Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
There are 2 Indian restaurants in this plaza. I much prefer Bawarchi. Vegetarian-friendly also.
Bawarchi Indian Kitchen
10408 Venice Blvd.There are 2 Indian restaurants in this plaza. I much prefer Bawarchi. Vegetarian-friendly also.
I love this cute, independently-owned place and come here all the time.
52 locals recommend
The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa
10117 Washington BlvdI love this cute, independently-owned place and come here all the time.
Coffee Commissary
801 N Fairfax AveGreat coffee, cool vibe.
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10717 Venice Blvd.A good spot to enjoy some food with your coffee or tea!
I adore this Indonesian restaurant/market combo. They've got a great weekend brunch. My favorites from the market are salted duck eggs, lychee sorbet, and boba drinks.
30 locals recommend
Simpang Asia
10433 National BlvdI adore this Indonesian restaurant/market combo. They've got a great weekend brunch. My favorites from the market are salted duck eggs, lychee sorbet, and boba drinks.
Hu's is pretty overpriced in my opinion, but their Szechwan dumplings and fried chicken wings are amazing.
6 locals recommend
Hu's Szechwan Restaurant
10450 National BlvdHu's is pretty overpriced in my opinion, but their Szechwan dumplings and fried chicken wings are amazing.
Sage Plant Based Bistro West
5668 Sepulveda BlvdVegans and vegetarians adore this place.
LYFE Kitchen
9540 Washington BoulevardGreat, healthy food.
Scoops Westside
3400 Overland AveIncredible gourmet ice cream. Vegan flavors included!
Good Thai food. I strongly advise avoiding another nearby place, (Tree House Thai) in the upper level of the plaza across the street.
37 locals recommend
Natalee
10101 Venice Blvd.Good Thai food. I strongly advise avoiding another nearby place, (Tree House Thai) in the upper level of the plaza across the street.
Numerous pizza options abound in the area, but this is my personal favorite. The porchetta sandwich is also amazing.
35 locals recommend
Wildcraft Culver City
9725 Culver BlvdNumerous pizza options abound in the area, but this is my personal favorite. The porchetta sandwich is also amazing.
Café Brasil
10831 Venice BoulevardBrazilian food! Yum.
C&M Cafe
12924 Riverside DriveHearty, nom-tastic brunch fare. A favorite.
Cafe Laurent
12034 Overland AveCan't go wrong with any of the French-inspired brunch options here.
Overland Cafe
3601 Overland AveI almost always get the brussels sprouts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent food and drinks at this place just a few minutes' walk away.
38 locals recommend
City Tavern Culver City
9739 Culver BlvdExcellent food and drinks at this place just a few minutes' walk away.
Fun dive bar frequented by locals and those that work on the Sony lot.
47 locals recommend
Backstage Bar & Grill
10400 Culver BlvdFun dive bar frequented by locals and those that work on the Sony lot.
Bigfoot West
10939 Venice Blvd.Another good nightlife option.
Oldfield's Liquor Room
10899 Venice Blvd.Really good cocktails here!
Arts & Culture
A unique and artsy experience for those who appreciate a good degree of eccentricity.
191 locals recommend
Museum of Jurassic Technology
9341 Venice Blvd.A unique and artsy experience for those who appreciate a good degree of eccentricity.
Sony Pictures Studios
Schedule a tour and experience a real studio lot!
ArcLight
9500 Culver BlvdCulver City has its own Arclight theater now. How cool is that?
Essentials
Fresh and tasty Mexican items. I really like their salsa selection. The habanero salsa is *hot*!
Palms Super Market
3568 Motor AveFresh and tasty Mexican items. I really like their salsa selection. The habanero salsa is *hot*!
Feel like making some homemade Indian food? Get your ingredients here.
26 locals recommend
India Sweets & Spices
9409 Venice Blvd.Feel like making some homemade Indian food? Get your ingredients here.
Ralphs
910 Lincoln BlvdConveniently located grocery store.
Everything Else
Sometimes you need to send things home. A post office is conveniently located a block away.
17 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
11420 Santa Monica BlvdSometimes you need to send things home. A post office is conveniently located a block away.
The UPS Store
13428 Maxella AveAnother conveniently located service.
Red Diamond Yoga
3500 Overland AveDrop into this yoga studio for a relaxing session.
Shopping
Rite Aid
888 Lincoln BlvdFor all those incidental toiletry needs.
Sightseeing
Great for a quick workout. On a clear day, you can just make out the ocean. There is also a dog park here.
337 locals recommend
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RdGreat for a quick workout. On a clear day, you can just make out the ocean. There is also a dog park here.
Like cycling? The Ballona Creek Bike Path is one of the best, safest ways to traverse this part of LA. It exits on Overland, Sepulveda, and Sawtelle, among others.
48 locals recommend
Ballona Creek Bike Path
Ballona Creek Bike PathLike cycling? The Ballona Creek Bike Path is one of the best, safest ways to traverse this part of LA. It exits on Overland, Sepulveda, and Sawtelle, among others.