Those of us who live in Los Angeles and are outdoor enthusiasts, are getting curious and excited about what this year’s flower bloom will look like. Many are anticipating that the results from recent abundant and frequent rainfall that has lasted for several days at a time will help make the Spring of 2023 in Los Angeles one of the most colorful ever.
In this article we are sharing some of the potentially best spots that will help make your pictures pop from vivid colorful and beautiful flower blooms. Gorgeous fields of nature for families to take enchanting outdoor walks and to capture memorable memories and pictures.
1 – Antelope Valley California Poppies
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Lets start our journey of catching the perfect blooms this Spring by seeking out the wonderful California poppies. Our beautiful state flower, dressed up in orange and radiating joy and optimism can be spotted at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve. This is simply the best place in all of Southern California, to catch California poppies in full bloom.
From about mid March you should find beautiful trails with lots of flowers. There is parking available for $10, however the lot is small. You can arrive early or you can park in Lancaster Road, and then walk to the entrance. While the Antelope Valley is our number one choice there are other great places to find California poppies including Malibu Creek State Park and Carrizo Plain National Monument.
Location: 15101 Lancaster Rd, Lancaster, CA 93536
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2 – Descanso Gardens
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When you think of flower blooms, wild flowers come to mind of course, but have you visited the Botanical Gardens in Spring? If you haven’t yet, we highly suggest you try it. Choose Descanso Gardens as your first trip. As the name hints, this beautiful botanical garden has an incredible array of flowers where you can expect to find a vast variety of colors, sizes and shapes.
Treat your self and loved ones to a trip of beauty and relaxation. As you walk through the multiple paths surrounded by flowers, your senses will surely connect with all the nature. Take this opportunity to find the inspiration you have been looking for and create a new portrait for your room. What’s blooming this season at Descanso? Camellias, magnolias, daffodils, tulips, irises, lilacs, cherry trees, and wild flowers too.
Location: 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
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3 – The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
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This is a favorite spot, a marvelous 55 acre field of colorful wild flowers. Take a wagon ride, and relax while riding through the path surrounded by all the pretty wild flowers. But there is much more, with a calendar full of fun activities that help make this one of our top recommendations. Visit the Flower Fields Carlsbad website to plan your trip.
Its not just the flowers you can enjoy as some activities available this month include Tea in the Garden on March 19th, Kids Day is on March 25th featuring BMX performances, Yo-yo competitions, face painting and more. For a really cool experience be sure to check out Sunset Wine Tasting and Music. This event starts March 31st and has a few other dates to choose from. It features premium wines, food, and live music. Have a great time while watching the sun as it sets over the vast field of colorful wild flowers.
Location: Carlsbad Ranch, 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad
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4 – Joshua Tree Super Bloom
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Get ready for a gorgeous outdoor experience as you hike through Joshua Tree National Park this season, where you can keep an eye out for a variety of flowers including lupine, desert gold poppy, desert dandelion, brown-eyed primrose, chia, phacelia, and purple mat, and ghost flowers.
A road trip to Joshua Tree is a favorite for many LA area families and it’s truly a captivating place with inspiring landscapes and beautiful native plants and animals. You may catch an unexpected road runner cross your path as you come out of your cabin, or take in an amazing view of the milky way core as you drink your cup of warm tea in a relaxing hammock. All the magical wonders of Joshua Tree and this year with the added potential of a super bloom!
Location: Joshua Tree National park
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5 – Paramount Ranch
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Paramount Ranch is a popular place to visit for vast views and nature galore. Visitors also enjoy watching Parry’s phacelia adorning the paths with the pretty and vibrant purple color, and sometimes you can see some of the flowers along the overlook, mutating to white making a very beautiful panorama picture.
Other flowers you can expect to see during this visit include globe lilies, purple owl’s clover, and mariposa lilies.
But the fun doesn’t stop here. The California Parks and Recreation Department has announced that this year, thanks to the rain, we can expect a spectacular flower bloom in many places in our region. So we encourage that you also visit other State Parks including Anza Borrego Desert Park and Ocotillo Wells State Recreational Area. Enjoy desert flowers, and evening primroses.
Location: 2903 Cornell Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
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Do you agree with our list or did we miss an obvious one? Let us know by commenting below!