People stand in line to order from food trucks during the monthly first Friday event on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California November 7, 2014. Venice Beach, one of the few spots in car-choked Los Angeles with a vibrant street life, has been a cultural melting pot for more than half a century, welcoming everyone from hippies and homeless wanderers to the latest generation of tech executives. The neighborhood known for its palm trees and cool Pacific breezes has been on a winning streak in recent years, transforming from the "Slum by the Sea" into "Silicon Beach", thanks to the digital giants who have set up shop. REUTERS/Jonathan Alcorn (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRAVEL SOCIETY)