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Getty Center
Set within the Santa Monica Mountains, there’s no doubt that the building within which the Getty Center is located is a rare architectural gem. With its Italian marble facade and distinctive curved walls, this is a prominent sight on the Los Angeles landscape. The building was originally constructed for the purpose of housing the vast art collection belonging to oil magnate J. Paul Getty. Today, the galleries are stocked with a variety of work from every genre of art, including paintings, drawings, and sculpture. In fact, there’s something for everyone.
The museum also houses a collection of 19th- and 20th-century American and European photographs, French furniture and decorative arts. The museum is always being updated with new exhibits to keep it fresh and relevant. Its exquisite art collection is also matched by the grounds which surround the Getty Center, which are lovingly tended, creating an attractive setting for visitors.
Richard Meier was the architect responsible for designing the Getty Center, and the structure itself is almost as valuable as the paintings that it houses. This is literally a billion dollar development, featuring a throng of cream coloured buildings which are as attractive to look at as the exhibits that they house. The building’s exterior surfaces have been specially designed to capture the light of dusk and drape the building in honey and amber tones. The central garden also offers visitors a real oasis of calm away from the concrete jungle that is LA. It has more than 500 varieties of plant and a calming reflective pool.
If you have children in tow, the Getty Center caters for them, too. The museum runs a number of children’s activities designed to keep younger visitors entertained. The Center’s Family Room also provides a number of interactive attractions, along with festivals, performances and a number of exciting journeys through the galleries.
The Getty Center is located 13 kilometres from Beverley Hills. Entrance is free and parking is available.
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Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hotel Angeleno
Located in the heart of Los Angeles, this romantic hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of University of California Los Angeles, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and J. Paul Getty Museum. Westfield Century City and Rodeo Drive are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Per night/room
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
Situated in the entertainment district, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Westwood Village, University of California Los Angeles and Getty Center. Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and J. Paul Getty Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Chantilly Estate
Located in Bel Air, this luxury holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from University of California Los Angeles, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Melrose Avenue and The Grove. Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Per night/room
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Brentwood Inn
Located in Brentwood, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of J. Paul Getty Museum, Getty Center and Westwood Village. University of California Los Angeles and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Somera Road by Onefinestay
Located in Bel Air, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of University of California Los Angeles, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Westwood Village. Getty Center and Rodeo Drive are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Per night/room
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hotel Bel-Air - Dorchester Collection
This family-friendly Los Angeles hotel is located in the historical district, within 2 mi (3 km) of University of California Los Angeles, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Westwood Village. Century City and Westfield Century City are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Per night/room
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Palihotel Westwood Village
1044 Tiverton Avenue, Los Angeles, CALocated in Westwood, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hammer Museum and University of California Los Angeles. Rodeo Drive and Getty Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).
