Culver City · Los Angeles County, CA

Family things to do in Culver City

Scout analyzed 51 Culver City places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.

Places analyzed

51

Matches

24

Typical spend

$30

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Scout-verified spots

Lindberg Park

Studio Village

Lindberg Park

Lindberg Park is a free community park ideal for a casual family outing or a solo walk, particularly on a weekend afternoon. Expect to spend 1-2 hours enjoying the playgrounds and athletic fields.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Simonette Restaurant

Lucerne - Higuera

Simonette Restaurant

Simonette is a French bistro good for a dinner date or special occasion, offering classic French fare and craft cocktails. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $50-$100 per person.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Stoneview Nature Center

Blair Hills

Stoneview Nature Center

Stoneview Nature Center is a free, mixed indoor/outdoor spot perfect for a 1-2 hour nature walk or educational visit, especially with kids. It pairs well with a picnic or can be a peaceful stop on a longer day out.

OutdoorsAnimalsViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Fox Hills Park

Fox Hills

Fox Hills Park

Fox Hills Park is good for a casual outdoor family outing or solo exercise, easily paired with a local meal. Plan for 1-2 hours of free activity.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Syd Kronenthal Park

McManus

Syd Kronenthal Park

Syd Kronenthal Park is a free community park suitable for a 1-2 hour family outing or solo exercise, offering various sports courts and picnic areas. It pairs well with a nearby meal or another local attraction.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Backstage Bar & Grill

Carlson Park

Backstage Bar & Grill

This is a classic dive bar perfect for a low-key evening of drinks, bar food, and karaoke. Expect to spend 1.5-3 hours and $15-40 per person, making it a good post-dinner activity or a casual night out.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
The Los Angeles Country Club

Westwood

The Los Angeles Country Club

This is a private golf course best for a significant outing, likely involving a round of golf. Expect a high spend per person and a visit lasting several hours, typically requiring membership or an invitation.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$200–$500 typical4 hr visiteasy parking
Zaytinya

Lucerne - Higuera

Zaytinya

Zaytinya is a Mediterranean restaurant in Culver City that works well for a relaxed meal. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and $35-75 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Culver West Alexander Park

Culver - West

Culver West Alexander Park

This park is suitable for a casual family outing or solo activity, offering fields and a playground. It's a free outdoor space ideal for an hour or two, best enjoyed on a clear day.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Pasta Sisters

Art District

Pasta Sisters

Pasta Sisters is a good spot for a casual and affordable Italian meal, suitable for families or a quick solo lunch. Expect to spend about an hour and $15-30 per person.

FoodRelaxed
$15–$30 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Pulp Fiction Comics Culver City

McLaughlin

Pulp Fiction Comics Culver City

Pulp Fiction Comics is good for a quick solo browse or a stop during a family outing, offering comics and related merchandise. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and anywhere from $0 to $30 on a purchase.

ShoppingArtsRelaxed
$0–$30 typical1 hr visitmoderate parking
Vespertine

Hayden Tract

Vespertine

Vespertine offers an avant-garde fine dining experience, suitable for a dedicated evening event. Expect a multi-hour commitment and a significant per-person cost for this unique culinary journey.

FoodCocktailsArts
$500–$1000 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Culver City Stairs

Baldwin Hills

Culver City Stairs

The Culver City Stairs are ideal for a vigorous workout with scenic views of the city. Plan for an hour or so, and it costs nothing for the activity itself, just potential parking fees. Good for a solo fitness outing or an active start to a weekend.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Cafe Vida

Downtown

Cafe Vida

Cafe Vida is good for a casual meal or snack, offering natural American and Latin-inspired options. Expect to spend $15-30 per person for a visit of about 45 minutes, perfect for a quick bite before or after exploring Culver City.

FoodWellnessRelaxed
$15–$30 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Industry Cafe & Jazz

Art District

Industry Cafe & Jazz

This spot offers Eritrean, Ethiopian, and soul food with live jazz and spoken word. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours here for a meal and entertainment, costing around $20-$45 per person, making it suitable for an evening meal or late-night outing.

FoodLive musicArts
$20–$45 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
The Cinema Bar

Clarkdale

The Cinema Bar

The Cinema Bar is a good spot for a casual evening drink or to catch some live music, perfect for an inexpensive date night or solo outing. Expect to spend a couple of hours and around $15-40 per person on drinks.

CocktailsLive musicOutdoors
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Maple Block Meat Co.

Clarkdale

Maple Block Meat Co.

This barbecue spot is suitable for a casual meal with friends or family, pairing well with a movie or shopping nearby. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $25-50 per person on food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Color Me Mine

Downtown

Color Me Mine

Color Me Mine is a good stop for a creative family outing or a solo art project, typically lasting 1.5-2 hours. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person on pottery and studio fees.

ArtsShoppingRelaxed
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Westfield Culver City

Fox Hills

Westfield Culver City

This shopping mall is suitable for a few hours of browsing, eating, or catching a movie. Expect to spend anywhere from nothing to hundreds of dollars depending on your purchases, with easy parking available.

FoodShoppingArts
$0–$200 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Tellefson Park

Clarkdale

Tellefson Park

Tellefson Park is a compact city park with a playground and sports facilities, suitable for a cheap family outing or solo exercise. Expect to spend 1-2 hours here, and there's no cost to enter.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Bill Rosendahl Del Rey Park

Del Rey

Bill Rosendahl Del Rey Park

This is a small neighborhood park good for a low-cost family outing with a playground, basketball courts, and picnic tables. Plan for a 1.5-hour visit, especially on weekends.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Veterans Memorial Park

Park West

Veterans Memorial Park

Veterans Memorial Park is ideal for a free, active outing lasting 1-2 hours, offering fields for various sports and a playground. It can be paired with a local cafe visit before or after, or as a place for kids to burn energy.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Activate Culver City

Fox Hills

Activate Culver City

Activate Culver City offers an indoor adventure experience, good for an active outing that typically lasts 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $25-40 per person for entry, making it a fun option for families or groups.

SportsOutdoorsAdventurous
$25–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Super Dumpling Culver City

Fox Hills

Super Dumpling Culver City

Super Dumpling is a casual spot for a quick and affordable meal of dumplings. Expect to spend 45 minutes and $15-30 per person, perfect for a weekday lunch or an easy family dinner.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$15–$30 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking

What Scout found

  • 30 of the 51 analyzed Culver City places fit family.
  • 37% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 40% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Upscale, Quiet, Educational.

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