Thanks to record rainfall over the holidays, plus more rainstorms in February, some spectacular blooms are in our not-so-distant future. Think purple lupines, baby blue eyes, golden California Poppies and bright yellow wild mustard blanketing hills, trails and fields throughout L.A. and the rest of Southern California. If you’re looking to chase spring’s blooms with your family, we’ve rounded up some of the best fields, farms and festivals to find flowers in L.A. and beyond.
For the best places to catch wildflowers, check out our 2026 Guide to Wildflower Hikes.
Flower Festivals
Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival
The desert is a prime flower spotting destination in the early weeks of spring. On March 7 Friends of the Desert Mountains hosts its annual Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival at Desert Civic Center Park. From 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. enjoy native plants, a youth art contest, arts and crafts, food trucks, local artisans, information booths and more. FREE.
Sierra Madre Wistaria Festival…