Guidebook for Culver City
Food Scene
Awesome mexican food esp. the pork tacos. A little bit pricey but worth it.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Loqui
8830 Washington BlvdAwesome mexican food esp. the pork tacos. A little bit pricey but worth it.
Local hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant owned by a Oaxacan family. SUCH good food, my favorite are the green enchiladas, but nothing disappoints.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
EK Valley
6121 Washington BlvdLocal hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant owned by a Oaxacan family. SUCH good food, my favorite are the green enchiladas, but nothing disappoints.
Really good food and over 35 craft beers on tap
344 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Father's Office
1018 Montana AveReally good food and over 35 craft beers on tap
Good food and coffee. Awesome spot for breakfast and a good place to get some work done. Not opened on weekends.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New School of Cooking
8690 Washington BlvdGood food and coffee. Awesome spot for breakfast and a good place to get some work done. Not opened on weekends.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best place to pick up wine/spirits. Wine and beer tastings are $5. Check out their website for the event schedule: https://barandgarden.com/events/.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar & Garden
6142 Washington BlvdBest place to pick up wine/spirits. Wine and beer tastings are $5. Check out their website for the event schedule: https://barandgarden.com/events/.
Hip/punkish dive bar co-owned by Blum & Poe. On weekends have some cool Djs
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mandrake
2692 La Cienega BlvdHip/punkish dive bar co-owned by Blum & Poe. On weekends have some cool Djs
Bigfoot West
10939 Venice Blvd.Great cocktails
Scarlet Lady Saloon
5411 Sepulveda BlvdGood dive bar, cheap stiff drinks with awesome karaoke
Shopping
Loads of boutique/higher end brands (e.g. the reformation). Soulcycle HQ (trendy spin classes), Van Leeuwn Ice Cream (insanely good ice-cream but also insanely priced), Sweet Greens (salad place), Loqui (tacos/mexican food), and more.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Platform LA
8850 Washington BlvdLoads of boutique/higher end brands (e.g. the reformation). Soulcycle HQ (trendy spin classes), Van Leeuwn Ice Cream (insanely good ice-cream but also insanely priced), Sweet Greens (salad place), Loqui (tacos/mexican food), and more.
Essentials
Good selection of beer, spirits, and interesting snacks.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hi-Lo Liquor Market
8582 Washington BlvdGood selection of beer, spirits, and interesting snacks.
The best place to pick up booze and groceries in the area.
881 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveThe best place to pick up booze and groceries in the area.
Second best market, they have decent sandwiches and an awesome salad bar.
218 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sprouts Farmers Market
5660 Sepulveda BlvdSecond best market, they have decent sandwiches and an awesome salad bar.
This is a whole-foods type co-op and has everything you need. It's about a seven minute walk and also features an awesome food-court (the breakfast burritos are amazing).
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Co-opportunity Market Culver City
8770 Washington BlvdThis is a whole-foods type co-op and has everything you need. It's about a seven minute walk and also features an awesome food-court (the breakfast burritos are amazing).
Parks & Nature
Tennis courts (one full size, two paddle tennis), basketball courts, and a playground for kids. Large field are and a path to run around. The bike bath behind the park will take you to Marina Del Rey.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Syd Kronenthal Park
3459 McManus AveTennis courts (one full size, two paddle tennis), basketball courts, and a playground for kids. Large field are and a path to run around. The bike bath behind the park will take you to Marina Del Rey.
This is probably the best panoramic view of LA. You can see Santa Monica and Downtown LA from the top. The stairs are a brutal workout if you want to punish your legs and work your cardio. You can also walk up the trail or drive to the top (last time I went up there was a cash parking fee)
337 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RdThis is probably the best panoramic view of LA. You can see Santa Monica and Downtown LA from the top. The stairs are a brutal workout if you want to punish your legs and work your cardio. You can also walk up the trail or drive to the top (last time I went up there was a cash parking fee)
Entertainment & Activities
Movie theater with a bar :). I sound like an alcoholic...
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ArcLight
9500 Culver BlvdMovie theater with a bar :). I sound like an alcoholic...
Best bang for your buck movie theater in LA. If you have a student ID movies are $5!
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cinemark
6081 Center DrBest bang for your buck movie theater in LA. If you have a student ID movies are $5!
Getting Around
Culver City Expo Line that can take you to Downtown LA and Santa Monica.
Note on the way to DTLA you can visit the Natural History Museum, California Science Center (Visit Endeavor the Space Shuttle!), and African American Museum
8817 Washington Blvd
8817 Washington BoulevardCulver City Expo Line that can take you to Downtown LA and Santa Monica.
Note on the way to DTLA you can visit the Natural History Museum, California Science Center (Visit Endeavor the Space Shuttle!), and African American Museum