Food Scene
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 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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
Hi-Lo Liquor Market
8582 Washington BlvdGood selection of beer, spirits, and interesting snacks.
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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
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 locals recommend
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