For a free museum, this attraction is definitely worth more than the price of admission. I was definitely impressed with the grounds of the villa, the embellished architecture/decor, complete with herb garden, pool, etc. Less impressive are the actual artifacts within the tiny museum. The artifacts are dedicated to ancient Greek heroes/gods, which is interesting, but most are pots, sculptures,... More

We make yearly treks to LA just to see the exhibitions at the Getty Villa. This year it's Sicily - a couple of years ago it was The Art of Ancient Greek Theater. Thoughtful exhibits and wonderful books to take home. I have yet to see an outdoor theater performance (but I will) - but have seen some delightful and... More

I have been planning to visit the Villa for years. I have now done it. It's fantastic. As good as San Simeon. It's really easy to get to. The parking is easy. There's only a short walk to the villa from there (50 yards). Just make sure you go on line and secure a ticket otherwise you won't get in.... More

Well, I'm not sure this review will be too helpful because I see I'm not the only one that thinks this place was amazing. You already knew that. I don't know why we have never been here before. We travel to LA frequently to visit my sister. This was spectacular. It is a replica of The Villa Dei Papyri (the... More

Unlike the Getty Center, Los Angeles, the Getty Villa has an older allure. It helps when there are costumed visitors in Regency Era garb and walk around like Elizabeth Bennet in Mr. Dary's estate. I even looked them up, they were there for tea! Anyway, it's a good, relaxing way to imagine olden times and see collections of things from... More

The staff is wonderful, the setting is gorgeous, the artifacts exceptional, and the restaurant excellent. No complaints.

Beautiful ocean views, easy parking, and interesting exhibits. It is a perfect way to spend the day.

I strongly recommend the architectural visit. It goes over the layout of the building and how a Roman village of the 1st century functioned. A lot of historical facts about life in a wealthy Roman family. The collection includes Greek, Roman, Etruscan, and Cycladic art. The emphasis is in Roman art but the Cycladic ar collection, though small, is rather... More

First, you must make reservations online before visiting. We found later in the day to be very empty. Each ticket includes a number of children with an adult, so you need to check for more specific info online. Parking is $15 for each car and if you already paid at the Getty Center, you won't need to pay again. The... More