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Getty Villa Malibu

Address: 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90265 | Map It
Phone: 310/440-7300
www.getty.edu

Category: Museums/Galleries
Location: Santa Monica, Venice, and Malibu

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Fodor's Review:

Feeding off the cultures of ancient Rome, Greece, and Etruria, the remodeled Getty Villa opened in 2006 with much fanfare—and some controversy concerning the acquisition and rightful ownership of some of the Italian artifacts on display. The antiquities are astounding, but on a first visit even they take a backseat to their environment. This megamansion sits on some of the most valuable coastal property in the world. Modeled after an Italian country home, the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum, the Getty Villa includes beautifully manicured gardens, reflecting pools, and statuary. The largest and most lovely garden, the Outer Peristyle, gives you glorious views over a rectangular reflecting pool and geometric hedges to the Pacific. The new structures blend thoughtfully into the rolling terrain and significantly improve the public spaces, such as the new outdoor amphitheater, gift store, café, and entry arcade. Talks and educational programs are offered at an indoor theater. An advance timed entry ticket is required for admission. Tickets are free and may be ordered from the Web site or by phone.

Cost: Free, tickets required. Parking $10, cash only
Open: Thurs.-Mon. 10-5.

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