California Poppy’s Brighten Your Day On A Tour Antelope Valley

Among my favorite wildflowers is the California Poppy that’s bright orange flower rise upward toward the sky on a long green stem. It is along the western edge of the Mojave desert in Antelope Valley, California just northeast of Los Angeles where you’ll discover hillsides covered in the spectacular state flower of the aptly named Golden State.

Popular places to see California Poppy’s is Kitanemuk Vista Point, Valley Vista Point, and Antelope Butte Vista Point, where the shadier, northern slopes of the hills offer more protection from the heat.

Extra Tip For Your Trip:

If you drive in from L.A. to Antelope Valley, stop for breakfast at the mind-bogglingly retro Saugus Café that is seemingly frozen in time in 1952. If you want to make it a weekend getaway the Le Parc Suites Hotel in West Hollywood makes a great choice, with its rooftop pool, retro elegance, and convenient valet parking so you can get an early start. If you want to be closer, both Palmdale and Lancaster have a string of basic chain hotels to choose from.

One of the fun events to join  is the upcoming California Poppy Festival™ to takes place around the last weekend of April. It’s normally open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, and takes place rain or shine! There’s so much to see and do for the whole family, and includes music, activities, plenty of food, and of course, poppies.

When the poppies burst into bloom around here they blanket the hillsides in a sea of orange. It’s a beautiful site to see the state flower of California spread out across the country side as your driving. Take time to get together and enjoy the beauty and snaps some memorable photos of your trip while visiting the charming the Antelope Valley! 

Plan Your Trip To Antelope Valley

To explore current events, area attractions and things to do in Antelope Valley by visiting the Chamber of Commerce website.