Active Culture
Active Culture
Organic quinoa, organic garbanzo beans, kale, red pepper, cucumber, red onion, dates, peanuts, walnuts, Slammin' sauce [GF]
Organic brown rice, organic garbanzo beans, red cabbage, carrot, cucumber, red onion, tomato, sprouts, sunflower seeds, seasoning, OG sauce [GF, V]
Organic brown rice, organic garbanzo beans, lentils, carrot, cucumber, red onion, tomato, sprouts, seasoning, OG sauce [GF, V]
Organic quinoa, organic garbanzo beans, lentils, kale, carrot, cucumber, red onion, tomato, sunflower seeds, lemon vinaigrette and Slammin' sauce [GF]
Organic brown rice, prosciutto, aged gouda cheese, apple, dates, basil, lemon vinaigrette [GF, SF]
Organic brown rice, organic quinoa, lentils, cucumber, red onion, red pepper, cranberries, almond slices, mint, Slammin' sauce [GF]
Organic brown rice, organic black and red beans, cheddar cheese, green cabbage, salsa, avocado, cilantro, seasoning, OG sauce [GF]
House-made lentil burger, red onion, slaw, avocado, seasoning, BBQ beet sauce, on a wheat bun, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa [DF]
Flour tortilla, organic brown rice, organic house-made hummus, organic mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, slaw, red onion, seasoning, falafel sauce, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa
Flour tortilla, organic brown rice, organic black and red beans, cheddar cheese, slaw, red onion, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, seasoning, OG sauce, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa
Flour tortilla, organic brown rice, organic black and red beans, cheddar cheese, slaw, red onion, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, seasoning, BBQ beet sauce, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa
Flour tortilla, melted cheddar cheese, sprouts, avocado, cilantro, seasoning, served with tortilla chips, salsa, and sour cream
Flour tortillas, organic roasted potatoes, cheddar cheese, slaw, avocado, green onion, seasoning, falafel sauce, sour cream, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa
House-made lentil burger, tomato, red onion, cucumber, sprouts, seasoning, falafel sauce, on a wheat bun, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa [lentil burger patty is vegan and gluten-free]
Tortilla chips, organic black and red beans, melted cheddar cheese, tomato, red onion, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, seasoning, OG sauce [GF]
Organic mixed greens, organic brown rice, organic garbanzo beans, lentils, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, red onion, tomato, avocado, sprouts, sunflower seeds, seasoning, house vinaigrette [GF, SF, V]
Organic mixed greens, organic quinoa, organic house-made hummus, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, red onion, tomato, sprouts, sunflower seeds, seasoning, lemon vinaigrette [GF, V]
Organic mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, tomato, red onion, side of house vinaigrette [GF, SF, V]
Romaine, arugula, kale, garbanzo beans, carrots, roasted beets, tamari pumpkin seeds, garlic croutons, green onion, tossed with cashew Caesar dressing [V]
Organic mixed greens, organic garbanzo beans, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, red onion, tomato, avocado, sprouts, sunflower seeds, seasoning, house vinaigrette [GF, SF, V]
Thinly sliced kale, cranberries, grapes, walnuts, almond slices, parmesan cheese, lemon vinaigrette [GF, SF]
Organic corn tortillas, organic black & red beans, organic eggs*, cheddar cheese, ranchero sauce, crumbled goat cheese, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, seasoning, served with choice of tortilla chips or organic roasted potatoes [GF, SF]
Organic corn tortillas, organic black & red beans, organic eggs*, cheddar cheese, ranchero sauce, crumbled goat cheese, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, seasoning, served with choice of tortilla chips or organic roasted potatoes [GF, SF]
Toasted bagel, organic scrambled eggs*, melted cheddar cheese, avocado smash, tomato, red onion, sprouts, seasoning [SF]
Organic quinoa and organic house-made almond milk topped with organic granola, walnuts, banana, blueberries, honey, cinnamon [GF, DF]
Flour tortilla, organic brown rice or organic roasted potatoes, organic black and red beans, organic scrambled eggs*, melted cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, green onion, seasoning, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa
Choice of organic brown rice or organic spinach, organic black and red beans, organic scrambled eggs*, melted cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, green onion, seasoning [GF, SF]
Toasted bagel, prosciutto, organic scrambled eggs*, melted cheddar cheese, avocado smash, tomato, red onion, sprouts, seasoning [SF]
Flour tortillas, organic roasted potatoes, organic scrambled eggs*, melted cheddar cheese, slaw, avocado, green onion, seasoning, falafel sauce, sour cream, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa
Organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, blueberries, strawberries, honey [GF, DF]
Organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, blueberries, strawberries, honey [GF, DF]
Organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, pineapple, coconut flakes, honey [GF, DF]
Greek yogurt and organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, blueberries, strawberries, flaxseeds, organic agave nectar [GF]
Organic Sambazon© Açaí and peanut butter topped with organic granola, banana, almond slices, cashew pieces, cocoa nibs, coconut flakes, honey [GF, DF]
Organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, pineapple, coconut flakes, honey [GF, DF]
Organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, pineapple, coconut flakes, honey [GF, DF]
Greek yogurt and organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, blueberries, strawberries, flaxseeds, organic agave nectar [GF]
Organic Sambazon© Açaí and peanut butter topped with organic granola, banana, almond slices, cashew pieces, cocoa nibs, coconut flakes, honey [GF, DF]
Organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, blueberries, strawberries, honey [GF, DF]
Organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, strawberries, and honey [GF, DF]
Organic Sambazon© Açaí and peanut butter topped with organic granola, banana, almond slices, cashew pieces, cocoa nibs, coconut flakes, honey [GF, DF]
Greek yogurt and organic Sambazon© Açaí topped with organic granola, banana, blueberries, strawberries, flaxseeds, organic agave nectar [GF]
Toasted and open-faced bagel with cream cheese, served with a side of fresh fruit [SF]
Toasted and open-faced bagel, cream cheese, sliced strawberries, blueberries, sliced almonds, honey, cinnamon [SF]
Toasted bagel, avocado smash, tomato, red onion, cucumber, sprouts, seasoning [SF, DF]
Toasted and open-faced bagel, cream cheese, avocado, tomato, seasoning [SF]
Toasted bagel, organic house-made hummus, tomato, red onion, cucumber, sprouts, seasoning [DF]
Varies. Call us for current selection!
Varies. Call us for current selection!
House-made hearty bean chili (semi-spicy). Made from scratch without fats, dairy, or gluten! [GF, SF, V]
House-made hearty bean chili (semi-spicy). Made from scratch without fats, dairy, or gluten! [GF, SF, V]
Organic açaí, blueberries, strawberries, banana, apple juice [GF, SF, DF, R]
Organic house-made almond milk, kale, watermelon, pineapple [GF, SF, V, R]
Organic kombucha, mint, lime, agave, blended with ice [GF, SF, V, R]
Pineapple, banana, kiwi, orange juice [GF, SF, V, R]
Blueberries, pineapple, beet, chia seeds, basil, ginger, orange juice [GF, SF, V, R]
Watermelon, grapes, lime, sea salt, cayenne [GF, SF, V, R]
Organic house-made almond milk, bananas, strawberries, agave [GF, SF, V]
Organic house-made almond milk, banana, blueberries, kale, almond butter, cocoa nibs, chia seeds [GF, SF, V]
Choice of organic vanilla soft serve OR vegan coconut base, mint, Jeff's Best organic core power greens, oat milk. Garnished with cacao nibs and fresh mint [GF, SF]
Organic vanilla soft-serve OR organic coconut base, pitaya, strawberries, pineapple, oat milk. [GF, SF]
Organic house-made almond milk, organic frozen coconut base [GF, SF, V]
Organic house-made almond milk, organic frozen coconut base, organic raw cocoa powder, organic raw cocoa nibs [GF, SF, V]
Organic frozen coconut base, organic raw cocoa nibs, organic iced coffee [GF, SF, V]
Organic house-made almond milk, organic frozen coconut base, organic raw cocoa powder, organic raw cocoa nibs, fresh mint [GF, SF, V]
Organic vanilla soft serve, blueberries, honey, lemon, lavender syrup, oat milk, edible flower garnish [GF, SF]
Organic house-made almond milk, organic vanilla soft serve, dates, walnuts [GF, SF]
Organic house-made almond milk, organic hemp protein powder, almond butter, bananas [GF, SF, V]
Flour tortilla, organic roasted potatoes, organic scrambled eggs*, melted cheddar cheese, sour cream
Flour tortilla, melted cheddar cheese, sour cream for dipping
Greek yogurt topped with organic granola, strawberries, blueberries, banana, honey [GF]
Flour tortilla, organic brown rice, organic black and red beans, cheddar cheese, sour cream
Organic brown rice, organic black and red beans, cheddar cheese [GF, SF]
Organic brown rice, organic scrambled eggs*, melted cheddar cheese [GF, SF]
Organic house-made almond milk, organic chocolate soft serve [GF, SF]
Organic house-made almond milk, organic vanilla soft serve [GF, SF]
Organic house-made almond milk, strawberries, banana [GF, SF, V, R]
4 oz side of our house-made organic hummus
Tortilla chips, organic house-made hummus [GF, V]
Organic brown rice, organic black and red beans [GF, SF, V]
Tortilla chips, fresh salsa made daily [GF, SF, V]
Organic seasoned roasted potatoes [GF, SF, V]
4 oz side of our house-made guacamole
4 oz side of assorted fruit
2 oz side of sour cream
Tortilla chips, fresh salsa made daily and our house-made guacamole [GF, SF, V]
1/4 avocado, sliced
Comes with your choice of up to 2 toppings
Choose up to 2 flavors and up to 4 toppings!
Comes with your choice of up to 2 toppings
Protein bowl and coffee
Lentil goodness bowl with lentil patty
Storefront
Wholesome Bowl. Our most popular menu item!
Outdoor patio
Very berry , yum . Yum and yum
Mimosas!
Strawberry state of mind smoothie
Acai
a bowl of salad with a side of soup
a sandwich with sprouts and a bowl of soup
AC Bagel $7
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Edwin A.
Dec 21, 2024
It's remarkable how often hidden gems like Active Culture go unnoticed, but what a revelation this spot turned out to be. Drawn by glowing Yelp reviews, I found myself embarking on a culinary journey that exceeded expectations. It sure did We opted for the Wholesome Bowl and the Breakfast Burrito, and both dishes were nothing short of a masterpiece. The flavors were bold yet balanced, showcasing the kind of thoughtful preparation that elevates simple ingredients into something extraordinary. Each bite was hearty, satisfying, and deeply flavorful--a testament to the care and craftsmanship in the kitchen.The experience was further enhanced by Yaz, the warm and attentive manager, whose genuine hospitality and expert recommendations added a personal touch. Her passion for the food and the community was evident and deeply appreciated.The ambiance strikes the perfect balance: a charming patio for al fresco dining and a cozy, family-friendly indoor space. It's a place where you feel equally at home bringing kids, catching up with friends, or enjoying a quiet solo meal.What makes Active Culture truly special is its heart. This is a family-owned restaurant that embodies the entrepreneurial spirit, and it's the kind of establishment we should champion. They are crafting something meaningful here--not just meals, but experiences--and doing so in a way that feels authentic and personal.Located at 6420 Pacific Coast Highway, this is more than a restaurant; it's a community cornerstone. Skip the big chains and give your support to a local business that truly deserves it. I'll be singing their praises to everyone I know, and I can't wait to return. Thanks for reading
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Z A.
Feb 26, 2025
Second time there this week. This time I had the wholesome bowl and a mint shake. Boyfriend had nachos and an IPA on tap. We both loved our meal. Service was fine, nothing good or bad to say. We sat outside, which was nice. Everything was tasty and we will be back!
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Jessica P.
Jan 15, 2025
The cashier was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and my friend and I both agreed to order the Velvet Acai Bowl & Dulce de leche Frozen Yogurt that was recommended to us. I was so pleased with both and I will definitely be coming back! I think they offer a bogo promotion on Fridays which is amazing for those coming to try Active Culture. The area has free parking and there is a mix of indoor and outdoor seating with free WiFi.
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Cat N.
Jul 23, 2024
This Active Culture location is a little hard to find if you are looking for it at 2nd & PCH. It's on Marina Drive by the parking lot by 2nd street. So it is on the outside of 2nd & PCH. Once you find it it has a cute outdoor patio with the inside having an open feel. Like other Active Culture locations they offer menu items that are fresh and simple. They have vegetarian and vegan options. You can find bowls, salads, sandwiches, burgers, burritos, and other items. They even have acai bowls, smoothies and shakes. When I came I went for their frozen yogurt. Their vanilla and chocolate uses organic items and it was really good. Their pineapple flavor is also great. I want to come back and try their date shake.
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Ali I.
Apr 12, 2024
It's nice to have a healthy option in the mall. The only downside is that it is pricier for what is a simple bowl. Most of their ingredients are organic and made from scratch which explains the price point. That being said for a bowl of beans and rice you are paying a lot.I had the wholesome bowl. It was very filling and satisfying... the sauce/dressing was ok... I think some kind of mustard nutritional yeast based dressing. The salsa was really basic but good and refreshing. Portion was pretty huge... made two meals out of it. I would probably get something else next time considering I could make this at home. Def check out if you want a healthy meal!
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Natalia E.
Sep 27, 2024
I got the velvet açaí bowl and it was amazing. The base was sweet but tart and the fresh fruits were so refreshing. They are also generous with the granola! There is plenty of seating outside and limited seating inside. The service was very good, the person helping us was very sweet and patient and made recommendations which I appreciated. P.S. they have happy hour on Fridays from 3-5 making the açaí bowls and froyo 50% off.
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Kate M.
Aug 15, 2024
I just realized I've never left a review for one of my all-time favorite spots! I worked here for almost two years, but I was a HUGE fan long before that. This place has everything--amazing food, the best vibes, and the kindest people. Whether you're catching a sunset or meeting friends for brunch, it's the perfect spot.One thing I love is that they happily take modifications--they really want you to love your meal! And as someone who worked there, I can honestly say they're super nice and welcoming. They love their regulars and make everyone feel right at home. Eating here always feels like such a sweet experience.The food is the perfect balance of healthy and delicious--it never feels heavy but always hits the spot. I'm obsessed with the OG sauce, the Wholesome Bowl, the Chaga Shake (seriously, bring it back!), the Salted Caramel Froyo, and the Protein Bowl.All I can say is--GO! You won't regret it.
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Maria E.
Jan 29, 2025
Friendly staff and so far the shakes and meals we have ate are delicious. I would say the caliber of ingredients reflect the price point. They make their own organic almond milk!
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Tim H.
Dec 9, 2023
Easy free parking for your first 90 minutes Friendly service from multiple staff members throughout the dining experience We ordered the simple salad and breakfast burrito plus got to try one of their amazing yogurt desserts Overall an amazing experience and definitely would come back again. The simple salad was very filling and the breakfast burrito was perfect.Love the ambience of this place esp the outdoor seating.
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Paul L.
Nov 28, 2023
Second time coming back for the same item - BREAKFAST BURRITO. Although I am usually a curious eater wanting to try a new item on the menu on each visit, I am convinced that Active Culture makes one of the CLEANEST and HEALTHIEST BREAKFAST BURRITOS I have yet to try.For those who are health conscious, this is a must-order. However, I loved how this restaurant thought outside of its box and thought a healthy burrito with less grease could go hand-in-hand with a breakfast tradition. Also, I like to ask for an additional side of their salsa - one for the burrito and the other for the tortilla chips. Come here on Sunday morning and also enjoy the bustling Farmers Market taking place across the street.
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