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Snake Mosaic.

Giant Snake Mosaic Walkway

Field review by the editors.

La Jolla, California

"Snake Path" is 560-ft. long colored slate mosaic of a Biblical serpent by artist Alexis Smith. It slithers through the garden on University of California San Diego's campus. There are giant books along the path.

Giant Snake Mosaic Walkway

Address:
Hopkins Lane, La Jolla, CA
Directions:
Geisel Library Snake Path, east of library. Campus parking scarce.
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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