Robert Irwin's Central Garden

This place is simply idyllic. A waterfall which flows to a bigger one, the constant motion, this place is full of life. If you have biophilia, this place is for you.

What an absolute sight. The views overlooking the city are spectacular. The garden also has endless photo opportunities for any skill level.

Parking was superb, easy to and from freeway. Staff fantastic with questions, friendly, clean, options for beverages and food and pricing very good. Exhibits, easily accessable for all, choice. Audible apps nice option, architecture, bonus! Easily an attraction that could last days if you have the time.

A welcome bonus when looking out from the Getty Center!
Visitors are in for a visual treat to see the landscaping, as the garden captures the attention when viewed from the museum above!
A creation of California artist Robert Irwin, which I think brings life to nature’s palette!
Lawn crossing pathways lead to an irregular passage, crisscrossing a cascading stream. The finale downhill flow ends with a waterfall into a pond.
Neatly cut bordered sidewalks guide visitors down into circle paths at the pond. Down here is a garden labyrinth maze, set upon a small lily pad pool with ducks surrounding it.
Also, an obvious attraction near the pond are the large trellis-tree bougainvillea. I’ve not usually seen such form for a plant so scattered!
Looking back up at the Getty Center from the garden reveals the exquisite nature of the museum and research structures. The earth tone travertine exterior blends nicely with the hills!

Lovely flower garden with sunny benches for people watching. It's definitely a more cultivated garden, so if you're looking for an educational botanical garden type of experience, this is not it. However, it is very pretty and makes for cute Instagram photos.