Ti And Rich’s Culver City (and some LA) guidebook
Food scene
Local favorite. Local vibe. Great selection coffee baristas and wide variety of teas and pastries.
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The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa
10117 Washington BlvdLocal favorite. Local vibe. Great selection coffee baristas and wide variety of teas and pastries.
Cafe Vida
9755 Culver BlvdHealthy, fun breakfast.
The Platform is a fashionable, modern center that has good food (Loqui taqueria, Roberta’s pizza), popup shops, and weekend events. Great fun for families and exploration. Located right under the Expo line (metro)
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Platform LA
8850 Washington BlvdThe Platform is a fashionable, modern center that has good food (Loqui taqueria, Roberta’s pizza), popup shops, and weekend events. Great fun for families and exploration. Located right under the Expo line (metro)
Jonathan Gold's review of Lonzo's raves about the mango cerviche with sea bass. We love this Peruvian cuisine especially the grilled octupus, grilled scallops, lomo saltado, causa trio and hen soup. The breakfast burrito is easily very good for a quick bite. Add the light green peruvian pepper sauce and everything tastes amazing. Serves as a bakery that sells french bread and many types of home made breads.
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Lonzo's Bakery
10804 Washington BlvdJonathan Gold's review of Lonzo's raves about the mango cerviche with sea bass. We love this Peruvian cuisine especially the grilled octupus, grilled scallops, lomo saltado, causa trio and hen soup. The breakfast burrito is easily very good for a quick bite. Add the light green peruvian pepper sauce and everything tastes amazing. Serves as a bakery that sells french bread and many types of home made breads.
South Indian restaurant with amazing curries with meat/veggie options. Family-run. Buffet 11-3pm, menu still available. Great spicy late night meal.
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Mayura Indian Restaurant
10406 Venice Blvd.South Indian restaurant with amazing curries with meat/veggie options. Family-run. Buffet 11-3pm, menu still available. Great spicy late night meal.
Memorable not-too-sweet Danish pastries. Order the Copenhagen or the Kringle. We go here weekly.
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Copenhagen Pastry
11113 Washington BlvdMemorable not-too-sweet Danish pastries. Order the Copenhagen or the Kringle. We go here weekly.
Drizzle honey (yes, honey!) on the crispiest fried chicken and more honey on the soft, buttery biscuits. Check out Groupon for discounts. Downtown Culver
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Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken
9537 Culver BlvdDrizzle honey (yes, honey!) on the crispiest fried chicken and more honey on the soft, buttery biscuits. Check out Groupon for discounts. Downtown Culver
Ok, this is not Culver City, but it is a mere 3 miles away from some of the best food on the west side. Dumplings galore and noodle dishes (try Shanghai rice cake) will make you return for more. Located in the newly renovated and addicting Westfield Mall Century City.
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Din Tai Fung
1164 Caruso AveOk, this is not Culver City, but it is a mere 3 miles away from some of the best food on the west side. Dumplings galore and noodle dishes (try Shanghai rice cake) will make you return for more. Located in the newly renovated and addicting Westfield Mall Century City.
Ok, another Century City recommendation, but this place is two floors of EPIC deliciousness from Italy. Includes a food market of fresh foods and imported goods. In the back, is an amazing wine selection, seafood restaurant, authentic street food stalls, an italian pizza oven, and a pasta restaurant. There are two coffee stalls and tons of dessert (gelato, pastries, chocolates). So fun.
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Eataly L.A.
10250 Santa Monica BlvdOk, another Century City recommendation, but this place is two floors of EPIC deliciousness from Italy. Includes a food market of fresh foods and imported goods. In the back, is an amazing wine selection, seafood restaurant, authentic street food stalls, an italian pizza oven, and a pasta restaurant. There are two coffee stalls and tons of dessert (gelato, pastries, chocolates). So fun.
Downtown LA foodie spot. Parking is a bit crazy, but plan on spending the day eating and exploring. SF's famous Tartine is a must, Rappahannock for oysters, and Dandelion for fine chocolates. Sunday early AM is best to hit of Smorgasburg, which house food trucks galore.
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ROW DTLA
777 S Alameda StDowntown LA foodie spot. Parking is a bit crazy, but plan on spending the day eating and exploring. SF's famous Tartine is a must, Rappahannock for oysters, and Dandelion for fine chocolates. Sunday early AM is best to hit of Smorgasburg, which house food trucks galore.
This historical site in downtown LA was converted from a simple fruit/food market to a really fun food scene. If you can manage the line for Eggslut, that is a must. Belcampo meats, Sari Sari, Wexler's, and our local favorite Mcconnell's ice cream.
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Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayThis historical site in downtown LA was converted from a simple fruit/food market to a really fun food scene. If you can manage the line for Eggslut, that is a must. Belcampo meats, Sari Sari, Wexler's, and our local favorite Mcconnell's ice cream.
Recommending PP as a fun eatery but to also draw attention to a more mellow, less touristy beach, Playa Del Rey. If you want a vast sandy beach to soak your legs in and breathe in the salty coast, then try this beach with accessible public free parking. It’s not a surf beach because of the beach break, but is great for splashing, playing. Located just south of the marina, which you can walk up to the jetties and explore.
Playa Provisions has very delicious breakfast and coffee options. Child friendly! Lunch is also very fun with extended seating and fire places throughout. In the evenings, the boast a speakeasy in the back of the restaurant. Overall, a solid travel find.
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Playa Provisions
119 Culver BlvdRecommending PP as a fun eatery but to also draw attention to a more mellow, less touristy beach, Playa Del Rey. If you want a vast sandy beach to soak your legs in and breathe in the salty coast, then try this beach with accessible public free parking. It’s not a surf beach because of the beach break, but is great for splashing, playing. Located just south of the marina, which you can walk up to the jetties and explore.
Playa Provisions has very delicious breakfast and coffee options. Child friendly! Lunch is also very fun with extended seating and fire places throughout. In the evenings, the boast a speakeasy in the back of the restaurant. Overall, a solid travel find.
Local. Authentic Burmese food with flavors **guaranteed** you haven’t yet tried. Order tea leaf salad, curry soup (similar to laksa but not), potato samosas. They also have many curries and biriyani. Try it spicy! Modest ambiance also serves as a market. Family run kitchen.
Jasmine Market & Deli
4135 Sepulveda BlvdLocal. Authentic Burmese food with flavors **guaranteed** you haven’t yet tried. Order tea leaf salad, curry soup (similar to laksa but not), potato samosas. They also have many curries and biriyani. Try it spicy! Modest ambiance also serves as a market. Family run kitchen.
A fun place to pick and choose hand made pasta and various sauces. Focaccia is delicious and comes with table. Kids enjoy.
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Pasta Sisters
3343 W Pico BlvdA fun place to pick and choose hand made pasta and various sauces. Focaccia is delicious and comes with table. Kids enjoy.
Very good service for breakfast, lunch or stop by for baked goods. Located near the Platform with other shops.
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Bianca Bakery
8850 Washington BlvdVery good service for breakfast, lunch or stop by for baked goods. Located near the Platform with other shops.
A unique experimental taste yet accessible taste for breakfast/lunch and tea. Some outdoor seating.
It’s tucked away in Hayden Tract with not much else there for walking besides Jordan Kahn’s other crazy cool restaurant called the “Vespertine”.
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Destroyer
3578 Hayden AveA unique experimental taste yet accessible taste for breakfast/lunch and tea. Some outdoor seating.
It’s tucked away in Hayden Tract with not much else there for walking besides Jordan Kahn’s other crazy cool restaurant called the “Vespertine”.
Higher end restaurant with impressive rooftop. Really superb date night or girls-night-out.
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Margot
8820 Washington BlvdHigher end restaurant with impressive rooftop. Really superb date night or girls-night-out.
Tanner's Coffee Co
4342 Sepulveda BlvdWalkable location, quaint coffee shop
Creative, delicious ice cream flavors located near a fun outdoor, walkable area.
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Salt & Straw
240 N Larchmont BlvdCreative, delicious ice cream flavors located near a fun outdoor, walkable area.
Go Get Em Tiger
230 N Larchmont BlvdPopular place for coffee. Great place for pastries.
Really fun place for coffee and unique doughnuts/croissants. A bicyclist’s haven.
Super Domestic Coffee
10054 Culver BlvdReally fun place for coffee and unique doughnuts/croissants. A bicyclist’s haven.
Lovely place for coffee/breakfast and of course the best book selection! Check their website for open mic, book signings, and other special events.
Village Well Books & Coffee
Lovely place for coffee/breakfast and of course the best book selection! Check their website for open mic, book signings, and other special events.
Authentic French Bakery with amazing croissants and delicious desserts. They have great lunches/salads as well. It is the smaller version of the original bakery in North Hollywood near Universal Studios.
Sweet Lily Bakery Culver
Authentic French Bakery with amazing croissants and delicious desserts. They have great lunches/salads as well. It is the smaller version of the original bakery in North Hollywood near Universal Studios.
A breakfast go-to. Many former local residents frequent back to Culver City to eat here.
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Metro Cafe
11188 Washington PlA breakfast go-to. Many former local residents frequent back to Culver City to eat here.
Fantastic Italian fare with great pastas, squid ink calamari, and cheesy bread with a chili dipping sauce. An amazing bar area for nightlife. Has “outdoor” seating under a high ceiling tent.
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Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington BlvdFantastic Italian fare with great pastas, squid ink calamari, and cheesy bread with a chili dipping sauce. An amazing bar area for nightlife. Has “outdoor” seating under a high ceiling tent.
Nong La has several locations and now only a few blocks away in downtown Culver City. We love the pho noodle soup (beef) and the chicken cabbage salad. The eggrolls are offered with full lettuce leaves to self wrap with authentic Vietnamese dipping sauce. Take the local bus into town from Veterans Park and stroll around after your lunch or dinner.
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Nong La Cafe
2055 Sawtelle BlvdNong La has several locations and now only a few blocks away in downtown Culver City. We love the pho noodle soup (beef) and the chicken cabbage salad. The eggrolls are offered with full lettuce leaves to self wrap with authentic Vietnamese dipping sauce. Take the local bus into town from Veterans Park and stroll around after your lunch or dinner.
Sightseeing
The Santa Monica Promenade houses an amazing Farmers Market filled with fresh fruits/vegetables Wed AM and Saturday AM.
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Farmers Market
The Santa Monica Promenade houses an amazing Farmers Market filled with fresh fruits/vegetables Wed AM and Saturday AM.
Must see local place for amazing views of Los Angeles and beautiful hikes. Parking is challenging, but doable at top of hill. Limited viewings through telescope, but very a special place.
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Observatoire Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdMust see local place for amazing views of Los Angeles and beautiful hikes. Parking is challenging, but doable at top of hill. Limited viewings through telescope, but very a special place.
Tower 26! The less touristy beach with beginner surf and especially easy parking short-term lot 1 and 2 hour. Easy access to beach with clean bathrooms. From there you can stroll up to SM Pier or down to Venice board walk. Just south of lot is a play park for kids. Across are the famous tennis courts were the Williams sisters trained and nice grassy knoll to fall asleep on.
Ocean Park at Beach
25 Ocean Park BlvdTower 26! The less touristy beach with beginner surf and especially easy parking short-term lot 1 and 2 hour. Easy access to beach with clean bathrooms. From there you can stroll up to SM Pier or down to Venice board walk. Just south of lot is a play park for kids. Across are the famous tennis courts were the Williams sisters trained and nice grassy knoll to fall asleep on.
Favorite local Culver City destination for exercising. Many attempt to jog up this steep incline to be rewarded with an amazing view West LA. Hollywood sign and downtown LA often visible on a clear day. Worth visiting during "magic hour"! Kids can enjoy too.
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Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RdFavorite local Culver City destination for exercising. Many attempt to jog up this steep incline to be rewarded with an amazing view West LA. Hollywood sign and downtown LA often visible on a clear day. Worth visiting during "magic hour"! Kids can enjoy too.
Located downtown near the MOCA and DIsney Concert Hall. A beautifully constructed museum, private collection with famous contemporary art, including Basquiqt, Yoyoi Kusama’s Infinity Room, and Jeff Koons. FREE with reservation. Check out Otium restaurant right next door for cocktails and a great meal, great ambiance.
https://ticketing.thebroad.org
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveLocated downtown near the MOCA and DIsney Concert Hall. A beautifully constructed museum, private collection with famous contemporary art, including Basquiqt, Yoyoi Kusama’s Infinity Room, and Jeff Koons. FREE with reservation. Check out Otium restaurant right next door for cocktails and a great meal, great ambiance.
https://ticketing.thebroad.org
An organized, special space for well-curated photography. Interactive, clever, often emotional visual exhibits will engage you for an hour plus. It’s FREE! Validate for $3 parking.
Skylight Studios
2000 Avenue of the StarsAn organized, special space for well-curated photography. Interactive, clever, often emotional visual exhibits will engage you for an hour plus. It’s FREE! Validate for $3 parking.
An amazing walk around curated gardens. Check out the restaurant in the Chinese garden.
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Collections d'art et jardins botaniques de la bibliothèque Huntington
1151 Oxford RdAn amazing walk around curated gardens. Check out the restaurant in the Chinese garden.
Nightlife
A popular social place for drinks. Related to BigFoot West (also on Venice).
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Oldfield's Liquor Room
10899 Venice Blvd.A popular social place for drinks. Related to BigFoot West (also on Venice).
A historical hotel that has charming indoor bars with amazing cocktails. Live jazz or piano music in the main foyer. Or try the outdoor patio seating with local vibe.
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The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver BlvdA historical hotel that has charming indoor bars with amazing cocktails. Live jazz or piano music in the main foyer. Or try the outdoor patio seating with local vibe.
Local speakeasy placed in the back of a high-end barber shop. Hails from NYC with the same vibe. Very social atmosphere. Gourmet grilled cheese menu will keep you there for a good few hours.
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Blind Barber
10797 Washington BlvdLocal speakeasy placed in the back of a high-end barber shop. Hails from NYC with the same vibe. Very social atmosphere. Gourmet grilled cheese menu will keep you there for a good few hours.
Local sports bar with lots of seating and varied menu. Sunday game nights have kids eat free menu.
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Rush Street
9546 Washington BlvdLocal sports bar with lots of seating and varied menu. Sunday game nights have kids eat free menu.
One of two oldest bars in Los Angeles with delicious fries and sandwiches. Speakeasy piano bar in the back called “The Varnish”.
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Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th StOne of two oldest bars in Los Angeles with delicious fries and sandwiches. Speakeasy piano bar in the back called “The Varnish”.
Neighborhoods
Called Little Osaka. An authentic Japanese neighborhood with fun eats and small shops. Try the famous Tsujita Ramen, Hide Sushi's Chirashi bowl, Nong La’s pho, Beard Papas for custard dessert, or Seoul House Tofu for Korean. Visit Giant Robot for fun magazines/books and the GR2 art gallery.
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Sawtelle Japantown
Called Little Osaka. An authentic Japanese neighborhood with fun eats and small shops. Try the famous Tsujita Ramen, Hide Sushi's Chirashi bowl, Nong La’s pho, Beard Papas for custard dessert, or Seoul House Tofu for Korean. Visit Giant Robot for fun magazines/books and the GR2 art gallery.
This historic neighborhood is over 100 years old with much authenticity in its temples, pedestrian only areas, and community centers. The variety of food is amazing from ramen, udon, sushi, to izakyas, and bakeries. Support the Japanese American National Museum (hidden Chado Tea shop), JCCC (art gallery, hidden Japanese garden), and Koyasan Buddhist temple (special way to make a wish). Check out MOCA's Geffen Gallery for modern art.
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Little Tokyo
This historic neighborhood is over 100 years old with much authenticity in its temples, pedestrian only areas, and community centers. The variety of food is amazing from ramen, udon, sushi, to izakyas, and bakeries. Support the Japanese American National Museum (hidden Chado Tea shop), JCCC (art gallery, hidden Japanese garden), and Koyasan Buddhist temple (special way to make a wish). Check out MOCA's Geffen Gallery for modern art.
Located in East Hollywood, this is truly one of a kind Asian foodie haven. Its only 6 blocks (metro-accessible) of absolutely authenticThai restaurants, dessert shops, and grocery stores. The famous "Jitlada" restaurant is one of many to explore for solid Thai food. There are also a few hip bars and music venues nearby.
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Thai Town
Located in East Hollywood, this is truly one of a kind Asian foodie haven. Its only 6 blocks (metro-accessible) of absolutely authenticThai restaurants, dessert shops, and grocery stores. The famous "Jitlada" restaurant is one of many to explore for solid Thai food. There are also a few hip bars and music venues nearby.
Art District
Traction AvenueVery trendy street for shops and fun restaurants. Plenty of people watching and window shopping opportunities. Check out Gjelina, Tasting Kitchen, Butcher's Daughter for ambiance and great food/drinks. Kreation Organic for vegetarian. Salt and Straw for ice cream. Support local shops such as Will or Burro.
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardVery trendy street for shops and fun restaurants. Plenty of people watching and window shopping opportunities. Check out Gjelina, Tasting Kitchen, Butcher's Daughter for ambiance and great food/drinks. Kreation Organic for vegetarian. Salt and Straw for ice cream. Support local shops such as Will or Burro.