Free Museums in Thousand Oaks

"Head to the coast and take a drive along the world-famous Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). With your convertible top down and your eyes trained on the ocean, it’s easy to miss the entrance to the Getty Villa entrance tucked in the mountainside. This replica of an ancient Roman country house has gardens to meander, galleries of Greek and Roman antiquities to peruse, and expansive views of the Pacific."

"We have mostly looked at the beaches in Malibu, but if you have time, you shouldn’t stop there. There’s much more to discover starting from the Getty Villa (located in the Pacific Palisades District), which resembles an ancient Roman villa displaying about 45,000 pieces of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan art dating back to the period from 6500 B.C."

"Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049Hours: Tuesday – Friday, noon – 5 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Phone: 310-440-4500Admission: Adults (ages 18+), $12 | Seniors, Full-Time Students With Valid ID, and Kids (ages 12-17), $9 | Kids (ages 2-12), $7 | Kids (under 2), Free | Admission is free to all visitors every Thursday.Membership: Household, $65 | Household-Student, $60 | Household-Senior, $60 | Family, $110 | Family Plus, $175"

"Climb aboard Noah’s Ark at the Skirball for some serious fun!. The ark is full of activities and displays and interactive exhibits so children can climb, build, explore and make-believe. The ark itself is a wonderful, whimsical wooden structure filled with filled animals."

"Founded by the Santa Monica Historical Society in 1988, the Santa Monica History Museum first opened its doors to the public in 1988. With a mission to bring the interesting history of the city to all residents, the museum has gone from strength to strength, benefitting from numerous donations of artifacts, photos and much more. As you make your way through the permanent exhibition hall you will learn all about the early days in Santa Monica."

"At Pepperdine University, the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art has been showcasing historical and contemporary works with a focus on California since 1992. Their newest exhibit, Pop!. 50 Years of Art & Popular Culture, is open through December 2 and features Keith Haring’s graffiti art, Yayoi Kusama’s polka dot pumpkins, and vintage pieces from the likes of Claes Oldenburg and James Rosenquist."

"The Quiet Room at Spa Le Merigot, inside the JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot, features slipcovered sofas, zebra rugs and hanging crystals, creating a homey environment to unwind before or after your treatment. If you’re in a hurry and just want a quick pick-me-up, try the Express Facial or Shiatsu Massage, both of which last 25 minutes. The Clarifying Acne Facial attacks stubborn pores, while the Repairing Back Facial combines resurfacing microdermabrasion and Retinol."

"Tucked away inside the beautiful Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, you’ll find Exhale, an intimate, full-service spa. Beauty enthusiasts come for the facials, body scrubs, waxing and nail treatments, while those in need of some TLC book acu-healing services, such as cupping, Reiki and traditional acupuncture. For a mix of relaxation and healing, massages—from sport to craniosacral to pre-natal—are available as well."

"Living near such a big city, it’s easy to find very cultural and diverse foods, with middle eastern dishes being just one. Pita Pit is considered fast food, but only because of the speed of their customer service. The gyros and kabob skewers taste as if they’ve been cooking the meat for hours, but you don’t have to wait nearly as long."

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"Located in the Westfield Town Center, The Ivy Day Spa (formerly Glen Ivy Day Spa) is Valencia’s premier destination for relaxation and rejuvenation. 24320 Town Center Drive, #100 | (661) 260-1244"

"Blending east and west wellness philosophies, this Santa Monica day spa aims to create a “restorative co-ed sanctuary.” There’s a physician, acupuncturist, and nutritionist on staff on top of massage therapists and aestheticians providing things like Korean body scrubs, 24-karat gold wraps, “bacials” (deep exfoliations for the back), and tantric bathing rituals. There are a series of therapeutic rooms: Himalayan salt, infrared, and clay. It’s also home to a green tea Jacuzzi and the controversial Goop-approved V-steam for ladies."

"Located in Santa Monica, Tikkun Holistic Spa offers a holistic approach to body repair and healing in addition to traditional Korean body scrubs and therapeutic massages. The Tikkun healers at this Korean spa are all certified professionals and they also have steam treatments for slimming, postpartum, and infertility, as well as spa journeys for couples. A healing retreat that will give you pure bliss, Tikkun will certainly have you coming back again and again."