Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, Japanese garden at California State University Long Beach, United States.
The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is a Japanese garden on the campus of California State University Long Beach, with koi ponds, winding paths, and a traditional tea house. The garden sits within the university grounds and combines water features, stone arrangements, and planted areas in a compact setting.
The garden was created thanks to a donation from Loraine Miller Collins in memory of her late husband Earl Burns Miller. It stands as a privately funded memorial within the university campus.
The garden reflects Japanese design traditions through its arranged stone compositions, flowing water, and plant placement that follow time-tested methods. Visitors experience how these elements work together to create a sense of balance throughout the space.
A visit requires advance booking through the university website, and the garden is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Check the open days before planning your trip, as access is managed directly by the university.
Visitors can feed the koi using food portions provided on site at set times. This direct contact with the fish tends to be what many visitors remember most about the garden.
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