📜 Scenic valley along Highway 1 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
🔍 Known for thousands of blooming calla lilies during late winter and early spring.
🌸 Thousands of beautiful white calla lilies
🚶 Easy scenic coastal walk
🌊 Creek flows into the ocean
📸 Great nature photography
⚠️ Valley ground can be muddy, rocky, and has poison ivy/oak
🚫 No parking directly at trailhead, risk of tickets on Highway 1
🅿️ Limited parking, fills up quickly, especially on weekends
🗓️ Best to visit mid-February to mid-March for peak bloom.
☀️ Go early for fewer crowds and optimal lighting, but expect morning fog.
🗺️ Download offline maps as cell service is limited in the area.
💰 Free entry.
🕒 Lilies bloom from late January until the end of April.
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