You’ll begin at the heart of the matter, next to the Culver Hotel where I’ll tell you the story of the visionary developer after whom this suburb is named, Harry Culver.

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll wind your way through the downtown area, past Culver City Studios and the Actors Gang Theatre in Media Park.

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll wind your way through the downtown area, past Culver City Studios and the Actors Gang Theatre in Media Park.

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll wind your way through the downtown area, past Culver City Studios and the Actors Gang Theatre in Media Park.

See the Citizen Public Market and other local dining spots along the route.

I'll point out local watering holes like the Seventy 7 Speakeasy and the Backstage Bar where stars still sneak off for some lunch-time liquor and a moment of respite from demanding directors.

On this tour, you'll pass by the Culver City Clock. I'll tell you about it while you walk.

On this tour, you'll pass by the Zoetropes of Culver City. I'll tell you about it while you walk.

On this tour, you'll pass by Alandales. I'll tell you about it while you walk.

Have the opportunity to visit the Kirk Douglas Theater, once used for secret and unannounced previews to gauge audience reactions.

Find out which celebrities have stayed in the Lawrence and Martha Joseph Residence and Apartments, affectionately known as Hobbit Houses.

Along the way, you'll also stop at the famous MGM / SONY Pictures' front gate, which stars like Marilyn Monroe, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio drove through on their way to work, and you’ll learn about the careers, private lives, and – sometimes illegal – activities of many of the other film greats, both on the screen and off it.

I'll point out local watering holes like the Seventy 7 Speakeasy and the Backstage Bar where stars still sneak off for some lunch-time liquor and a moment of respite from demanding directors.

Find out which famous film felines are represented in the Lion’s Fountain.