Find your Zen at Earl B. Miller Japanese Garden

Peaceful Japanese garden, playful koi ponds, and a traditional tea house!

Last updated: Jan 2024

Free

Description

Achieve the ultimate level of zen in this beautiful botanical oasis at Earl B. Miller Japanese Garden. Not only does this peaceful and pretty garden boast beautiful blossoms, waterfalls, and lakes; it's all located on the campus of California State University, Long Beach. A higher level hidden gem if you will! Make time to self-reflect at the Zen garden and take a piece of tradition with you when you enter into the tea house. Feed the kois at the koi pond and take in the relaxing and serene nature all around you. A mental break from the reality of the world around us and the best part about everything mentioned here..it's all FREE! Walk the stone pathway and escape into the intimate confines of mother nature and botanical bliss is something you most definitely need to experience..and soon!

Perfect for

For solo

For two

For families with kids

For parents and grownups

Outdoorsy

Chill

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FREE

Park

Reservation required

Few hours

Street Parking

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Itinerary

Begin the beautiful tour of the Earl B. Miller Japanese Garden
Transport into the beautiful greenery and nature around you
Feed the koi in the koi pond
Cleanse your spirit and enter the tea room
Meditate and unwind at the Zen garden
Experience the living museum and enjoy the memories

Location & Hours

California State University, Long Beach

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Working Hours

Tue 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wed 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Thu 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Fri 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

4.6 ● Google reviews

Kristy “Kraz” Z

10 months ago

Very beautiful, very well kept. Smaller than expected but it was a great place to experience. No reservations required at least when we went but food cups for fish were sold out. Staff was very polite and helpful. They take pride in caring for the fish and gardens. Read about Koi and the trees, gives you a better sense of the years taken to make the place so beautiful and crazy how long the koi live!
Deshyani Wickremasinghe

7 months ago

Make sure to reserve before arriving, although you may also be able to do it at the entrance. The time slot shows one hour, but visitors are usually allowed to stay longer. Group photos are not allowed, and professional cameras may require permission. The garden is small but beautiful, with small waterfalls that create a very relaxing atmosphere. It is located inside California State University, so parking can be difficult on weekdays. The park is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. A peaceful and calming place when you need a break. The Japanese bonsai trees throughout the garden beautifully represent the culture. 🌿
Ben Partinez

5 months ago

Beautiful place. Once you enter, you are transported to a tranquil garden. You forget that you are in the middle of a busy university. If you attend CSULB or just in the area, this Japanese garden is must visit spot. You can easily spend a good hour just watching the fish 🐟. The place often host special events like the earth day where you can learn about sustainability and related projects.
Leah Kissinger

2 months ago

Very peaceful, can walk the whole thing in like 3 minutes but don't do that! It's beautiful and the fish are huge!
Nancy Whitmore

5 months ago

This is a small, but beautiful garden. I’ve been there many times. It’s quite peaceful when it’s not crowded. The koi pond is lovely. Go during the week for a quieter experience. Also, reservations are required. There is no entrance fee, but they gladly accept donations.