In Photos: The World of Venice Beach

Five-year-old Jackson watches a boa constrictor while another slithers toward his mom Jenna, relaxing nearby in the sand. A street performer entrusted the two locals with his large boas while taking a quick break from the bustle of the boardwalkVenice Beach: The Last Days of a Bohemian Paradise by Dotan Saguy is out now

A skateboarder jumps high over the Venice Skate Park, briefly letting his lone shadow imprint the bottom of the pool

A group of young skateboarders gather to smoke marijuana in the early morning sun in front of the Touch of Venice mural on Windward Avenue. They came from various parts of the country to live the bohemian lifestyle on Venice Beach for a few days before moving on to their next destination