Los Angeles, California
The Getty Villa is an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria. Located in Pacific Palisades, it is modeled after an ancient Roman country house.
The architecture modeled on the Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum, beautiful gardens, the Outer Peristyle pool, and an extensive collection of antiquities.
Tour the galleries of ancient art, stroll through the Roman-style gardens, enjoy ocean views, and attend theater performances in the outdoor amphitheater.
Morning slots are less crowded. Requires a timed-entry reservation.
Admission is free, but a timed-entry reservation is required. Parking is $20-$25. Open Wednesday-Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Restrooms, café, museum store, and parking.
Book your timed entry well in advance. The drive along PCH to get there is scenic.
Santa Monica Beach, Malibu Pier, and Will Rogers State Beach.