Tea by the Sea at the Getty Villa in Malibu (800)-369-3059

Ronnie in our group found this tea for us - looks great! Parking is $15 per vehicle so people may want to carpool.

Enjoy Tea by the Sea, a special experience inspired by the herbs, vegetables, and fruits that grow in the Villa's authentically re-created first-century Roman gardens.

Feast on a Mediterranean-inspired menu of savory panini, sweet scones and tea breads, and gourmet cakes and tarts—along with fruits, cheeses, and a varied selection of teas. Tea is served in the Founder's Room, an elegant space featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Villa.

Sample Menu:

A basket of Seasonal House-Baked Scones and Tea Breads served with traditional accompaniments
Tea by the Sea was inspired by the Villa's authentically recreated first-century Roman gardens—and by visitors' fond memories of the Villa's beloved Tea Room, which closed in 1997. In a further tribute to early days of the Museum, the menu features Mrs. Garrett's carrot cake, made by our pastry chef from the personal recipe of Jean Garrett, the late wife of the Museum's first director, Stephen Garrett.

Serrano Ham, House-Made Apricot Perserve, Marin Triple Creme on Multigrain Bread Truffled Egg Salad and Watercress on a Brioche Bun Mini Lobster and Apple Roll with Parsley and Tarragon Domestic Cheeses with Dried and Fresh Fruit Mrs. Garrett`s Original Carrot Cake & Dark Chocolate Mousse

About Tea by the Sea

Delicious Tea with a view: Followed by a Tour of the Herb Garden begins after the tea on Saturdays. Continue the culinary theme throughout your visit to the Getty Villa. You can deepen your appreciation of first-century Roman life by joining a knowledgeable docent for a tour of the Villa's gardens, including a new culinary-inspired garden tour. You'll explore herbs and fruits that were once savored by the ancient Romans—several of which feature in Tea by the Sea's seasonal menu—and discover their meanings in Roman myth and art. Browse the galleries to look at the luxurious silver, glass, and bronze vessels on Floor 1, and learn the story of wine in antiquity in Gallery 213.