Getty Villa
A classical art museum in a replica Roman villa on the Pacific Palisades hillside. Admission is free, but timed reservations are required.
Modeled on the “Villa of the Papyri” in ancient Herculaneum, the villa houses roughly 44,000 Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities. Its colonnaded garden, long reflecting pool, and ocean views are the highlights for photos. Admission is free, but you must book a timed-entry ticket on the official website. Parking costs about $25, though the same parking pass can be used once for the same day at the Getty Center. Hours are usually 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday through Monday; it is closed on Tuesdays. It sits along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), so it pairs well with a scenic drive through Santa Monica and the Malibu coast.
Opening hours
Wed–Mon 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Santa Monica Pier
- Getty Center
- Venice Beach
- Beverly Hills / Rodeo Drive
- Sunset Boulevard
- Petersen Automotive Museum
- Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
- Original Farmers Market & The Grove