @Deedeed33
      @Deedeed33 3 года назад +8

      A
      Worst mistake of her life. She will be back. West coast is the best coast. She prob left cus she’s broke

    • @Deedeed33
      @Deedeed33 3 года назад +1

      @Bryan Estrada I live in Glendale and I’m opening up my bakery in 2022. Then I’m moving to my beach front in Malibu. My second home will be in Belair homie. Every city has homeless

    • @Deedeed33
      @Deedeed33 3 года назад +1

      @Bryan Estrada broke isn’t in my vocabulary sweetie.

    • @Deedeed33
      @Deedeed33 3 года назад +1

      @Bryan Estrada I have my masters in chemistry. Unlike you I’m not in the rat race. The slavery System. I don’t work a 9-5. I bring in 5 figures a month. Soon to be seven figures a month. Such trash

    • @Deedeed33
      @Deedeed33 3 года назад +1

      @Bryan Estrada success isn’t constrained to a location. The universe is mental

  • @Ann-cx3dd
    @Ann-cx3dd 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing! I am from Cali myself ( but no longer live there ).... I am STUNNED to see what Venice Beach looks like now!! I cannot believe how it's changed. Really eye opening....... :O

  • @albertgrant1017
    @albertgrant1017 3 года назад +5

    Went to Venice 10 years ago. So sad to see its decline. Thanks for your work .

  • @176103cw
    @176103cw 3 года назад +14

    We are wide open here in FLORIDA....Thank God💚✝️💚

    • @thenewdavinci1852
      @thenewdavinci1852 3 года назад

      Visiting florida as we speak peoe are so nice and at least yu can rent a room.
      Feel a little bit of freedom.
      So sad for california was my dream to go there sibce i was a kid terminator movies and stuff.
      So sad.
      It hurts me to see it go down.

    • @hpseaton68
      @hpseaton68 3 года назад

      😂😂😂😂😂😂