The Getty Villa is a cliff-top beauty of a building overlooking the Pacific. There are collections of Greek, Etruscan and Roman antiquities.
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CalArts is a breeding ground for artists just north of L.A. in Valencia. It's a commune of sorts, on a hill in the middle of an otherwise conservative suburban [more...]

Subliminal Projects displays work by graphic artists and walks the line between fine and commercial art. Its artists are from all over the world, like Space [more...]

Dangerous Curve is the best kept secret of the art world in L.A. Located inside a curved building, Dangerous Curve touts unconventional art and architecture. The [more...]

This is one of the strangest places with one of the richest histories in the L.A. area - a true novelty and jewel of the folk art scene. From the L.A. Parks website:

The Watts Towers are [more...]

Pieces by some of the most famous artists in history decorate the walls of the Norton Simon Museum of Art. We were floored when we saw this place-- we had never even heard of it until the day before we went.

411 W. Colorado [more...]

Classic art gallery, with international contemporary art. See what I mean. Go with your date.

Beverly Hills
310.858.9090

Bergamont Station has dozens of galleries, so even if you and youre date dont have the same tast in artwork, you will both find pieces you love.
Inexpensive to visit. Expensive to buy.
Santa Monica
310.829.5854

EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY is an amazing art gallery in Santa Monica that has been displaying and selling illustration artwork for nearly 20 years. If you and/or your date have children, bring them to the gallery where they can see [more...]

Color Me Mine is a quirky little pottery studio off Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. It is a great place to take your kids, but most of the time there are also adults sans children in the shop. It's a great place for couples or families [more...]

The REDCAT is a hidden performance space in the bottom part of the new Disney Symphony Hall in downtown L.A. - and is far more suited to the sharp edges and strange surfaces [more...]

If you are getting sick of the crowds and crazy people on the promenade and are looking for a nicer, more expensive day of window shopping (but something a little less threatening than Beverly Hills) give Montana Avenue in Santa Monica [more...]

Every few Fridays, especially in the summer, go to the Getty to enjoy live music and late night viewings of the art. There's nothing like watching the sunset in that amazing architectural space while listening to some great jazz.
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