Culver City, California

Culver City is a city located in western Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 38,816. The community is virtually surrounded by the city of Los Angeles.

Points of interest

Museum of Jurassic Technology - An offbeat museum that is home to many bizarre relics and strange exhibits. Described by AOL City Guide as "what might have happened if Edgar Allen Poe and P.T. Barnum decided to have a garage sale, but then decided to call it a museum". The museum though is not technically in Culver City but across the street from it.

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Tito's Tacos - This mexican fast food location is perhaps the most well-known place to eat in Culver City.

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Culver Hotel - A 1924 landmark pie slice-shaped hotel in downtown. Much of the cast of The Wizard of Oz stayed here during filming of the movie in 1939. The hijinks of that period including the hotel being taken over by the "munchkins" was featured in the 1981 movie Under the Rainbow. Formerly owned by John Wayne, the hotel has housed many stars including Clark Gable, Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, Red Skelton, Buster Keaton and Ronald Reagan.

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Sony Pictures Plaza - This unusual, cantilevered building was featured as the headquarters of Wolfram & Hart, the demonic law firm that was the chief nemesis in the TV Show "Angel". The building is located right across the street from the main gate of Sony Studios. at 10202 W. Washington Blvd.

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STAR ECO Station - An enviromental science and wildlife rescue center, the STAR ECO Station houses exotic animals that have been abondoned or confiscated, and teaches learners of all ags about their enviroment. Located at 10101 W. Jefferson Blvd, provides organized tours to schools and individuals.

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