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This time of year, San Diego turns into a real-life postcard. The hillsides and parks burst with vibrant wildflowers, and you can watch the city’s famous cotton candy sunsets melt into the Pacific. Nearly every trail, overlook, and beach becomes the perfect place to enjoy the show and a pop of color. From Sunset Cliffs Natural Park to Torrey Pines Gliderport, here are some of the best places to soak in the beauty of nature this season. COASTAL SUNSETS Known for its dramatic cliffs and panoramic ocean views, Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a popular place to see a beautiful sunset. The 68-acre park on Point Loma Peninsula’s shoreline gives you viewing locations from above or right down on the beach. With sunset in its name, it’s easy to see why locals and visitors alike gather to watch the sky here. For more coastal sunsets, the iconic Hotel del Coronado and the Crystal Pier are excellent places to see sand, sky, and waves. BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS There is a lot to love for wildflower enthusiasts in the area, ranging from unique desert flowers to large fields of colorful blooms. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park offers a wide array of plants to see, and even has a wildflower hotline you can call to find out what’s in bloom. The cliff views at Torrey Pines Gliderport are a great place to see a blanket of flowers below. For something unique, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are a must-see this time of year. It’s a bright display of 55 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that people travel to see every year. CITY SIGHTS You can find gorgeous views of flowers and sunsets right in the heart of the city. Balboa Park features several gardens, including the Japanese Friendship Garden, the Zoro Garden, and the Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden. The Botanical Building, one of the largest wood-lath structures in the world, houses seasonal flower displays and a year-round collection of more than 2,000 plants. The San Diego Botanic Garden is another place to see a wide array of flowers and unique plants. Cotton Candy Skies Await Discover San Diego’s Most Breathtaking Blooms and Sunsets
Cheesy Asparagus Orzotto
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed and peeled
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1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper, to taste
1 cup frozen peas
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1 leek, halved and sliced
1 oz Parmesan, grated 1/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups orzo
2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup basil leaves
3 cups broth
1. In a pot over medium-high heat, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add asparagus, cover, and cook 4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to cool, then cut into 1-inch pieces. 2. Heat remaining oil. Add leek, season with salt, and cook 3 minutes. 3. Stir in orzo and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. 4. Add wine and cook 2–3 minutes. 5. Stir in broth, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper, then simmer, covered, on low heat for 12–15 minutes. 6. Add peas to orzo, cover, and cook 2 minutes. 7. Remove from heat, add Parmesan, cream, and butter, and stir until butter melts. Stir in asparagus and basil. DIRECTIONS
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