The Getty Villa (a second location, not to be confused with the Getty Museum in LA) is a palatial estate that houses Greek and Roman art and artifacts. The museum requires a reservation (though its free) which is great because it limits the amount of visitors so its never over-crowded. The works range from Greek red-figured pottery to famous heads of Alexander The Great. However, the one of the most interesting aspects is the villa its self. The grounds have cafes, restaurants, stores, an outdoor theatre, herb gardens, fountains, alcoves and beautiful promenades. The roman-inspired estate was recently reopened in 2006. While I visited the property in October, I can only presume the spring brings the gardens into full-bloom. If you ever have some time in the LA area, visit the Getty Villa and tour the amazing artwork and incredibly detailed gardens and fountains.
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