Bakersfield’s Almond Blossoms Are In Full Bloom Right Now (2025)

California’s ubiquitous almond orchards erupt into a dazzling display of pale pink blossoms every spring, making for some scenic drives through the orchards. Angelenos often visit nearby cities like Bakersfield and Kern County to see the almond blooms at their best. According to some recent social media posts, Bakersfield has officially reached peak bloom! Read on for your guide to seeing almond blossoms near Los Angeles in 2025.

Where to see almond blossoms in California

First, an important note: These are working orchards and are not meant to facilitate visitors. As Visit Yolo County writes, “Just as you wouldn’t enter someone’s backyard without permission, it is inappropriate to enter a farmer’s private field.” You can take pictures from the shoulder of the road or just enjoy the views from your car as you drive through.

Bakersfield

Most years, almond blossoms start to bloom in Bakersfield earlier than in the rest of the state. And according to some recent social media posts over the last week, now’s the time to see them. Peak bloom is fleeting and usually only lasts a few weeks, so now is the time to make the drive.

For the latest information, it’s worth checking recent posts on TikTok and Instagram to see how the orchards are looking.

You can also keep an eye on Visit Bakersfield and local news sources, because the almond bloom may look a bit different this year.

According to Bakersfield.com, Kern County led the state in uprooting local almond orchards in the last year due to “challenging market conditions.”

In a 2-year-old video by Yellow Productions, host Chris recommends taking a seven-mile drive starting at Coffee and Snow Roads, going north on Coffee and left on Seventh.

More places to see almond blossoms in California

Every year, over 1 million acres of almond orchards across California bloom from mid-February to mid-March. Thanks to its mild winters and dry summers, California is one of the best places in the world for almond trees to grow. You’ll find the most almond orchards in the Central Valley.

You’ll have the most luck spotting almond blossoms if you head up Highway 99, which runs right through the Central Valley to Sacramento. This route will eventually take you through Visalia, Fresno, and Modesto, which are some of the best spots to see the almond orchards. Not only that, but watching from your car is the most responsible and least obtrusive way to experience them.

Some Northern California regions have events and resources related to the almond blooms. Here are a few to look for, but you can check our article on Secret San Francisco for more information.

• Modesto’s Almond Blossom Cruise – A narrated tour of the orchards that you can listen to in your car.
• Fresno’s Blossom Trail – A self-guided tour complete with bloom status updates.
• Ripon’s Almond Blossom Festival – Includes a carnival and parade from February 20-23, 2025.
• Visalia’s Blossom Trail – This link will take you to the 2024 map, but check Visit Visalia for updates in 2025.