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Escondido, California: Queen Califia's Magical Circle Garden

Colorful fantasy sculpture world of tiles and serpents. Massive work by sculptor and painter Niki de Saint Phalle.

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Queen Califia's Magical Circle.

Queen Califia's Magical Circle

Queen Califia's Magical Garden in Kit Carson Park, Escondido. A must see sculpture garden by Niki De Saint Phalle. Brilliantly colored mosaic sculptures of winding snakes and a creatures. After finding the park you walk 1/2 mile or so on a trail to get to the sculpture garden. A fun place for adults and kids.

[Marilyn Anderson, 01/19/2005]

May 2007: Photo added.

Queen Califia's Magical Circle Garden

Address:
Mary Lane, Escondido, CA
Directions:
Within a 12-acre natural habitat in the Iris Sankey Arboretum in Kit Carson Park. The park's entrance is five minutes from I-15 (via Rancho Pkwy exit) at the corner of Bear Valley Pkwy and Mary Lane. Follow the signs in the park to Queen Califia.
Hours:
Weather permitting, Tu,Th 9-12, also 2nd Sa each month 9-12, and 4th Sa 9-2. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
760-839-4000
Admission:
Free
RA Rates:
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