Desert superbloom near Los Angelesday trips within 250 miles
Not in season now; usually: late March to early April at Carrizo Plain, the nearest place we track.
Where can I see desert superbloom near Los Angeles?
We track 4 desert superbloom places within 250 straight-line miles of Los Angeles, in California. The nearest is Carrizo Plain, about 102 miles away (usually: late March to early April).
Checked against 2 official sources · How we check →
Sources: Bureau of Land Management, "Wildflower season is here – Do you know where to go?" ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, Joshua Tree wildflower blooms ↗ (opens in a new tab) National Park Service sources: no claim to original U.S. Government works.
Pick your week
Pick a week: the places usually in their window then light up. Each place's own usual window, or its region's or state's timing where it has none (labeled); not a forecast.
Week of Jan 1
- In their usual window this week
- Other weeks
In its usual season · week of Jan 1
- Joshua Tree
Local timing: January to mid-April low down, early March to early May at 3,000 to 5,000 feet, April through June above 5,000 feet
148 miles from Los Angeles
By distance from Los Angeles
Desert superbloom in California
102 mi from Los Angeles
Usual peak: Late March to early April
Desert superbloom in California
185 mi from Los Angeles
Usual peak: Mid-February through early April
Next stop
Next to open near Los Angeles: Desert superbloom at Joshua Tree, January to mid-April low down, early March to early May at 3,000 to 5,000 feet, April through June above 5,000 feet.
Questions people ask
What's the closest desert superbloom to Los Angeles?
Carrizo Plain, about 102 straight-line miles away. Usually: late March to early April.Source: Bureau of Land Management, "Wildflower season is here – Do you know where to go?" ↗ (opens in a new tab)
When is the best week for desert superbloom near Los Angeles?
Usually the week of Mar 19. 4 of the 4 places with timing are in their usual window then: Carrizo Plain, Joshua Tree, Mojave and Death Valley. A season can run early or late.Sources: Bureau of Land Management, "Wildflower season is here – Do you know where to go?" ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, Joshua Tree wildflower blooms ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, Frequently Asked Questions - Mojave National Preserve ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, Death Valley wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where does the superbloom season start first near Los Angeles?
Joshua Tree (148 miles): local timing: January to mid-April low down, early March to early May at 3,000 to 5,000 feet, April through June above 5,000 feet.Source: National Park Service, Joshua Tree wildflower blooms ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How far are these places from Los Angeles?
From 102 to 185 straight-line miles; roads are longer. 0 are within 100 miles.