Where to see Lesser Goldfinch in California

Arastradero Preserve

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Acorn Woodpecker and Western Fence Lizard.

Arroyo Conejo Open Space

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and California Brittlebush.

Benbow Lake State Recreation Area

Accessible and Camping

You might spot Redwood, Pacific Trillium, and Evergreen Huckleberry.

Blake Garden

Bay Views and Botanical Garden

You might spot Monarch, Bee, and Anise Swallowtail.

Conejo Valley Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden and Drought Tolerant Plants

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Duck, and California Brittlebush.

Desert Garden Conservatory

Botanical Garden and Cacti

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

Hakone Gardens

Botanical Garden and Cultural Exchange

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Pacific Poison Oak.

Little Italy

Dining and Family Friendly

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

Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve

Accessible Trails and Bird Watching

You might spot Northern Harrier and Black-Tailed Jackrabbit.

Professorville

Academic History and Architecture

You might spot American Avocet, Northern Shoveler, and Black-Necked Stilt.

Regional Parks Botanic Garden

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

You might spot Pipevine Swallowtail and Western Fence Lizard.

Ruth Bancroft Garden

Botanical Garden and Cactus Garden

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Duck, and Canada Goose.

Sonoma Botanical Garden

Asian Plants and Biodiversity.

You might spot Mule Deer, Turkey, and Duck.

Sonoma Plaza

California History and Cultural Events

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and California Poppy.

South Bonnie Brae Tract Historic District

Colonial Revival and Historic Architecture

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Bee, and House Sparrow.

South Coast Botanic Garden

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Duck, and Black Phoebe.

Theater District

Architecture and Broadway Shows

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

Agnews Developmental Center

Architectural Heritage and California History

You might spot Duck, Black-Necked Stilt, and House Finch.

Aquatic Park Historic District

Beach Access and Family Friendly

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

Arizona Cactus Garden

Botanical Garden and Cacti

You might spot Dark-Eyed Junco, Western Fence Lizard, and Monarch.

Balboa Park Gardens

Botanical Gardens and Cactus Garden

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

Benicia Arsenal

19th Century Architecture and Benicia Historical Museum

You might spot Duck, Snowy Egret, and Black-Necked Stilt.

California Botanic Garden

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Western Gray Squirrel.

Carroll Avenue

Angelino Heights and Architectural Heritage

You might spot Red-Tailed Hawk, Duck, and Canada Goose.

Cottonwood Historic District

Architecture and California History

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

Crossroads of the World

Architecture and Cultural Monument

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel and Red-Tailed Hawk.

Downtown Historic District

Cultural Heritage and Family Friendly

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

El Prado Complex

Art and Balboa Park

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

Empire Mine State Historic Park

Accessible and Family Friendly

You might spot Yellow Star-Tulip and Mountain Misery.

Fullerton Arboretum

Botanical Garden and Drought Tolerant Plants

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

Gaslamp Quarter

Cultural and Dining

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

Guadalupe River Park & Gardens

Biking Trails and Botanical Garden

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

Huntington Desert Garden

Botanical Garden and Cacti

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

Japanese Friendship Garden

Balboa Park and Botanical Garden

You might spot Canada Goose, Duck, and California Towhee.

Kern River Preserve

Bird Watching and Educational Programs

You might spot Anna's Hummingbird, House Finch, and White-Crowned Sparrow.

Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Botanical Garden and Family Friendly

You might spot Indian Peafowl and Red-Whiskered Bulbul.

Los Encinos State Historic Park

Bird Watching and California History

You might spot Duck, Red-Tailed Hawk, and Double-Crested Cormorant.

Luther Burbank Home and Gardens

Botanical Landmark and California History

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Bee.

Mount Ecclesia

Architectural Gem and Historic Landmark

You might spot Brown Pelican, Western Gull, and Sea Lion.

Old Auburn Historic District

You might spot Pipevine Swallowtail, White Globe Lily, and Toyon.

Pasadena Civic Center District

Beaux Arts Architecture and Cultural Events

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

Pine Hill Ecological Reserve

California Native Plants and Botany

You might spot Sonoma Sage, White Globe Lily, and Mute Swan.

San Mateo Arboretum

Arboretum and Botanical Garden

You might spot Snowy Egret, Duck, and American Crow.

South Serrano Avenue Historic District

Architectural Styles and Architecture

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Duck, and Bee.

Stanford University Arboretum

Arboretum and Botanical Garden

You might spot Dark-Eyed Junco, Western Fence Lizard, and Monarch.

Talmadge

Architecture and California Bungalows

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Monarch, and Bee.

Tecate Peak

Borderland Views and Hiking

You might spot California Buckwheat, Chaparral Yucca, and White Sage.

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Art and Art Museum

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

The Japanese Garden

Botanical Garden and Cultural Site

You might spot Duck, Red-Tailed Hawk, and Double-Crested Cormorant.

Venice Canal Historic District

Architecture and Bird Watching

You might spot Western Gull, Snowy Egret, and Willet.