The villa has a view of the ocean. It was built as a replica of an Italian villa complete with a roman-style road (rather bumpy) leading up to the villa. Lots and lots of marble. Simply spectacular. The best part about it is it was free and parking is $8 per car. Some folks brought picnic stuff and ate on the benches by the large pool. There are plenty of benches in alcoves to enjoy the various views. In all, it was a great idea. It is just as good at the Getty Museum.
We spent 2 hours perusing which was just enough to see all the exhibits. I would probably suggest spending 3 hours to go at an even more leisurely pace. There is a cafe on the grounds but we did not try it so I don't have much to say about it. The other thing I would like to do at some point is come back when they have a performance on. Oh, I forgot to mention there is an outdoor amphitheatre.
http://www.getty.edu/visit/events/villa.html
Below are a few pictures we took while enjoying the villa.
Water Features:
This pool greets just inside the atrium.
This is the large large pool on one side of the villa with lounging statues on each end.
Busts & Statues:
Caesar: He wanted more power than the senate was willing to give him. Ides of March ...
He looks terribly annoyed
Zeus was the swan in this statue
Hercules?
Athlete
Old and young women of antiquity
Sarcophagi
A mummy
Jewellery
Fertility Goddess
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