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Affordable French bistro serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Check out the daily specials. Great soups, fries and fresh bread. Ask for Harissa paste to give your food a kick!
23 locals recommend
La Dijonaise
8703 Washington BlvdAffordable French bistro serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Check out the daily specials. Great soups, fries and fresh bread. Ask for Harissa paste to give your food a kick!
Quality food focusing on locally & sustainably sourced ingredients.
http://restaurant.lyfekitchen.com
23 locals recommend
LYFE Kitchen
9540 Washington BoulevardQuality food focusing on locally & sustainably sourced ingredients.
http://restaurant.lyfekitchen.com
Architecturally inspired ice cream sandwiches.
http://eatcoolhaus.com/home
36 locals recommend
The Coolhaus Shop
8588 Washington BlvdArchitecturally inspired ice cream sandwiches.
http://eatcoolhaus.com/home
Freshly roasted coffee, loose-leaf tea, cocoa, Italian sodas, blended drinks, and hand-squeezed orange juice.
http://www.conservatorycoffeeandtea.com/
52 locals recommend
The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa
10117 Washington BlvdFreshly roasted coffee, loose-leaf tea, cocoa, Italian sodas, blended drinks, and hand-squeezed orange juice.
http://www.conservatorycoffeeandtea.com/
Industry Cafe & Jazz
6039 Washington BlvdEthiopian food + live jazz. Delicious.
If you're serious about coffee, this is your spot.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cognoscenti-coffee-culver-city-2
42 locals recommend
Cognoscenti Coffee
6114 Washington BlvdIf you're serious about coffee, this is your spot.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cognoscenti-coffee-culver-city-2
Authentic Sushi, sake & small bites. A little pricey, but good. Check out their lunch specials.
http://www.k-zo.com/
16 locals recommend
K-ZO
9240 Culver BlvdAuthentic Sushi, sake & small bites. A little pricey, but good. Check out their lunch specials.
http://www.k-zo.com/
Rocco's Tavern
3843 Main StNY style pizza by the slice or pie. Delicious.
Argentinian bakery & cafe. Satisfy that empanada craving here.
http://www.grandcasinobakery.com/
32 locals recommend
Grand Casino Bakery & Cafe
3826 Main StArgentinian bakery & cafe. Satisfy that empanada craving here.
http://www.grandcasinobakery.com/
Indian groceries and vegetarian eatery. Cheap, good food!
http://www.indiasweetspices.com/
26 locals recommend
India Sweets & Spices
9409 Venice Blvd.Indian groceries and vegetarian eatery. Cheap, good food!
http://www.indiasweetspices.com/
Grab something to eat at the deli and a seat on the back patio and relax. This is a Culver City gem. You can order ahead online, too.
http://jacksonmarketanddeli.com/
42 locals recommend
Jackson Market and Deli
4065 Jackson AveGrab something to eat at the deli and a seat on the back patio and relax. This is a Culver City gem. You can order ahead online, too.
http://jacksonmarketanddeli.com/
The Coop Pizza
10006 National BlvdNY Style, cash only. They deliver!
http://www.thecooppizza.net/
Classic LA burger joint. Always fresh, never frozen. Ask for a "grilled cheese" if you're vegetarian.
http://www.in-n-out.com/menu/not-so-secret-menu.aspx
336 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdClassic LA burger joint. Always fresh, never frozen. Ask for a "grilled cheese" if you're vegetarian.
http://www.in-n-out.com/menu/not-so-secret-menu.aspx
A favorite restaurant of ours, Ronnie's is the quintessential American diner. Grab some breakfast burritos on the way to the beach, or stop by to refuel after a morning sesh. http://ronniesdiner.com/
20 locals recommend
Ronnie's Diner
12740 Culver BlvdA favorite restaurant of ours, Ronnie's is the quintessential American diner. Grab some breakfast burritos on the way to the beach, or stop by to refuel after a morning sesh. http://ronniesdiner.com/
Our favorite French bakery! Great food, excellent coffee, and tasty treats.
21 locals recommend
Chaumont Bakery & Café
143 S Beverly DrOur favorite French bakery! Great food, excellent coffee, and tasty treats.
Pricing by the size not the topping starting at a 6 inch pizza for under $6. Unlimited toppings made to order in 3 minutes!
17 locals recommend
MOD Pizza
5300 Lankershim BlvdPricing by the size not the topping starting at a 6 inch pizza for under $6. Unlimited toppings made to order in 3 minutes!
"Slow food done fast." Fresh, healthy, chef-inspired, farmer's market sensible dishes at an affordable price in a relaxed environment.
432 locals recommend
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset Blvd"Slow food done fast." Fresh, healthy, chef-inspired, farmer's market sensible dishes at an affordable price in a relaxed environment.
City Tavern Culver City
9739 Culver BlvdGastropub with self-serve beer taps.
Starbucks
7055 Sunset BlvdClosest Starbucks if you need your fix.
Noah's Bagels
10910 Lindbrook DrBagels, sandwiches, light fare.
$$$$ Modern & Vegetarian Kaiseki (multi-course Japanese dinner) with an excellent wine selection and pairings. Featured in Netflix's Chef's Table. Make reservations early.
17 locals recommend
n/naka
3455 Overland Ave$$$$ Modern & Vegetarian Kaiseki (multi-course Japanese dinner) with an excellent wine selection and pairings. Featured in Netflix's Chef's Table. Make reservations early.
$$$$ Probably the best omakase-only sushi experience to be found in Los Angeles.
14 locals recommend
Sushi Zo
9824 National Blvd$$$$ Probably the best omakase-only sushi experience to be found in Los Angeles.
Mayura is an authentic South Indian restaurant specializing in the cuisine of Kerala with separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens.
18 locals recommend
Mayura Indian Restaurant
10406 Venice Blvd.Mayura is an authentic South Indian restaurant specializing in the cuisine of Kerala with separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens.
The Bay Area's premier coffee roaster has arrived in Culver City!
100 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
8301 Beverly BlvdThe Bay Area's premier coffee roaster has arrived in Culver City!
Great place to grab a breakfast sandwich or lunch! They have great lemonade. Order online and walk across Venice to pickup. I love their fried egg sandwich for breakfast.
http://www.culinarydistrict.com/
24 locals recommend
Surfas Culinary District
3225 W Washington BlvdGreat place to grab a breakfast sandwich or lunch! They have great lemonade. Order online and walk across Venice to pickup. I love their fried egg sandwich for breakfast.
http://www.culinarydistrict.com/
TUESDAYS - The year round market offers fresh fruits, vegetables and a selection of other fine foods, and takes place every Tuesday, rain or shine, on downtown Culver City's Main Street, from 2 to 7 pm.
59 locals recommend
Culver City Farmers Market
Main StreetTUESDAYS - The year round market offers fresh fruits, vegetables and a selection of other fine foods, and takes place every Tuesday, rain or shine, on downtown Culver City's Main Street, from 2 to 7 pm.
Good chance of spotting a celebrity at this upscale Chinese restaurant in the heart of nearby Beverly Hills.
65 locals recommend
Mr Chow
344 N Camden DrGood chance of spotting a celebrity at this upscale Chinese restaurant in the heart of nearby Beverly Hills.
Make a reservation to dine at Nobu's most picturesque location overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
477 locals recommend
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast HwyMake a reservation to dine at Nobu's most picturesque location overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Matsuhisa
129 N La Cienega BlvdDine at Nobu's original restaurant on La Cienega Blvd's Restaurant Row.
Samosa House East
10700 Washington BlvdFast, vegetarian Indian food. Try the jackfruit curry!
Public School is a chef-driven gastropub serving exclusively craft beer. The eclectic, seasonal menu includes favorites such as the Colorado Lamb Burger, Roasted Poblano with Quinoa and the infamous Bacon Cheddar Tots.
87 locals recommend
Public School 310
9411 Culver BlvdPublic School is a chef-driven gastropub serving exclusively craft beer. The eclectic, seasonal menu includes favorites such as the Colorado Lamb Burger, Roasted Poblano with Quinoa and the infamous Bacon Cheddar Tots.
Drinks & Nightlife
Upscale pub featuring craft brewed beer and wine. Known for their sweet potato fries, extensive beer & wine menu, this is the place that started the gourmet burger trend.
http://www.fathersoffice.com
344 locals recommend
Father's Office
1018 Montana AveUpscale pub featuring craft brewed beer and wine. Known for their sweet potato fries, extensive beer & wine menu, this is the place that started the gourmet burger trend.
http://www.fathersoffice.com
Great little bar with a nice back patio. Get a Dark & Stormy.
http://www.mandrakebar.com
52 locals recommend
Mandrake
2692 La Cienega BlvdGreat little bar with a nice back patio. Get a Dark & Stormy.
http://www.mandrakebar.com
Famous for housing the "munchkins" during the filming of the Wizard of Oz.
211 locals recommend
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver BlvdFamous for housing the "munchkins" during the filming of the Wizard of Oz.
Arts & Culture
"Where Outlandish Meets Landish"
Open Thursday from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
http://mjt.org/
191 locals recommend
Museum of Jurassic Technology
9341 Venice Blvd."Where Outlandish Meets Landish"
Open Thursday from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
http://mjt.org/
317-seat venue, located in a newly renovated historic theatre opened in October 2004. Wide range of productions, including special events, world premieres of new plays and musicals.
69 locals recommend
Kirk Douglas Theatre
9820 Washington Blvd317-seat venue, located in a newly renovated historic theatre opened in October 2004. Wide range of productions, including special events, world premieres of new plays and musicals.
Essentials
Affordable, quality groceries. 2 hours free parking.
http://www.traderjoes.com
881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveAffordable, quality groceries. 2 hours free parking.
http://www.traderjoes.com
Costco Wholesale
13463 Washington BlvdClosest Costco and it has a gas station.
Nearby laundromat with parking. You can drop off and pay by the pound (~$1/lb), or stay and use their machines.
www.18minutelaundry.com
18 Minute Laundry
9838 National BlvdNearby laundromat with parking. You can drop off and pay by the pound (~$1/lb), or stay and use their machines.
www.18minutelaundry.com
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdClosest Whole Foods Market.
The latest fitness craze has come to Culver City. Check out their schedule online.
39 locals recommend
SoulCycle
6201 Hollywood BlvdThe latest fitness craze has come to Culver City. Check out their schedule online.
CVS
8985 Venice Blvd.Closest pharmacy open 24 hours.
Ralphs
910 Lincoln BlvdSupermarket, groceries.
Vons
4030 S Centinela AveBasic groceries.
Yoga studio not just about teaching people to "do" poses, but teaching the science of yoga asana as preventative medicine, energetic embodiment, and an ally for health and peace in body and mind. They have kids yoga (ages 3-7 & 8-12) and Yoga for Exceptional Children (kids with special needs).
http://godayoga.com/
11 locals recommend
SoulPlay Yoga
9711 Washington BlvdYoga studio not just about teaching people to "do" poses, but teaching the science of yoga asana as preventative medicine, energetic embodiment, and an ally for health and peace in body and mind. They have kids yoga (ages 3-7 & 8-12) and Yoga for Exceptional Children (kids with special needs).
http://godayoga.com/
Yoga Daya
Closest yoga & pilates studio.
http://www.yogadaya.com
Closest grocery store. "Sprouts is the grocery shopping experience that makes healthy living easy and affordable."
218 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
5660 Sepulveda BlvdClosest grocery store. "Sprouts is the grocery shopping experience that makes healthy living easy and affordable."
Shopping
Restaurant supply and cafe. Gourmet groceries and great food. Order online and walk across Venice to pickup. I love their fried egg sandwich for breakfast.
http://www.culinarydistrict.com/
24 locals recommend
Surfas Culinary District
3225 W Washington BlvdRestaurant supply and cafe. Gourmet groceries and great food. Order online and walk across Venice to pickup. I love their fried egg sandwich for breakfast.
http://www.culinarydistrict.com/
Target
735 S Figueroa StThe closest Target. They have groceries, too!
Outdoor shopping mall in downtown Santa Monica. Restaurants, shops, street performers, people to watch.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeOutdoor shopping mall in downtown Santa Monica. Restaurants, shops, street performers, people to watch.
Amusement park meets outdoor shopping mall. Be sure the check out the adjacent Farmers Market dining hall.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrAmusement park meets outdoor shopping mall. Be sure the check out the adjacent Farmers Market dining hall.
Entertainment & Activities
Check out a flick at the local cinema. All-reserved seating. Designed to deliver the best in sight and sound technology, allowing films to be presented as the filmmakers intend.
113 locals recommend
ArcLight
9500 Culver BlvdCheck out a flick at the local cinema. All-reserved seating. Designed to deliver the best in sight and sound technology, allowing films to be presented as the filmmakers intend.
We have a major motion picture studio in our backyard. Take the tour and check it out!
129 locals recommend
Sony Pictures Entertainment
10202 Washington BlvdWe have a major motion picture studio in our backyard. Take the tour and check it out!
Playland Arcade
350 Santa Monica PierArcade at the beach!
Parks & Nature
Reynier Park
2803 Reynier AveGreat little park with a playground.
Completely gated mini park. Better for smaller kids. Has a double, very low slide for beginners, higher slides for the older tots, two baby swings, two regular swings, picnic tables, grass and sand.
Irving Schachter Park
2599 Beverwill DrCompletely gated mini park. Better for smaller kids. Has a double, very low slide for beginners, higher slides for the older tots, two baby swings, two regular swings, picnic tables, grass and sand.
At the end of the metro line in Santa Monica. 6.2 acre park designed by James Corner Field Operations, designer of NY's High Line Park, inspired by Southern California's native arroyo landscape of washes and ravines. Features native plantings, a variety of dynamic gardens, water features, and play areas that all work together to create a new civic heart for the city. Steps from the famous Santa Monica Pier.
93 locals recommend
Tongva Park
1615 Ocean AveAt the end of the metro line in Santa Monica. 6.2 acre park designed by James Corner Field Operations, designer of NY's High Line Park, inspired by Southern California's native arroyo landscape of washes and ravines. Features native plantings, a variety of dynamic gardens, water features, and play areas that all work together to create a new civic heart for the city. Steps from the famous Santa Monica Pier.
Santa Monica has something for everyone...beaches, arcade, rides, aquarium, restaurants, outdoor gym. Be sure to check the Twilight Concert Series schedule for free concerts on Thursday evenings July to September. http://santamonicapier.org/twilightconcerts/
315 locals recommend
Santa Monica Beach
Santa Monica has something for everyone...beaches, arcade, rides, aquarium, restaurants, outdoor gym. Be sure to check the Twilight Concert Series schedule for free concerts on Thursday evenings July to September. http://santamonicapier.org/twilightconcerts/
World Famouse Venice Beach boardwalk has more visitors than Disneyland and it's free! Muscle beach, skate park, basketball courts, shopping, street performers, restaurants, bars, beach.
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkWorld Famouse Venice Beach boardwalk has more visitors than Disneyland and it's free! Muscle beach, skate park, basketball courts, shopping, street performers, restaurants, bars, beach.