I've never rented the space nor have I ever seen it in use. I hear the LMU Board of Directors…read moreoccasionally meets there, but I've never seen anybody use it. I know it primarily because it is the halfway point on my evening run. I always stop and take a look at the view, which in my opinion is magnificent. In fact the Bird Nest is ALL about the view from the patio. You can see from Marina del Rey, to the West (see photo I posted) and Century City, to the East. The spot is truly inspiration point. The next time you are visiting the LMU campus be sure to take the time to visit the Bird Nest and soak in the view.

O Bird Nest. You'll always be the Bird's Nest to me. For some reason, either right before I…read moregraduated from LMU or right afterward, it became a big deal for people who worked for Student Center Facilities or whatever department to refer to this swingin' remnant of the '70s as Bird Nest rather than Bird's Nest. Whatever. This weird clubhouse-like structure will be familiar to anyone who grew up in the '70s or '80s in California. It seems that every place near a beach or a pool had some wooden building with dark windows, a loft, and a conversation pit. LMU's Bird's Nest, or Bird Nest, is no different. I attended many a campus event here, and all of them were disappointing. OK, that's not exactly true. Many of them were wonderful, but Bird's Nest never really lived up to its '70s hype. The loft was always kind of sad, and the conversation pit, while definitely not sad, just never did the best job of maintaining conversations. I will say, however, that it was cool that during pre-orientation my freshman year they had Dazed and Confused on loop here during a mixer. I didn't really watch the movie, and I actually really didn't enjoy this mixer, but this movie and the feelings I had were very appropriate. The Bird's Nest was much cooler when it had a swimming pool next to it. They took that out either in the late '90s or right around 2000. When I was at LMU, it was a tradition that you were thrown into a body of water on your birthday. Most people got thrown into the Foley Pond, which is scary because it's really really really shallow so if you struggled at all you were likely to get hurt. If you had a nice friends, they would throw you into the Bird's Nest's pool. I was one of the throwers once, and the lead thrower counted 2 twice, so I let go of the girl's arms while he held onto her legs. She wasn't injured, but I felt really bad.

Playa Studios is an incredible venue in Culver City and a perfect location for events of all kinds…read morefrom weddings, surprise engagements, birthdays, anniversaries, and more. The space is absolutely stunning and can comfortably host 200+ guests. Beth and Leo were wonderful to work with from start to finish, and the entire event staff and team were incredibly helpful, professional, and accommodating throughout the process. The venue is very well thought out, with a kitchen in the back for hired vendors and caterers, dedicated vendor parking, valet for guests, private rooms, and multiple lounge areas. Everything flowed seamlessly, making the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. A truly lovely experience from beginning to end. Highly recommend!

All star venue with all star staff. I want to first shout out Egan who was crucial in my whole…read moreevent process from start to finish. Was really a great experience working with her who was always available with all my questions and was flexible as we navigated changes to our event due to the LA fires. Also shout out to Beth who assisted during the event day, she helped the show continue while I was occupied and very dependable. Let's get into the space. It's absolutely versatile and spacious with two rooms that could be used how you like, a large lobby and the a Huge main room that could be used as a canvas for whatever you need it to become. The venue welcomes all event design but has a natural aesthetic that works wonders especially with their built in rentals that come with the space such as the plentiful rustic tables and chairs, media features like LARGE screen and projector and in house audio. Def already thinking how I can reuse the space at a later date.

Candela La Brea is hands-down the best venue I have ever worked with in my time as a professional…read moreEvent Director. Omar and his team are among the best in this business because they truly care and want your event to be successful. They are a literal dream to work with. They offer a beautiful space that can be transformed into just about anything with state-of-the-art A/V systems and screen projections. They are able to offer many things in-house that you would otherwise have to find with outside vendors. Their kitchen is top-notch and the bartenders know how to make your guests happy. They are flexible and easy to work with from the first moment you meet them. On top of all that, their prices are reasonable and the quality you get back is worth what you pay. I am so grateful to Omar and his entire team for being such a pleasure to work with!

Just a little south of Wilshire on La Brea sits Candela. It's odd because we had our work Christmas…read moreparty here, yet I swear I've been in this place before but I can't for my life recall why. There is a large hallway when you enter, then a bar to the left side in a separate room, and I think the women's restroom is across the way. If you kept straight, you enter the large ballroom where there are bars on either side and a stage in front where the dj was. For our particular event, there was a long table set up on the right side for a minimal offering of food while there was random furniture set up throughout the venue along with a couple of photo booths. Considering the previous years party was actually AT work, Candela was a nice upgrade!

My husband wanted a party for his 50th birthday and what a better place than a brewery!…read more We decided on an 80's theme and looked at different breweries in LB and in OC and decided on this hidden gem. Michelle and Melissa were very accommodating to all of our needs and concerns. All 150 of our guests had an amazing time... they loved the pizza, the casual atmosphere, and the amazing beers. Thank you Five Point Five Brewery for making my husbands 50th a memorable one!

Look, I stumbled into Five Points Brewing not really knowing what to expect... and walked out…read moregenuinely impressed. Ordered a stout and it was exactly what a stout should be. Dark, rich, not overdone. These brewmaster know what they are doing behind the bar... that is for sure. The real surprise though? They've got this back area that is just kind of charming. Good vibe, the kind of spot where you lose track of time without trying too hard. California has no shortage of breweries competing for your attention and your wallet... Five Points earns it. Solid pour, solid spot. Good location for my lax layovers I'll be back.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

What better way to close out your Wed evening wjth some swing, jazz, and other 40s-50s era music…read moreand a nice Cesar chicken salad inside the classic Culver Hotel here in downtown Culver City? Took a few brief vids to give y'all a sample. All in all, a pleasant evening. Did I mention the service was impeccable? CSA (customer service All Star) server Philippe H-pictured was timely, super professional, and had a sense of humor to boot. A veteran server from France, it doesn't hurt to hear that magnificent accent is well right? Thanks Philippe H, your credit to the Culver Hotel brand

My daughter is pregnant with my first grandchild so we arranged to have a baby shower at this…read morelocation. We weren't aware that the World Cup was going on the same weekend so the prices for the room were outrageously high. This is a record for the most I've ever spent on a room. The hotel is a historical one having been there for 100 years. We planned a brunch for about 30 guests. The food was pretty good. I didn't get any pics of the buffet. It was a pretty hot day but we had the main room with a long table then a nice outdoor area for the drinks and couch spaces. The room was pretty nice but they charged me an upgrade fee of $28 per night on top of the $1000.00 per night, seriously...and they claimed to have given me a 15% discount on the room... On Sunday morning at 7;20 the fire alarm went off for a solid 20 minutes..when we called down they said; "It was a false alarm and they are trying to find a way to turn it off, wow. It kept going on and off intermittently for about one hour! What a horrific way to wake up. I mean with the prices they charge a new alarm system should be on the menu. The service was pretty good but I felt I was over-charged overall, see all receipts.

This place is no longer in existence unfortunately. This place used to be hands-down one of the…read morefunnest places to go. I wanna say it has like three different spaces. It was like the coolest venue and people would come in with these great ideas and completely decorated and it would look different every single time you'd go to the space I saw that the sign says it is up for rent so it is permanently closed, but the business still throws parties just I think they usually use the Mondrian. UC would throw these epic themed parties... I live in walking distance so I would take a roadie and walk on over and it was always something fun like a Brazilian Samba night they had Coachella Chic, and WWD Fashion Week. I loved getting all dressed up and then you know, taking pictures of the step and repeat and meeting so many different people from all over... it's not the same at the Mondrian first of all I have to get there. I can't just walk to the Mondrian and there's just something about the parties that is just not the same so this event space was amazing. I see it's for rent now. I can't imagine how much it would cost to rent out that space and have it full. At least every other weekend to make your rent. I don't know if any of it is non-for-profit I have no idea but it's gotta be a big chunk of changed to rent that space cause it's a really big space. It goes way back. You can't tell how big it is from looking at it on the street so I will always have my fond memories of this place and hopefully they find a different space to open.

If you ever have the pleasure of attending any of their events, I'd jump at the opportunity. It's…read moreall the glitz and glamour of red carpet Hollywood without the headache. Located off of Jefferson boulevard in Culver City, this place is one of a kind. My first impression was its an art gallery converted to a music venue. While everything else in the area is a beach bar, this is hand down the coolest spot in town. It's often hard to find street parking, so I find it super convenient that they have a valet. The owner Michael is incredibly nice, and from the bouncers to the bartenders I couldn't find a single negative thing to say about their amazing staff. Culver City PD actually runs their security so you feel safe and sound while dancing to top DJs from around the world. I've attended their Rose and Lace parties where they often have aerial acrobatics and beautiful dancers in elaborate costumes. This lace party they actually had the Love Bus with a DJ on top in the back yard. This place never ceases to amaze me.

My husband and I had our wedding at Palm Sophia Rooftop and honestly, it was everything we dreamed…read moreof and more. The space is absolutely gorgeous--open, airy, and has the most stunning views. It created the perfect vibe for both our ceremony and reception. Joe was our main point of contact and he was incredible from start to finish. Super friendly, responsive, and genuinely cared about making our day special. He made the planning feel easy (even when we were stressed!) and handled all the little details so we didn't have to worry about a thing. He even made sure we had a bridal suite accommodation, which was so helpful on our wedding day. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the venue was and how smooth the whole day went. From the setup to the flow of the evening, everything felt seamless. If you're looking for a unique and beautiful rooftop space with great people running the show, we seriously can't recommend Palm Sophia enough. We'll always have the best memories here!

I recently hosted my daughter's Bat Mitzvah at The Palm Sophia in Culver City, and I cannot…read morerecommend this Los Angeles rooftop event venue highly enough. From the moment we booked, Joe (the owner) and his entire team were unbelievably accommodating, professional, and easy to work with. Their communication was seamless from start to finish, and they made the entire planning process stress-free. The venue itself is absolutely stunning. The indoor-outdoor rooftop layout with bi-fold doors, gorgeous lighting, and incredible views created the perfect atmosphere. We hosted 120 guests, but the space can easily accommodate up to 200 people, making it ideal for Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, milestone birthdays, corporate events, and any private party. One of the biggest advantages of The Palm Sophia is its versatility. We brought in our own vendors, including a kosher caterer, and the staff generously allowed full use of their fully equipped kitchen. They also offer valet parking, onsite security, heaters, and were even willing to tent the outdoor space if the weather turned, which gave us tremendous peace of mind. They have tables, chairs, and staff available to help with setup, which saved us so much time and coordination. Every guest commented on how beautiful and unique the venue was -- almost none of them had been there before, and everyone was blown away. This venue is truly a hidden gem in Culver City. I honestly can't believe more people don't know about it. If you're looking for a modern, spacious, and effortlessly elegant event space in Los Angeles, The Palm Sophia should be at the very top of your list. I would choose it again in a heartbeat.