Four Hours: Venice

Cheri Pann and Gonzalo Duran are the owners of the iconic Mosaic Tile House on Palms Boulevard in Venice. Their home has been a staple in Venice for over two decades, and the couple offers tours on the weekends.

The Mosaic Tile House began in 1994 when Cheri Pann purchased a single-story home and expanded it with her partner Gonzalo Duran.

An exterior shot of the Mosaic Tile House.

Cheri Pann and Gonzalo Duran pose in the reflection of their Mosaic Tile House, a destination gallery and studio space in Venice.

Bernard Giraux hugs artist Cheri Pann and her husband Gonzalo Duran hugs Eveline Lamige before the pair leave the Mosaic Tile House in Venice after visiting from France.

A man rides a scooter past Kreation Organic Kafe & Juicery on Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

A mural by Isabelle Lago, nicknamed as Isabelle Gorilla, can be seen on Abbot Kinney Boulevard as well as throughout Los Angeles.

People walk in front of Gjelina, a popular restaurant on Abbott Kinney Boulevard.

Luigi the rescue dog is carried by his owner Tyler along Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

Dania Costella eats ice cream with her dad Ryan as two girls walk outside the ice cream shop Salt & Straw.

A black swan boat sits outside of a home alongside the Venice Canals.

The Venice Canal Historic District is known for its man-made canals, which were built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney. Today the canals are a popular tourist destination.

The Venice Canal Historic District is known for its man-made canals. The canals were built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney as part of his Venice of America plan, with a goal to re-create the appearance and feel of Venice, Italy, in Southern California.

Artists set up photo booths alongside the Venice Beach Boardwalk.

Martin Squires, owner of Kapowui surf lessons, helps customers with a surfboard rental. Kapowui has been providing lessons and rentals to Venice Beach for 10 years.

Luis Alfredo Suarez comes out to Venice from Compton to hang out with friends regularly.

Tim Caldwell, co-founder of the Venice Beach Knights chess club, plays a game with Vinh Trinh.

A painting by Joe Rios lays next to his paint stand on Venice Beach Boardwalk.

A man rides his bike onto the Venice Beach Boardwalk in front of the Samesun hostel.

Nicky the Healer works with a customer at his booth on Venice Beach Boardwalk.

Vendors are packed in along the Venice Beach Boardwalk.

Tourists watch the Calypso Tumblers perform on the Venice Beach Boardwalk. The Tumblers have been performing in Venice and New York for over 25 years.

Alena Dawn works out at Muscle Beach.

Sashoy Blake poses with Ike “Catcher” Musitz, an actor and regular at Muscle Beach.

Men work out at Muscle Beach Gym in Venice.

Women play paddle tennis at the POP tennis courts in Venice Beach.