Since 1981, when Loraine Miller dedicated the Japanese Garden at California State University, Long Beach to the memory of her late husband Earl Burns Miller, the 1.3-acre site has stood as a monument to “the importance of travel, well-being, education and art as a means to self-development.” After walking through the front gate, visitors will discover a lake with koi fish, a tea house, and a zen garden, as well as bridges and pathways winding through the seasonally changing flora. The lush, well-maintained grounds offer numerous opportunities to relax, reflect, and capture memories.
Although reservations are required, admission to the Garden is free apart from parking at an adjacent lot. It’s only a short drive from Orange County, and certainly worth visiting at least once.
