Westlake Village

Recently reopened after years of renovation under the designs of Boston-based architects Rodolfo Machado and Jorge Silvetti, offers a sense of ancient history. Nestled in the hills of Pacific Palisades, the Getty Villa is modeled after a first-century Roman house, the Villa dei Pairi. With fountains, gardens and ancient Greco-Roman artifacts, the Getty Villa serves as an educational and cultural center dedicated to the preservation of the collection’s antiquities.

Estimated travel time from the Hotel: 35-minute drive

Estimated travel time from the Hotel: 40-minute drive
See works by Rembrandt, Monet, Cézanne, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo; van Gogh's "Irises" is the top draw. Robert Irwin's Central Garden offers an intriguing resting place. Parking reservations are required.

Estimated travel time from the Hotel: 15-minute drive
Visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, one of Southern California’s most beautiful destinations, where an ongoing stream of interactive events and exhibits rediscover Reagan’s values, actions and spirit of determination. Perched on a mountaintop with sweeping views of mountains, valleys and the Pacific Ocean, this 100-arce site offers memorable experiences for all ages, including an airplane hangar where guests can climb aboard Air Force One for an interactive tour.

Estimated travel time from the Hotel: 5-minute drive
Operated by the Hogan Family Foundation, Gardens of the World is a monument to commemorate various world cultures. Highlights include the Japanese Gardens featuring a Koi pond and scenic bridges, and the Italian Garden with a romantic grape arbor and a beautiful chain fountain inspired by historical Italian architecture.

Estimated travel time from the Hotel: 5-minute drive
The largest performing arts center between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Countrywide Performing Arts Center consists of the 1,800-seat Fred Kavli Theatre for the Performing Arts and the 394-seat Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre. The Civic Arts Plaza’s stellar headliners run the spectrum from the contemporary to the classic, in addition to touring Broadway musicals, popular entertainers, award-winning children’s programs, international ballet, folk and modern dance companies, classical symphonic performances, chamber music, civic light opera, comedy, distinguished speakers, films, magic, jazz, big band orchestras and live theatre and community programs. Shown left, the Civic Arts Plaza’s resident theatre company, Cabrillo Music Theatre presents a seasonal calendar of popular Broadway shows.