![]() ![]() If you’re looking to partake in fun California activities, checking out one of the state’s many amusement parks is a good option. Head to spots like Lavender Bee Farm, Bees n Blooms Sonoma, and Monte Bellaria di California in mid-May to mid-July to make all of your purple-infused lavender-smelling dreams come true. If sunflowers are more your thing, there are a number of bright yellow fields that can be found in full bloom off the side of the road in Yolo County in June and July.Īnd finally, lavender farms are also a popular thing in California, especially around Napa and Sonoma. Head to the flower fields in Carlsbad to walk amongst 50 acres of every shade of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers from March to May.Īntelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, the Santa Monica Mountains, and Anza-Borrego State Park are all popular places to see California’s state flower up close and in the thousands from mid-February to May. In fact, I’d go as far as saying that frolicking through flower fields is one of the top things to do in California. Read my guide to the best things to do in Point Reyes.Ĭalifornia has a lot of Instagram spots but some of the most famous revolve around wildflower season in the spring and summer. Make sure to bring layers and don’t be surprised if you’re met with dense fog at some point during your trip. ![]() Local tip: Located only an hour north of San Francisco, Point Reyes is not only a bucket list destination, it’s also one of the foggiest places in the world and the windiest place on the Pacific Coast. If you’re staying overnight, don’t miss the nighttime kayaking tour to discover the bright green bioluminescence that lights up Tomales Bay. Nearby, visit the small towns of Point Reyes Station, Tomales Bay, and Marshall to try some of the best and freshest oysters in California from Hog Island and The Marshall Store. Then go for a coastal hike or try and spot animals at Tule Elk Preserve and Elephant Seal Overlook. Have a picnic at one of the park’s breezy beaches and take a picture in the Cypress Tree Tunnel. Head to the more than 100-year-old Point Reyes Lighthouse. One of the most impressive parks and top things to do in the Bay Area, Point Reyes National Seashore boasts gorgeous coastal views, bountiful wildlife, and a good dose of history. Whichever beaches and beach towns you decide to add to your California to-do list, there are fantastic options up and down the state, it just depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re looking for cute beach towns to discover, make a stop in Santa Cruz and Capitola, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, or Carmel-by-the-Sea. Or rent a car and check out the best beaches along the Pacific Coast Highway all the way down to Dana Point. Grab a bike and ride the 21-mile Marvin Braude Bike Trail that cuts through some of LA’s most popular beaches. Spend the day in Malibu on one of its scenic beaches or hiking trails looking over the Pacific Ocean. The Los Angeles and Orange County beaches and beach towns are usually what you think of when you think of “beach culture” in California, with that endless summer vibe and long, sandy stretches to lay out on. To the south, you’ll find pristine, picture-perfect beaches filled with people, great weather, and popular resorts. In the north, especially around the Mendocino coastline and above, you’ll find a more rugged and undeveloped coast that beckons you to get away from it all. With 840 miles of sparkling coastline and hundreds of sandy beaches, it’s hard to know where to start when it comes to exploring the beach culture in California.
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