There are many kinds of wildflower areas. Some, like Chimney Rock, provide a splendid variety of flowers. Other areas have great abundance or carpets of flowers.
Some locations display old-time favorites like trillium or iris.
And a few areas offers the discovery of rare jewels like the lovely calypso orchid or the Tiburon Calochortus. The map left shows view locations. Chimney Rock at Point Reyes Chimney Rock provides one of the finest wildflower displays on the West Coast with more than 50 species identified. The best displays run from March to May with an old favorite, hairy star tulip or pussy ears, a small white lily with hairs on the inside petals, showing up in late April. Be sure to turn left 0.5 miles before the lighthouse.