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.

We were there last night for a private performance of Antigone. The performance was amazing. I…read morehadn't been to Malibu since before the fires of January 2025, so we were due a visit. The Cafe had a special event menu for the show. The Hearts of Palm Ceviche with Yuca was delicious. We also had a Citrus Grilled Flank Steak wrap, and the Chorizo Molotes with Tomatillo Avocado Sauce (vegan). I enjoyed a special cocktail for the event, El Cosmico, which was Agave Wine, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Orange Juice, Mint, Cucumber, Tajin Rim (also Available without alcohol), and a nice cold beer. My hunny had some Rose'. We finished off with some fresh Mexican Wedding cookies! Again, this was a special event menu for the performance, however, you can't go wrong with the Villa Salad with chicken and the lemon yogurt dressing which is on the regular daily menu and is my go to meal at the Villa. You can't go wrong with Art, performance, and good eats! We love the Getty Villa and parking was free for the event, which was a nice surprise. We had a great evening!

The Getty Villa is one of the two Getty Museums in Los Angeles County and this location is the…read moreoriginal Getty Museum. The museum started as a small museum gallery in 1954. Later the museum went through new construction with an architectural design inspired by the Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum and opened to the public in 1974. The Getty Villa moved a portion of its collection to the Getty Center when the center opened in 1997 and the villa focused only on Greek, Roman, and Etruscan art thereafter. The villa underwent a major renovation from 1997 to 2006 and eventually reopened to the public in 2006 as what you see now. The villa was shut down for 6 months to clean up the aftermath of the Palisades Fire in January 2025. [Admission]: Free admission, but visitors are required to purchase tickets online, pick time slots on the website, and show their online tickets upon driving into the villa. [Parking]: Parking is $25 per car or motorcycle and $15 after 3 PM. For evening events, parking is $10 after 6 PM. [What to see - outdoor]: The Outer Peristyle is the main attraction that everyone comes to see with a 220-foot-long reflecting pool. There is also the Herb Garden, the East Garden, and the Inner Peristyle with a small reflecting pool and laurel trees. [What to see - indoor]: The art collection is only two floors and it is all in one building. Greek Art / Etruscan Art are located on the 1st floor and Roman Art is located on the 2nd floor. Some of the highlights include The Lansdowne Hercules (Gallery 108), Victorious Athlete / Youth (Gallery 111), Caeretan Hydria (not currently on display), Mummy Portrait of Isidora (Gallery 210), Sarcophagus with Scenes from the Life of Achilles (Gallery 213), etc. [Guided tour]: The villa offers various free guided tours and the staff recommended that visitors arrive 15 minutes before the tour time. All tours start right across from the gift shop and they are first come first served (capped at 20 people for our tours). The staff gave us one portable Bluetooth audio device per person so everyone was able to hear the guide clearly even from a distance. Our party did the "Exploring the Villa's Architecture & Gardens Tour" at 11:15 AM and the "Art & Site Tour" at 1:30 PM. Unfortunately, I didn't realize there was some overlap between the two tours and our party ended up seeing the Herb Garden twice during our visit. [Cafe]: Can't exactly say I was impressed with the selection. Our party got chickpea hummus & pita for $11.60 and it tasted alright. [Garden Tea Service]: Reservations required - Thursday and Saturday only. Inquire at the information desk. Visitors can book a reservation on OpenTable and the price is $66.95 per person (not including sales tax and an 18% service charge). [Conclusion]: In the end, our party stayed for approximately 5 hours. Overall the Getty Villa is not as good as the Getty Center due to (1) its smaller footprint, (2) its focus only on Greek, Roman, and Etruscan art which I am not as interested in, and (3) too much redundancy in the guided tours. This is a great museum to visit for any first time visitors, but it is hard to see myself revisiting the villa unless there are new exhibits in the future that fit my interests. P.S. - There is a small pamphlet with a self-guided tour highlighting scenes from the Odyssey through various artworks.

He made me sit through so many football games on Sundays & mondays, it's lots of swearing & noise…read morepollution to me, so I return him a favor by scooping him out of his stinky couch and throw him to a quiet surreal, outdoor oceanu place like the Eames House. Follow Google direction, once it announces arriving at the destination, put on your left turning signal and wait to make a left onto Corona del mar side street to park your car. Since it is a timed visitation, you probably meet a few enthusiastic also heading to the Eames HOUSE. Say hello and walk together. First question popped from all of us is "are you doing the exterior or interior?" Lol who got $200 something loose change in the pocket? Turns out, the Eames Foundations really rely on the interior tour proceeds to up keep this historical home. It is sad seeing the white curtains are bleached by the California sun it reminds me of Pringo chips while the exterior wood panels seasoned by the ocean spray like 60 days aged steak. While pacing ourself along the railroad wood passageway, the guide invites us to look into the inside of the kitchen, the living room and spiral stairs. The building is constructed with exposed steels and glasses which fulfilled one of the criteria of the competition- to utilized materials that were invented or used during the WWII. I really appreciate the Eames House is spared from the wild fire.

Have not been here in 15+ years and this and the Neutra house in Hollywood Hills started my…read morelifelong love of Architecture. Charles and Ray Eames were a husband and wife team most known for their iconic furniture designs and explorations with bent wood. This house was their personal residence and quite special since you can see they were also collectors of exotic and odd artifacts from all around the world. The house you can see inside of but you cannot take pictures from anywhere closer than 10 feet away and they do offer interior tours but they are expensive. The cost to enter was pretty high and my kids were bored quickly but I could not help but nerd out with the docents about the Eames. I'm much thankful for some of the personal anecdotes and stories they shared. Views are amazing and you can see the beach from their backyard. When we went it was the first time the studio had ever been open to the public but instead of a working preserved studio it was an empty room with large posters and computers explaining their work. Not worth coming here to see just the newly opened studio if you've been here before. They have a small amount of gifts and souvenirs for sale, I regret not buying the Eames collaboration Polaroid camera.

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!

OMG when I learned that I could enter the hallowed halls of The Brady Bunch House online I…read moreimmediately contacted the Bucket List Group and booked my journey with my Amex card.. WORTH IT ! Great communication leading up to the tour. I was sent a bar code and instructions in multiple emails as the date came closer to the tour.. Ok, today was the day, IT'S ALL HAPPENING ! I landed in Burbank and headed straight to the house. Ok, got there early cause I was super excited. I waited in the car till 3pm which was my time in which then I knocked on the front door and was greeted.... No it wasn't Carol or Alice but a nice lady with a few more instructions. Yelpers I just teleported into time and my childhood fantasy has arrived.... My eyes gazed over the entry way and living room for which I was just flabbergasted by what I saw, yes I'm actually standing in Mike & Carols living room. I'd always envisioned myself in my dreams but never in my wildest thoughts that I'd actually be standing inside the Brady Bunch House.... Upon walking in you'll be staring at the staircase you'll see the vase Peter broke when throwing the basketball inside the house " Mom Always Said Don't Play in The House "! Since it's a self guided tour I drifted into the kitchen first and man the 70's kitchen with avocado & orange appliances blinded me and made me smile.. I picture Alice in the kitchen in her blue maid outfit. I walked through into the den and saw the tv and TIGER the dog & his bowl. Yes, I know it's not the real tiger but hey he had a good life... Greg's football playbook was on the table for viewing or stealing plays... Sliding glass doors opened and I was in the backyard & garage area.. Mikes red car was in the garage next to a fleet of bicycles.. Even the Brady Dunk tank was for viewing but no dunking... Back into the house I now ventured upstairs to the Brady girls room and sitting on the bed is Cindy's beloved doll Kitty Karry All... AJan's black wig even was in the bedroom, can you believe it I couldn't. Various awards in the room and now I'm in connecting bathroom the kids shared... Bathroom was great and even had shampoo and toothpaste from 70's... Brady boys bedroom was next and the famous blue bunkbeds were right there.. Peter & Bobby's bunkbeds were awesome. No I didn't take a nap in case your wondering... Backdown the stairway to Mike's working home office and then to Alice's bedroom. Nice touch with a framed photo of Sam The Butcher on Alice's nightstand... Now I crossed the house into the hippie version of Greg's / Johnny Bravo's bedroom. Amongst Greg's stuff was a fake mascot of COOLIDGE HIGH SCHOOL goat LOL.... However the coolest item was the famous cursed taboo tiki idol necklace. This leading to bad luck like Greg's surfing wipeout and a tarantula scare. Now moving on it was Mike & Carols room to close out my trip through time... THANK YOU for allowing me on the tour and actually hang in the Brady Bunch house. A dream come true and I'll cherish for life.. IT'S WORTH THE MONEY FOKS!

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.

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.

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

I ran across the Historic Adamson House grounds while attempting to walk my dog to the beach, but…read moreshe is elderly and was getting too tired so we detoured into this dog friendly beautiful spot! The grounds are very well maintained and there is a little shade but good thing I had my umbrella bc it was a bit hot in the sun but nice and cool in the shade so I was shielding myself and my dog with my umbrella. I did not go into the Adamson House because I'm sure dogs are not allowed inside but it was beautiful to see from outside. There was a nice deck with stairs that led down to a body of water that looks like it goes out to the beach, it was pretty to take photos there. I just sat for a little while enjoying looking at the wildlife and smelling the fresh air.

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.

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*