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Local Guide
Hey there!We’ve created a list of our favorite places to eat, drink, see
and shop here in Culver City! We hope you find this little book
useful on your adventures around Mayumi.
Food .............................. pg. 3-7
Drinks ........................... pg. 8-9
Sweet Tooth ..................... pg. 10
Attractions ................. pg. 12-14
Coffee Shops ................. pg. 11
Shopping .......................... pg. 15-16
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BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
Destroyer
Price: $$3578 Hayden Ave, Culver CityMon – Fri 8AM - 5PM Sat – Sun 9AM - 3PMwww.destroyer.la
Jordan Kahn’s minimalist, daytime-only spot for inventive Scandinavian-style breakfast & lunch fare.
“At Destroyer – which is only open for breakfast and lunch – you get a fine-dining experience for half the cost. Food is a visual art here, but it’s also downright delectable, like the rice porridge dressed up with puffed grains, caramelized broccoli, and slightly burnt onion.” (Thrillist)
Café Vida
Price: $$9755 Culver Blvd, Culver CitySun – Wed 8AM - 9PMThur – Sat 8AM - 10PMwww.cafevida.net
“This Downtown Culver City sibling of a mini-chain (with branches in Pacific Palisades and El Segundo) offers down-home “food
for life” with a Latin touch to some of the dishes, though the menu is mostly classic American. The space sits across from the Culver City Fire Department, with an extensive outdoor dining area on the sidewalk in front of a structure built out of well-worn repurposed wood.” (Zagat)
The Butcher’s Daughter
Price: $$1205 Abbot Kinney Blvd, VeniceMon – Sun 8AM - 10PMSat 8AM-10:30PMwww.thebutchersdaughter.com
An outpost of the popular New York City vegan cafe, this Venice all-day spot features a sunny communal dining room, espresso bar, intimate back patio with cozy fireplace, and a marketplace for everything from pressed juice to surfboards.
Food
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LUNCH/QUICK SNACKS
BäcoShop
Price: $$9552 Washington Blvd, Culver City Mon – Fri 11AM - 8PMSat – Sun 11AM - 7PMwww.baco-shop.com A casual Bäco Mercat spin-off for grilled flatbreads filled with eclectic combinations.
Known for their “varieties of popular bäco flatbread sandwiches, optimized for ease of eating and carrying on to parts unknown.” (Eater LA)
Cava
Price: $9343 Culver Blvd, Culver CityMon – Sun 10:45AM - 10PMwww.cava.com
Casual Mediterranean
“Cava took Chipotle’s model and modernized it in every way. You choose between bowls and pita sandwiches then make your way down the assembly line and pick ingredients from a steamtable, all while watching the performative freshness-theater of an employee grilling chicken or chopping vegetables.” (LA Mag)
Loqui
Price: $$8830 Washington Blvd, Culver CityMon – Sun 11AM - 9PMwww.eatloqui.com
Known for the flour tortilla tacos, especially the mushroom option.
“Flour tortillas that tend to be tender and flaky. The interiors of the tacos
are glazed with cheese, beans, and an almost homeopathic dab of wonderful guacamole.” (LA Times)
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Sea Salt Fish Grill
Price: $$9901 Washington Blvd, Culver CityMon – Sat 11AM - 9PMSun Noon - 8PMwww.seasaltfishgrill.com
Seafood grill, known for their poke bowls.
“Fast casual seafood restaurant that specializes in fresh poke, grilled fish plates, fish tacos and delicious steamers.”
Uzumaki Sushi
Price: $$11060 Washington Blvd, Culver CityTues – Thurs 12:00PM - 2:15PM, 5:30PM - 9:15PMFri 12:00PM - 2:15PM, 5:30PM - 9:45PM Sat 5:00PM - 9:45PMSun 5:00 PM - 9:15 PMwww.uzumaki-sushi.com
“Sleek, minimalist eatery offering classic sushi rolls & Japanese small plates in a chill atmosphere.”
DINNER
Sage Plant Based Bistro
Price: $$4130 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City Mon – Sun 8AM - 11PMwww.sageveganbistro.com
Vegan outlet featuring a range of ori ginal entrees, burgers & desserts along with a beer garden.
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Wildcraft
Price: $$9725 Culver Blvd, Culver CityMon 12PM - 9PMTues – Fri 12PM - 10PMSat – Sun 10AM - 3PM & 5PM - 10PMwww.wildcraftcc.com
Wood-oven pizza, Italian food
“modern Italian cuisine with a focus on Northern Italian, and in particular “la cucina Piemontese.” The design is traditional Italian tavern aesthetic — intimate, sophisticated and fun — with the main dining area closely connected with the kitchen and wood-burning oven.”
Meet in Paris
Price: $$$9727 Culver Blvd, Culver CityMon – Thur 11:30AM - 9:30PMFri – 11:30 AM - 10:30PMSat 9AM - 10:30PMSun 9AM - 9:30PMwww.meetrestaurantla.com
Serves Classic French comfort food and the largest selection of mussel dishes in California.
Popular for their All-You-Can-Eat Mussel Nights on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. $29.99 with fries and a salad. Selection of 15 different sauces.
Sugarfish
Price: $$$4720 Admiralty Way, Marina Del ReyMon – Sat 11:30AM - 10PM Sun 12PM - 9PMwww.sugarfishsushi.com
“Celebrated local sushi chain serving traditional rolls & sake in a chic, intimate space.”
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FINE DINING
Vespertine
Price: $$$$3599 Hayden Ave, Culver CityTues – Sat 5:30PM - 9:30PM [Reservation Only]www.vespertine.la
Voted on LA Times’ 101 Best Restaurants
“The convergence of food, art, architecture, music, and sculpture is woven throughout to create an immersive, multisensory event.”
The Lobster
Price: $$$1602 Ocean Ave, Santa MonicaSun – Thurs 11:30AM - 9:30PMFri – Sat 11:30AM - 11PMwww.thelobster.com
“Billed as one of Santa Monica’s most tourist-friendly restaurants, boasting one of the city’s best ocean views at a prime location.” (Eater LA)
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DrinksCOCKTAILS
The Wallace
Price: $$3833 Main St, Culver CityMon – Thurs 11:30AM - 2PM, 5:30PM - 10PM Fri 11:30 - 2PM, 5:30PM - 11PMSat 11AM - 2PM, 5:30PM - 11PM Sun 11AM - 2PM, 5:30PM - 9PMwww.thewallacela.com
Locally sourced & sustainable Californian cuisine in an industrial setting with communal tables. Known for their fun cocktails and small plates.
Rush Street
Price: $$9546 Washington Blvd, Culver CityMon – Thu 11:30AM - 11PMFri – Sat 11:30AM - 2AMSun 10:30AM - 10PMwww.rushstreetculvercity.com
Buzzy, roomy venue presenting American comfort food & cocktails plus occasional DJ tunes.
BARS & HAPPY HOUR
Backstage
Price: $10400 Culver Blvd, Culver CityMon – Sun 11AM - 2 AMwww.backstageculvercity.com
Voted best Karaoke in LA Times’ Reader Choice.
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City Tavern Culver City
Price: $$9739 Culver Blvd, Culver CityTues – Thurs 11:30AM - 10PM Fri 11:30AM - 11PMSat 10AM - 11PM Sun 10AM - 9PMMon 11:30AM - 9PMwww.citytavernculvercity.com
Creative pub grub, wine, cocktails & self-serve beer taps offered in a rustic, brick-walled tavern.
Father’s Office
Price: $$3229 Helms Ave, Los AngelesMon – Thur 5PM - 1AM Fri – Sat 12PM - 2AMSun 12PM - 12AMwww.fathersoffice.com
Rated #3 on Eater LA’s 2018
“The Montana Avenue bar is small and cozy and has been known for its Office Burger for many years. It’s slathered with caramelized onions, bleu cheese, crispy bacon, and arugula, and is cooked to perfection. Pair it with one of 36 beers on tap and remember to order the sweet potato fries with that insanely addictive roasted garlic aioli.” (Eater LA)
Public School 310
Price: $$9411 Culver Blvd, Culver CityMon – Sat 11:30AM - 12AM Sun 11AM - 11PMwww.psontap.com
Good for groups, sit downs, & Happy Hour
“The concept of Public School 310 is derived from the quintessential European gastropub, but as a revamped, more polished version that functions as a full-service restaurant and bar.” (WestSideToday.com)
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Sweet ToothDESSERTS
The Coolhaus Shop
Price: $8588 Washington Blvd, Culver CitySun – Thurs Noon - 10PMFri – Sat Noon - 11PMwww.cool.haus
Parlor turning unusual ice creams (pear, chicken and waffles) & cookies into towering sandwiches.
Salt & Straw
Price: $$1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd, VeniceMon – Sun 11AM - 11PMwww.saltandstraw.com
Small independent ice cream chain based out of Oregan popular for their unique small-batch handmade ice cream such as Honey Lavender,
Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper, and Dandelion Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies & Cream.
Scoops Westside
Price: $3400 Overland Ave, Los AngelesMon – Fri 2PM - 10PMSat 1PM - 10PMwww.scoopswestside.com
Los Angeles-based offering handmade artisanal ice cream with innovative flavors changing daily.
Van Leeuwen
Price: $$8850 Washington Blvd, Culver CitySun – Thurs 11AM - 10PM Fri – Sat 11AM - 10:30PMwww.vanleeuwenicecream.com
Brooklyn-based ice cream shop focusing on small-batch flavors along with coffee and pastries.
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Coffee ShopsThe Conservatory for Coffee,
Tea & Cocoa
Price: $10117 Washington Blvd, Culver CityMon – Fri 7AM - 6PM Sat 7AM - 3PMwww.conservatorycoffeeandtea.com
No-frills coffeehouse with beans roasted in customer view, serving java drinks and more than 100 teas
New School of Cooking Café
Price: $8686 Washington Blvd, Culver CityMon – Fri 8AM - 5PM www.newschoolofcooking.com
Delish coffee located within the Culver City New School of Cooking
Bar Nine
Price: $$3515 Helms Ave, Culver CityAll week, 8AM - 5PM www.barnine.us
A more expansive coffeehouse specializes in roasting its beans on-site & teaming its java with pastries.
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AttractionsBaldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler Rd, Culver City
Hilltop park with views of Downtown Los Angeles plus hiking trails & history exhibits.
Blum & Poe
2727 La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles Tues – Sat 10AM - 6PMwww.blumandpoe.com
Occupying one of the biggest spaces in Culver City’s Art District, Blum and Poe fills its multi-level, 21,000-square-foot digs with a roster of major international artists, including Florian Maier-Aichen, Banks Violette, and Chiho Aoshima.
Ballona Creek Bike Path
The Ballona Creek bicycle path is a six-mile stretch of Class 1 bicycle path in Los Angeles that parallels Ballona Creek for its entire length.
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Museum of Jurassic Technology
9341 Venice Blvd, Culver City Thurs 2PM - 8PM Fri – Sun 12PM - 6PMwww.mjt.org
“This “museum” is more cabinet of curiosities, housing collections that span the arts, anthropology, science, philosophy, ethnography and history, presented in a dimly lit labyrinthine manner that speaks to the natural history museums of yore. There’s miniature collections, old films, a Russian-style tea room, and numerous works you wont find in any traditional museum. Whether tongue-in-cheek or completely sincere,this place is fascinating enough to warrant two hours of your time and $8 from your wallet.”
Sony Pictures Studio Tour
10202 Washington Blvd. Culver City Mon – Fri 9AM - 5PMwww.sonypicturesstudiostours.com
The behind the scenes at one of the most historic and exciting studio lots in LA!
Reservations are required. The two-hour guided walking tour departs at 9:30AM, 10:30AM, 1:30PM, and 2:30PM. Additional tour times are added during peak seasons. For more information, call 310.244.8687
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Mayme A. Clayton Library
& Museum
4130 Overland Ave, Culver City Tues – Sat 10:30AM – 4PMwww.claytonmuseum.org
“One of the most extensive collections of African American culture and history in the United States.”
The Wende Museum
10808 Culver Blvd, Culver City Fri 10AM – 9PM Sat & Sun 10AM – 5PMwww.wendemuseum.org
“A collections-based research and education institute that preserves Cold War artifacts and history.”
Culver City Farmer’s Market
Main St, Culver CityEvery Tuesday, rain or shine, from 2PM - 7PMwww.culvercityfarmersmarket.org
Deemed “one of the best weekday markets on the Westside since its establishment in 1995” by the Los Angeles Times.
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Shopping
Platform
8850 Washington Blvd, Culver City.All week: 7AM - 10PM
Culver City’s “indoor-outdoor urban oasis showcasing high-end fashion retailors, top-chef restuarants, a skin-care apothecary, and design stores from around the world.” (Vanity Fair)
3rd Street Promenade
3rd street, Santa MonicaAll week: 10AM - 9PM
Third Street Promenade is an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment complex in the downtown area of Santa Monica. This dynamic, sophisticated urban district is located just steps from the Pacific Ocean and the famous Santa Monica Pier.
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Century City Mall
10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los AngelesMon – Sat 10AM - 9PMSun 11AM - 7PM
After an astonishing 1 billion dollars makeover and with more than 200 shops and restaurants, Century City mall is considered to be one of the best malls in America! The two story open air mall has everything SoCal can offer. If you need a break from shopping, don’t miss the popular Italian restaurant - Toscanova.
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Known as “The Coolest Block in America,” is a collection of popular shops, restaurants, and galleries, inha biting eclectic century-old bungalows and modern architectural buildings – in the heart of famed Venice Beach, California.
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5630 Sawtelle Blvd. Culver City310-313-0000
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