The Getty Center Los Angeles

The Getty Center is one of America's most prestigious museums. Its magnificent structures, nestled in the hills above West Los Angeles The museum houses works by notable painters like Monet and Van Gogh, as well as sculptures and other works of art from before 1900.

The architecture and grounds of the museum itself are also worth seeing. The structure is a shimmering white curtain that flows and undulates, with exquisite gardens and waterfalls in front. More than a million people take the tram from the street level to the hilltop Getty Center each year, drawn by the white travertine walls and spectacular city views as much as the art inside. Don't forget to check out the spectacular views of Los Angeles from one of the numerous patios there.