EventHollywood
Día de los Muertos at Hollywood ForeverUsually a Saturday in late OctoberAltars, music, dancers and marigolds at a historic cemetery.
EventCentro Histórico
Día de Muertos in Mexico CityLate October to November 2A big parade, giant altars in the Zócalo and marigolds everywhere.
EventJune Lake
Eastern Sierra fall colorLate Sep to late Oct, moving downhillAspen groves turn gold and red, starting high and working down.
EventHollywood
Cinespia movie nightsSummer weekendsClassic films projected on a mausoleum wall. Bring a blanket and a picnic.
EventMonterey Bay
Gray whale migrationDec–Apr, busiest Jan–MarWatch from Point Lobos or take a boat out of Monterey.
EventJoshua Tree
Geminid meteor showerPeaks around Dec 13–14One of the year's best meteor showers, under some of the darkest skies near LA.
EventAlfama
Festas de LisboaJune, peaking June 12–13Grilled sardines, street parties and paper garlands across Alfama.
EventSan Simeon
Elephant seal pupping seasonBirths peak in JanuaryThe beach fills with newborn pups and very loud males.
EventJoshua Tree
Perseid meteor showerPeaks around Aug 12–13Warm-night meteor watching. Go late, after the heat breaks.
EventPismo Beach
Monarch butterfly seasonRoughly Nov–FebThousands of monarchs cluster in the eucalyptus grove for winter.
EventBorrego Springs
Anza-Borrego wildflower bloomFeb–Apr, depends on winter rainAfter a wet winter the desert floor turns yellow and purple.
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