Japanese Garden Fantasies & Coastal Charm on Long Island​​ 🌿🏯

​​1️⃣ John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden​​ Step straight into a ​​Studio Ghibli daydream​​ at this hidden oasis! 🌸 With its moss-covered stone lanterns, trickling koi ponds, and a charming tea house straight out of My Neighbor Totoro, every corner feels like a paused anime frame. I spent hours here photoshopping myself into ​​Hayao Miyazaki’s worlds​​—the dappled sunlight through maple trees practically begged for it! 🍃✨ ​​Why it’s magical:​​ ☑️ ​​Zero crowds​​ (just birdsong & wind chimes) ☑️ ​​Perfect for meditation or sketching​​ ☑️ ​​Tea house vibes​​ (bring matcha for full immersion) 📍 Dogwood Ln, Mill Neck, NY 11765 ​​2️⃣ Morgan Memorial Park​​ Just 15 minutes away, this ​​European-inspired coastal park​​ swaps zen for seaside romance. Think: 🌊 ​​Wide sandy stretches​​ with sunbathers & anglers ⛵ ​​Boats bobbing​​ in the harbor 🏛️ ​​A photogenic stone colonnade​​ that feels plucked from the Mediterranean Note: Technically for residents, but the guards are reportedly chill (I waltzed right in!). Pack a picnic and pretend you’re in a ​​Lumix travel ad​​. 📍 Germaine St, Glen Cove, NY 11542 ​​Which vibe speaks to you more—tranquil Japan or coastal Europe?​​ Share your favorite Long Island gems below! ⬇️🗾 #LongIslandMagic #NYDayTrip #GhibliInRealLife #JapaneseGarden #CoastalNY #HiddenParks #WeekendVibes #TotoroSpotting