Where to see Superblooms and Wildflowers this Spring in the Bay Area.

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Here’s a rundown of local wildflower hot spots from past years. Be sure to look through the respective parks’ social media pages or location tags for an idea of what to expect, as some fields are more bountiful than others.

1. Ed R. Levin County Park (Milpitas): See large swathes of yellow wildflowers on the Monument Peak and Agua Caliente trails.

2. Edgewood Park and Nature Preserve (Redwood City): This park has sweeping serpentine grasslands that are known for large wildflower blooms every spring.

3. Wilder Ranch State Park (Santa Cruz): The bluffs at Wilder Ranch bloom with wildflowers between 3-Mile and 4-Mile beaches on the Ohlone Bluff Trail.

4. Coyote Hills Regional Park (Fremont): This park in Fremont has seen lovely large fields of California poppies and more, and it’s worth going on a week day to avoid crowds.

5. Half Moon Bay State Beach (Half Moon Bay): Look for wildflowers blooming around the dunes at Half Moon Bay State Beach.

6. Mori Point (Pacifica): Last year saw large swathes of yellow flowers, take the 3.2-mile Mori Point Peak Loop for great coastal views and wildflower viewing.

7. Crissy Field Beach dunes (San Francisco): Flowers bloom along the dunes here including pink sea thrift and seaside daisy.

8. Tilden Regional Park (Berkeley): This massive park in Berkeley sees multiple fields of multicolored wildflowers.

9. Mount Diablo (near Walnut Creek): Over 150 species of wildflowers bloom at this popular state park. Look for poppies along South Gate Road, North Gate Road, and the Mangini Ranch Educational Preserve.