Tucked away in an unassuming corner of Costa Mesa, California, surrounded by malls, business parks, freeways, and the runways of John Wayne International Airport, the Noguchi Garden is an unlikely oasis of peace and tranquility. This surprising Japanese sculpture park is surreal and serene. It’s an astonishing blend of minimalist contemporary design with natural forms and materials, and deserves to be discussed alongside some of the best tourist attractions in California.