Things to Do in Pacific Palisades

Free admission. Roman villa recreation on PCH. Timed tickets required. Stunning gardens.

A recreation of a first-century Roman country house on the Malibu coast, housing Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities. Free admission but timed tickets required (book in advance). The gardens, reflecting pools, and architecture are worth the visit even if you skip the galleries. Parking $20, free after 3pm.

17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 · Wed-Mon 10am-5pm. Closed Tue.

Eight free public tennis courts in the Palisades. First-come first-served. Less crowded than central LA courts. Rec center next door has basketball and a gym.

851 Alma Real Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 · Daily dawn to dusk · outdoor

A wide, flat beach with volleyball courts, a paved bike path, and body surfing. Less crowded than Santa Monica and Venice -- the trade-off is slightly colder water. Free beach access, $8-15 parking in the lot. Popular for pickup volleyball and beach running. Lifeguards on duty year-round.

17000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 · Daily sunrise-sunset, lifeguards 9am-6pm (summer hours extended) · outdoor