PLATFORM is a charming collection of independent retail, restaurant, and creative businesses located in the heart of Culver City, Los Angeles. This outdoor/indoor shopping center offers a unique atmosphere with beautifully planted spaces, nice benches, and a cool vibe, making it a pleasant spot to relax, chat with friends, or enjoy some quiet reading time. The center features a variety of quaint shops, restaurants, and coffee spots, appealing to those looking for a fun shopping experience. While the shopping center is easy to navigate with clear signage and maps, visitors may find parking and traffic challenging in the area. The parking garage is reasonably priced and feels safe, which is a plus. Though PLATFORM offers a slightly upscale selection of stores, it may not be accessible for everyone due to the price points. The number of stores is a bit limited, leading some visitors to feel that it lacks activity, but those who know what they want to see can still enjoy their time. Overall, PLATFORM is a nice destination with potential for growth, ideal for a relaxed shopping day or a casual outing.
Beautiful outdoor mall with food, coffee, ice cream, boba and cool shops.
November 2025
The platform is small and subtle, but cozy has some great restaurants and shopping as well as ice cream and is very family friendly! I do recommend
October 2024
Other than Bianca Bakery (love) I can take or leave the Platform. If you're a NYC transplant and miss overpriced Brooklyn stuff this is a good place to get your fix.
A sense of discovery pervades at this innovative, open-air retail development in Culver City, which opened in 2016. Six buildings house first-to-market concept shops, pop-ups, and creative company headquarters. The place is constantly evolving, with a stylish lineup of businesses stepping in temporarily (St. Frank housewares, Charlotte Stone shoes) or permanently (Bird Brooklyn's first West Coast outpost, Magasin men's boutique, design shop Poketo). Be sure to hit some Southern California favorites, including The Edit by Freda Salvador and Janessa Leone, for shoes and hats, and Reservoir L.A. for an impeccable edit of local fashion brands. You'll also find great iced coffee at Blue Bottle, acai bowls at São Acai, and tacos at the unmissable Loqui. Studded with cacti and succulents, as well as hanging chairs, the outdoor areas encourage leisurely shopping breaks. Keep an eye on the Platform's schedule of events for outdoor concerts, film screenings, and food festivals. Pro tip: Put aside 35 minutes for an Aesop Express Facial at the cult Aussie beauty shop-it's one of only four of the brand's shops worldwide that offers them.
