Spring is almost in bloom, and so are the flowers. With spring break just in reach, consider spending some time surrounded by the delightful scents and vibrant colors of California’s blooming flower fields and gardens! Here are a few wondrous flower fields and gardens to explore in California during the month of March!
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Persian Buttercups of all colors are spread across 55 acres at the Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California. With a hillside path to walk along, numerous benches, and picnic tables to use, you won’t have trouble capturing the perfect photo with friends and family. There is also a sweet pea maze, a tractor-wagon ride, and an area where gemstones can be polished. Blueberry picking and fresh-cut Persian buttercups can be purchased as well at the Blueberry stand or the Armstrong Garden Center Gift Shop!
California Botanic Garden
1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711
Acting as a sanctuary for native Californian plants and animals, the California Botanic Garden is the largest botanic garden in the state with butterflies and birds, creating a mystic atmosphere. There are smaller attractions located in the overall greenery, including a wildflower meadow, sage gallery and garden, various ponds, mountain stream garden, redwood grove, and much more. Taking a leisurely stroll down the many paths available through the native foliage serves as the ideal place to destress and unwind.
Sherman Library and Gardens
2647 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
The Sherman Library and Garden, as implied by the name, doubles as both a haven for beautiful herbage and a nook for historical books. With several sections and gardens making up Sherman, expect to have a blissful day exploring them: an eye-catching koi fish pond, peaceful tea tables, and charming succulents. On top of individual sections, many lush plants of diverse species crowd around the entrances, exits, and paths along buildings, creating a lovely picturesque environment to venture through!
Fullerton Arboretum
1900 Associated Rd, Fullerton, CA 92831
Located on Cal State Fullerton’s campus, this 26-acre botanical garden hosts many flora and fauna from around the world. Visitors can traverse the Fullerton Arboretum through a network of multiple hiking collections of plants: desert, Mediterranean, woodland, and cultivated. The desert section grows exotic plants while the Mediterranean harbors plants native to California. Ponds with waterfalls occupy the woodland, and the cultivated section is home to a rose garden, a rare fruit grove, and a teaching farm. On their website, fullertonarboretum.org, the arboretum also has a hummingbird hotspot map that you can navigate to catch a glimpse of these little birds in person!
Spring break is at the end of the month, but it is never too early to start looking for fun activities or places to go during the break. These places are perfect for a restful vacation from school, so take time to enjoy the alluring scent of fresh flowers and the magical flutter of butterflies in these gardens and flower fields!
