Culver City & Westside: Studio Tours + Games Day Plan

Culver City is LA’s creative crossroads—minutes from SoFi Stadium, Venice Beach, and Downtown LA—making it a perfect home base for Olympic visitors who crave studio history by day and medal matches at night.

Before you roll#

• Stay near the Metro E Line station or Culver Steps to keep trips car-free.
• Book Sony Pictures or Amazon Studios tours 30 days in advance; slots fill during LA28.
• Reserve dinner tables—Washington Boulevard restaurants peak on game nights.
• Bring comfortable shoes: Culver’s art walk and Helms Bakery District cover plenty of ground.

Day 1: Culture + cuisine#

1. Breakfast at Superba Food + Bread or Jackson Market (hidden deli with patio seating).
2. Explore the Helms Bakery District—design showrooms, galleries, and Olympic pop-ups.
3. Tour Sony Pictures Studios (2-hour behind-the-scenes experience).
4. Lunch at Citizen Public Market—a food hall with tacos, fried chicken, and rooftop seating.
5. Coffee break at Destroyer or Goodboybob Coffee.
6. Stroll the Culver Steps and nearby murals; grab dessert at Salt & Straw.
7. Dinner at Etta, JOAN’s on Third, or plant-forward Sestina.

Day 2: Pivot to competition#

• Sunrise hike at Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook for panoramic city views.
• Brunch at Margot (rooftop) or Cafe Laurent.
• Ride the E Line east to connect with the K Line for SoFi Stadium—our SoFi hotel & transit guide covers game-day timing.
• Alternatively, head west on the E Line and tap into our Venice & Santa Monica itinerary for coastal events.
• Wind down with cocktails at Seventy7 Lounge or late-night bites at Meet in Paris.

Family-friendly extras#

• Museum of Jurassic Technology: Quirky exhibits beloved by teens and curious adults.
• Platform LA: Retail + art complex with Olympic sponsor activations.
• Culver City Park: Skate park, playground, and picnic spots if younger fans need to burn energy.

Transit cheat sheet#

• Metro E Line: 25 minutes to Downtown LA, 20 minutes to Santa Monica.
• K Line connection: Transfer at Expo/Crenshaw for direct access to SoFi shuttles.
• Culver CityBus: Route 6 reaches LAX, Route 7 hits Venice & Playa Vista.
• Rideshare: Designated pickup at Culver Blvd & Canfield Ave. Use our rideshare lot guide for venue-specific codes.

FAQs#

Q: How late do Metro trains run back to Culver City?
A: The E Line runs until about 1:30 a.m. during LA28. Always check real-time departures in the Transit app.

Q: Can I cover both Sony and Amazon studio tours in one day?
A: Yes—schedule Sony in the morning, lunch at Citizen Market, then walk to the Amazon Culver Studios afternoon tour. Leave at least 90 minutes between tours.