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.

While we may never know the truth behind Marilyn Monroe's death, her last residence is known. This…read moreis the house where she was found deceased at the young age of 36. This is currently occupied so if you drive by, please be respectful of the habitants. When you pull up, you will see a beautiful Spanish style bungalow. This is located in Brentwood area and is located in a narrow cul de sac. You cannot view it from a traditional "street view" due to the bushes, shrubs and closeness of other houses. While you cannot really see much, that my word for it that there's a pool in her backyard.

Absolutely loved the Getty Villa…read more Half a century ago, J. Paul Getty rebuilt this Roman-style villa on the Malibu coast, inspired by the ancient Villa of the Papyri, to showcase his collection of Greek and Roman antiquities. The architecture is beautiful -- Roman frescoes, marble columns, peaceful gardens, and sculptures throughout the villa make you feel like you've stepped back in time. The cliffside location is also incredible, especially around sunset when you can enjoy the view of the Pacific with California's golden sky. What I love most is how calm and timeless this place feels. The architecture and the collection are elegant, understated, and never overwhelming. Admission is free (reservation required), and parking is $25 per vehicle. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Malibu or looking for a peaceful cultural experience.

Such a beautiful museum. The grounds are so picturesque and there are lots of galleries to view as…read moreyou walk around. It's near the beach and you can plan an entire day in Malibu if you're up for it. Tickets are free, you just have to reserve them online. Parking is $25 and you pay as you exit. I was able to pay at the guest services desk on the way out. Perfect summertime activity!

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.

I grew up in the 1970s. I loved the Brady Bunch. All of the kids my age wanted to be a member of…read morethe Brady family. To be able to tour the actual house that was used for the outdoor shots, and have the inside renovated to match. The set was amazing. The house is beautifully done. many small details all throughout the house. Make sure you take your time and look at everything, I can now check off my bucket list that I visited the Brady Bunch house! Absolutely phenomenal! I highly recommend it.

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

Fairly famous work-out spot but has anyone done any maintenance on these rickety wooden stairs in…read morethe recent past? My friend suggested we meet up to work-out and then do brunch. We completed (literally) one round of stair-walking and decided it was brunch time. Some of the steps are loose and wiggle when you step on them; be forewarned. Nevetheless, the Stairs clearly have their fans; lots of people were working out here the Friday we went. Speaking of Fridays.....keep an eye on the bizarre parking hours. Basically, parking on the north side of Adelaide is completely verboten EXCEPT for two hours on Friday mornings. For those two hours, parking is forbidden on the south side of the street. I am guessing this is due to street-cleaning rules. And knowing the Santa Monica police intimately, they have nothing better to do than give you a ticket one minute after the time stated and have you towed. Also, don't do push-ups in the middle of the street, okay?! There's a sign for that too, so obviously someone has done exactly that. On the positive side, the views are stunning and it's free. Free is good! Have fun.

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.

Gorgeous home and grounds! The florals and tiles, everything was stunning! Loved being able to see…read morethe surfers so close too

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*