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Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden

1250 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, California 90840 USA

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Fri 8a-3:30p

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“representing the generosity of community”

Dedicated in April 1981, the garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins. The contribution was made in memory of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller, for whom the 1.3 acre plot is named. Following three years of planning, in cooperation with California State University Long Beach, Mrs. Collins selected Long Beach landscape architect Edward R. Lovell to design the garden. In preparation for the project, Mr. Lovell visited similar gardens in Japan and in the United States.The resulting garden reflects the university's continuing interest in international education, and the university community is delighted to have you share in this educational, cultural, and aesthetic resource.

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Reviewed by
Arielkay

34 Reviews
30 Helpful

August 21, 2014

Rated 4.0

Bring quarters for the koi food dispenser and feed the koi right from your hand! Picture perfect area it's on a college campus so that threw us off.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
PeaceLoveAndKrsna

1 Review
0 Helpful

June 22, 2014

Beautiful little spot to stop by. Nice and serene. Pay parking across the road from the facility, make sure you pay or campus police will ticket you.

1 person found this review helpful

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Lesli Peterson

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1,213 Reviews
62 Helpful

February 07, 2023

Rated 5.0

The lush greenery blossoming in the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden has everyone flocking to it to take photos. This peaceful oasis is an excellent place to relax after a day of walking around Long Beach.

Revel in the charming ambiance of the Japanese Garden-inspired attraction. The garden was established by the wife of late Earl Burns Miller and opened to the public in 1981 on the California State University Long Beach campus.

Paved pathways meander through the garden decorated with bonsai trees, a waterfall, and stone carvings. A tranquil pond sits as the garden’s centerpiece and remains custom to Japanese gardens by holding an abundance of koi fish. Fish food is available via a dispensary, and you can feed the fish as they swim gracefully beneath the pond’s lily pads.

We think a visit here is one of the best things to do in Long Beach!

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