Coffee Shops (within a one-mile radius)
My regular stop for coffee. Tell them Becky (with the four kids) sent you.
100 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
8301 Beverly BlvdMy regular stop for coffee. Tell them Becky (with the four kids) sent you.
Cognoscenti Coffee
6114 Washington BlvdGreat coffee. Nice people. Strong local vibe.
If you can move past the LA snobbery, the coffee is great and the food options are uniquely LA fare.
25 locals recommend
Bar Nine
3515 Helms AveIf you can move past the LA snobbery, the coffee is great and the food options are uniquely LA fare.
Local Scenes
The Platform (https://platformla.com/) is a foodie's paradise with various fashion popups for fashion heavy-weights.
63 locals recommend
Platform LA
8850 Washington BlvdThe Platform (https://platformla.com/) is a foodie's paradise with various fashion popups for fashion heavy-weights.
New School has a decent cafe during the weekday; however, it is also a cooking school. If you find yourself with some extra time, you might consider taking a class.
7 locals recommend
New School of Cooking
8690 Washington BlvdNew School has a decent cafe during the weekday; however, it is also a cooking school. If you find yourself with some extra time, you might consider taking a class.
If you find yourself in need of an emergency haircut (you never know), ask for Josh.
THE COMPOUND (salon)
6136 Washington BlvdIf you find yourself in need of an emergency haircut (you never know), ask for Josh.
Food scene
We go here almost every Friday. In fact, I went into labor with my fourth child just outside. We left our tacos on the counter and drove straight to the hospital.
35 locals recommend
Loqui
8830 Washington BlvdWe go here almost every Friday. In fact, I went into labor with my fourth child just outside. We left our tacos on the counter and drove straight to the hospital.
Roberta's
8810 Washington BlvdPricey--but delicious.
I actually would not recommend this place--unless you are looking to impress your friends with your coolness factor. Also, the outside, upstairs patio has a great view.
34 locals recommend
Margot
8820 Washington BlvdI actually would not recommend this place--unless you are looking to impress your friends with your coolness factor. Also, the outside, upstairs patio has a great view.
This is one of our favorite spots for breakfast. It is never crowded, and the food is delicious. Plus, they tolerate my four boys. Sometimes, they even bring us cookies!
23 locals recommend
La Dijonaise
8703 Washington BlvdThis is one of our favorite spots for breakfast. It is never crowded, and the food is delicious. Plus, they tolerate my four boys. Sometimes, they even bring us cookies!
A cute little convenience-type snack shop with heartier options. Great place to meet friends.
42 locals recommend
Jackson Market and Deli
4065 Jackson AveA cute little convenience-type snack shop with heartier options. Great place to meet friends.
Everyone loves the Culver Hotel. You will feel like a star just sitting in the lounge.
211 locals recommend
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver BlvdEveryone loves the Culver Hotel. You will feel like a star just sitting in the lounge.
Palihotel Culver City
3927 Van Buren PlThe food is great!
Neighborhoods
Downtown
Downtown Culver offers a host of shops and restaurants.
Outdoors
A fun place to walk around and (when the season permits) pick your own produce. There is a short trail that leads up to the Culver City stairs. From the top of the trail, you can see a good bit of the city.
13 locals recommend
Stoneview Nature Center
5950 Stoneview DrA fun place to walk around and (when the season permits) pick your own produce. There is a short trail that leads up to the Culver City stairs. From the top of the trail, you can see a good bit of the city.
The Culver City Stairs is where fitness gurus and local families alike go to connect with nature in Culver City. The main event--the stairs--are built into what we here call a mountain, ascending roughly 700 ft. A one-mile hiking trail perfect for running crisscrosses the stairs. There is a visitor center at the top.
337 locals recommend
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RdThe Culver City Stairs is where fitness gurus and local families alike go to connect with nature in Culver City. The main event--the stairs--are built into what we here call a mountain, ascending roughly 700 ft. A one-mile hiking trail perfect for running crisscrosses the stairs. There is a visitor center at the top.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Farmer's Market
Check out the farmer's market in Downtown Culver City on Tuesdays.
Getting around
Bike Path
The onramp to Culver City's primary bike path is at the end of our street. To get to the ocean (a 6-mile ride), turn left. To get to the platform and other attractions on the other side of the expo-line, turn right.