Culver City, CA

About Culver City

• • Marilyn Monroe lived in Culver City during her early acting career.
• • Helms Bakery, famed for its 'Whistle Stop' delivery, originated here.
• • Silent film studios established in the early 1900s put it on the map.
• • Culver City has a sister city relationship with Uruapan, Mexico.
• • The Ballona Creek flood control project dramatically altered the landscape.
• • It's named after founder Harry Culver, established in 1917.
• • With 40,777 residents, it's smaller than neighboring Santa Monica.
• • Sitting at 98 feet, it's relatively flat compared to other LA areas.
• • Entertainment and media production are major industries.
• • There's a vibrant, artsy feel with a mix of old and new.
• • The Los Angeles Lakers, a short drive away, won multiple championships downtown.
• • The Rose Bowl, nearby in Pasadena, hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup Final.

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