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Things To Do
Downtown Culver City
A cute downtown area we regularly stop by. Check out the historic Culver City Hotel and take a break at the newly built Steps beside the old Culver Studio. Salt & Straw - unique seasonal ice cream stop Upper Crust - our fave pizza joint Mendocino Farms - CA style sandwiches Citizen Public Market - upscale food hall Monty's Burgers - vegetarian burgers La Tea - the closest boba/milk tea spot There are a few parking garages around with 1 hr free parking.
Palms
Some of the local restaurants literally within walking distance of our home. Kotoya Ramen - a hidden gem for great ramen Good Day Thai - thai food with a trendy, fresh atmosphere Lots of street parking around the area.
Sawtelle
One of our most regular haunts for food and snacks. Boba lovers rejoice as you can find almost every major milk tea place here. Conveniently has a Daiso and small grocery store for any last minute supplies. Catch free musical performances on a weekend evening in front of B.Sweet. Midoh - Japanese style western food Menya Tigre - everything curry Marugame Udon - udon with a la carte tempura Kura Sushi - revolving sushi chain (very busy!) Teaspoon - our go to boba place Wanderlust Creamery - travel inspired ice cream flavors Free parking in the Marshalls parking structure or try your luck at street parking.
Century City Mall
Probably the prettiest Westfield we have ever been. Our usual spot for catching the latest movie release. Eataly - italian food market Shake Shack - yes, there is a shake shack Din Tai Fung - famous soup dumpling chain Ramen Nagi - one of the best ramen chains Minamoto Kitchoan - japanese wagashi Pudu Pudu - fancy pudding Parking is free for 1 hr but can get pricy quickly after. Movie theater has 3 hr validation.
Other Places We Love
Here are some other spots to visit around LA and the surrounding area: Baldwin Hill Scenic Overlook - easy but uphill walking spot local to Culver City Kenneth Hahn Park - nearby park that's perfect for picnics Exposition Park - the city's rose garden, natural history museum, science museum, and stadium are all here Playa del Rey - small beach we used to work near, quieter than santa monica and venice Little Tokyo - are you surprised? park at judge aiso lot. K-Town - koreatown plaza, california market, and 6th st & alexandria are some of our top picks around the sprawling k-town area Fashion District - not for the faint of heart but if you want a truly authentic downtown LA experience go here and get a dirty dog and some agua fresca Torrance/Gardena - neighborhoods with lots of good asian food Santa Anita Mall - the most asian mall in all of socal Pasadena - nice downtown area with lots of historic spots Getty Museum - free museum with garden and nice views of the city