Where to see California poppy in California

Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve

Accessible and Bird Watching

You might spot California Poppy and Common Side-Blotched Lizard.

Aquatic Park Historic District

Beach Access and Family Friendly

You might spot Western Gull, Sea Lion, and Great Blue Heron.

Bush Street–Cottage Row Historic District

Architectural Heritage and Historic District

You might spot Western Gull, Great Blue Heron, and Anna's Hummingbird.

California Academy of Sciences

Accessible and Aquarium

You might spot Brewer's Blackbird, Mock Strawberry, and California Poppy.

California Academy of Sciences

Aquarium and Conservation

You might spot Brewer's Blackbird, Mock Strawberry, and California Poppy.

Coloma

You might spot White Globe Lily, Rose Campion, and Pipevine Swallowtail.

Columbia State Historic Park

California State Park and Family Friendly

You might spot California Scrub-Jay and Acorn Woodpecker.

Conservatory of Flowers

Botanical Garden and Carnivorous Plants

You might spot Great Blue Heron, Anna's Hummingbird, and Red-Tailed Hawk.

Cottonwood Historic District

Architecture and California History

You might spot Pacific Tree Frog, Pipevine Swallowtail, and Bee.

Eden Landing Ecological Reserve

Accessible Trails and Bird Watching

You might spot American Avocet, Great Egret, and Snowy Egret.

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Accessible. and Bird Watching

You might spot Great Egret, Acorn Woodpecker, and Great Blue Heron.

Fort Funston

Coastal Park and Dog Friendly

You might spot White-Crowned Sparrow and Bermuda Buttercup.

Forts Baker, Barry, and Cronkhite

Coastal Defense and Family Friendly

You might spot Great Blue Heron, Western Gull, and Coyote.

Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve

Botanic Preserve and East Bay

You might spot Evergreen Huckleberry and Golden Chinquapin.

Iron Horse Regional Trail

Biking and Commuter Route

You might spot Mount Diablo Fairy-Lantern and Western Fence Lizard.

Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve

Biological Preserve and California Flora

You might spot Warrior's Plume, Western Leatherwood, and White Globe Lily.

King Range

Backpacking and Coastal Scenery

You might spot Northern Elephant Seal, Gumboot Chiton, and Ochre Sea Star.

Leaning Pine Arboretum

Botanical Garden and Cal Poly

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Vulture, and Mule Deer.

Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District

Community Landmarks and Cultural District

You might spot Sea Lion, Western Gull, and Anna's Hummingbird.

Los Trancos Open Space Preserve

Bay Area and Educational

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Pacific Hound's Tongue.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

California History and Family Friendly

You might spot White Globe Lily, California Buckeye, and Rose Campion.

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

You might spot Douglas's Ground Squirrel and Button's Banana Slug.

Old Borges Ranch

Educational and Family Friendly

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Acorn Woodpecker.

Palace of Fine Arts

Accessible and Architectural

You might spot Western Gull, Great Blue Heron, and Anna's Hummingbird.

Point Reyes National Seashore

"tule Elk" and "wildlife Viewing"

You might spot Elk, Northern Elephant Seal, and Button's Banana Slug.

Point San Luis Light

California Central Coast. and Coastal Views

You might spot Onion-Leafed Asphodel, Bermuda Buttercup, and Coyote Brush.

Russian Hill-Paris Block Architectural District

Architectural History and Cultural Heritage.

You might spot Western Gull, Sea Lion, and Great Blue Heron.

Russian Hill-Vallejo Street Crest Historic District

Architecture and Gardens

You might spot Western Gull, Sea Lion, and Great Blue Heron.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

You might spot Red-Cage Fungus and Black-Bellied Slender Salamander.

SeaWorld San Diego

Animal Shows and California

You might spot Western Gull, Snowy Egret, and Great Blue Heron.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Animal Encounters and Family Friendly

You might spot Seven-Spotted Lady Beetle and California Poppy.

Sonoma Plaza

California History and Cultural Events

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and California Poppy.

The Marine Mammal Center

Marin Headlands and Marine Mammal Rescue

You might spot Harlequin Flower and Checkerbloom.

Theater District

Architecture and Broadway Shows

You might spot Western Gull, Sea Lion, and Great Blue Heron.

University of California Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden and Educational

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Western Fence Lizard, and Monarch.

Woodward's Gardens

19th Century and Amusement Park

You might spot Western Gull, Great Blue Heron, and Sea Lion.

Sunset State Beach

Accessible and Beachcombing

You might spot Long-Billed Curlew, Snowy Plover, and Sanderling.

Ohlone Park

Family Friendly, Dog Friendly, Sports, Urban Park, Green Space, Wheelchair Accessible, Cycling, Community Garden, Nature, Public Art, Walking Trails.

You might spot Bee, Monarch, and Anna's Hummingbird.

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

Historic Site, Spanish Colonial, Adobe Architecture, California History, Family Friendly, Cultural Heritage, Gardens, Museum, Wheelchair Accessible (check Sbthp For Specifics)

You might spot Roxburgh Fig, Roses, and Swan-Neck Agave.

Cabrillo Heights Park

Community Park, San Diego, Family Friendly, Walking Trails, Sports, Birdwatching, Accessible, Outdoor Recreation

You might spot American Crow and Yellow-Rumped Warbler.

Coast Dairies State Park

Hiking, Mountain Biking, Coastal Views, Wildlife Viewing, Dog Friendly (partial), Nature Photography, Redwood Forest, Accessible Trails, California Native Plants

You might spot Ochre Sea Star, Giant Green Anemone, and Sunburst Anemone.

Milagra Ridge

Hiking, Birdwatching, Wildlife, Coastal Views, Historical Site, Family Friendly, Nature Photography, Wildflowers

You might spot California Phacelia and Twinberry Honeysuckle.

Mission Hills Park

Family Friendly and Hiking

You might spot Coast Live Oak, Lesser Goldfinch, and California Scrub-Jay.

Serra Mesa Community Park

Family Friendly, Recreation, Sports, Playgrounds, Nature, Birdwatching, Hiking, Wheelchair Accessible

You might spot Nuttall's Scrub Oak and House Finch.

Oakland Zoo

Accessible and African Animals

You might spot African Lion, Gray Wolf, and Tiger.