California Scenario Japanese Garden - Costa Mesa, CA
Posted by: DopeyDuck
N 33° 41.356 W 117° 52.929
11S E 418238 N 3728052
California Scenario, a distinctive 1.6 acre collection of sculptures and plantings between two highrises was created by Isamu Noguchi. It is also known as Noguchi Gardens - one of the most important outdoor sculpture gardens in the country.
Waymark Code: WM4EEZ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2008
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According to a pamphlet, "California Scenario, a distinctive sculpture garden created by renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi is also known as Noguchi Gardens - one of the most important outdoor sculpture gardens in the country. The engaging garden retreat occupies more than 1 1/2 acres and combines stone, sculpture, water, metal, earth and vegetation into a remarkable interpretation of our Souththern California environment. Various elements vital to the California environment are depicted in the garden, which features an Energy Fountain, The Spirit of the Lima Bean Sculpture (the stack of boulders), sandstone paving, granite benches, and areas named the Forest Walk and the Desert Land."
A fantastic synopsis of the symbolism of all the features can be found at Foster Travel (
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