Situated in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains lies the Getty Center — a 110-acre complex that houses an impressive collection of pre-20th century European art. The architecture of the museum pavilions, the courtyard gardens, and the incredible views of Los Angeles can be considered art in themselves, and should not be missed.

Affordable homes abound in L.A.’s San Fernando Valley, and you might just end up living next to a pop culture icon! The Brady Bunch house, Elliot and E.T.’s home, and the apartment building where Daniel “Karate Kid” Larusso trained with Mr. Miyagi are all hidden in “the Valley” — it just takes a bit of research to discover these gems!