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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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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.
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Off the Beaten Path: Six Lesser-Known Gardens

Foodie Fanfare

Citrus Picking
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Where to Pick SoCal’s Best Harvests
The Flower Fields
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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

It's Time For Baseball

Dodger Stadium under construction on May 25, 1960. Courtesy of the USC Libraries - Los Angeles Examiner Collection.
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They Moved Mountains to Build Dodger Stadium

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.
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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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