Guidebook for Culver City

Sara And Sam
Sara And Sam
Guidebook for Culver City

Food Scene

Quick and delicious vegan Indian - take out or eat in! Around the corner east on Washington and Overland. The samosas are amazing, portions are huge, and it's a bit spicy so ask to try before you get something if you're not a huge spice fan!
8 recommandé par les habitants
Samosa House East
10700 Washington Blvd
8 recommandé par les habitants
Quick and delicious vegan Indian - take out or eat in! Around the corner east on Washington and Overland. The samosas are amazing, portions are huge, and it's a bit spicy so ask to try before you get something if you're not a huge spice fan!
Tiny hole in the wall bakery and Peruvian Restaurant, around the corner west on Washington. They have fantastic fresh baguetts and bread all day, and serve delicious ceviche, lomo saltado, seafood fried rice and plantains for lunch and dinner.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Lonzo's Bakery
10804 Washington Blvd
8 recommandé par les habitants
Tiny hole in the wall bakery and Peruvian Restaurant, around the corner west on Washington. They have fantastic fresh baguetts and bread all day, and serve delicious ceviche, lomo saltado, seafood fried rice and plantains for lunch and dinner.
A Brazilian Grill walking distance from our house in the Culver Center. Food is buffet style, choose your meat hot off the grill, and charged by weight at the end. Excellent for meat eaters!
27 recommandé par les habitants
Pampas Grill
3857 Overland Ave
27 recommandé par les habitants
A Brazilian Grill walking distance from our house in the Culver Center. Food is buffet style, choose your meat hot off the grill, and charged by weight at the end. Excellent for meat eaters!
It's a local thing! Hard shell tacos, burritos and no frills Mexican food - cheap!! Order at the window, take it home or eat there - the salsa and chips are my fave!
78 recommandé par les habitants
Tito’s Tacos
11222 Washington Pl
78 recommandé par les habitants
It's a local thing! Hard shell tacos, burritos and no frills Mexican food - cheap!! Order at the window, take it home or eat there - the salsa and chips are my fave!
Fried Chicken - this place draws rave reviews and there's pretty much nothing bad you can say about fried chicken!!
29 recommandé par les habitants
Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken
9537 Culver Blvd
29 recommandé par les habitants
Fried Chicken - this place draws rave reviews and there's pretty much nothing bad you can say about fried chicken!!
Excellent NYC style thin crust pizza! They've got a lunch special with "2 slices and a soda" but the pies are really where its at!
72 recommandé par les habitants
Rocco's Tavern
3843 Main St
72 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent NYC style thin crust pizza! They've got a lunch special with "2 slices and a soda" but the pies are really where its at!
A new omakase-style sushi spot that's low key and know for super fresh bluefin and yellow tail tuna.
12 recommandé par les habitants
UZUMAKI SUSHI
11060 Washington Blvd
12 recommandé par les habitants
A new omakase-style sushi spot that's low key and know for super fresh bluefin and yellow tail tuna.
One of our favorite Vietnamese spots on the Westside. It's an easy drive or cab up Overland or a walk if you're feeling like it. The pho is delish and the claypots and broken rice are not to be missed!
21 recommandé par les habitants
Phorage
3300 Overland Ave
21 recommandé par les habitants
One of our favorite Vietnamese spots on the Westside. It's an easy drive or cab up Overland or a walk if you're feeling like it. The pho is delish and the claypots and broken rice are not to be missed!
Fantastic Danish bakery that's an easy walk from our guesthouse! Try the kringles, poppyseed twists and cinnamon braids - our faves, but honestly everything is yummy! They also have coffee!
42 recommandé par les habitants
Copenhagen Pastry
11113 Washington Blvd
42 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic Danish bakery that's an easy walk from our guesthouse! Try the kringles, poppyseed twists and cinnamon braids - our faves, but honestly everything is yummy! They also have coffee!
This place is fantastic! Located in DTLA - It's home to a few dozen amazing little restaurants, italian, asian, oysters, local brewers, ice cream and everything in between! Take the Expo line to Downtown and explore this amazing spot for a dinner smorgasbord!
968 recommandé par les habitants
Grand Central Market
317 S Broadway
968 recommandé par les habitants
This place is fantastic! Located in DTLA - It's home to a few dozen amazing little restaurants, italian, asian, oysters, local brewers, ice cream and everything in between! Take the Expo line to Downtown and explore this amazing spot for a dinner smorgasbord!
Perch is amazing! Located in DTLA - They have a rooftop bar with fantastic city views, they also have a restaurant, definitely more on the fancy/pricy side, but the food is delish! It's a great date night spot!
786 recommandé par les habitants
Perch
448 S Hill St
786 recommandé par les habitants
Perch is amazing! Located in DTLA - They have a rooftop bar with fantastic city views, they also have a restaurant, definitely more on the fancy/pricy side, but the food is delish! It's a great date night spot!
It's one of the oldest restaurants in Downtown Culver City. They have an old-school breakfast/brunch menu with biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash, pancakes and eggs. There's usually a wait for brunch on the weekends!
23 recommandé par les habitants
S & W Country Diner
9748 Washington Blvd
23 recommandé par les habitants
It's one of the oldest restaurants in Downtown Culver City. They have an old-school breakfast/brunch menu with biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash, pancakes and eggs. There's usually a wait for brunch on the weekends!
Owned by an Aussie friend, this is an amazing meat pie shop, with sausage rolls, spinach and feta rolls, even sweet blueberry pies! If you're visiting from Oz and want a taste of home definitely check out her shop!
10 recommandé par les habitants
Bronzed Aussie
1437 S Robertson Blvd
10 recommandé par les habitants
Owned by an Aussie friend, this is an amazing meat pie shop, with sausage rolls, spinach and feta rolls, even sweet blueberry pies! If you're visiting from Oz and want a taste of home definitely check out her shop!
Famous and delicious Italian food in Downtown LA. Take the train downtown and wander around before dinner, its a a nice date night experience!
584 recommandé par les habitants
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand Ave
584 recommandé par les habitants
Famous and delicious Italian food in Downtown LA. Take the train downtown and wander around before dinner, its a a nice date night experience!
Local seasonal food, excellent for brunch and dinner!
34 recommandé par les habitants
The Mar Vista
12249 Venice Blvd.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Local seasonal food, excellent for brunch and dinner!
One of two locations, this is a famous burger and beer spot! They serve hamburgers one way and one way only! Its delicious and a fun spot to eat!
344 recommandé par les habitants
Father's Office
1018 Montana Ave
344 recommandé par les habitants
One of two locations, this is a famous burger and beer spot! They serve hamburgers one way and one way only! Its delicious and a fun spot to eat!
Delicious NYC style pizza - thin crust, homemade sauce and lots of cheese!! Perfect pies!
15 recommandé par les habitants
The Coop Pizza
10006 National Blvd
15 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious NYC style pizza - thin crust, homemade sauce and lots of cheese!! Perfect pies!
AHHHmazing coffee and pastries! Don't be deterred by the line, it moves fast is worth waiting! Its an easy walk down washington Blvd from our house
52 recommandé par les habitants
The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa
10117 Washington Blvd
52 recommandé par les habitants
AHHHmazing coffee and pastries! Don't be deterred by the line, it moves fast is worth waiting! Its an easy walk down washington Blvd from our house
10 recommandé par les habitants
Bianca Bakery
8850 Washington Blvd
10 recommandé par les habitants
Come for the coffee stay for lunch! The food ambiance and location make it one of our faves!
11 recommandé par les habitants
MillCross Coffee Bar & Kitchen
11050 Washington Blvd
11 recommandé par les habitants
Come for the coffee stay for lunch! The food ambiance and location make it one of our faves!
Moto Ramen
11172 Washington Boulevard
260 recommandé par les habitants
Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington Blvd
260 recommandé par les habitants
16 recommandé par les habitants
Cerveteca Culver City
9418 Venice Blvd.
16 recommandé par les habitants
36 recommandé par les habitants
Loqui
8830 Washington Blvd
36 recommandé par les habitants
10 recommandé par les habitants
Citizen Public Market
9355 Culver Boulevard
10 recommandé par les habitants
Absolutely delicious pastries, bread, sandwiches and coffee. Open from 7-3 every day except Tuesdays!
Baked Bar LA
Absolutely delicious pastries, bread, sandwiches and coffee. Open from 7-3 every day except Tuesdays!
Excellent Brunch and Lunch spot - but No Alcohol!
94 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Vida
9755 Culver Blvd
94 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent Brunch and Lunch spot - but No Alcohol!
Love the coffee and the vibe!
Go Get Em Tiger
Love the coffee and the vibe!

Drinks & Nightlife

A bar, behind a Barbershop - whats not to love? They sometimes have live music, always have various grilled cheeses and excellent cocktails! Plus its practically in our backyard!
80 recommandé par les habitants
Blind Barber
10797 Washington Blvd
80 recommandé par les habitants
A bar, behind a Barbershop - whats not to love? They sometimes have live music, always have various grilled cheeses and excellent cocktails! Plus its practically in our backyard!
Craft Cocktails here are awesome, fun vibe and not too far from our place
53 recommandé par les habitants
Oldfield's Liquor Room
10899 Venice Blvd.
53 recommandé par les habitants
Craft Cocktails here are awesome, fun vibe and not too far from our place
Great bar, fun night out, good cocktails and covered patio. Sometimes DJ and / or live music
70 recommandé par les habitants
Bigfoot West
10939 Venice Blvd.
70 recommandé par les habitants
Great bar, fun night out, good cocktails and covered patio. Sometimes DJ and / or live music
You can just shop their crazy-diverse booze collection with a special focus on small-batch products and sustainable farming, or you can stay to sip cocktails at the bar. There are usually food trucks outside or you can bring your own food.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Stanley's Wet Goods
9620 Venice Blvd.
10 recommandé par les habitants
You can just shop their crazy-diverse booze collection with a special focus on small-batch products and sustainable farming, or you can stay to sip cocktails at the bar. There are usually food trucks outside or you can bring your own food.
Local dive bar within walking distance. Happy hr 4-8, they have super popular Karaoke nights Thursday- Saturday, standard bar food with a kitchen open till midnight. Cheap drinks and a good time!
47 recommandé par les habitants
Backstage Bar & Grill
10400 Culver Blvd
47 recommandé par les habitants
Local dive bar within walking distance. Happy hr 4-8, they have super popular Karaoke nights Thursday- Saturday, standard bar food with a kitchen open till midnight. Cheap drinks and a good time!
53 recommandé par les habitants
Oldfield's Liquor Room
10899 Venice Blvd.
53 recommandé par les habitants
70 recommandé par les habitants
Bigfoot West
10939 Venice Blvd.
70 recommandé par les habitants
Great food, great bar, eat outside and listen to the music!
The Auld Fella - Culver City
Great food, great bar, eat outside and listen to the music!

Essentials

It's decent, has most of everything you need and its easy to walk to from our house.
583 recommandé par les habitants
Ralphs
910 Lincoln Blvd
583 recommandé par les habitants
It's decent, has most of everything you need and its easy to walk to from our house.
This is the closest pharmacy - they are open late in case you're sick and need some asap! Also walking distance!
177 recommandé par les habitants
Rite Aid
888 Lincoln Blvd
177 recommandé par les habitants
This is the closest pharmacy - they are open late in case you're sick and need some asap! Also walking distance!
Everyone's favorite alternative grocery store. It's an easy walk or bus ride to stock your fridge with groceries or snacks!
881 recommandé par les habitants
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson Ave
881 recommandé par les habitants
Everyone's favorite alternative grocery store. It's an easy walk or bus ride to stock your fridge with groceries or snacks!

Getting Around

This is the Metro Expo Line Culver City station. You can buy a TAP card here to use on the train. From here you can go west to Santa Monica or east to Downtown.
154 recommandé par les habitants
Culver City station
8817 Washington Blvd
154 recommandé par les habitants
This is the Metro Expo Line Culver City station. You can buy a TAP card here to use on the train. From here you can go west to Santa Monica or east to Downtown.

Parks & Nature

From the base of the trail on Jefferson Blvd you can access the stairs or switch back trail that will take you to the top of Baldwin Hills. The view is fantastic, you can see the ocean and Downtown and usually the Hollywood sign. It's a great workout and you'll see tons of people so you'll know you're in the right place.
337 recommandé par les habitants
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler Rd
337 recommandé par les habitants
From the base of the trail on Jefferson Blvd you can access the stairs or switch back trail that will take you to the top of Baldwin Hills. The view is fantastic, you can see the ocean and Downtown and usually the Hollywood sign. It's a great workout and you'll see tons of people so you'll know you're in the right place.
This park is the closest to us - It has a great play space for kids, a small one for younger tots and a bigger one for the more advanced! There's a great grass area, basketball courts, shaded tables for eating, bathrooms that are usually clean and its a 6 min walk from our house.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Veterans Memorial Park
4117 Overland Ave
19 recommandé par les habitants
This park is the closest to us - It has a great play space for kids, a small one for younger tots and a bigger one for the more advanced! There's a great grass area, basketball courts, shaded tables for eating, bathrooms that are usually clean and its a 6 min walk from our house.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Veterans Memorial Park
4117 Overland Ave
19 recommandé par les habitants
67 recommandé par les habitants
Culver City Park
9910 Jefferson Blvd
67 recommandé par les habitants
Tellefson Park
11057 Washington Pl
Take a walk and enjoy the gardens and the view! You can get to Kenneth Hann park from here or to the hike at Culver Stairs
13 recommandé par les habitants
Stoneview Nature Center
5950 Stoneview Dr
13 recommandé par les habitants
Take a walk and enjoy the gardens and the view! You can get to Kenneth Hann park from here or to the hike at Culver Stairs

Entertainment & Activities

Our closest Bowling Alley! On Friday nights they have glow in the dark bowling, super fun, good for a date or for family night!
76 recommandé par les habitants
Bowlero Mar Vista
12125 Venice Blvd.
76 recommandé par les habitants
Our closest Bowling Alley! On Friday nights they have glow in the dark bowling, super fun, good for a date or for family night!
22 recommandé par les habitants
Culver Steps
9300 Culver Blvd
22 recommandé par les habitants
Tuesdays from 2-8 - lovely fresh produce and cooked foods! Go for the vibe, stay for a snack!
59 recommandé par les habitants
Culver City Farmers Market
Main Street
59 recommandé par les habitants
Tuesdays from 2-8 - lovely fresh produce and cooked foods! Go for the vibe, stay for a snack!

Everything Else

This is the public pool that is just down the street from our house. It's open for free swim from 12-3 until Labor Day. So if you need to cool off go for a dip in the pool!
20 recommandé par les habitants
The Culver City Municipal Plunge
4175 Overland Ave
20 recommandé par les habitants
This is the public pool that is just down the street from our house. It's open for free swim from 12-3 until Labor Day. So if you need to cool off go for a dip in the pool!
Local Book Store that also serves coffee and has events
Village Well Books & Coffee
Local Book Store that also serves coffee and has events