Life in Venice Beach, CA: Art, Food & Real Estate with Melissa Lynn Wagner

Thinking about moving to Venice Beach, California? In this episode, Zach Cockfield sits down with Venice Beach realtor Melissa Lynn Wagner to showcase what makes Venice such a one-of-a-kind place to live — from iconic street art and farmers markets to sunsets, canals, and wellness culture. In this video, we cover: • Melissa’s “Angeleno rite of passage” — living in LA for 12 years and why Venice felt like home immediately • Melissa’s approach to real estate: education-first, relationship-driven, and focused on helping people build long-term wealth • Why Venice is an artist’s playground: the Venice Art Walls (open, ever-changing murals painted by artists daily) • Melissa’s creative background as a performing artist — and how it helps her communicate authentically in real estate • Venice food + local favorites: – A neighborhood Italian spot with handmade pasta, farm-to-fork ingredients, and seasonal menus – A European-style soft serve/gelato shop using pastry-dough cones (cinnamon sugar baked goodness!) • Santa Monica Farmers Market highlights: locally sourced produce, community-focused vendors, and peak seasonal finds • Beach lifestyle snapshots: surfing culture, volleyball, epic sunsets, and “slow down and enjoy the little things” moments • The Venice Canals — manmade canals inspired by Venice, Italy, with beautiful one-of-a-kind homes and peaceful evening walks • Wellness + community: outdoor yoga and the “Love Tour” — a Saturday wellness crawl for healthy activities and self-care • Venice nightlife + oceanfront vibes: The Whaler near Washington Square (sunsets, games, late-night menu, and a lively scene) • Santa Monica Pier + local events: concerts, classic car shows, and the kind of energy that makes the area unforgettable • Venice’s signature style: murals, colorful streetscapes, and the creative culture that makes it feel like its own world inside LA Whether you’re relocating for work, dreaming of a beach lifestyle, or looking for a realtor who truly knows the neighborhood culture, this episode gives you a local’s view of Venice Beach — beyond the postcards. 👉 Want to connect with Melissa about living in Venice Beach / West Los Angeles? Visit her page here: https://lp.newtomedia.com/melissa-lyn... 👨🏻‍💻 Connect to the best, with NewtoMedia 🔗 www.newtomedia.com 📞 +1 (678) 780-4032 📨 [email protected] __________________________________________ 👉 Click here to schedule a session with Zack Cockfield: https://tidycal.com/isaaccockfield/sh... 🔗 Want to be featured on NewtoPodcast as a realtor/host? Click here: www.newtopodcasts.com #newtomedia #newtopodcast #realtor #realestate #venicebeach #losangeles #california #movingtoLA #westla #beachlife #podcast