I'm hoping this house can be saved. The horrific off-scale construction encroaching on the lot…read moregives you an idea of what the plan might be. Marilyn is a timeless icon and this home, the only one she owned, lived in, and sadly passed in, should be on the historic registry.

Not sure if it was demolished or not. It is a real part of LA history knowing that it was MM first…read morehouse she owned by herself.

We traveled 145 Miles North to the GETTY VILLA, a place where we had never been before…read more It was quite the sight to behold set high on the hill overlooking the ocean in MALIBU, CA. It was originally meant to be the home of John Paul Getty. As you drive along PCH, follow the signs carefully when you're told to take next right. It has an impressive three or four level parking garage. We arrived at 9:30 AM, and they let us in early to see the gardens and pool. I would say my favorite part of the place was the Greek Pool. We were let in at 10:00 AM, we focused on the 2 Main Exhibitions. We spent about another hour or so in the museum. As we walked through the museum, I kept thinking about what Michelle Williams's character Gayle Getty implied at the end of the Movie ALL OF THE MONEY IN THE WORLD. After the billionaire passed, they were finding MASTERPIECES under stairwells, under beds, practically tripping over themselves. I felt the same way. STUFF, and more Stuff!!! I want to thank everyone for their help in guiding us around.

Amazing visit today with my grandson and husband. Byron was so professional and kind in the cafe…read more He made our lunch a wonderful experience . The staff in the shop were stellar as well. Soooooo much better than last time. They are new staff and we loved the upgrade! I bought 2 rings, 1 pair of earrings, pencils, key rings, plushies, 2 journals and a game. It was fun like before the last crew. Thank u. The greater we met upon first arriving was so knowledgeable and so charming. The security crew was magnificent ! Usually the female was so rude rooting around in my purses with a filthy object. I finally sipped bring a purse. Today I had to bring my sketch pad, water color pencils and the check in was a breeze . Such nice polite staff. I don't know what happened to all the rude staff but I'm sure glad they are gone! Good job HR. Excellent training .

This was a beautiful house with an excellent tour. We had a man in our group that decided to…read moreexplain to a couple from Spain about why Castillian Spanish is pronounced the way it is. He continued to monopolize the docent's time with a lot of stupid questions. Of course the foundation can't be faulted for his behavior. They did a great job with everything.

A fun little discovery can be uncovered in the hills above Santa Monica's beach: The former home of…read moreRay and Charles Eames, prominent mid-century designers of both furniture and architecture. For a $10 entry fee (waived with student i.d.) one gains admission to the grounds on which the Eames' house and studio sit. You're invited to peer into the house and studio, they may even open a slider to enable this, but no photos of the interior are permitted. Although the experience is billed as "self-guided", during my visit a docent opened the slider to the home, allowing a better view inside, and discussed different aspects of the house with us in a very informal manner. The experience is mostly visual but if you have questions, ask away. I've no doubt the docents can answer anything you might wish to know about the Eames house and the Eames themselves. Walk the property and enjoy its natural beauty. Take a look at the map to reveal that the surrounding houses are (or were) case studies for other types of mid-century home designs. A visit to the Eames house (overseen by the Eames Foundation, advance reservations accepted), will likely take up no more than 45 minutes of your time but you'll feel like you've seen something unique and historical and forevermore you'll likely spot images of the immediately recognizable home in books and magazines allowing you to say "I've been there".

I really like the Getty Villa Museum Store, which IMHO is one of the best museum stores I've…read morevisited. It has a nice mix of books, reproductions of artifacts found in the Villa, and other souvenirs. Prices are reasonable. Staff are pleasant and helpful. The store is well-organized and kept neat. Plenty of space to move around and browse. It's located opposite the Auditorium. You can't miss it. I highly recommend visiting it on your visit to the Villa.

Not only that I love the Getty Villa (feels miles away from the city), but I enjoy the gift shop…read morethey have here. After each visit I like to check it out and hunt for gifts. It's not a huge store, but they have a great book selection, and nice gift ideas: home decor, accessories, etc. Decent prices, some on sale at times. They to tend to be picked around the theme of the museum: antiquity. Nice staff, nice shopping experince, if you visit the Villa, pop in! You can always find more interested souvenirs and gifts here!

I had the pleasure of visiting the Brady Bunch house replica and it was a blast. Tgey remodeled…read morethis home so authentically. It truly represents the Brady Bunch home in the series. I won a trip to meet some of the stars from the show. I didn't know which ones would be there beforehand. Barry Williams and Christopher Knight gave a truly heartwarming tour of the home. They had the bicycles thr kids rode in the backyard. They had the Brady Bunch dunk tank thing. The home had the same carpet that was used in the show. Every detail is so thought out. A lady owns this home and has done an amazing job preserving the treasured memories of this home. They are about to start doing private tours for the public. I highly recommend the tour.

As of October 2025, the owner was offering rare visits INSIDE the house here:…read morehttps://thebradyexperience.com/ Not sure if there are any dates left but you can sign up for the newsletter to get future updates. It was for a dog charity so tix EXPENSIVE ($275) a person -- but you get a self guided tour for 90min which is SO worth it -- as the inside is amazing -- like going back in time. Two helpful staff members (One dressed as "Alice") are there to answer your questions but you're really on your own which was fine by us. Of course, you can view and take photos of the outside for free -- but you really want to go inside to see the incredible job they did.

Good for training to hike. The fresh air and consistently good weather make this a delight.read more

Great place for amazing work out Recommender by all dr…read more Stair work out Out in the air Nice view

As a wedding videographer and photographer based in Southern California, I've had the opportunity…read moreto work at many venues throughout the region. Each location offers its own personality, but Adamson House continues to stand out. The combination of historic architecture, hand-painted tile details, and the unobstructed Malibu coastline creates a setting that feels both intimate and expansive. Lighting throughout the property changes beautifully as the sun moves, especially during golden hour when the ocean backdrop becomes incredibly dynamic on camera. From a production standpoint, the layout allows for a natural flow between ceremony, portraits, and reception. The oceanfront lawn offers open space for wide scenic compositions, while the Spanish-style courtyard adds depth and texture for more detailed, artistic shots. My team documented a wedding there under our studio name, Prince Weddings (PrinceWeddings.net), and the experience reinforced how well this venue photographs and films when thoughtfully planned. This review reflects only my direct experience working at the property and is shared to help couples better understand what it offers from a visual and logistical perspective.

Beautiful historic home and State Park in the Malibu area. Lots of events are hosted here, but the…read morelogistics (if you're the organizer) are incredibly challenging. There is essentially no practical parking in this area if you're looking to visit the house and the surrounding park/beaches directly. Beach parking fills up fast and is run by LA County (so your parking passes won't work), and street parking is filled by the surfers very early in the AM. Services and resources on the grounds are very limited (bathrooms, etc.), but the area is very well preserved as a historic location by the State Parks staff. May be very challenging to visit, but if you're here for an event, take a little time to explore the area.

I ate at the bar with a friend today and it was very good. We had a dozen oysters with freshly…read morebaked bread and some wine. I will be back.

Large outdoor space and building with impressive foyers make this a nice place to work. I had to…read moregiggle when I read someone's review, yes it's true there is not that much water, definitely more garden. When I was working here, the company I worked for had temporary offices here for a while, it was a nice space. Our floor was a bit rinky dink compared to the foyer and exterior though. I think this space is better outdoor than indoor but it's nice that there is fooda and of course, Mrs. Winstons! Parking does kind of suck but it's there, get to work a bit early to find some, the entrances seem poorly designed compared to colorado center.

The building is the Venice Renaissance Building. It is a dual purposed building with businesses &…read morecondos. On the front, at the corner of Main Street & Rose Avenue, there is this 30 foot tall Ballerina Clown or Clownerina affixed to it. CVS is right underneath this public art. When one thinks of a ballerina, a female comes to mind. One odd thing about this art is that the while most of its features are that of a woman, the head is definitely a man's! Here, you have a combination of male & female; and classically trained performer & a street performer all rolled into one sculpture. There's even a spotlight circle on the background to highlight the star (at night, there are real lights shining up at it). The Ballerina Clown is wearing red ballet slippers & a wire mesh tutu and standing on a soapbox. Very unique! Sure, this may be a super odd piece of artwork, but there's good reasoning behind it! There are tons of oddities in Venice! There was a 12' version of this clown at MOCA. Jonathan Borofsky was working on other projects and showed the clown to Harlan Lee and he had this clown commissioned for this building. Lee said, "My head started spinning like crazy. The beauty of the body is the beauty of Venice, the Pacific Ocean and the Boardwalk, and the sad face is the sadness of the homeless wandering around Venice. 25 years later, it's still valid." That was in 2014. So, this Ballerina Clown was erected in 1989. The clown's right leg originally was intended to continually kick, but the tenants complained that the mechanical leg was noisy so it was unplugged. For the 25th Anniversary, Lee repaired the mechanical leg and got permits. Not sure how long the kicking has lasted, but the leg has NOT been in motion for most of the time. I read it was kicking from 1PM-6PM daily. While you're here, make sure to go across Main Street and head South to set your eyes on the giant Binoculars! It's really cool, too! I was here at about 10:45AM, so I missed the "action". I wanted to get a real kick out of seeing the leg in motion, so I guess I will need to come back!

I just reviewed the Binocular Building with a mention of the Clown Building, but the Ballerina…read moreClown sculpture is so cool I think it deserves its own shout. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/O0BOGG3AdUEjcq4zA2t9ew?select=kLBPfXsKw2ZFCTer8PrrJA I first saw the infamous clown just minutes after I first laid eyes on those giant binoculars. I had relocated to LA from the Midwest the night before. My very first thought was: Well I'll be a hog smog of a mog dog, what the fook is that??!! I swear that thing was raising its leg in a kick the first time I saw it. Or maybe I just wished it would. There used to be a Koo Koo Roo under the Borofsky sculpture, and I got food from there often, and carried it home a few blocks to my walk street apartment. So.....did you ever stand under the clown and try to look up his skirt? Neither did I!! Certainly not. *cough*can't see anything*cough*