The Getty Villa

Located in the hills of Malibu, the Getty Villa is a beautiful place to come spend a day at. Admission is free but you need to reserve tickets beforehand, and parking is $ 15 before 3pm.
There are a couple of exhibits to check out and a few outdoor areas to take a stroll in and take pictures at. The museum is very clean and all the exhibits contain interesting artwork. All of their fountains did not have water flowing through them because of the drought, which took some of the beauty away from it :(. All of the artworks have plaques that give little descriptions but I would love to take a tour next time to go a little more in depth about the information.
There is a snack cart and a café, as well as a nice gift shop. The Getty Villa is a wonderful place to come with friends, family, or even by yourself. Just don’t forget your camera!

Came here after 3pm so parking was only $ 10. As a college student, free admission is always wonderful thing.
Didn’t take any tours or watch any of the informative videos so I have no idea what I was really experiencing lol. I’m not that big of a fan of Greek/​Roman history so I just glanced over the pieces of art and artifacts. However the architecture and gardens are gorgeous.
If you stay around til almost closing time, most of the visitors have left so its a nice place to photoshoot at.
Nice place to walk around with friends. I would love to come back to actually learn a lil about the place.

mehhh… i honestly don’t get the hype, but I get the hype. The Getty Villa is small and has a nice view of Malibu. The fountains aren’t full due to the brought and it’s a nice thing to check out once, but if you miss it, I’d say you weren’t missing out. Lots of old art and stuff, but I really think it could be turned into something much more wonderful. They have this amphitheater style outdoor area with nothing going on. It would be wonderful to have screenings and plays and parties there… Parking is 20 and you have to reserve to go at least a day ahead. You can’t just drop by.

I feel sooo fresh! The entrance fee is free but parking fee is $ 15. It seems like expensive but its sooo beautiful

The Getty Villa is a beautiful piece of LA architecture that everyone must visit at least once, regardless if you are a tourist or local. The Villa differs from the Getty Center because it is a home with a beautiful garden, filled with pieces of period piece art.
The highlight of the Getty Villa is the garden with the large pool. It gives off beautiful photo-​ops and backdrops, but be wary that since it is the drought, there is no water in the pool.
Although it is free to enter the Getty Villa, you generally need reservations to enter or you may be turned away during busy hours. Parking cost $ 15.
Phone reception is really poor here/​non existent, so it is a great place to enjoy being off the grid.
Check out the gift shop. Lots of interesting things to buy and see.

Although the property is beautiful and impressive, I can’t say the same for the art. There are many replicas and what seemed like random artifacts taken from places with a lot of history. Due to the California drought, the fountains in the gardens weren’t operational, which took from its beauty. It is free to get in though and it is located in beautiful Malibu so it makes for a nice outing with family or a date.

The bottom line is The Getty Villa is great. This is my sixth trip here over the years. I came primarily to learn more about the gardens areas. In many aspects they appeared to be poorly maintained in some areas. I found this to be fairly shocking since the gardens at the Getty Center in West Los Angeles are kept up better. The Villa is still nice and the displays in the Museum are excellent. There are a lot of amazing statues, pottery, sculptures and an historic Mummy.
Dear Getty Management
Please put more work in the gardens. Some trees are in desperate need of treatment or to be removed, much of the ground cover needs serious attention. Just get the proper people and clean up the gardens.

This is a really fantastic art museum tucked on the hills of Malibu.
Parking is $ 15, but admission is free. They do very informative architecture and garden tours throughout the day.
This might sound nerdy but I highly recommend watching the 12minute intro video on the villa as soon as you walk into the museum. It’s so informative and makes you appreciate the entire villa’s presence.
They do have a coffee kiosk up on the café’s terrace. The prices are reasonable, but you can’t take the coffee inside– so drink considerately?

The grounds, gardens, café terrace and view were my favorite part of this experience. It is in a beautiful landscape and the exhibit is really expansive. It is ancient art so you have to be interested in that sort of thing, which I wasn’t particularly but I still enjoyed it. We also got in for free and parking was free, so its hard to complain!
If you go here I highly recommend going to the café, while overpriced like all museum cafes it really adds to the experience to sit outside and enjoy some wine. The garden was impressive, so many varieties of fruits and herbs to see and smell. Unfortunately because of the drought, the fountain areas were dry.

Such a pretty museum to just walk around and enjoy the day. I could spend all day walking around this place.
There are beautiful galleries with numerous types of art. They allow you to take pictures just no flash.
Beautiful garden!
Coliseum type of theater setting outside where you can sit and relax, read or eat…
the café there is delicious also.

Sometimes you meet a person and you like them instantly. .
When one of our friends couldn’t make it to our «field trip» the Getty Villa, I asked Natasha if she was able to use the ticket and she agreed! Yay! I had just met her at the Sunday Funday at Unilocal Spring Break in San Diego! She caught the train to Union Station from Orange County and I really appreciate her waking up early for our 10am meeting!
Even though the tickets are free, they need to be printed out. Just make a reservation online! (Thanks Steve S.!) It’s easy!
I was early, so I left my friends’ tickets at the guard shack with their names on each ticket. I paid my $ 15 for covered parking, drove through the arches on streets paved with cobblestones and waited. I parked near the entrance, close to the elevator and saw a real live deer! !!
We went up the elevator and enjoyed the beautiful landscaping along the pathway to the Villa. Bring your parking ticket with you for validation so you can get free parking at the Getty Center when you go on the same day.
Inside is Paul Getty’s collection of European art, fabulous gardens, and cool displays. We saw the free video at the entrance and learned that the building is a replica of a Roman country house, the Villa dei Papri in Italy. The time line comparing Greeks, Romans, and Etruscans; and the Stratigraphy of the Mediterranean region was really interesting!
We enjoyed decorating ceramic pieces with erasable markers and taking photos of the paintings and sculptures. Cell phone service is off and on. There is free wifi, but I just uploaded my photos later.
Yes, everything would have been better if the water was running in the fountains and pond. (I hope that the drought in California ends soon.) Overall, it was a wonderful experience for Yuri, Craig, and Natasha since they had never been there before.
It was the 2^nd visit for Alana and me, but I didn’t remember too much since the last time we were here was about 8 months ago.. I’ll probably return someday and everything will be new to me again — I don’t think I could ever tire of the Getty Villa!

This place is just gorgeous. Transport yourself to the Mediterranean in space and time. The grounds are a rare California treasure. It is perfect for you to enjoy the ambiance and the company of someone special.
This is really not a museum, but more a place to escape and pretend to be beyond wealthy. Walk your private residence and appreciate the finest treasures of life.
Parking is $ 15. Only reservations are accepted, plan ahead.
This is an experience everyone should participate. Enjoy.

First time coming here not knowing about this one I only knew of the Getty Museum so I thought this was all one of the same lol. Ok to start $ 15 for parking keep your receipt handy cause you can get a voucher for free parking at the Getty Museum if you visit in the same day. This place is based on Paul Getty’s house I believe correct me if I’m totally off page lol. Anyways beautiful art and deco all around here the only downside hence the four stars is all the display fountains had no water that is what I was looking forward to the reason is due to California’s water drought the Getty complied to turn off all water displays. Other than that a really nice cool place to see the art and views were amazing.

Features:
–This beautiful educational center and museum of art is located in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood along the PCH. This place is a Roman, Greek, and Etruria museum with a vast collection of antiques and architecture.
–Anterior to the entrance is The Peristyle Garden area featuring bronze sculptures, small fountains, herb trees, and flowers. The Garden is really tranquil and peaceful, we saw families eating lunch here, women breastfeeding, couples chatting, and such. Unfortunately, when we went, the Getty Villa was trying to save water so no water in the pool in the garden (but still astonishing regardless!).
–There are two cafes that serve refreshments and snacks outside the auditorium so feel free to grab a snack before or after.
–Tickets are free to get in, you just have to pay $ 15 for parking. Don’t forget to make a reservation online prior to the visit!
Improvement:
–I don’t have much to say about any improvements here as it was what I expected – beautifully displayed.
Tip:
–Make a reservation online to ensure you get in.
–Prepare to walk a lot and don’t forget to the go to the second floor in the museum so you can take a snapshot of The Peristyle Garden from above.

Upon driving into The Getty Villa we were stopped by a security guard asking us for tickets. Silly me — I thought you could buy tickets at the entrance of a museum.
I was scolded for not checking their website to see their times and download the free tickets to enter the museum. After my scolding she pulled out two free tickets and gave them to me. Then there was a 20 minute wait to go up the short driveway and pay my $ 15 in cash to park my car.
We arrived at 3.05 pm. The café was closed. The villa has nice views and a few artifacts, but overall I was disappointed. The very busy coffee kiosk with a very very long line was open until 5pm.
Aside from a map, there seemed to be no tour and very little information. The staff are unfriendly and seemed quite inconvenienced that we were there.
There are more fun and exciting things to do in LA.

What a cool place to visit!
I went with my family recently to the Getty Villa. Having traveled to Pompeii a few years back, its interesting to see the architecture that Mr. Getty used to design this Villa.
The art is outstanding as well. From sculptures to artifacts and paintings. Mr. Getty collected a lot of very rare, old art. The detailed descriptions on each piece really help you understand each piece you are looking at.
The views are spectacular as well, the gardens are well maintained and the view from the top balcony is beautiful.
Take a guided tour, so you dont miss a thing. I believe they are free. The guides are very friendly as well, and will not hesitate to answer all of your questions along the way.
A day well spent, I will definitely come back.

The getty villa is definitely a museum you have to check out if you’re in the area. Not only is it located in beautiful Malibu but it has an amazing garden. It doesn’t get as packed as the Getty. There isn’t a fee to enter but there is a hefty 15 dollar parking fee. So carpool if you go with a group.

Why 4 stars? Just because there’s no water in the pool and the garden is not as green as it used too. The garden look so much better before we had the drought problem in California. I’d still recommend this place to everyone since admission is free, u only have to pay 15 dollars for parking. There’s a lot to see inside and out the museum.

The Getty Villa is a great place to see once and take family from out-​of-​town but the difficulty of getting there is not worth going all the time. I had reserved tickets for 3 p.m. on Saturday and not once did any of the staff check my tickets. That being said, you could probably roll-​up around closing time and get in without ticket reservations. The villa is beautiful but the fountains weren’t working so it was kind of like perusing a rich neighbor’s house that just moved out and left their museum collectibles in the house. I prefer the Getty over the villa, but definitely something to see once. Parking is $ 15!

tl;dr: I enjoyed the Villa more than the Getty Center because it’s less overwhelming, you can cover everything in half a day. Be sure to take the Architecture and Garden tours (separate)…
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Pick a nice day weather-​wise to visit the Getty Villa, I found it less tiresome to be at than its more expansive sister museum the Getty Center and unlike it, you need to go online to reserve a (free) timed ticket in order to visit the Villa. There is a $ 15 per car parking fee to get in…
It’s a short inclined walk from parking to the security checkpoint where they do a cursory search of your bags. You can pick up maps and daily info from there. The docent led Architecture Tour and Garden Tour are each less than an hour in length but are well worth taking not just for their content but to get an overview of the property. Don’t worry if you miss a tour as these are scheduled throughout the day. There are other tours that deal with the art and antiquities that we didn’t bother with that may be of interest. All of the tours are free. Another highlight not to be missed is the continuous viewing 12-​minute film «The Making of the Getty Villa…»
The Café in not half-​bad, there is a kitchen staff on had that makes the dishes fresh. We shared a Greek Chicken Wrap that was delicious. A caveat if you’re with a date: the garlic fries are tasty but potent in flavor. Since we went on a Saturday they also had an afternoon tea setting called «Tea by the Sea» located indoors in the Founders Room above the Café with an assortment of pastries, finger-​sandwiches, fruits, cheeses, and varied selection of teas. We didn’t partake, reservations are required although it didn’t seem too hard to show up at 100pm to secure a table if that’s your cup of tea. More info is online:
Personally, I’m not so much into antiquities but there’s two floors of it to see, I much preferred hearing anecdotes regarding Greek and Roman architecture and gardens. I did enjoy the Roman emperors timeline exhibit, the stuff about Marcus Aurelius and Commodus made me think of «Gladiator…»
Closed on Tuesdays. This would make a nice daytrip date, just don’t forget to plan a few days ahead…

Great place to get you ancient Greek history in. Also a perfect place for field trips which is what we’re doing. They have a kid section where the kids can place behind a shadow screen.

Came here for a research paper, it’s a gorgeous museum. (Very Greek palace like)
No entrance fee, only parking fee which is $ 15.
They let you take pictures without flash which is nice. However I didn’t find it helpful how no one I spoke to that worked there didn’t know where certain artifacts were.

If you enjoy strolling around the gardens and appreciate the arts and architecture then presumably you’ve already been here or at least the Getty center.
If you haven’t then here’s a quick summary — the Getty villa, beautiful yet small compared to the Getty center, features art and its concepts back to the Roman Empire, Greeks and gods.
Reservations must be made ahead of time so don’t expect to stroll up here and enter (even though it’s free).
You can walk this place in less than 2 hours and it is breathtaking when the sky is clear and when there’s actually water in their fountains. Well, the villa is breathtaking, the water is just an added enhancement that makes it even more so.
If you’re taking a date and want to talk, the villa is perfect, if you really want to see jaw dropping paintings, tapestries, and such, head to the Getty center.

Free admission and only $ 15 to park, not too shabby if you have a large crew. Even for 2 it’s worth it! There is a parking garage that we parked in and they have staff tell you where to park. Once you enter, they do a bag inspection and you’re on your way up to the Villa. There’s so many things to see here, you can definitely spend a few hours.
We were pressed for time since we had Zeus with us so an hour spent it was. We whizzed by many things, but I hear the tours here are really informational. Next time we have more time and are in the area we’ll stop on through again.
2016 Review #10

My boyfriend and I went here for our belated anniversary date. I’ve been wanting to go to here for over a year but we just never had time to come out.
I got tickets and printed it out the night before we went because I read on the website that if you wanted to go to the Villa, you needed to have tickets– it’s free!
We went on a Saturday and it wasn’t too crowded but a good amount of people were there. There’s a $ 15 fee per car to come in. But what I read was if you paid for parking at one Getty, you can go to the other Getty and not pay for parking. There was a good amount of artifacts, paintings, and sculptures. We found out that there was a real mummy in the museum and that was the best thing in the museum for me!
The garden areas were pretty to take pictures, even though the water in the fountains were turned off to save water in California. The herb garden was a little dead but it’s winter and California’s in a drought. I couldn’t have expected green everywhere.
I really enjoyed my time and everything there. Really great date place!

It’s smaller than I thought but I loved the art. I also spotted deer nearby when I came which was kinda cool. Nice spot for a date.
Note: You must RSVP online beforehand. It’s free to get in and you don’t have to bring a printed copy of your ticket if you download it on your phone. Parking is $ 15.
They have a restaurant inside but they close early. They allow you to bring in your own food which is what my friend and I did. They have plenty of tables/​chairs to eat or you can cross the street and have a picnic on the beach.

As someone who traveled to LA without a car, this place is a little difficult to get to. But believe me, it’s worth it. It’s truly so amazingly beautiful inside, with great views outside. There are many small ponds around the area, a museum inside and a sculpture garden. There is also a café and restaurant if you’re hungry.
Entry is free! I think parking is $ 15, but that’s how much my über was there so oh well.

The Getty Villa (Villa) is a great place to visit when you are in Malibu. I’ve visited The Getty Center many times before but never got a chance to check out the Villa until a couple days ago.
General Information: The Villa is open everyday except for Tuesdays and major holidays. Admission is free but parking is $ 15 just like the Getty Center. ADVANCED, TIME TICKETS ARE REQUIRED to get in. My friend and I didn’t know that but thankfully they were still nice enough to let us in. When you enter the cobblestoned driveway to the Villa, you first need to show your ticket to someone, pay for parking and then someone will collect the ticket from you. There are two parking lots, the north parking lot and the south parking lot. We entered from the south parking lot. Bags will be checked after you park.
Overview: The Villa consists of the museum, the East Garden, the Inner and Outer Peristyle, and an Herb Garden. There is also an auditorium and an outdoor theater. A café is available for food and drinks. Tours are given throughout the day.
Museum: The museum is two stories and consists of many Greek, Roman and Etruscan artworks. There are plenty of statues, paintings, antiques, potteries, etc to see. There is a theater (to your right once you enter the museum) which is a 12 min presentation about the collection of J. Paul Getty, the architecture that inspired the Villa and the ongoing work to preserve antiquities. My favorite part of the museum was the Greece’s Enchanting Landscape: Watercolors by Edward Dodwell and Simone Pomardi exhibit on the second floor. The watercolor artwork is amazing and impeccable. No photography is allowed in this exhibit :(This exhibit is available until February 15, 2016. Go see it!
My favorite part of the Villa overall is their gardens. I love looking and walking through them. It’s very relaxing and beautiful. The architecture of the Villa is also amazing and provides plenty of photo ops along with inside the museum and gardens. You can easily spend 2 – 3 hours here. Head out to the beach once you’ve come! :)

It was my first time actually going to the Getty Villa and we have to make an appointment time online so we did it on Black Friday. I know it is a little strange to do it during that time but I didn’t really have anything to buy or really want so trying to go to the Getty Villa’s seemed like a great idea.
I’m pretty surprised that they were opened but I am also glad we came on this day because the traffic on the way there and on the way back was non existent at all and that is just crazy especially in LA!!!
Ok back to the Getty Villa’s, you have to find parking first in the parking lot and after that it’s a little bit of a walk to get to the museum. But it is a beautiful site to see. Everything about this place looked really pretty.
The water exhibits and stuff on the outside are turned off since California is on a drought but still it was nice. I’m sure it would look amazing if the water was in it but I’m glad they did turn it off.
While walking in the man different exhibits and collections you can get a feel that Paul Getty really collected almost everything from many different centuries and years. They have stairs and elevators and the layout is like each door you open or enter is something different and new.
It really makes you feel like your taking in what people use to be like back in the day. Which is wonderful. If you haven’t been to the Getty Villa’s I think this should be on your top list of museums. It’s different from The Getty so don’t brush this one off it was actually the first.
Watch a short video about Paul Getty once you enter the museum. It’s towards the right and if you can’t find it I’m sure even the security guards can let you know where it is. Don’t skip it! I just can’t believe it took me so long to come here. But I am glad I have now.

Fantastic pieces. Getty must have really had a ton of money to put all of this together. Everything is very nice with no expense spared. They allow pictures but make sure to keep the flash off. Like the Getty center, a great deal of the fantastic ambience stems from the architecture which is modeled after a pompeii villa that was buried in the eruption.
Make sure you check out their website or call ahead as reservations are required.

Easy process of registration online. It’s free but just got to do that part first. The parking however is not free but it’s worth it. $ 15 per car. So essentially it’s pretty cheap to attend a well organized museum.
Great place to check out for the first time. There were so many things to see. This particular Getty Villa is all about Greece and Rome. We took advantage of their free tour and well it was a long tour. It’s nice to get the history and information about the statues and how the representation of each statue. But after 30 minutes I got restless. If I ever go back again, I’ll skip the tour.
If you do get hungry they have a café type restaurant there. We were snacky so we ordered their cheese plate. Not bad at all. Nice snack to hold us over the long journey of exploring the Villa.
The center where the big pool was located was awesome. Learned that it can’t be that deep because of regulations, but the real thing is deep. Inside the Villa there were plenty of history to learn about from more statues to art to pieces of history located here.
Had fun but can be tiring. hahha.

A day at the Getty Villa is most definitely one well-​spent, at least in my book.
I recently paid a visit here with family members visiting from out-​of-​town, and in spite of the age/​generational gaps between my various relatives and I, we each had a very memorable and fun time.
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— The Villa definitely lends itself to summery, sunshine-​filled days. On the date of our particular visit, the Malibu breeze and ample sunlight really brought out the very best of the museum, which features plenty of natural lighting. With plenty of pools, atrium-​styled areas, and gorgeous architecture at every turn, the Villa truly makes for a feast for the eyes.
(Of course, if you’re not a fan of the heat and sunshine, there are complimentary umbrellas available!)
This being said, it should be noted that California’s recent drought has led to the emptying of some of the museum’s fountains and pools. In my opinion, this didn’t really detract all too much from the beauty of the Getty Villa — as the museum’s lush gardens and Greco-​Roman art were more than enough to hold my interest.
— The museum’s Garden Tours and Architecture Tour depart hourly (on the 30 minute mark of each hour), with the last tours taking place at 3:30 each afternoon. Don’t miss out on these guided experiences, which provide not only a wealth of information, but also a chance to examine the finer nuances of the Villa in more detail.
FOR EXAMPLE — did you know that the modern-​day practice of recognizing Nobel Prize recipients as «laureates» stems from the ancient tradition of awarding victorious war heroes with wreaths from the bay laurel tree? Amazing. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
(P.S. For those of us with attention spans that tend more towards the shorter end of things, it’s great to note that the tours are only about an hour each!)
— The Villa tours also offer a chance for you to indulge more than just your eyes. In the case of the Garden Tour, patrons take a tour of the Villa’s diverse herb garden, which features plenty of flowery scents and aromas for your nose to «ooh» and «ahh» at.
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— Being that admission is free, it’s hard to beat the Getty Villa in terms of pure value.
— Parking is available is a flat rate of $ 15, and we had almost no trouble at all finding an open space.
— If you’re looking to grab a bite, there’s an on-​site café that features Mediterranean-​inspired food in both indoor & outdoor settings. It should be noted, however, that the café is only open until 3 PM — while the museum itself doesn’t close until 5:00 PM. Plan accordingly!
The café serves wine by the glass/​bottle, along with a number of beers (and not at back-​breaking prices!). Some of the bottled beers offered include a number of European selections. Personally, I went with an Amstel Light, which offers great refreshment in between tours on a hot and sunny day.
There’s also a coffee shop if you’re looking for more grab-​and-​go type fare.
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Photos don’t do the Getty Villa justice. This is one of those places that truly needs to be seen and experienced in-​person, and it’s easy to see why many consider the Villa to be one of the defining landmarks of the LA area.

I’ve been here 4 times, and sadly the last trip I took here really disappointed me.
One of the guards scared the living daylights out of me, and brought me almost to tears. I was in one of the rooms enjoying the art, and I removed a (sealed) water bottle from my bag to get to my map.
He yelled, in a very condescending and threatening way «HEY. I SAID HEY! Take that outside NOW.» Ten people turned around.
Look, this place has millions of dollars worth of priceless art inside. I understand completely the need to protect the treasures within. But this man knew what he was doing, he treated me like complete dirt. He was about 250 plus lbs, and very intimidating. He completely humiliated me. This was back in December and it’s still disturbing to recall. I wrote to the Villa and informed them that there is a respectful way to deal with patrons. No response.
I’ll never go back.

Parking is confusing. Its quite expensive and the whole place took about an hour to get through. It has beautiful grounds but due to the drought in CA none of the fountains were running.
Might visit again but Meh. I’ve seen better.

J. Paul Getty built this place, but never visited it before he died. He wanted it to be a recreation of a villa in Pompeii before it was destroyed when Mt. Vesuvius erupted. Did he succeed? I would say mostly so.
My entire life I’ve been obsessed with Roman/​Greek history so it’s a huge shame that I had never been here before. It’s supposed to make you feel like you’re really visiting a villa of the era, and while I wouldn’t say I felt exactly like I was supposed to feel, I was still awe struck. This is a beautiful museum and it’s free! Well mostly. Parking isn’t, but besides that this is an amazing opportunity for those who normally don’t want to dish out a lot of money to take the entire family to a museum.
Everything is well maintained and the workers were all very helpful and kind. Especially this one old man who was cracking jokes and seemed to really want to help others. There is so much here that you will learn about in terms of the history of the era this place represents. I was most certainly not bored. The fact that it’s in the heard of the Pacific Coast Highway is also surprising, but when you’re here you nearly forget that you’re in L.A.
Overall, it was an amazing experience and I suggest anyone checking this place out if you really love Roman/​Greek history.

Lovely place to visit if you’ve never been! I love the Getty Center and have been there many times but I still couldn’t believe I’ve never been to the Villa. It’s Labor Day weekend and my family and I were deciding on what to do. Luckily my uncle suggested here and I’m glad he did.
I went to the website and was happy to hear entrance is free but you do have to reserve a time slot and parking is $ 15. Tickets are fairly easy to get with plenty of times available. A quick note, it says to print out and that your mobile ticket will not get you in but when we arrived no one seemed to ask or care what my reserved time was or how many people so I’m not sure.
I scheduled my entrance time for 12pm and getting to the Villa via the 10 West wasn’t too bad except for the minor traffic near the Santa Monica exits but that’s to be expected. Once there, we were guided to park and spent the next several hours walking around, getting cultured in Roman and Greek history and of course taking many photos! Go to each of the museum collections and trek outside to the courtyards, very pretty!
It’s a beautiful place and definitely a must if you live in in LA. You can spend many hours there, a whole day perhaps not but the beach is pretty much next door so things to do after you’re done. Although, PCH isn’t easy to get through…

Bel endroit, mais petit et pour nous européen, cela fait un peu reconstitution romaine modernisée ! Le muse est jolie… On y passé pas une journée mais plutôt ¾ heures

Die Getty Villa beherbergt die Antikensammlung des Getty Museums. Die Zufahrt ist direkt von Pacific Coast Hwy 1 und man sollte vorher reservieren, denn im Parkhaus sind die Parkplätze knapp. Ich fuhr einfach so vor, war aber glücklich oder höflich genug um vom Guard am Eingang ein Ticket zugesteckt zu bekommen. Der Zutritt zum Museum ist frei, man muss aber für den Parkplatz 15 $ bezahlen.
Das Haus ist der Villa dei Papiri, einem römischen Original nachgebildet. Der äußere Garten des Peristyliums ist umwerfend. Ein sehr langes Bassin ist umgeben von zwei überdachten Wandelgängen mit Wandmalereien. Die Villa liegt in einer engen Taleinkerbung, die den Blick hinaus auf einen schmalen Ausschnitt des Pazifiks gewährt. Die Zufahrt erfolgt auf einer Strasse mit römischer Pflasterung. Die Architektur ist grandios, besonders auch die modernen Ergänzungen. Die Villa enthält auch ein halbrundes Amphittheater und einige wunderbare Innenhöfe, Gärten und Terassen.
Die Räumlichkeiten und die Ausstellungsstücke sind exquisit. Derzeit fand eine Pompeii Ausstellung statt. Das gefällt natürlich den Amerikanern, denn wo sonst ist die Katastrophe und der Untergang prächtiger abgelaufen als in Pompeii. Man sah auf einem raumhohen Gemälde Plinius bei seiner gescheiterten Rettungsaktion mit der römischen Flotte am Strand sterbend dahinsinken, wie es in neuester Hollywood-​Produktion kaum besser dargestellt werden könnte.

Sehr schön Tickets vor dem Besuch im Internet besorgen.