The Getty Villa is beautiful. It's definitely my c...

The Getty Villa is beautiful. It's definitely my choice compared to the Getty Center. The Villa contains beautiful gardens and amazing artworks. The ocean view from the balcony on a clear day is unbeatable.

There is no admission fee for either of the Getty but you have to pay a $15 parking charge. If you visit both the Getty Center and the Villa in one day, I was told that you only have to pay for parking just once.

I would recommend one of the guided tours if it's your first time. They also have a little room on the first floor of the villa that shows the history of J Paul Getty and how the villa and art collections came about. It plays periodically throughout the day.

The collection is vast but the best thing there is a real mummy. I have never seen a real mummy before so it's really amazing. There are a lot of Roman sculptures and painting. The central garden is definitely the highlight. You get a sense of how a Roman feels walking through their home during their golden age.

This place is definitely worth a visit. You'll walk around a lot so wear comfortable shoes. Bring your friends or family so it's worth the parking price.