Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden California State

Tucked away on the campus of California State University, Long Beach, the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden offers couples a peaceful and romantic setting surrounded by nature. Designed in the tradition of a Japanese garden, this living museum features a tranquil koi pond, graceful bridges, cascading waterfalls, winding pathways, mature trees, and beautifully maintained landscaping—creating an unforgettable backdrop for your wedding day. The Garden feels worlds away while remaining conveniently located in Long Beach. Its intimate scale and natural beauty make it especially suited to couples looking for an outdoor wedding venue that feels elegant, distinctive, and deeply connected to nature. Facilities & Capacity The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden encompasses more than an acre of beautifully designed outdoor space where traditional Japanese garden elements blend harmoniously with the Southern California landscape. Couples may celebrate both their ceremony and reception within the Garden, allowing guests to experience the property as it transforms from a serene daytime setting into a romantic evening celebration. The Garden accommodates weddings of up to 100 guests. Multiple ceremony and reception layouts are available, allowing couples to select an arrangement that complements their guest count and vision for the day. Throughout the celebration, guests can enjoy views of the koi pond, bridges, waterfalls, trees, and surrounding gardens. The landscape itself provides an extraordinary setting, whether you prefer minimal décor that lets the Garden shine or thoughtful additions that reflect your personal style. Wedding Experience Our team works with couples and their wedding professionals to help coordinate the venue details that make celebrating at the Garden possible. Because the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is both an event venue and a living museum, weddings are thoughtfully planned to protect the beauty and character of the Garden while creating a memorable experience for couples and their guests. Wedding planners are recommended for all weddings and are required for celebrations with more than 50 guests. Depending on your wedding arrangements, available venue amenities may include: White garden chairs Tables for guest check-in, gifts, and other event needs Outdoor umbrellas Audio/visual options Parking arrangements Access to designated ceremony and reception areas A scheduled wedding rehearsal Our team will work with you during the planning process to review venue logistics, approved layouts, vendor requirements, and other details specific to your celebration. Whether you envision an intimate ceremony beside the koi pond or an elegant outdoor reception beneath the trees, the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden offers a setting unlike any other in Long Beach.