Food Scene
Delicious Indonesian food, very tasty and harty. Try the chicken saté and the "Nasi Bungkus (#8)" (~$13), which is a sampling "dish" filled with rice, chicken curry, pulled beef, an egg that tastes like fried tofu on the outside, and some other goodies all wrapped in a banana leaf.
Parking hard to find, they do Valet, but also only 20 min walk from our house. They don't serve alcohol, but has a bar next door to it.
No reservation needed, with a little supermarket on the side to get some real authentic Indonesian ingredients.
30 locals recommend
Simpang Asia
10433 National BlvdDelicious Indonesian food, very tasty and harty. Try the chicken saté and the "Nasi Bungkus (#8)" (~$13), which is a sampling "dish" filled with rice, chicken curry, pulled beef, an egg that tastes like fried tofu on the outside, and some other goodies all wrapped in a banana leaf.
Parking hard to find, they do Valet, but also only 20 min walk from our house. They don't serve alcohol, but has a bar next door to it.
No reservation needed, with a little supermarket on the side to get some real authentic Indonesian ingredients.
Expansive neighborhood restaurant & bar for New American fare, cocktails & live entertainment.
34 locals recommend
The Mar Vista
12249 Venice Blvd.Expansive neighborhood restaurant & bar for New American fare, cocktails & live entertainment.
Sunny Spot
822 Washington BlvdClassic american restaurant with a sweet outside terrace.
Drinks & Nightlife
Secret speakeasy bar behind a barber shop. The barber shop is for mens only and is located behind Best Buy. They serve killer Moscow mules and serve a variety of grilled cheese sandwiches and taco's. It's a magic surprise. Open from 6 pm to midnight.
80 locals recommend
Blind Barber
10797 Washington BlvdSecret speakeasy bar behind a barber shop. The barber shop is for mens only and is located behind Best Buy. They serve killer Moscow mules and serve a variety of grilled cheese sandwiches and taco's. It's a magic surprise. Open from 6 pm to midnight.
Doesn't have to be St Patricks day for a good beer and comfort food. Grab a Guinness Beef Stew and pink Vodka where Pierce Brosnan has sung a wee one on Christmas eve. And you might even spot a few other celebrities. Trivia is played on Tuesday and Thursday also karaoke on Wednesday.
23 locals recommend
The Irish Times Pub & Restaurant
3267 Motor AveDoesn't have to be St Patricks day for a good beer and comfort food. Grab a Guinness Beef Stew and pink Vodka where Pierce Brosnan has sung a wee one on Christmas eve. And you might even spot a few other celebrities. Trivia is played on Tuesday and Thursday also karaoke on Wednesday.
Shopping
Westfield Culver City
6000 Sepulveda BlvdHas Target, Macy's, movie theater, and loads more
All you need electronics like chargers, cords, battery packs etc. Open till late
72 locals recommend
Best Buy
1015 N La Brea AveAll you need electronics like chargers, cords, battery packs etc. Open till late
Essentials
Famous in California - retro vibe and music - catered to single persons house holds.
Mostly organic - local sourced - own selected brands.
881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveFamous in California - retro vibe and music - catered to single persons house holds.
Mostly organic - local sourced - own selected brands.
Getting Around
About 10 min walk - go right on Palms blvd and walk past 7/11 straight ahead, past Motor Ave and then you'll hit it after a few more blocks. You need a Tab pass (you can buy them there).
24 locals recommend
Palms
10021 National BlvdAbout 10 min walk - go right on Palms blvd and walk past 7/11 straight ahead, past Motor Ave and then you'll hit it after a few more blocks. You need a Tab pass (you can buy them there).
Sightseeing
Famous for it's eccentric crowd.
The famous Venice sign is on Winward Circle.
It has a few bars.
Sundays at sunset : they have a huge drum circle and the famous Venice Beach Electric Light Bike ride.
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkFamous for it's eccentric crowd.
The famous Venice sign is on Winward Circle.
It has a few bars.
Sundays at sunset : they have a huge drum circle and the famous Venice Beach Electric Light Bike ride.
Live music in the open air , concerts with great sound - bring your own picnic food and blankets.
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdLive music in the open air , concerts with great sound - bring your own picnic food and blankets.
Parks & Nature
Mar Vista Recreation Center
11430 Woodbine StIt's the closest park