Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
About
Japanese Garden on the CSULB Campus
The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is a 1.3-acre traditional Japanese garden on the CSU Long Beach campus, designed by Edward R. Lovell. The garden combines a koi pond, tea house, bridges, and seasonal plantings, and is open Wednesday-Sunday by reservation.
Festivals & Family Activities
Programming centers on cultural festivals and drop-in koi feeding. Programs include:
- Origami festival (typically February)
- Girls' Day festival (early March)
- Free origami lessons (periodic)
- Koi feeding (reservation, kid-friendly)
- Guided garden walks
- Educational tours for school groups
What's Included
- Koi food cup for fish feeding
- Festival-day craft materials when scheduled
- Self-guided garden map
Experience
Calm, contemplative space - good fit for families with toddlers and elementary kids who love koi or want quiet outdoor time. Youth admission (ages 4-10) $2, under 4 free. Closed Monday-Tuesday; reservations required.