Guidebook for Culver City

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Guidebook for Culver City

Food Scene

This places epitomizes Californian cuisine and southern California eating. That is fresh produce and high quality meats, with plenty of outdoor seating.
432 locals recommend
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset Blvd
432 locals recommend
This places epitomizes Californian cuisine and southern California eating. That is fresh produce and high quality meats, with plenty of outdoor seating.
Italian eatery that has pizza, pasta, gelato, and desserts. Plenty of outdoor seating.
23 locals recommend
Ugo Cafe
3865 Cardiff Ave
23 locals recommend
Italian eatery that has pizza, pasta, gelato, and desserts. Plenty of outdoor seating.
Vegetarian food. Eclectic crowd.
Govinda's
3764 Watseka Ave
Vegetarian food. Eclectic crowd.
This Starbuck's has a nice large outdoor patio.
694 locals recommend
Starbucks
359 S La Brea Ave
694 locals recommend
This Starbuck's has a nice large outdoor patio.
Quality Mexican fast food.
234 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
7660 Sunset Blvd
234 locals recommend
Quality Mexican fast food.
Restaurant with a separate cafe section.
9543 Culver Blvd
9543 Culver Boulevard
Restaurant with a separate cafe section.
Recommended by coffee afficionados.
52 locals recommend
The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa
10117 Washington Blvd
52 locals recommend
Recommended by coffee afficionados.
Vegetarian Cafe
38 locals recommend
Native Foods Cafe
9343 Culver Boulevard
38 locals recommend
Vegetarian Cafe
Cozy French bistro.
40 locals recommend
Meet in Paris French Bistro
9727 Culver Blvd
40 locals recommend
Cozy French bistro.
Organic ethnic-inspired Californian cuisine. I love their filtered water!
94 locals recommend
Cafe Vida
9755 Culver Blvd
94 locals recommend
Organic ethnic-inspired Californian cuisine. I love their filtered water!
Cute cafe with large outdoor patio.
34 locals recommend
Cafe Laurent
12034 Overland Ave
34 locals recommend
Cute cafe with large outdoor patio.
Trendy spot featuring Californian gourmet small plates and specialty cocktails. Check out short rib ravioli, shishito peppers and mussels, gruyere and black pepper popovers, and caramel pudding.
27 locals recommend
The Wallace
3833 Main St
27 locals recommend
Trendy spot featuring Californian gourmet small plates and specialty cocktails. Check out short rib ravioli, shishito peppers and mussels, gruyere and black pepper popovers, and caramel pudding.
Creative vegan fare with plenty of outdoor seating. Examples include Mole Bowl, Brazilian Bowl, Jackfruit Tacos, heirloom tomato and garlic pizza, and their homemade non-dairy ice creams.
86 locals recommend
Sage Plant Based Bistro West
5668 Sepulveda Blvd
86 locals recommend
Creative vegan fare with plenty of outdoor seating. Examples include Mole Bowl, Brazilian Bowl, Jackfruit Tacos, heirloom tomato and garlic pizza, and their homemade non-dairy ice creams.
My favorite restaurant on the West Side. Californian cuisine with a Serbian twist. Don't miss their arugula corn salad, and osso bucco. It's a hidden gem attached to a travel lodge.
28 locals recommend
Metro Cafe
11188 Washington Pl
28 locals recommend
My favorite restaurant on the West Side. Californian cuisine with a Serbian twist. Don't miss their arugula corn salad, and osso bucco. It's a hidden gem attached to a travel lodge.
Good place to study, hang out, and have a cup of coffee.
Spot Cafe & Lounge
4455 Overland Ave
Good place to study, hang out, and have a cup of coffee.
LA local roaster in Culver City with a modern interior decor.
25 locals recommend
Bar Nine
3515 Helms Ave
25 locals recommend
LA local roaster in Culver City with a modern interior decor.
Hipster coffee place.
42 locals recommend
Cognoscenti Coffee
6114 Washington Blvd
42 locals recommend
Hipster coffee place.
Brazilian Casual dining restaurant.
28 locals recommend
Café Brasil
10831 Venice Boulevard
28 locals recommend
Brazilian Casual dining restaurant.
Great salad bar and grilled meats. Pay by the ounce. Discounted pricing from M-Thursday, 3-6pm.
27 locals recommend
Pampas Grill
3857 Overland Ave
27 locals recommend
Great salad bar and grilled meats. Pay by the ounce. Discounted pricing from M-Thursday, 3-6pm.
Yummy Indian food in a very casual setting.
8 locals recommend
Samosa House East
10700 Washington Blvd
8 locals recommend
Yummy Indian food in a very casual setting.
Emerald Thai Cuisine
9315 Venice Blvd.
Thai food.
Yummy Himalayan food with cozy decor.
31 locals recommend
Tara's Himalayan Cuisine
10855 Venice Blvd.
31 locals recommend
Yummy Himalayan food with cozy decor.
Cafe and Argentine food in a casual setting. Outdoor patio where you can people watch as you sip on a latte.
32 locals recommend
Grand Casino Bakery & Cafe
3826 Main St
32 locals recommend
Cafe and Argentine food in a casual setting. Outdoor patio where you can people watch as you sip on a latte.
Artisan pizza with sourdough crust. Try the Carbonara, which has eggs and bacon and the fried squash blossom pizza. Don't forget the garlic knots! Happy hour is from 4-7pm.
35 locals recommend
Wildcraft Culver City
9725 Culver Blvd
35 locals recommend
Artisan pizza with sourdough crust. Try the Carbonara, which has eggs and bacon and the fried squash blossom pizza. Don't forget the garlic knots! Happy hour is from 4-7pm.
Chain diner.
125 locals recommend
Denny's
5751 Sunset Blvd
125 locals recommend
Chain diner.
American fast food chain including hamburgers, tacos, etc.
48 locals recommend
Jack in the Box
12403 Washington Pl
48 locals recommend
American fast food chain including hamburgers, tacos, etc.
Early evening and late night happy hour.
16 locals recommend
Sake House by Hikari
16 locals recommend
Early evening and late night happy hour.
Lovely French Bakery and cafe with artisan breads, baked goods, coffees, teas, soups, and sandwiches. Pleasant place for a casual breakfast, lunch, or early dinner.
207 locals recommend
Le Pain Quotidien
8607 Melrose Ave
207 locals recommend
Lovely French Bakery and cafe with artisan breads, baked goods, coffees, teas, soups, and sandwiches. Pleasant place for a casual breakfast, lunch, or early dinner.

Essentials

Closest grocery store.
583 locals recommend
Ralphs
910 Lincoln Blvd
583 locals recommend
Closest grocery store.
European style grocery store with good selection of wine and cheese.
881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson Ave
881 locals recommend
European style grocery store with good selection of wine and cheese.
Good prices for quality meats and produce. They also have an extensive bath and body section.
218 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
5660 Sepulveda Blvd
218 locals recommend
Good prices for quality meats and produce. They also have an extensive bath and body section.
Farmer's market on Tuesday starting at 4pm til 7pm. You can find locally grown and organic produce, seafood, baked goods, and food stands. Highly recommended!
59 locals recommend
Culver City Farmers Market
Main Street
59 locals recommend
Farmer's market on Tuesday starting at 4pm til 7pm. You can find locally grown and organic produce, seafood, baked goods, and food stands. Highly recommended!

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice spot to grab a drink or have dinner. Some nights have live music.
211 locals recommend
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver Blvd
211 locals recommend
Nice spot to grab a drink or have dinner. Some nights have live music.
Trendy gastropub.
87 locals recommend
Public School 310
9411 Culver Blvd
87 locals recommend
Trendy gastropub.

Everything Else

Heated outdoor pool with lap swimming.
20 locals recommend
The Culver City Municipal Plunge
4175 Overland Ave
20 locals recommend
Heated outdoor pool with lap swimming.
Nearby Community College.
West Los Angeles College
9000 Overland Ave
Nearby Community College.
Designer clothes at discount prices.
6 locals recommend
T.J. Maxx
11020 W Jefferson Blvd
6 locals recommend
Designer clothes at discount prices.
Great yoga studio with a variety of classes throughout the week.
11 locals recommend
SoulPlay Yoga
9711 Washington Blvd
11 locals recommend
Great yoga studio with a variety of classes throughout the week.
$20 an hour foot massage.
Zen Reflexology
12057 S Centinela Ave
$20 an hour foot massage.

Getting Around

The Metro Expo line will take you to downtown Los Angeles in 30 minutes.
154 locals recommend
Culver City station
8817 Washington Blvd
154 locals recommend
The Metro Expo line will take you to downtown Los Angeles in 30 minutes.

Shopping

Discount clothing store.
82 locals recommend
Ross Dress for Less
1400 Lincoln Blvd
82 locals recommend
Discount clothing store.
You can find everything you need at target at affordable prices.
726 locals recommend
Target
735 S Figueroa St
726 locals recommend
You can find everything you need at target at affordable prices.
Get your culinary supplies here!
24 locals recommend
Surfas Culinary District
3225 W Washington Blvd
24 locals recommend
Get your culinary supplies here!
High end grocery store with large selection of organic and gourmet food. Also very large hot foods, salad, and soup bar.
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd
1701 locals recommend
High end grocery store with large selection of organic and gourmet food. Also very large hot foods, salad, and soup bar.

Arts & Culture

Movie theatre located in downtown Culver City. Park in the structure near Trader Joes and walk over, and get your ticket validated at the theater.
113 locals recommend
ArcLight
9500 Culver Blvd
113 locals recommend
Movie theatre located in downtown Culver City. Park in the structure near Trader Joes and walk over, and get your ticket validated at the theater.
Theatre where you can see plays, musicals, and other special events.
69 locals recommend
Kirk Douglas Theatre
9820 Washington Blvd
69 locals recommend
Theatre where you can see plays, musicals, and other special events.