What Is it?: The Japanese gardens is a 1.3 acre secluded Japanese-style garden with a koi pond. It is an amazing place to go alone to unwind, to go with a significant other for a romantic walk, or to go with your family to enjoy the scenery and feed the koi fish and ducks.
Fun Tips:
- – You can buy food to feed the fish and ducks but they only take quarters. Also please do not feed them anything other than the food provided.
- – Wander around the CSULB campus to stretch out the afternoon (just don’t forget to pay your meter!)
- – There is little shade so pack the sunscreen
- – Donations are welcome
Cost: Free
Hours: Monday – Closed, Tues – Fri 8 am – 3:30 pm, Saturday – Closed, Sunday 12 pm – 4 pm
Stroller Friendly: Yes but the gardens are small enough that if your kid can walk, there might not be a need for it
Inside/Outside: Outside
Alcohol: No
Parking: Yes, there is a parking lot across the street. You can pay with a card at one of the machines and it costs $4/an hour for short term parking (must be in a short term parking spot – directly across from gardens) or $8 for the day. Parking can be impacted during the school year because it’s on a college campus so walk, bike, or use public transportation if possible.
Active family: No
Food: You are allowed outside food and drinks and this is a lovely place to have a picnic. This is a great way to stretch out the afternoon! Just be sure to throw away all trash!
Disclaimer: The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official Earl Burns Miller Japanese garden. The information I provided is based upon my own experience atEarl Burns Miller Japanese garden and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years. Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.