“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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Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Lake Elsinore by IHG

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$91 nightly

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$75 nightly

Dec 4 - Dec 5

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Emilio

$75 nightly

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Tianna

$75 nightly

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Best Western Plus Lake Elsinore Inn & Suites

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Randolph

$96 nightly

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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Charming 1-bedroom apart with Sofa Bed in living room in Lake Elsinoire with AC

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"Stay was ok, host was very good at responding and communicating was fast and friendly. The house was not clean we had to wash the sheets they were dirty, clean and mop floors ect…And found dirty undergarments. There was absolutely no water pressure in the shower. We just felt as we spent way too much on something we had to clean, and not shower great or really at all…on vacation. when I left I cleaned so hopefully the next guest gets a cleaner check in. "

Ashlynn

$168 nightly

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Deb W.

$566 nightly

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$386 nightly

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Paradise On Earth 3 Bedroom Residence by RedAwning

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Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

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James

$107 nightly

Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

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Kimberlys Amazing Palm Resort Salt Water Pool New 14 person Spa & Fire Table!

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Collin S.

$530 nightly

Dec 9 - Dec 10

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Kaila A.

$722 nightly

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$572 nightly

Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

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$31 nightly

Dec 11 - Dec 12

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$75 nightly

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

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$95 nightly

Dec 14 - Dec 15

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Top Lake Elsinore Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Lake Elsinore by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Todo súper bien "

South Coast Winery Resort and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The room was nice and clean, and the staff were pleasant and helpful. They always asked to make sure we were fine and checked if we needed anything. The grounds were nicely kept and we loved that it has a warmed pool. The restaurant and tasting room is nice. Definitely going back again."

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