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Spring Has Sprung

The seasons are a little different in Southern California, where "spring" starts as early as February and the "May flowers" tend to bloom in March. Here's your guide to enjoying all that the spring season has to offer here — from delicious harvests to fun outdoor activities (and even some indoor ones when those wet winters linger a little too long).

Close-up view of cherry blossoms in Little Tokyo.
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SoCal Wanderer

Where to Find the Most Beautiful Blooming Trees in the L.A. Area

Tall, arched windows cast a glow on a tiled floor in a dark room with unlit chandeliers
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SoCal Wanderer

6 Indoor L.A. Adventures

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L.A. Dodgers

Finding Flora

Lake Elsinor
SoCal Wanderer
How to See the Super Bloom (Without Destroying It in the Process)
An illustration of a patch of succulents.
SoCal Wanderer
Off the Beaten Path: Six Lesser-Known Gardens
Bright orange California poppies are in full bloom in a meadow in the foreground of the photo, Just beyond the poppies are a line of tall, dark trees. And off in the distance is a magnificent mountain range — the Santa Ynez Mountains.
SoCal Wanderer
6 Best Garden Adventures in Santa Barbara for Spring
Enchanted Railroad
Lost LA
A Guide to Five Hidden Treasures at Descanso Gardens
Celebration garden | Sandi Hemmerlein
Artbound
Ten Ways to Explore 100 Years of The Huntington
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Episode 10006
California's Gold with Huell Howser
Huell Meets the People Behind Getty Center's Central Garden
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SoCal Wanderer
Five of the Most Fascinating Examples of Flora in SoCal
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Blooming Highlights: Wildflower Walks and Planting Your Own
Tourists pick wildflowers in an Altadena poppy field, 1907. Courtesy of the David Klappholz Collection.
Lost LA
Where the Wildflowers Were: When L.A. Blossomed Each Spring
Palm trees in Borrego Palm Canyon
SoCal Wanderer
Where to Find California’s Only Native Palm Trees

Foodie Fanfare

Citrus Picking
SoCal Wanderer
Where to Pick SoCal’s Best Harvests
The Flower Fields
SoCal Wanderer
Where to Experience Local Farming in SoCal
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4 U-Pick Strawberry Farms in California
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A Spring Picnic Menu
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Spring Recipes: Cherry Jam Tart
Photo courtesy Steven Raichlen
Spring Recipes: Paella Primavera
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SoCal Wanderer
Best Picnic Spots in Southern California

It's Time For Baseball

Dodger Stadium under construction on May 25, 1960. Courtesy of the USC Libraries - Los Angeles Examiner Collection.
Lost LA
They Moved Mountains to Build Dodger Stadium
Vin Scully: Beloved Voice of Dodger Baseball
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Vin Scully: Beloved Voice of Dodger Baseball
In this photo dated January 6, 1982, Vin Scully in front of a podium with the Dodgers logo behind him.
Lost LA
13 Vin Scully Highlights Captured in Southern California Archives
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Episode 13008
California's Gold with Huell Howser
Huell Spends the Day at Angel Stadium with the Baseball Sod Crew
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West of the West: Tales from California's Channel Island
The Chicago Cubs on Catalina Island
Man playing baseball | Courtesy of Toyo Miyatake Studio
Lost LA
Baseball, A Silver Lining in the Japanese American Internment Camps
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Lost LA
When the Los Angeles Angels Played Ball Inside an Amusement Park

More Spring Adventures

The waterfall at Fish Creek in the Angeles National Forest. To the bottom left corner are two hikers resting by the creek.
Six Thrilling Wet Hikes to Try Now (and Two to Save for Later)
Be prepared to get your feet wet! Here are eight SoCal hikes featuring waterfalls, streams and other bodies of water for refreshing summer hikes.
The landscape at Whitewater Preserve
Where to Explore the Coachella Valley Outdoors (Before It Gets Too Hot)
Whether you’re an off-roader, a two-legged trekker or even an earthquake tourist, here are five great outdoor destinations in the Coachella Valley — no festival pass needed.
A large spider sculpture, with the body of the spider replaced with a full-sized Volkswagen Beetle, towers over a walkway leading up to a building with a sign that reads, "Hole in the Wall" over the door.
9 Desert Oddities to Explore While You're Visiting the Coachella Valley
Here are nine oddities worth a desert detour for a closer look — because no matter how odd they may seem, your eyes aren't deceiving you!
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Five Best Places To Explore the Unexpected Side of Palm Springs
Here are some of the coolest ways to chill out in the greater Palm Springs area.
The landscape along the Desert Willow Trail at Big Morongo Canyon.
Where to Explore the Wonders of the High Desert Beyond Joshua Tree National Park
It's not too late to explore the High Desert this year, but you won't be the only squeezing in a last-minute trip. Here are five lesser-known destinations that offer all the the wonders of the High Desert without the big crowds.
Anacapa Island | Sandi Hemmerlein
Where to Experience Island Life in Southern California
Think Catalina is SoCal’s only island? Think again.
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Seven Best Places to Visit in and Around Avalon on Catalina Island
Just 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles, Catalina continues to draw visitors with its miles of uninterrupted shoreline, abundant marine life, water sports and dazzling nightlife — much of which can still be enjoyed today in much the same way it was a century ago (with some high-tech improvements).
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