J. Paul Getty Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Los Angeles.

1. J. Paul Getty Museum

9.4
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Brentwood · 503 tips and reviews

Dan M.Dan Milano: Don't miss the incredible detailed Dutch paintings in the upper level of the East Pavilion.

Pacific Standard TimePacific Standard Time: These two exhibits are worth experiencing before they close on 2.5.12: Crosscurrents in L.A. Painting and Sculpture 1950-1970 & Greetings from L.A.: Artists and Publics 1945-1980.

Patrick S.Patrick Salvi: The Getty Center offers a substantial collection of art pieces including sculptures, paintings, stencils, photography, and is an almost unique place to look at the whole of Los Angeles at once.

Leimert Plaza Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Los Angeles.

2. Leimert Plaza Park

8.9
4395 S Leimert Blvd. (43rd Pl.), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Leimert Park · 30 tips and reviews

UCLA Volunteer CenterUCLA Volunteer Center: Leimert Park is an epicenter of African-American arts, music, and culture. UCLA students will help add energy to this historical park with a beautification, painting, and building project on 9/21! Read more.

Four Seasons Los Angeles C.Four Seasons Los Angeles Concierge: Celebrate the Fourth of July with jazz and blues, children’s arts and crafts, face painting, delicious food, and free watermelon at the Vision Theatre in Leimert Park!

Quinn G.Quinn Gray: I love the people, music and of course the delicious food!

Getty Center North Building is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Los Angeles.

3. Getty Center North Building

9.0
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Structure · Brentwood · 7 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Overlooking the LA skyline, the Getty surrounds guests with breathtaking views & world-class art collection incl European paintings, contemporary photographs and decorative arts.

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Hotels & Resorts: The best cultural stop for a Perfect Day in Los Angeles: welcome to the Getty Center, where extensive art collections meet with daring architecture. Don't miss Vincent Van Gogh's Irises. Read more.

Vanity Fair AgendaVanity Fair Agenda: Enjoy cocktails while waiting out the 405’s rush-hour traffic at this simple and calming, Richard Meier–designed space with views to the Pacific Ocean.

Blick Art Materials is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Los Angeles.

4. Blick Art Materials

9.1
7301 Beverly Blvd (Poinsettia), Los Angeles, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Mid-City West · 16 tips and reviews

Harlan R.Harlan Ray: Great for anything relating to painting and drawing!

Charles T S.Charles T Sebesta: The "go to" place for art materials. Great customer service also. I would highly recommend. Prices are a little high, but not outrageous. Great place!

REYALFASHIONREYALFASHION: I love coming here for my art supplies every time I'm working on a client presentation. I get boards, glue sticks, and Moleskine pads.

The Getty Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Los Angeles.

5. The Getty Center

9.6
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Arts and Entertainment · Brentwood · 42 tips and reviews

TT: It's free. If you like paintings and you also for to see the views

Karla🍉👾👻 Z.Karla🍉👾👻 Zavou-Economou💑: From the paintings to the gardens everything was unique!

Aidan S.Aidan S: Beautiful 👌🏻

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Los Angeles.

6. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

9.4
5905 Wilshire Blvd (at S Ogden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Mid-City West · 444 tips and reviews

Flula B.Flula Borg: The Renoir Exhibits is very nice, if you like the Painting with Two Big Ladies, it is last in the Gallery!

krisha m.krisha mendoza: Go painting in the Kids' Gallery!!

Rob H.Rob Heppler: What do you mean I can't touch the paintings? I thought this was the LACMA not District 12*(hunger games reference)

Barnsdall Art Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Los Angeles.

7. Barnsdall Art Park

9.0
4804 Hollywood Blvd (N. Vermont Avenue), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Little Armenia · 49 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: You’ll find massive sculptures, neat lawns, and local Angelenos lounging, playing guitar, and painting. There's also one of the city’s best local art galleries and ideal vistas of the Hollywood sign. Read more.

Miki R.Miki Reynolds: This might be LA's best hidden gem. Sunset views of Hollywood are ridic. Catch an outdoor movie in the summer: food trucks, wine/beer tasting at a much more intimate venue than Hollywood Forever.

AskMenAskMen: Your Sunday afternoon from 1 - 5 PM is spoken for because you’ll be taking in the view from Barnsdall & partaking in Eastside blessings. Admission is $15. Read more.

Purgatory Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Los Angeles.

8. Purgatory Pizza

8.0
1326 E 1st St (btwn S Utah & S Anderson St), Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Boyle Heights · 18 tips and reviews

2sxz4u2sxz4u: Park on the side and admire the awesome paintings on the alley wall... looks like u r on an acid trip

Luciana B.Luciana Bollina: I loved the vegan options! And they have gluten free pizzas too! Really really tasty! I will came back!

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: This pizza joint almost looks closed, but trust me the pizza is legit. Super thin crust, tons of cheese, 2 bucks a slice.

C.T. Nails III is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Los Angeles.

9. C.T. Nails III

7.9
7868 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Cosmetics Store · 18 tips and reviews

Phoebe M.Phoebe Murphy: The salon is BEAUTIFUL. Clean, well lit, peaceful, pretty paintings, big comfy modern chairs, organized polish choices, and friendly staff that did amazing job!

Christina B.Christina Brookes: Found my new nail salon! Loved this place. Great attention to detail, really affordable prices, and very friendly staff!

Aimee O.Aimee O'Shea: Best airbrush nail art in town...go wild! :)

Lot 613 is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Los Angeles.

10. Lot 613

7.6
613 Imperial St (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Event Space · Arts District · 8 tips and reviews

UpOut EventsUpOut Events: This underground art pop up show will feature a live DJ, free pancakes and body painting . Stop by to see the work of over 120 local artists. Fri & Sat, May 6-7, $5. Read more.

Lauren R.Lauren Randolph: One of the few places I always keep an eye on the line up.

Zoey H.Zoey Hailey: If your here, you love making music, try networking with these guys: http://bit.ly/p5XW71

MOCA is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Los Angeles.

11. MOCA

8.5
250 S Grand Ave (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Bunker Hill · 90 tips and reviews

Ralph C.Ralph Cooper: The only other Basquiat paintings I've ever seen were in New York. Is this the only one on the west coast?

lomographylomography: MOCA is renowned for its mind-blowing temporary exhibits that will be sure to impress. Make sure to take your camera and be inspired by all the creativity around you!

Tommy HilfigerTommy Hilfiger: “The MOCA boasts the most impressive collection of contemporary American art in the United States. It brings such a unique variety of artists and artistic culture to the heart of Los Angeles.” -TH

Los Angeles Public Library - Central is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Los Angeles.

12. Los Angeles Public Library - Central

8.7
630 W 5th St (btwn Flower & Grand Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Library · Financial District · 77 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: If you're in the area and have time to explore, the second floor rotunda, which features a Lee Lawrie bronze Zodiac and large scale paintings by Julian Garnsey, is breathtaking.

eric b.eric bornemann: Beautiful building with an incredible interior.

Los AngelesLos Angeles: This is the third largest public library in the country

Las Fuentes is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Los Angeles.

13. Las Fuentes

8.6
18415 Vanowen St (btwn Reseda & Etiwanda Ave), Reseda, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

Schelsey M.Schelsey Mahammadie-Sabet: Beautiful ceramics and paintings all over the restaurant! Awesome ambiance and great food.

Alex A.Alex Ander: Everything is great here! My favourite Mexican restaurant for the past 20+ yrs...

KristinaKristina: Horchata is a must with every meal. Everything is authentic here.

Shawn's Pumpkin Patch is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Los Angeles.

14. Shawn's Pumpkin Patch

7.4
LaCienega Blvd (Centinela Ave), Inglewood, CA
Arts and Entertainment · 2 tips and reviews

Yvette B.Yvette Betancourt: Train rides, child-sized haybale maze, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, face painting, inflatables/bounce house, carnival rides and more

FrancineFrancine: Was more like a carnival than a pumpkin patch. But we had a good time.

Venice Public Graffiti Art Walls is one of The 15 Best Places for Paintings in Los Angeles.

15. Venice Public Graffiti Art Walls

7.4
1800 Ocean Front Walk (across the Venice Beach Recreation Office), Venice, CA
Public Art · 16 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Scribble: Dope place to practice painting.

CurbedCurbed: Open for painting by any artist with a permit and the urge. They're curated by In Creative Unity, a "graffitti arts advocacy group," that "has lead the movement to preserve the walls." Read more.

Jake S.Jake Smith: Awesome collection of graffiti right on the Venice Beach strip. Stop for a moment and take a look at the modern art.