Find your Zen at Earl B. Miller Japanese Garden

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

Free
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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!

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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

MonClosed

Tue10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wed10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Thu10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Fri10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

SatClosed

SunClosed

4.6 ● Google reviews

This place is a hidden gem. It’s free just need to make a reservation online. There’s plenty of shade places to sit down and soak up the beautiful view. There is a water fountain near the entrance and a restroom in the back. You can also feed the fishes, it’s free! They also have yoga classes here too for $15 on Wednesdays on Fridays, I haven’t done it yet but I’m interested. It’s a nice little place to go alone or with loved ones, come check it out!!

This is a must-see! The beautiful Koi pond in itself is worth a trip over there they also have a bonsai collection amongst many other beautiful shrubs and flowers Etc it is peaceful and very relaxing I highly recommend!

This place is beautiful!! 10/10 recommend. It's amazing just to come and relax, and draw the fish and scenery. 60-minute parking is $6. You also need a reservation that can be easily made online.

Beautiful, peaceful Japanese Garden at Long Beach University. Free admission. Must make reservations. $6 parking for one hour. The parking 🅿️ machine is very idle, be patient when paying. Wait a bit to process before it prompts that the card isn't able to be read. Be a little patient, totally worth it.

Amazing day at the Japanese Garden in Long Beach. There are plenty of photo opportunities, and it's just great to walk around. It's free and all you have to do is make a reservation.

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