California: Getty museum
 

Suggest itinerary

Go there look and look at the art and the gardens.

There are 2 Gettys. One is the Getty Center in West LA, specifically Brentwood. You can get a lot of input for an itinerary here.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-getty-center-los-angeles-2

The other Getty is the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades. Similar info here to help you figure out what to do.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-getty-vi...ific-palisades

And I probably should have put this first, the Getty Web Page.

http://www.getty.edu/

The Norton Simon in Pasadena and LACMA offer more in the way of fine art.

If you are going to the Getty Villa, note that you must have a free, timed entry ticket before you arrive. You have to show your ticket(s) before they allow you onto the premises to park your car.

Note also that the best thing about the Getty Villa is the villa itself and the grounds, not the art that's housed there.

sf7370--I feel the same way about the Getty Center. The Norton Simon on the other hand has an exquisite collection!!!

While I loved the art at the Norton Simon, I can't get over the yelling at I received from an overly enthusiastic guard. We were standing about 15 feet back from a large painting quietly discussing it. With a rolled up museum map in hand, I vaguely used it to point towards a part of the painting I was talking with my partner about. A guard came running up and -- I kid you not -- literally screamed "do not point at the art". Remember, I was standing about 15 feet away from the painting.

But I digress. I agree that both the Getty museums are more about the facility than they are the art. Still, both are well worth a visit.

I feel the same way about the Getty Villa. My friend and I enjoyed the grounds and the Villa but ended up a bit bored by the art. Oh, and it does have a nice view.

Getty is good if the special exhibits interest you. It is a great destination for views, and the cheeseburger is delicious and a good value.

HTTY