Autumn at the Getty Center

Is there a better place to be in L.A. than the Getty Center this time of year? Above, the cactus garden with views of downtown (left), Century City (center), and Palos Verdes (right) in the hazy distance.


Also, actual foliage. Proof that seasons exist independent of the Dodgers, Lakers, or Donut Man flavors.


The docent who gave the garden tour said the water maze just finished blooming, but it still looked pretty good to me.


The Getty Center is always a nice place to visit-and I don't even really look at the crusty old art--but this month and next month may be the best time of all. Unless you're an 9-year-old boy, perhaps.