Getty Villa/ The Theatre@ Boston Court Reviews

This is a wonderful place to visit. It's location is far enough away from local traffic so that it feels very isolated. This allows you to focus on the beauty and art that surrounds this property. I enjoyed my visit and only wish I had started earlier in the day to be able to take everything in. It is certainly worth a visit.

A lot of rooms closed... In fairness, that was stated on site we I made reservations... Still impromptu perfume making and gardens are beautiful...

Beautiful scenery of the ocean view. Beautiful roman architecture inspiration to roman and Greek art.

Usually I had visited getty villa twice a year is excellent museum

The Villa is beautiful! Make sure you make a reservation.

Beautiful villa-style gallery with delightful restaurant and fantastic gardens! Always nice to go and relax. Free, with a timed booking. Not to miss!

Tea by the sea is definitely an experience everyone should do once. They treat you to seasonal food with delectable tea and amusing wait staff. I would like to mention Efrain Pesina for his personal detail to attention prior to my appointment for the tea. Jacob and Peter made our experience a very memorable one. Thank you everyone for being an amazing team.

Very relaxing place for at least half of a day out. With this place and the Getty Center, one must appreciate how much J Paul Getty has contributed to the culture of LA.

Neat, nice place, full of interesting historic art and Fresco's.

Loved the "One God versus msny tour" arranged through Oasis tours.

Worth the trek to see the Villa. Great property, view and art.

Worthwhile in every aspect: Site location, Grounds, Architecture, Collection, History, Public amenities, etc., etc. ; a half day was not enough at this very enjoyable place

the most beautiful museum I've ever been to until the build the Getty Center which too the prize. Great pictorial depicting the conflict between Greek rationalism and Eastern ignorance about interpreting nature

Tea by the Sea for Me, please! Peaceful, graceful, delicious . They even made a tea meal for my special needs diet. One of the waiters serenaded Spanish love songs. Loved it so much, I'm going back next week.

One of a kind. Gettys love of the ancient world on full display.
Many exhibits closed for repairs u til Spring 2018

Spur of the moment decision to visit Getty Villa. Originally drove to Getty Museum, only to find out it is closed on Mondays. The attendant offered tickets to the Villa, so we drove over to PCH to the villa. Total surprise at the grandeur and artifacts located at the Getty Villa! Walking the grounds transports you to rustic Italy. The vegetation, architecture, and views invite you to let your mind wander, and envision what it must have been like to be an aristocrat in ancient Italy. The site feeds your architectural curiosity, as well as your desire to see and learn of ancient artifacts. In addition, the location and superb natural gardens increase your awareness and appreciation of nature. A surprise vista is when you are leaving the facility on the 3rd level, walking toward the parking elevators. The vista is a surreal view of the Pacific Ocean framed by the canyon walls! This view alone makes the visit worthwhile. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the visit, and recommend the tour to everyone.

Ancient Roman Villa..with ancient artifacts..very informative

Great educational experience on Greek, Roman and Mesopotamia culture.

Visited twice already, also the annex. Lots of things to see.

Amazing quiet place with a full library of masterpieces!

Compared to the Getty Center, I think the Getty Villa is not a must-see attraction. This building is modeled after an ancient Roman manor, and there are also a large number of Roman and Greek exhibits, suitable for understanding the history and culture of the year. Uber will be more convenient to get in because parking spaces are limited and reservations are required. There is a free tour guide at the front desk. You can pay attention to some interesting patterns and sculptures if you are walking around. There is a cafe outside the villa where you can eat and drink. Few people are suitable for taking photos with internet celebrities during working days.

Beautiful, small but worth a visit. Need tickets online which are free.

It is just beautiful! The Bible tour is outstanding through Oasis and I would like to go every month :-)

An oasis of peace and calm. Loved it. Definitely worth a visit.

Took my daddy here for his vacation and he loved the fresh air and quiet vibes.

Worth visiting for all the antiques and the architecture. Anyone interested in history can spend the entire day at this place.

Getty tried to imitate a Roman villa but it did not come out

An incredible display of Roman and Mediterranean art. With the Pacific bordering one side and the mountains on the others, there couldn't be a more perfect setting. Architecturally, the villa is a spectacle - its amazing to think that this was an actual residence. The real treasure, though, is what is contained inside. The grounds are fun to explore. As well, the restaurant provides seating with great views, complete with decent wines and good food. Kids tend to really like the place as well.

Beautifull inside and out. Professional staff. Clean area. Unique artworks.

Beautiful gardens outdoor space pools mosaics Fountain statues Greek art Italian Art. A gorgeous place to visit.

The garden is very beautiful.
There are few tourists and you can relax.
Please make a reservation in advance for a parking lot with your smartphone.

Remember visiting here back in the '80's before The Getty Center existed. Gorgeous setting above PCH and beach.

A lovely place to wander. Quiet and not crowded, it is architecturally beautiful and immersive. Could spend a long time going down all the little paths in the outside areas.

What a great place to visit. Friendly and kind staff. They let u take pictures just without flash. They have new exhibition all the time and constant one.
The soup was pretty good. Clean place Amazing views and scenery .

Be sure to print out your parking pass before you go as the staff are not equipped to deal with taking money at the parking entrance.

The Getty Villa is a beautiful replica of an ancient Roman coastal villa. It appropriately house Greek and Roman art. The setting in Malibu is spectacular. No admission but there is a parking fee to park in the new parking structure. A must see sometime for everyone who lives here.

The getty villa is a delightful place to bring guests. That being said my eleven year old hates all the naked statues.

Beautiful architecture! We had the most amazing time in our tour.

Amazing museum with ancient Greek and Roman focus. The architecture of the Villa is excellent and offers a view into the past that few other museums in the world, except for an actual visit to Italy, would bring to California.

very good and free. just be sure to get your tickets online in advance.

I've spent here more than 3 hours. As an architecture lover I enjoyed the architecture tour. The guide provided a lot of information and many details about Roman Empire And Greek cultures. I also love their shop. Bought here a book and 2 note books.

This Villa is out of series ... it impressed me as Archeology, History proves the authenticity and veracity of the Bible. The role played by the world powers, the Greek mythology, the Roman and the false Religion to keep humanity in ignorance ... they lied to him one after another, with pagan symbolism and to this day is still being questioned the sovereignty of the god, Jehovah ... but Satan who is the father of lies and deceived all humanity has little time left and all his accomplices will soon be destroyed, the Kingdom of God emerging and that sovereignty being claimed it belongs to the creator of the universe.

Price was very deceptive, the entry was free but the parking was $15

First time here and I've been in LA 7 years. It was so exciting. The information is awesome. I thoroughly enjoyed the place. So exciting and the place is huge. Must see

Really interesting museum. The indoor/outdoor nature of the villa makes you feel a bit out of time and it's a unique museum experience I definitely haven't had before.

We loved this museum so much to see! Love the history and how well kept it is. Would go again to spend all day and take tour.

Such a beautiful place with so many things to enjoy. A must see!!

The place is beautiful and the art collection is wonderful! It is a must!

its good wether u go with a friend or by yourself. You seem to get lost in beauty of it, either it being in the art or the stunning ocean view

First visit last month. Wonderful art and grounds. We will return when we have more time.

I was surprised to know, that Getty has never visited Malibu and kept a villa from the UK. Magnificent ornamental gardens and ponds and an indescribable collection of Assyrian, Greek and Roman art are amazing.

Gorgeous villa by the ocean, good views, enjoyable to walk around, need to order tickets online beforehand to enter, DEFINITELY WORTH IT

It was absolutely beautiful: the statues, pottery, fountains, architecture, everything.

I also really enjoyed the kids area. They did a spectacular job of making it interesting for the kids and parents alike. When we went, there was also a craft table where they helped you make an authentic perfume of the ancient world.

10/10 would do again

Absolutely beautiful place. The exhibits and the gardens were stunning. It was my first time coming here and was blown away. Being right next the ocean made for a beautiful atmosphere. Very affordable as well, only had to pay for parking. Walked the gardens at both the beginning and end of the day and got two very different experiences that were lovely. Is amongst the most emersive history museums in LA.

Kinda lame tbh. Unless you're into old Italian art or whatever

Superb reconstruction of a Roman villa. Beautiful garden

My first visit to The Getty Villa was not planned; I happened across a sign in the Pacific Coast Highway directing visitors to take the next exit. A few minutes online through the phone and I had a reservation, so I went in. Oh, and it is free too.
After just a few minutes inside touring exhibits, I fell in love with everything. In fact, I loved it so much I went home and asked my girlfriend to go there with me. We had a great time.

I love the Villa. Fascinating displays and tours. A must see in L.A.

I once came here for the architecture tour and was told about how beautiful the gargoyles in the atrium's opening were when it rained in Malibu because they would spout water down into the pool below. So today - stoked about the rain - I drove out to the Villa to discover that this aforementioned architectural moment is in fact an impossibility as the Villa puts a glass covering over the roof which inhibits the water from draining towards and ultimately out of the gargoyles in the atrium.

Thoroughly disappointing, but still a good place.

You need special tickets, but it's worth the effort and the drive.

A really neat experience. The Museum is not overwhelming large. The cafe has great food and very nice patio. A beautiful combination of pretty gardens, 2-story recreation of a Roman villa, Ocean views, and Greek and Roman Statues and artifacts.

Fantastic collection and great surroundings. Also, a great variety of exhibitions. The time interactive and family friendly displays were especially good. However, the price of parking is steep at $15. Check out the flexible parking pass that is linked the the Getty Center to get get the most of out the cost.

A great place to see Greco-Roman art in a quintessential So Cal location

Love this place! It transports you to a totally different world. Amazing Greek and Roman sculptures.

This is the original Getty before the 405 / Bel Air Getty Center was built in the 90s. It was built in the 70s and has been maintained beautifully ever since, with a new exhibit having just been completed/renovated on the top floor this year. Highly recommended if you're into Roman/Greek history and you have a penchant for all things "Pompeii" and "Mount Vesuvius." "Free" entry that you must reserve in advance, but they still charge $15 for parking.

I would have given this place a full five stars, but they no longer maintain their beautiful blue pool of water because of the drought (even though everyone knows 80% of CA's water is used by the agricultural industry and no amount of conversation by anyone else will make much of a dent).

I also refuse to give 5 stars because despite the fact that there is PLENTY of street parking available, they force you to park inside so they can charge you the $15 parking fee. The excuse is that they have an agreement with Malibu's homeowners not to let museum patrons park outside the museum, but legally speaking, that smells like BS to me. Malibu's homeowners could control parking through street signs and city ordinances if they really wanted to. The truth is, the $6 billion Getty Trust (largest art trust in the WORLD) still wants your $15 entry fee (soon to be $20) but they label it as "parking" so they can say the entry is still free.

So unless you arrive here by bus (and are somehow able to prove this to entrance guards), they won't let you walk in unless you're in a vehicle and you pay the $15 "parking" fee.

Beautiful replica of the Herculaneum villa in Naples! Worth it, even though parking is a little expensive, because you get to see beautiful wall paintings and gardening. The exhibits are always of excellent quality!