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Ferns are a constant companion throughout Northern California’s seasons.

March

A highly variable month, March can continue to bring wintry storms or break into long stretches of warm sunshine. Regardless of how frequently they come, the first spring days arrive this month and herald the start of wildflower season. Open slopes along the coast burst with color, views remain generally clear throughout the Bay Area, and oak woodlands flourish green. Big Sur (ssss1–ssss1) can be downright hot during sunny spells.

April

Though much like March, April has increasing sunshine and warm weather. Fog can already begin to reappear on the coast, making this the last good month for fog-free coastal adventuring. Oak woodlands explode with wildflowers and Henry W. Coe State Park (ssss1 and ssss1) is a choice destination. This is also a great time for a coastal adventure north of the Bay Area, especially the North Coast region (ssss1–ssss1). Pummeled by rain and/or fog much of the year, the area experiences some of its nicest weather this month, when tourist crowds are absent.