As you round a curve, you will probably see a hill so dense with mustard that the color almost hurts your eyes. Stretch out a blanket in the green grass of a city park. Or you might prefer a stroll through a flower-scented garden or a wildflower or nature hike. There are spring escapes throughout California to tempt you. Before your day trip, take a look at the web site California Wildflowers.
Botanic gardens can provide the perfect opportunity to spend a beautiful spring day outside.
Try Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens at 1500 North Collage Avenue in Claremont. Santa Barbara has a beautiful botanic garden. The address is 1212 Mission Canyon Road, just one mile north of the old mission. If you live closer to San Jose, try the Heritage Rose Garden at Spring and Taylor Streets. They are open seven days a week from a half hour before dawn to a half hour after dusk.