Spring in the Bay Area isn’t a season, it’s a moment—brief, brilliant, and gone before you know it. One week, the hills are green and bursting with poppies, and the next, they’ve faded to gold. If you know where to look, though, you’ll catch some of the best wildflower displays in Northern California, from hidden valleys of calla lilies in Big Sur to neon pink cliffs in Pacific Grove. Whether you’re after a quick day trip or a full-on super bloom chase, here’s where to find the best spring wildflowers near San Francisco—before they disappear.
