“But pleasures are like poppies spread,
You seize the flower, it's bloom is shed;
Or, like the snow-fall in the river,
A moment white, then melts forever.”

~Robert Burns

I went in search of meadows with purple flowers among the orange poppies and was rewarded with this ~ a ring of yellow mustards. And a contrasting sky with rain clouds to the south.

Due to the recent winter rains in Southern California, hillsides are bursting with colors of wildflowers. These hills especially are covered with mostly the poppies-California Flower. Soon the hills will turn brown unless we get more rains. Visitors are flocking to these hills by the thousands these past few weeks to witness this amazing phenomenon!

Hope you enjoy!

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers

"The best part about this place was how close it was to Doheny State Park. "

$110 nightly

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Garden

"Nice place to stay "

$109 nightly

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Reception hall

"Everything was great with our stay"

$206 nightly

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Exterior

"Nice place especially for the price "

$69 nightly

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Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

"Great place to stay in the wine country "

$246 nightly

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Fountain

"Great stay:)"

$134 nightly

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Casino

"Excellent place to stay "

$118 nightly

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; golf course views

"Very nice place 👌 👏 👍 "

$166 nightly

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Top Lake Elsinore Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country

Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, comfortable rooms"

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Lu was absolutely wonderful at check-in; she went out of her way to ensure I could get in a room several hours before the standard check-in time so that I could get settled and go enjoy a festival near the property. I just appreciated it so much and want to give her a shout-out! "

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