You wouldn’t think winter would be the best time to see a field of blooming flowers, but here in Northern California it is! Between Monterey and Big Sur is a small ravine of blooming white flowers– Calla Lily Valley.
Calla Lily Valley can be seen while hiking the half-mile Garrapata trail.
Marie/Flickr This valley is located right next to the ocean in Carmel-By-The-Sea. This quiet little spot is an oasis away from the big towns and cities.
Calla Lilies bloom from late January to April.
(c) Salil Bhatt/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Many visitors say February is the best time to visit and catch them in bloom. Calla lilies bloom for anywhere from six to 12 weeks.
There are not many signs directing you to this is a hidden gem.
(c) Salil Bhatt/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images It’s located next to Garrapata Beach along Highway 1. There is free parking right next to the highway.
From there, find Garrapata trailhead and hike a few minutes until you reach a descending staircase.
Mikeal Beland / 500px/500PxPlus via Getty Images This short hike will take you through Calla Lily valley all the way to the beach. The trail and beach are open from sunrise to sunset.
If you’re going on a weekend, try to go early to avoid the crowds.
yhelfman/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Although this valley is a hidden gem for most people, flower lovers know about this beautiful spot and the trail down to the beach can get crowded.
A small creek runs through the valley and into the ocean.
(c) Salil Bhatt/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images The beach is a great place to relax and usually not crowded. Visitors are warned to not swim at this particular beach due to rip tides and undercurrents.
Have you visited Calla Lily Valley? If so, share your pictures with us in the comments.
Marie/Flickr
This valley is located right next to the ocean in Carmel-By-The-Sea. This quiet little spot is an oasis away from the big towns and cities.
(c) Salil Bhatt/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images
Many visitors say February is the best time to visit and catch them in bloom. Calla lilies bloom for anywhere from six to 12 weeks.
It’s located next to Garrapata Beach along Highway 1. There is free parking right next to the highway.
Mikeal Beland / 500px/500PxPlus via Getty Images
This short hike will take you through Calla Lily valley all the way to the beach. The trail and beach are open from sunrise to sunset.
yhelfman/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images
Although this valley is a hidden gem for most people, flower lovers know about this beautiful spot and the trail down to the beach can get crowded.
The beach is a great place to relax and usually not crowded. Visitors are warned to not swim at this particular beach due to rip tides and undercurrents.
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Address: Calla Lily Valley, Garrapata Trail, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA
