Timeline
13:00
Arrive at the Getty Center as the afternoon light settles. Park in the garage and take the hovertrain up to the main campus. The free admission makes it easy to linger without pressure. Visit the galleries to see the famous collections while the crowds are thinner than in the morning.
14:30
Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden
Walk to the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. This open-air space showcases dozens of modern and contemporary works by masters like Calder, Matisse, and Rodin. It is a tranquil place to view art against the backdrop of the campus architecture and the LA basin.
15:25
Head down to Westwood Village Memorial Park area and stop at Saffron and Rose Ice Cream. Try the Persian-style ice cream, which has a consistency similar to Italian gelato. The date and rosewater flavors are distinctive, and you can buy half-pints or quarts to take home.
Local tip
The Getty is closed on Mondays. Parking costs $15, but admission is free. The tram ride is included in the parking fee and offers a nice introduction to the hilltop campus.
Check before you go
- The Getty Center is open Tue-Sun 10AM-5:30PM (Sat till 9PM). It is closed Mondays.
- Saffron and Rose Ice Cream is open daily 11:00-21:00.
- Parking at the Getty is $15.
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