Those looking to get their fill of flowers this year still have some options, though. Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve this year (left) and in 2017 (right). (IMAGE: California State Parks) ...

The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve averaged more than 6 inches of rain in 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2023, when sections of the park saw a significant bloom.

1. Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve Located in northern Los Angeles County, Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is one of the best places to see California’s state flower in full bloom.

The poppy ensemble can bloom as early as late February in years of high rain. Otherwise, March and April are the best months for California's state flower. Fairview Mountain Park ...

California’s slightly drier water year is bad news for fans of the super blooms. “Super bloom” is the common term for when many wildflowers bloom in a short span of time, bringing bright ...

Left, in 2023, a field of blooming flowers near the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve in Lancaster. At right, the reserve on Feb. 26, 2025.