Planning your visit to Venice, La.
From LAX, Delta and United offer nonstop service, and Continental, Southwest and American offer connecting service (change of plane) to New Orleans. Restricted round-trip fares start at $397.
WHERE TO STAY
Woodland Plantation; 21997 Highway 23, West Pointe a la Hache; (504) 656-9990, www.woodlandplantation.com. Great meals and a historical setting. $120 to $150 a night, double occupancy, including breakfast.
Venice Sportsman’s Lodge, Venice Marina; (985) 534.9357, www.venicesportsmanslodge.com. Comfortable and newly remodeled lodging. $175 per person a night, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and open bar.
Cypress Cove Lodge, 235 Cypress Cove Road, Venice; (888) 534-8777, www.cypresscove.net. Prices from $90,double occupancy.
WHERE TO EAT
Riverside Restaurant, 42939 Highway 23, Venice; (985) 534-9254. It’s the only sit-down restaurant for miles. Prices range from $4 to $14. Open 11 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
FISHING GUIDES
Reel Louisiana Adventures, Susan Gros; (504) 329-7335, www.reellouisianaadventures.com.
Reel Shot Guide Services, Brandon Carter; (985) 969-0810, www.rodnreel.com/reelshot.
Super Strike Charters, Damon McKnight; (800) 318-1720, www.superstrikecharters.com.
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