Culver City, California - 4 Day Itinerary

• Day 1: Visit Museum of Jurassic Technology and Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook. Start your day with a visit to the museums to see scientific and artistic exhibitions. Head over to the Scenic Overlook to enjoy panoramic views of Los Angeles. There's a hiking trail with exercise equipment available too.
• Day 2: Explore Sony Pictures Studios and Helms Bakery District. Visit the Sony Pictures Studios to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the sets of numerous movies and TV shows. Head over to the Helms Bakery District for lunch where you can try out different types of food from different food outlets along the district while enjoying the outdoor environment.
• Day 3: Enjoy Abbot Kinney Boulevard and Culver Boulevard. Spend your day perusing the trendy shops, cafes, art galleries, and restaurants at Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Afterwards, head over to Culver Boulevard and take a stroll along the path of the Culver City Art Walk and enjoy the unique sculpture gardens.
• Day 4: Visit Ivy Station and Platform. Start at Ivy Station to see the modern mixed-use development aspect with a cinema and outdoor lounge with shop and restaurant options. Afterwards, visit the Platform for a bespoke shopping experience behind a village of geometric storefronts with designer shops and food spots to grab bites to eat.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Museum of Jurassic Technology (2 hours, $15)
• Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook (1 hour, free entry)
• Sony Pictures Studios Tour (2 hours, $75)
• Helms Bakery District (2 hours, costs vary depending on food choices)
• Abbot Kinney Boulevard (3 hours, free entry with expenses to consider)
• Culver Boulevard / Culver City Art Walk (2 hours, free entry)
• Ivy Station (2 hours, free entry with expenses to consider)
• Platform (3 hours, free entry with expenses to consider)
Total Estimated Costs: $90-$100+

Transportation

Public transportation is available throughout Culver City, with a major bus line running down Venice Boulevard. Alternatively, you can also opt to use ride-hailing services such as Uber or Lyft. A car rental can also provide a more convenient and less time-consuming way to travel within the city at an estimated cost of $50-$100 per day.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can consider visiting the nearby Venice Beach or Marina Del Rey for some beach and ocean attractions. However, if you have less time, you can combine Day 2 and Day 3 as they are located quite close to each other. Do note that some places in Culver City may have limited opening hours during the weekend or after 7pm. It's always best to double-check each location's opening and closing times in advance.