Quick Summary:

  • Culver City spans approximately five square miles throughout Los Angeles County.
  • It was originally established as a planned community in 1917 by Harry Culver and quickly became an epicenter for Hollywood filmmaking, known today as the site of both the MGM and Sony Pictures Studios.
  • In recent decades, the region has become a hub for pedestrian-friendly cultural attractions, including upscale gastropubs and a gallery scene that has been compared to New York City's Chelsea neighborhood.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. The Wende Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
The Wende Museum | Things to Do in Culver City, California
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2. The Museum of Jurassic Technology ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
The Museum of Jurassic Technology | Things to Do in Culver City, California
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3. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook | Things to Do in Culver City, California
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4. Culver City Park

Category: Activities
Culver City Park | Things to Do in Culver City, California
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5. STAR Eco Station

STAR Eco Station | Things to Do in Culver City, California
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6. Sony Pictures Studio Tour

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Sony Pictures Studio Tour | Things to Do in Culver City, California
© Sony Pictures Studio Tour

7. Milla Chocolates

Milla Chocolates | Things to Do in Culver City, California
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8. Culver Boulevard Bike Path

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Culver Boulevard Bike Path | Things to Do in Culver City, California
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9. Platform LA

Platform LA | Things to Do in Culver City, California
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10. Stoneview Nature Center

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Stoneview Nature Center | Things to Do in Culver City, California
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11. Meet in Paris

Meet in Paris | Things to Do in Culver City, California
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12. The Kirk Douglas Theatre

Category: Entertainment
The Kirk Douglas Theatre | Things to Do in Culver City, California
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13. Eco Dive Center

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Eco Dive Center | Things to Do in Culver City, California
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14. Akasha Restaurant and Bakery

Category: Food & Drink
Akasha Restaurant and Bakery | Things to Do in Culver City, California
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15. Tito's Tacos

Tito's Tacos | Things to Do in Culver City, California
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16. Rock N Rope Adventures

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Rock N Rope Adventures | Things to Do in Culver City, California
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17. Maze Rooms

Maze Rooms | Things to Do in Culver City, California
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18. Maple Block Meat Co.

Maple Block Meat Co. | Things to Do in Culver City, California
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