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Historic places in Culver City

8 historic buildings, sites and memorials in Culver City.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Historic places in Culver City

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    Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

    Over three hundred feet above the surrounding neighborhoods, this overlook provides tremendous views of the LA basin, as well as some short nature trails for those interested in native plants and animals. A self-pay parking lot is available at the top of the hill, but hearty souls can park for free along Jefferson Blvd and then walk up 315 vertical feet of switchbacks and steps (note: no dogs allowed on the trails). There's also a shuttle that operates on weekends and holidays from the La Cienga/Jefferson Metro Expo Line station. The visitor center features exhibits on area history and nature. Special events including twilight walks, junior ranger programs, and bird-watching are scheduled regularly.

    overlook open 8AM-sunset daily, visitor center open weekdays 10AM-6PM, weekends 8AM-7PM, closed Tue$6 for self-parking

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    Culver City Historical Society

    An archives and resource center preserves local history, and aims to serve everyone from young children to senior citizens.

    1PM-3PM on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, and by appointment

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    Hobbit House

    The Lawrence and Martha Joseph Residence and Apartments have been aptly called the "Hobbit House," and people live in these unusual apartments. Los Angeles city historic-cultural landmark No. 624.

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    Jim Heimann's sculptures

    Jim Heimann's sculptures "Studio Pass I", "Studio Pass II", and "King Kong Gone" (1995-6), celebrate the history of Culver Studios and Sony Pictures

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    Scan

    Jud Fine's courtyard installation "Scan" traces the history of television.

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    Sony Pictures Studio Tour

    Formerly the MGM studios, the two-hour guided tour leads through stages that have seen the filming of such productions as the Wizard of Oz, Men in Black, and Spider-Man. Visitors may also see the homes of the game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. Tours are offered M-F at 9:30AM, 10:30AM, 1:30PM and 2:30PM. Reservations are recommended, and the tour is only available for visitors age twelve years and older. Do not expect to see the historic MGM backlot though, as it was sold to property developers in the 1970s and demolished to make way for suburban housing.

    $50 per person

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    The Wende Museum

    The mission of the Wende Museum is to preserve Cold War history. The museum's exhibits and artifacts include artwork, films and personal histories from the fall of Communist Europe in the late 1980s. Much of the collection is about the German Democratic Republic (DDR). Also has materials from Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, and other Communist countries. In addition to its permanent collection, it hosts rotating exhibitions.

    Fri 10AM-5PM. Also by appointment Mon-Thu 10AM-5PMFree

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    Wading Pool

    R. M. Fisher designed "Wading Pool" (2000), the plaza fountain, which celebrates Sony's history of filmmaking and references the set of "Lost Horizon."

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Culver City (CC BY-SA 4.0).