3550 Pecho Valley Rd
San Luis Obispo County, CA

Looking to add some color to your life? Discover Central Coast wildflowers in all their natural beauty. A variety of wildflowers bloom along Highway 1 each spring, including Brittlebrush, poppies, bluebells, lupine, sand verbena and evening primrose. You could spend all day meandering meadows, trails and coastal bluffs: there’s no shortage of spectacular blooms to spot along our special slice of California coastline.

Ragged Point

Ragged Point, California, United States

The stretch of Highway 1 between Ragged Point and San Simeon is known as some of the most scenic in the world. As if you need another reason to visit, Spring transforms this famous “Gateway to Big Sur” into a paint-by-numbers masterpiece.

San Simeon

San Simeon, California, United States

Home to Hearst Castle and Elephant Seals, San Simeon is a must-stop on your next Highway 1 road trip. That said, Spring wildflowers wrap these already awesome attractions in a vibrant veil you won’t soon forget.

Cambria

Cambria, California, United States

With flora and fauna in spades, Cambria’s Fiscalini Ranch Preserve is a biologically-diverse playground for everyone to enjoy. If you’re interested in a nature walk with a dose of botanical splendor, visit during peak wildflower viewing season, April-May.

Cayucos

Cayucos, California, United States

Kick back in Cayucos this Spring and enter a relaxing watercolor world. Boasting 353 acres of unspoiled California coastland, Estero Bluffs State Park once saw Chumash and Salinan people gathering native poppies for food and oil.

Baywood-Los Osos

Baywood-Los Osos, California, United States

Known for its pebbled coves, diverse hikes, and incredible views, Montana de Oro literally translates to Spanish as “Mountain of Gold.” Yes, this Los Osos state park was actually named for the gilded windflowers that appear along its slopes each Spring!

Avila Beach

Avila Beach, California, United States

With its white, sandy coastline, sunny skies and natural hot springs, Avila Beach is a picture-perfect getaway, no matter how you slice it. But did you know that wildflowers can be seen all along Avila’s shores each Spring?

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Pastoral farmland meets lush vineyards in Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande. Known for growing both produce and fresh-cut flowers, Arroyo Grande provides optimal conditions for native wildflowers, too.

999 Osage St
Nipomo, CA

Spring is a thrilling time for The Nipomo Native Garden, a favorite of birds, bees and butterflies. Here, a host of indigenous blooms thrive under the Central Coast sun, including rare varieties like Blue Witch Nightshade, California Peony, Purple Clarkia and Blue Wooly Stars.

San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Come for the wildflowers and stay for the beaches, wildlife, and so much more! Visit our website to plan your next road trip.