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Shopping
Great little vintage clothes and jewelry shop in Downtown Culver. If you're into really cool and unique tee's - stop in! Great for getting a gift for someone that's hard to please!
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5018 Melrose AvenueGreat little vintage clothes and jewelry shop in Downtown Culver. If you're into really cool and unique tee's - stop in! Great for getting a gift for someone that's hard to please!
Albertsons
1735 Artesia BlvdGreat local grocery store
Tokyo Central Market
1740 Artesia BlvdGreat Japanese food market!
Daiso
Basically a Japanese dollar store! LOVE
H Mart Torrance
4340 Pacific Coast HwyThe best Korean grocery store IMO.
Target
2169 W Redondo Beach BlvdEveryone loves target :)
Del Amo Fashion Center
3525 W Carson StThis is my FAV mall in LA. Beautiful with tons of shops!
Nijiya Market Torrance Store
Great Japanese grocery store
99 Ranch Market
1340 Artesia BlvdGreat mixed-asian grocery store.
South Bay Galleria
1815 Hawthorne BlvdGreat mall with one of the best movie theaters nearby!
Awesome Japanese marketplace not too far with great food and shopping :)
23 locals recommend
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Torrance
3525 West Carson StreetAwesome Japanese marketplace not too far with great food and shopping :)
The Grove
189 The Grove DrVery famous mall
Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA, USA
Very famous high end shopping area
Costco is a pretty famous shopping warehouse with great options! You need a membership to shop here - so let me know if you need to borrow my membership card.
8 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
2640 Lomita BlvdCostco is a pretty famous shopping warehouse with great options! You need a membership to shop here - so let me know if you need to borrow my membership card.
Food Scene
Really good American (New) food. Really good and a great stop while in Venice!
31 locals recommend
The Anchor
235 Main StReally good American (New) food. Really good and a great stop while in Venice!
If you love Taco's, this is a MUST STOP! Always long lines so be prepared!
78 locals recommend
Tito’s Tacos
11222 Washington PlIf you love Taco's, this is a MUST STOP! Always long lines so be prepared!
Cinco De Mayo
11204 Washington PlLocal Mexican restaurant that's open 24 hours!
Green Peas Casual Food
4437 Sepulveda BlvdGreat local vegan spot!
Tanner's Coffee Co
4342 Sepulveda BlvdA great local coffee shop and hangout spot!
Pho Show | Culver City
4349 Sepulveda BlvdGreat pho spot!
One of the best Taco shops around! While you're in Santa Monica - stop in!
68 locals recommend
Tacos Por Favor
1408 Olympic BlvdOne of the best Taco shops around! While you're in Santa Monica - stop in!
Jackson Market and Deli
4065 Jackson AveReally amazing fresh breakfast and lunch! Cheap as well!
AKASHA
9543 Culver BlvdGourmet organic food by Barbra Streisand's old chef!
Best day to visit is Sunday - $17 per person unlimited champagne / mimosas until 3pm after which is half price on a plethora of their mussels and apps! Plus really great food!
40 locals recommend
Meet in Paris French Bistro
9727 Culver BlvdBest day to visit is Sunday - $17 per person unlimited champagne / mimosas until 3pm after which is half price on a plethora of their mussels and apps! Plus really great food!
Casa Sanchez
4500 S Centinela AveAmazing Mexican food with a LIVE mariachi band!
Amazing brunch options including some of the best chicken and waffle combos ever!
37 locals recommend
Bru's Wiffle
2408 Wilshire BlvdAmazing brunch options including some of the best chicken and waffle combos ever!
The Big Daddy Shack
79 Windward AveGreat poke for a quick lunch while exploring Venice!
High end, roof top restaurant in Santa Monica. Pricey but worth it for the food / scenery!
95 locals recommend
The Penthouse
1111 2nd StHigh end, roof top restaurant in Santa Monica. Pricey but worth it for the food / scenery!
Genwa Korean BBQ
5115 Wilshire BlvdMy favorite Korean BBQ spot in LA!
Rainbow Bar & Grill
9015 Sunset BlvdIconic bar and grill! Lots of celeb spottings!
SUR Restaurant & Lounge
606-614 N Robertson BlvdHigh end restaurant with some great food - but pricey!
K-ZO
9240 Culver BlvdHigh end sushi spot in Culver City!
Cre8 Crepes
6654 Hollywood BlvdAmazing crepe spot. Seriously - stop here if you go by!
Tangaroa Fish Market
12604 Washington BlvdGreat for fresh fish and oysters!
Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu-Shabu
1695 Artesia BlvdLove Shabu shabu!
Shabuya Los Angeles
1925 W Olympic BlvdGreat korean-style shabu shabu place in ktown!
In-N-Out Burger
A must try in LA to feel like a true native :)
85°C Bakery Cafe - Gardena
1386 Artesia BlvdLovely asian bakery and boba spot!
Tatsu Ramen
One of my fav ramen spots for sure!
Sugarfish
Great sushi spot
A Chicago classic here in LA! GET THE ITALIAN BEEF DIPPED with extra giardiniera :D
15 locals recommend
Portillo's Hot Dogs
8390 La Palma AveA Chicago classic here in LA! GET THE ITALIAN BEEF DIPPED with extra giardiniera :D
Saigon Dish Vietnamese Restaurant
15725 Hawthorne BlvdMy fav pho spot in LA!
Shin-Sen-Gumi 2GO - Gardena
Great ramen spot!
T Equals Fish
1101 S Vermont AveAmazing Korean style served sashimi place.
Like dining in a treehouse with the lost boys from Peter Pan! An AMAZING restaurant and a must stop for anyone visiting!
Bacari Silverlake + Bar Bacari
Like dining in a treehouse with the lost boys from Peter Pan! An AMAZING restaurant and a must stop for anyone visiting!
Lovely local Italian place with good food and gelato options.
24 locals recommend
Eatalian Cafe Italian Restaurant
15500 S BroadwayLovely local Italian place with good food and gelato options.
Gong Cha
Amazing local boba shop
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
631 Wilshire BlvdSome of the best cake donuts ever!
TOUS les JOURS
Amazing asian / French inspired bakery.
Porto's Bakery and Cafe
7640 Beach BlvdConsidered one of the top bakeries in all of LA
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles
621 W Manchester BlvdFamous chicken and waffles place!
Cento Pasta Bar
4921 E 6th StProbably the best Italian I’ve had outside of Italy
Hand & Spoon
Amazing ice cream place
Gong Cha
Amazing boba!
Tatsu Ramen
My favorite ramen place
Lee's Sandwiches
Great Bahn mi right across the street
El Pollo Inka Gardena Peruvian Restaurant & Nightclub
Amazing Peruvian food
The Crab Shack, Gardena, Gateway Plaza
1451 Artesia BlvdGreat New Orleans / Cajun style seafood
India's Tandoori Halal Restaurant
My favorite Indian restaurant in LA
Sightseeing
Who doesn't LOVE Venice beach!? Tons of shopping and good eats all around!
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkWho doesn't LOVE Venice beach!? Tons of shopping and good eats all around!
Manhattan Beach
Swanky beach area!
Hermosa Beach
Beautiful beach area with GREAT bars all around!
Great little bike path that runs near the place all the way to the sea! The trip is about 4 miles.
48 locals recommend
Ballona Creek Bike Path
Ballona Creek Bike PathGreat little bike path that runs near the place all the way to the sea! The trip is about 4 miles.
This is the famous Culver City art district. Search 'culver city artwalk' for a full guide on all the amazing places to see here!
297 locals recommend
Art District
Traction AvenueThis is the famous Culver City art district. Search 'culver city artwalk' for a full guide on all the amazing places to see here!
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierGreat beach pier with tons of food, bars, and shops around!
Great place to have a drink and enjoy live music! Ask them to show you the room John Wayne stayed in! You shall not be disappointed ;)
211 locals recommend
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver BlvdGreat place to have a drink and enjoy live music! Ask them to show you the room John Wayne stayed in! You shall not be disappointed ;)
Make sure to take a drive down Rodeo drive! (Pun intended, but really it's pretty cool!)
1361 locals recommend
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveMake sure to take a drive down Rodeo drive! (Pun intended, but really it's pretty cool!)
If you've come to LA I imagine you'll want to stop into Hollywood and see all the touristy stuff! Check out this famous Theatre!
1423 locals recommend
TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdIf you've come to LA I imagine you'll want to stop into Hollywood and see all the touristy stuff! Check out this famous Theatre!
If you have time to spare, why not head up to the famous Hollywood sign and get a picture?
1173 locals recommend
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardIf you have time to spare, why not head up to the famous Hollywood sign and get a picture?
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RdGreat overlook and hike!
Ballona Wetlands
Great hiking area!
This is probably on of the most beautiful hikes I've ever taken! Seriously picturesque.
277 locals recommend
Topanga State Park
20828 Entrada RdThis is probably on of the most beautiful hikes I've ever taken! Seriously picturesque.
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveAnother extremely popular hike!
Of course the famous Hollywood BLVD where you can see thw sign from afar, amazing shops, and star walk!
658 locals recommend
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood BoulevardOf course the famous Hollywood BLVD where you can see thw sign from afar, amazing shops, and star walk!
Beautiful trail featuring views of the iconic Sunken City in Long Beach!
9 locals recommend
Sunken City Trail
Beautiful trail featuring views of the iconic Sunken City in Long Beach!
One of my fav piers in all LA. Must try the fresh fish market here1
103 locals recommend
Redondo Beach Pier
Fishermans WharfOne of my fav piers in all LA. Must try the fresh fish market here1
Highly recommended botanical garden in the beautiful and scenic Palos Verdes
37 locals recommend
South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw BlvdHighly recommended botanical garden in the beautiful and scenic Palos Verdes
Beautiful outdoor chapel surrounded by redwoods in the very scenic palos verdes.
62 locals recommend
Wayfarers Chapel
5755 Palos Verdes Dr SBeautiful outdoor chapel surrounded by redwoods in the very scenic palos verdes.
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdArts & Culture
Shopping, IMAX theater, bars and more can be found here!
32 locals recommend
The Promenade At Howard Hughes Center
6081 Center DrShopping, IMAX theater, bars and more can be found here!
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
6933 Hollywood BlvdFamous wax museum!
Free to all art museum with great landscaping and views all around! A must see.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrFree to all art museum with great landscaping and views all around! A must see.
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdHighly suggest checking this out!
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdAmazing shows and live music. A must see!
Amazing theatre with some of the best shows in town!
25 locals recommend
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
9390 N Santa Monica BlvdAmazing theatre with some of the best shows in town!
Getting Around
Culver City station
8817 Washington BlvdOur subway! Take it as often as you can!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great restaurant and bar but KNOWN for it's dessert! Owned by Harrison Ford's son!
11 locals recommend
Ford's Filling Station
9531 Culver BoulevardGreat restaurant and bar but KNOWN for it's dessert! Owned by Harrison Ford's son!
Bottlerock
3847 Main StreetAwesome wine bar!
Great outdoor, bring your own food, picnic style vineyard with live music and of course - wine!
85 locals recommend
Malibu Wines
31740 Mulholland HighwayGreat outdoor, bring your own food, picnic style vineyard with live music and of course - wine!
The Viper Room
8852 Sunset BlvdIconic music venue and late night bar.
1 OAK
9039 Sunset BlvdSwanky nightclub. Lots of celebrity spotting!
Bootsy Bellows
9229 Sunset BlvdOwned by David Arquette.
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6523 Sunset BlvdConsidered one of the better Hollywood nightclubs.
The Abbey
692 N Robertson BlvdIconic Hollywood gay bar and nightclub.
Rage
8911 Santa Monica BlvdFun mixed music nightclub.
Rosen Music Studio
3488 W 8th StAwesome and newer karaoke bar in ktown
Great little bar and grill that is beetlejuice movie themed and a lot of fun!
8 locals recommend
Beetle House LA
7080 N Las Palmas AveGreat little bar and grill that is beetlejuice movie themed and a lot of fun!