Spring is beautiful season to visit the Cowell-Purisima Trail, a 3.6-mile gently graded path just 10 minutes south of Half Moon Bay. As you walk along the trail, you will be greeted by the blooming mustard fields radiating in golden hues on one side, contrasting beautifully with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean on the … Continue reading Cowell-Purisima Trail: Where springtime meets the ocean
From February to March, Half Moon Bay comes alive with the first signs of spring, as patches of blossoms begin to sprinkle along the roadside. Just 10 minutes south of downtown Half Moon Bay, you will find one of the most mesmerizing sights ever: a vast sea of golden-yellow mustard flowers, stretching endlessly toward the … Continue reading Half Moon Bay: Spring forward amongst the golden carpet
This trail is one that you do not want to miss, especially during this time of year. At first glance, the unassuming trailhead seems like just another path off Highway 1. It is not until you venture toward the ocean when a hidden treasure gradually unfolds in front of you: a secluded valley, blanketed in … Continue reading Calla Lily Valley: Pristine petals in the ocean’s embrace
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Such wisdom imparted by Shakespeare immediately resonates as you step into the Municipal Rose Garden in San Jose, California. With over 4,000 shrubs on display, you will find yourself greeted by rose varieties with the most lovely names—Sugar Moon, Summer Dream, and Rainbow Sorbet, just … Continue reading San Jose Rose Garden: Roses are red, fiery, and a rainbow of colors
This is not your typical ranch. As soon as you step into The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, you will quickly realize that “in bloom” is quite an understatement. Featuring 55 acres of giant tecolote ranunculus flowers, the ranch boasts more than 200,000 plants per acre with each plant yielding an average of 10 blooms, … Continue reading The Flower Fields: A vivacious color palette
Here comes March. The days have started getting longer, yet it is still a tad breezy and rainy. You wonder if it is even spring, as season changes are typically not obvious in most parts of California. At least not until you see the hills—no longer a drab of yellow, but a carpet of lush … Continue reading Del Valle: Rolling in the greens
Fresh blossoms and rolling hills flaunt a refreshing color palette at this time of year. Inspirations abound, especially for shutterbugs like me. With sunny days being a scarcity in recent months, a little break from the rain became that perfect window of opportunity to venture out and enjoy the great outdoors. I’m glad that I … Continue reading Blossoms, in-between the unrelenting rain
