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The Getty Center

A sight in Brentwood, Los Angeles, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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The Getty Center in Brentwood, Los Angeles
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Why go

Hilltop art museum with gardens and views from the Santa Monica Mountains to the ocean.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Los Angeles, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Rainbow Bar & Grill, 5.0 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Brentwood
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Los Angeles. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Rainbow Bar & Grill

    Rock hangout since 1972, serving pizza beside the Roxy.

    Food · West Hollywood · 5.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    The Roxy Theatre

    Small music venue since 1973 with good sightlines for touring bands.

    Activity · West Hollywood · 5.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Santa Monica Pier

    Historic pier with a Ferris wheel, the end-of-Route 66 sign and beach sunsets.

    Sight · 5.0 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    The Abbey Food & Bar

    Landmark LGBTQ bar and club with patios and dancing on Santa Monica Boulevard.

    Drinks · West Hollywood · 5.1 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Whisky a Go Go

    Rock club open since 1964 where The Doors were the house band.

    Activity · West Hollywood · 5.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Book Soup

    Packed independent bookstore on the Strip with frequent author events.

    Shopping · West Hollywood · 5.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

The Getty Center is a stop on our Pacific Coast Highway route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Los Angeles

3 more curated sights in Los Angeles. See the full Los Angeles guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Los Angeles run from 66°F in December to 90°F in August; February is usually the wettest month. For The Getty Center itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Los Angeles from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Los Angeles weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA
Coordinates
34.07734, -118.47326
Destination
Los Angeles, California
Website
getty.edu

The Getty Center: quick answers

How much time do you need at The Getty Center?

Plan on about 3 hours at The Getty Center. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit The Getty Center?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Free entry but timed reservation and paid parking.

Is The Getty Center free?

Yes, we list The Getty Center as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is The Getty Center?

The Getty Center is at 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA, in Brentwood. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Getty Center?

The Getty Center appears on Pacific Coast Highway, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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