A Friendly Reminder to Choose Culver City & Love Local in 2025

Published on January 06, 2025

Photo of four business owners in Culver City

Thank you to everyone who has loved local in Culver City this last year. As we step into the New Year, please continue to help our community thrive and Choose Culver City in 2025! Throughout the next 12 months, we will highlight businesses that invite you to shop, eat, play, and stay in the Heart of Screenland. Check out the videos below featuring several locations in our Choose Culver City, Buy Local series.


Photo of Parks Project Discovery Center building linking to video highlighting the businessParks Project Discovery Center

Leave it better than when you found it is the Parks Project's motto. Located in the Arts District of Culver City, the Parks Project Discovery Center is a place to shop, connect, and get involved. The dynamic event and retail space bridges the connection between park enthusiasts and environmental advocates. Co-Founder and CEO Keith Eshelman talks about what you can expect when you visit the shop.

The Parks Project Discovery Center is located at 8540 W Washington Blvd. You can watch the spotlight of Parks Project on the City's YouTube channel.


Photo of CycleBar Culver City building linking to video highlighting the businessCycleBar Culver City

Grab your water bottle and ride on at CycleBar Culver City. For owner Steph Sklar-Mulcahy, CycleBar is a community within a community. Recharge yourself and connect with others at the local studio. A great way to kickstart your 2025 fitness goals.

CycleBar Culver City is located at 4130 Sepulveda Blvd. You can watch the spotlight of CycleBar on the City's YouTube channel.


Exterior photo of Palihotel linking to the videoPalihotel Culver City

Check in and check out the Palihotel Culver City originally the West End Hotel, a 1920s era boarding house. The new hotel has been reimagined into a 49-room boutique hotel, restaurant and bar designed to highlight both the history and majesty of the Heart of Screenland and surrounding area. The entire building has been lovingly restored and infused with interiors that feel modern and urbane while maintaining its original bohemian art deco influences. The hotel features Simonette, an indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar with a private courtyard that welcomes both hotel guests and locals alike.

Palihotel Culver City is located at 3927 Van Buren Place. You can watch the spotlight of Palihotel on the City's YouTube channel.


Photo of Lustig pastries with a button linking to the video of the businessLustig

Hungry? Journey to the Culver City Arts District at the historic Helms Bakery District and visit Lustig as it celebrates its first anniversary. At Lustig, they speak food – the language of the world. See how the restaurant’s Owner and Chef Bernhard Mairinger is highlighting the layers, flavors, and tradition of Austrian food with a modern twist.

Lustig is located at 3273 Helms Avenue on the corner of Washington Blvd. You can watch the spotlight of Lustig on the City's YouTube channel.