Queen Califia's Magical Circle, 2003 — Escondido
Queen Califia's Magical Circle, 2003
Polystyrene, polyurethane, fiberglass, steel armature, glass mosaics, mirrors, stones, ceramics
120 feet in diameter; dimensions vary
Iris Sankey Arboretum, Kit Carson Park, Escondido, California, USA
"If you’re traveling with children, or if you love art and the outdoors, a side trip to Escondido’s Kit Carson Park is definitely in order. Inside the park’s 12-acre Iris Sankey Arboretum is Queen Califia’s Magic Circle, a magnificent installation created by artist Niki de Saint Phalle. It’s a collection of huge bold, mosaic-tiled sculptures inspired by and named for the mythical Amazonian queen. Words cannot do it justice — it truly is one of the most intricate, colorful, whimsical things you’ll ever see." — 10Best
Hours: Daily from sunrise to sunset
Admission: Free
Directions from I-15:
East on Via Rancho Parkway, which turns into Bear Valley Parkway.
Turn left at Mary Lane into Kit Carson Park.
Right on Amphitheatre Drive, then follow the signs.
For further information, please contact:
The Iris Sankey Arboretum
Bear Valley Parkway and Mary Lane
Kit Carson Park
Escondido, CA 92025
+1.760.839.4691
