The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, California 90049
Admission: Free!
Parking: $15 per car/$0 for motorbikes
On our never ending quest to find cheap/free fun things to do we (re)discovered The Getty Center. The Getty was one of the first places Dominic took me to when we came to L.A. on our honeymoon. It's beautiful and romantic enough for a honeymoon date yet affordable and interesting enough to keep us coming back.
Recently,we heard about the Da Vinci exhibit so we hopped on our scooter and made the drive to see it (for free!). Turns out loads of people were just as interested which made Da Vinci's tiny illustrations a little hard to see. If you could get close enough the Getty provided magnifying glasses through which you could really appreciate the detail and thought in each piece. Overall it was well worth the zero dollars we spent, even if we did have to muscle our way through the crowd.
Additionally, The Getty is a great architectural site to see even if the exhibits don't interest you. Join one of the many (free) guided tours and learn about the meticulous care that went in to building the famous all white grid. Enjoy the many beautiful outdoor spaces and bring a camera for the photo ops!
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