SmogShoppe by Marvimon

4.8(186)

Event Venue

About

SmogShoppe transforms a former smog check center into a 6,500-square-foot indoor-outdoor event space in Culver City's Arts District. Its solar-powered design features lush vertical gardens, desert plants, and vintage furnishings, creating a green, artistic atmosphere that suits cocktail receptions, presentations, and dinners for up to 150 guests seated or 250 standing.

The venue offers flexible layouts including a garden courtyard with string lights and a burbling fountain, a spacious Grand Hall with original cinderblock walls and lofted ceilings, plus a private Crow’s Nest lounge. Sustainable design elements and reclaimed materials add character while supporting eco-conscious events in a convenient urban location.

Best for

Creative team offsites & brainstorming sessions
Cocktail receptions in lush garden courtyard
Intimate seated dinners with unique industrial vibe

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What's typically included

Space & layout
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Venue Details

Standout features

Sustainable Design

LEED Platinum-certified solar-powered venue

SmogShoppe is a 100% solar-powered event space that exceeds nearly every requirement for LEED Platinum certification. It uses over 80% of the existing structure with green-certified and locally produced materials, plus energy-efficient systems and

Indoor-Outdoor Space

Versatile 6,500 sq ft layout with lush vertical gardens

The venue features an open indoor-outdoor plan including a 2,000 sq ft Garden Courtyard surrounded by vibrant vertical gardens and string lights, a Grand Hall with original industrial details, and a private Crow’s Nest lounge. This flexible setup

Unique Character

Eclectic vintage furnishings and repurposed industrial charm

SmogShoppe blends vintage furniture sourced from flea markets and estate sales with original cinderblock walls, lofted ceilings, and scuffed concrete floors. The mix creates a distinctive, artistic vibe that requires little additional decoration to

At a glance

Rated 4.8 on Google · 186 reviews