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Wildflowers by the Ocean at Mori Point

Cliffs at Mori Point covered in native wildflowers, including Lupines, Tidy Tips, and California Goldfields, Layia platyglossa, Lasthenia californica, Pacifica, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, GGNRA, Pacific Ocean, Northern CaliforniaView of ocean waves, Sharp Park beach and Pacifica Pier from Mori Point, covered in native wildflowers, including Lupines, Tidy Tips, and California Goldfields, Layia platyglossa, Lasthenia californica, Pacifica, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, GGNRA, Pacific Ocean, Northern CaliforniaCheckerblooms, native California wildflowers, Sidalcea malviflora, Mori Point, Pacifica, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, GGNRA, Northern California

Tidy Tips in bloom at Mori Point, Layia platyglossa, yellow and white flowers, Pacifica, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, GGNRA, Pacific Ocean, Northern CaliforniaPeople walking down a trail to the end of Mori Point, native wildflowers, including Lupines, Tidy Tips, and California Goldfields, Layia platyglossa, Lasthenia californica, Pacifica, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, GGNRA, Pacific Ocean, Northern CaliforniaBlue and white Lupine flowers, native California wildflowers, Mori Point, Pacifica, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, GGNRA, Northern California

Revel in spring blooms with these native wildflowers growing by the ocean near San Francisco. Mori Point is a 32 acre (13 hectare) park in Pacifica, California with stunning coastal views. It’s part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which encompasses much of Pacific coastline outside the Golden Gate. Dave and I recently took a walk at Mori Point, and despite the chilly ocean winds, there were fields of flowers to enjoy.

Blue Eyed Grass flowers, Sisyrinchium, native California wildflowers, Mori Point, Pacifica, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, GGNRA, Northern CaliforniaSharp Park beach and Pacifica Pier viewed from Mori Point trail, Pacifica, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, GGNRA, Northern CaliforniaIndian Paintbrush flower, orange flower, native California wildflower, Mori Point, Pacifica, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, GGNRA, Northern California

Sharp Park beach and Pacifica Pier viewed from Mori Point trail, Pacifica, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, GGNRA, Northern California, Pacific OceanView from Mori Point trail, ocean waves on beach, Pacifica, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, GGNRA, Northern California, Pacific OceanCalifornia Goldfields, Lasthenia californica, native California wildflowers, Pacifica, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, GGNRA, Northern California

The windy conditions result in few trees, and short, scrubby growth. There’s little rain, but lots of moisture from fog. Over the last few years, there have been great efforts to remove invasive plants and restore natives, and the results are spectacular. These photos all show native Northern California species, including Checkerbloom, Tidy Tips, Lupines, Blue Eyed Grass, Indian Paintbrush, and California Goldfields. Many of these are available at our local garden nurseries, and easy to grow from seed on the coast. Check out Mori Point’s hiking trails and its wonderful vistas if you’re in the area.

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This entry was posted on Friday, May 21st, 2021 at 6:42 pm and is filed under General Gardening, Misc, Photos.

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