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Ideally situated in La La Land’s creative backyard, Culver City, our boutique luxury hotel is surrounded by award-winning movie studios, eye-opening art galleries and independent boutiques. Visit the nearby UCLA campus; tour the paleontological wonder of La Brea Tar Pits and Museum; or head to SoFi Stadium for a world-class concert or sporting event. Venture out into The Shay’s highly walkable neighborhood to discover high-end shopping and fine dining at The Platform. Tour Sony Pictures Studio and find a shopper’s dream at Westfield Culver City.

In the Area

<p>Savor every bite with a $50 daily food &amp; beverage credit at Jos&eacute; Andr&eacute;s' Zaytinya or Butterfly. A gourmet escape worth indulging in!</p>

Gourmet Escape

<p>Stay near SoFi and enjoy the convenience of valet parking with The Shay&rsquo;s Parking Package. When you book this exclusive rate, valet parking is included for just $10 per night&mdash;bundled into your room rate for a seamless, stress-free stay.</p>

Parking Special

Property:events-and-attractions

Start your day right at our rooftop restaurant with breakfast favorites like the Smoked Salmon Bagel, Soft Scrambled Egg Toast, or José’s Two Eggs with crispy potatoes. For a sweet treat, try our Olive Oil Pancakes with blueberry compote. Delicious options to kick off your morning!

Hop in an uber to Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area with our complimentary 2 mile radius ride per stay. Take a hike through the rolling hills and enjoy breathtaking views of the city.

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Inspiring Morning Hike

Stop by this bistro and bakery for sandwiches, empanadas, and an array of baked treats ranging from croissants to coffee cake.

Bianca

This popular bike path runs seven miles alongside Ballona Creek and passes through picturesque stretches of the Ballona wetlands.

Ballona Creek Bike Path

Discover incredible paleontological finds at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, one of the world’s most famous fossil destinations. Located in metropolitan Los Angeles, explore the world’s only active, urban Ice Age excavation site. See what excavators have recently uncovered, visit the live dig site and walk around the famous bubbling Lake Pit.

La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

Awarded two Michelin stars, this famous fine dining experience from Chef Jordan Kahn offers novel, adventurous flavor combinations.

Vespertine

Less than 2 miles from our Culver City hotel, tour the iconic Sony Pictures Studios for a glimpse into American TV and film history. The two-hour guided walking tour uncovers the working studio’s soundstages once home to iconic films like “The Wizard of Oz,” “Men in Black” and “Spider-Man.” Swing by the wildly popular game show stages of “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune.” You never know what—or who—you might see!

Sony Pictures Studios

Home to more than 35 million artifacts, this giant museum features exhibits ranging from huge dinosaur skeletons to microfossils of ancient mammals.

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Known for exhibits of spacecraft, including the space shuttle Endeavour, this science center features a multitude of educational hands-on activities.

California Science Center

Disneyland: Where lifestyle dreams come alive. Step into a world of boundless imagination, vibrant colors, and enchanting melodies. Experience thrilling rides, indulge in delectable cuisine, and embrace the magic of beloved characters. Beyond the park, discover stylish resorts, trendy shopping, and endless entertainment. Disneyland invites you to ignite your passion for life and make unforgettable memories in a place where the extraordinary becomes your everyday reality.

Disneyland - Anaheim

After a refreshing swim, indulge in a spa treatment at milk + honey. Their expert therapists will leave you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready for anything.

Midday

Multiple trails wind to the top of this 500-foot overlook, where you can enjoy inspiring views of the Los Angeles Basin.

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

Work up an appetite and head to the Platform Culver City across the street, a trendy shopping destination with amazing dining options. Try out our favorites such as Fiish Sushi, Roberta's, and Loqui for lunch.

Discover The Platform

milk + honey spa offers relaxing, luxurious treatments, healing therapies, medical aesthetics, friendly, gracious service, and the cleanest products possible in a design-forward environment.

milk + honey spa

As the day winds down, head back to our hotel for a cocktail at Lobby Bar. With a hand-crafted cocktail in hand you'll feel like you've found your own personal oasis in the heart of the urban jungle.

Finally, retire to your stylishly appointed guest room, featuring plush bedding and all the amenities you need to unwind after a long day. With the city at your doorstep and all the comforts of home at your fingertips, there's no better way to experience the perfect urban getaway.

Evening

Find all of your favorite stores in one convenient spot at Westfield Culver City shopping mall, including Target, Nordstrom Rack, H&M, JCPenney, Macy’s and more—just a short car ride from our hotel.

Westfield Culver City

Finish the night at The Wiltern, a historic concert venue in Koreatown. This intimate venue has hosted some of the biggest names in music, and is sure to make for an unforgettable evening.

Evening at The Wiltern

Indoor and outdoor seating with 25 rotating taps plus beer to-go, snacks for purchase and rotating food vendors. Whether you’re looking to catch a game on one of our four TVs, grabbing a beer before hopping on the metro line, or enjoying a casual beer in the sun – we’ve got you covered!

Los Angeles Ale Works - Brewery & Tasting Room

Start your day off with a delicious breakfast at our Butterfly restaurant by Jose Andres, featuring locally sourced ingredients. Then, head to our rooftop pool and soak up the sun while taking in breathtaking views of the city skyline.

Morning

For a perfect day in Culver City, one can start with a gourmet breakfast at the Destroyer, a stylish cafe located just a 7-minute drive from The Shay. This hip cafe offers inventive dishes like the "Doughssant," a hybrid pastry between a croissant and a donut, as well as flavorful coffee and tea.

Doughssant Delight: A Trendy Morning at The Destroyer

Craving pizza? Stop by this hip eatery in Platform for favorite pies like the Bee Sting (tomato, soppressata, mozzarella, chili, and honey) or fresh pasta.

Roberta’s

Head out for a brisk hike on a stretch of this 13-mile regional trail, which connects multiple parks and viewpoints, including Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook.

Park to Playa Trail

Step outside and across the street from the hotel and enjoy independent shops and eateries.

The Platform | Culver City

The Los Angeles Distillery is a small-batch craft distillery located in Culver City, California. Founded in 2012, it specializes in producing high-quality, handcrafted spirits using locally sourced and organic ingredients.

The distillery offers a variety of spirits, including vodka, gin, rum, and whiskey, all of which are made on-site using traditional techniques and modern equipment. Their flagship product is a handcrafted, award-winning vodka called "Vapid Vodka."

Visitors to the distillery can take a guided tour of the facility and learn about the distillation process, as well as taste samples of the various spirits. The distillery also hosts private events and offers its products for sale in its tasting room and online.

Los Angeles Distillery

One of L.A.’s largest parks, this 401-acre green space features dog-friendly hiking trails and scenic overlooks of landmarks like the Hollywood Sign.

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

Immerse yourself in the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry as you journey through thrilling movie-themed attractions. From heart-pounding rides to immersive shows, this iconic destination invites you to step into the spotlight and experience the magic of Hollywood. Indulge in delectable dining, explore stylish shopping, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere that celebrates the art of film. Universal Studios Hollywood offers a lifestyle experience that combines cinematic excitement with the allure of Tinseltown, where dreams are made and unforgettable adventures await.

Universal Studios - Hollywood

In the afternoon, the stylish crowd can visit the Museum of Jurassic Technology, a quirky and unconventional museum that blurs the lines between fact and fiction. Just a 15-walk from The Shay, this unique museum offers a fascinating and surreal experience that will leave visitors amazed and inspired.

Surreal Wonders: Exploring the Museum of Jurassic Technology

Designed to educate visitors on the history of prejudice and the Holocaust with multimedia exhibits and discussion, this museum hosts 350,000 visitors a year.

Museum of Tolerance

Visit the impressive campus of UCLA, a top-ranked university boasting famous alumni, 71 Nobel Prize winning faculty and staff, and five Turing awardees. Whether you take a campus tour for your budding scholar, attend a performance at the arts center or visit the sculpture garden, you can get there in less than 15 minutes from our hotel.

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Located on the rooftop of Platform shopping center, this swank restaurant offers elegantly plated Mediterranean cuisine and amazing views.

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Tour the largest art museum in the western part of the U.S., with a collection of more than 142,000 objects ranging from works by Picasso to galleries of pre-Columbian art.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

You won’t forget a concert, event or game at the unparalleled indoor-outdoor SoFi Stadium, just 20 minutes from our hotel. Cheer on the LA Rams or LA Chargers, sing along with world-class artists or take a tour of this state-of-the-stadium, the future site of the 2029 Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

SoFi Stadium

Head back to The Shay and freshen up before dinner. Enjoy a glass of wine or a craft cocktail at our on-site Lobby Bar, before heading to dinner.

For dinner, we recommend Zaytinya, that serves delicious, mediterranean food in a fun, relaxed dining environment. Reservations are highly recommended.

Unwind

After breakfast, the stylish crowd can head to the Helms Bakery District, a design district that showcases some of the best home furnishing and design brands in the city. Located just a 6-minute walk from The Shay, this district is perfect for browsing designer showrooms and boutiques, as well as art galleries and furniture stores.

Hotels Near UCLA & SoFi Stadium | The Shay, part of Hyatt