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Food scene
Culver City staple with great breakfast, but brunch is very busy on weekends! Indoor and outdoor seating and pet friendly outdoor.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Vida
9755 Culver BlvdCulver City staple with great breakfast, but brunch is very busy on weekends! Indoor and outdoor seating and pet friendly outdoor.
Great brunch spot with a variety of bottomless mimosas and many kinds of eggs Benedict. Also great for lunch or dinner as well. Indoor and outdoor seating and pet friendly.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Meet in Paris French Bistro
9727 Culver BlvdGreat brunch spot with a variety of bottomless mimosas and many kinds of eggs Benedict. Also great for lunch or dinner as well. Indoor and outdoor seating and pet friendly.
Great option for coffee/quick breakfast in walking distance
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Destroyer
3578 Hayden AveGreat option for coffee/quick breakfast in walking distance
The Platform is a shopping center in walking distance of the house. There’s a Blue Bottle Coffee, great food options, a soul cycle, shops, etc. Great option to bring kids as there’s plenty of space to run around.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Platform LA
8850 Washington BlvdThe Platform is a shopping center in walking distance of the house. There’s a Blue Bottle Coffee, great food options, a soul cycle, shops, etc. Great option to bring kids as there’s plenty of space to run around.
etta Culver City
8801 Washington BoulevardAmazing spot for a nicer dinner.
Wonderful rooftop restaurant and bar, great for a nice dinner.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Margot
8820 Washington BlvdWonderful rooftop restaurant and bar, great for a nice dinner.
Another great rooftop spot - Mexican restaurant with amazing cocktails and great views.
Celestina Rooftop
8801 Washington BoulevardAnother great rooftop spot - Mexican restaurant with amazing cocktails and great views.
Sightseeing
If you’re looking for a workout/hike with great views, the Culver Stairs are a great option! It’s steep stairs up a large hill and you walk back down. Great views of the city. There’s also a park at the base of the hill, playgrounds, skate parks, and a dog park nearby.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de Culver City
9910 Jefferson BlvdIf you’re looking for a workout/hike with great views, the Culver Stairs are a great option! It’s steep stairs up a large hill and you walk back down. Great views of the city. There’s also a park at the base of the hill, playgrounds, skate parks, and a dog park nearby.
If you’re looking for a “hidden gem” to hike in LA, this is my personal favorite. It’s a relatively easy hike in Malibu with amazing views, and there are shorter/longer trails to choose from. Depending on how much rain we’ve had, there are usually wildflowers blooming in the spring. Note that there’s a cash payment box for parking (it was $4 last I checked). Pet friendly but be careful of temperatures (you’re at higher ground so it’s even hotter!), don’t let them run through brush/high grasses, and watch out for rattlesnakes (these tips apply for any hikes in LA).
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Charmlee Wilderness Park
2577 Encinal Canyon RdIf you’re looking for a “hidden gem” to hike in LA, this is my personal favorite. It’s a relatively easy hike in Malibu with amazing views, and there are shorter/longer trails to choose from. Depending on how much rain we’ve had, there are usually wildflowers blooming in the spring. Note that there’s a cash payment box for parking (it was $4 last I checked). Pet friendly but be careful of temperatures (you’re at higher ground so it’s even hotter!), don’t let them run through brush/high grasses, and watch out for rattlesnakes (these tips apply for any hikes in LA).
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Use Uber/Lyft or call ahead about parking
Parking isn’t abundant at most restaurants in LA. Many nicer restaurants and most shopping centers do offer valet parking. Large shopping centers also have paid parking. I’d call ahead to your destinations to ask about parking if you plan to drive. If you want to be able to drive to the beach, I’d recommend going to Santa Monica over Venice or Marina del Rey. Parking garages in downtown Santa Monica offer the first 90 minutes free.
Qué debes empacar
Bring casual clothes and a light jacket
Most places in LA are very casual. You can dress up to go places if you want to, but very few require it (unless you’re going to clubs and lounges, in which case you should confirm their dress code). The closer you are to the beach, the more casual things are. Temperatures here are usually moderate but get chilly at night. For reference, my most common outfit is jeans, a light top/tank/sweater, casual shoes, and I bring a light jacket. My husband usually wears jeans, short sleeve shirt/casual polo, casual shoes, and brings a sweater/light jacket. It’s hotter as you go inland.