If memory serves, San Simeon tends to have good wildflower blooms this time of year, but more of a trek. Or, if you want a different approach to floral photograph, Lompoc has flower farms. One of which is Fisher Farms, which I think is still run by some of my mom's relatives.
And if you are in Lompoc, I've been camping in Jalama Beach County Park - it's the only place I've seen the Milky Way. That same trip, we were able to explore the area around the Point Conception Lighthouse, but I think that was because my mom knew someone who lived on the private land that sits around the Lighthouse who has now moved out of state, I'm not sure how you'd get access today (can ask my mom though if of interest!)
If memory serves, San Simeon tends to have good wildflower blooms this time of year, but more of a trek. Or, if you want a different approach to floral photograph, Lompoc has flower farms. One of which is Fisher Farms, which I think is still run by some of my mom's relatives.
And if you are in Lompoc, I've been camping in Jalama Beach County Park - it's the only place I've seen the Milky Way. That same trip, we were able to explore the area around the Point Conception Lighthouse, but I think that was because my mom knew someone who lived on the private land that sits around the Lighthouse who has now moved out of state, I'm not sure how you'd get access today (can ask my mom though if of interest!)