While there might not be a super bloom this year, there are still beautiful pockets of wildflowers to admire.
With the dry winter we’ve had, SoCal isn’t going to have the vibrant carpet of flowers Mother Nature treated us to during last year’s super bloom. But California State Parks department anticipates late-season rainfall to help add some color to the region. Either way, there are still some picturesque pockets of vivid landscapes to wander through with fresh floral scents. We’ve gathered a list of the best places to see flower fields and wildflowers in LA right now.
1. Flower Fields
This 50-acre natural haven is covered in a technicolor blanket of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers. You’ll get to wander through bands of flowers overlooking the Pacific Ocean, get lost in the Sweat Pea Maze, browse the historic Poinsettia display and orchids. The swaths of flowers turn the rolling hills of Carlsbad Ranch into vivid displays for around seven weeks from March through early May. Advanced reservations are required and can be purchased online here.
2. Palos Verdes Peninsula
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Because of its coastal location, wildflowers bloom year-round but the grounds reach their peak during March and April. After posting a mandatory flower power snap to your feed, head over to the beach while you’re in the area!
3. Point Mugu State Park
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You’re bound to find the wildflower you’re looking for here. With over 900 native plants that grow in the area, the search may not be easy but it will definitely be worth it!
4. Malibu Creek State Park
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Find some of the park’s most beautiful blooms near the oak woodlands south of Mulholland Drive in the northwest area of the park. There are plenty of activities to fill your day with here and the lush setting makes it a visual feast with or without wildflowers.
5. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
You’ll find explosions of orange poppies here if you go looking for them. While you’re wandering through the breathtaking gardens, be sure to check out the astonishing Blaksley Boulder made up of sandstone from the Santa Ynez Mountains.
6. Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve
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The grassy hills are usually covered in poppies, transforming them into stunning orange landscapes. This year you’ll need to go exploring along the eight miles of trails to see them. Poppies tend to open during the cooler temperatures like late afternoons, but you’ll find plenty of other blooms red maids and forget-me-nots bathing beneath the sun. Find out more here.
7. Chino Hills State Park
These beautiful green rolling hills currently have sprinkles of color contrasted with the fresh blue skies. Just be aware that some of the trails are closed and there are rattlesnakes. Eden always comes with a twist, doesn’t it? Find out more here.
Featured Image: Flower Fields via Facebook
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