As the spring approaches, the number of COVID cases has started to go down significantly. Vaccination has started at various sites across the nation. Alameda County finally has moved to the red tier. Things are reopening and the lockdown order has been lifted in many of the places. Even though people are getting vaccinated, we still have to take all the necessary precautions for all the activities so that we protect others as well as ourselves. Exploring new places has become a little easier as most of the places have reopened. In the spring months, driving through the flower fields and the fruit farms are some of the wheelchair-friendly activities which keep our minds fresh and rejuvenated especially during these difficult times. Last weekend we went to check out the famous Spring blossoms in Brentwood Farms. We were surprised to see the spectacular color blossoms in Alameda county around the Fremont and Pleasanton area. The drive from Fremont to Brentwood is very scenic with breathtaking views of green hills and the yellow rocket-covered spring fields.

These are the few places around the east bay where you can spot some beautiful spring Blossoms if you drive by 

  • Both the sides of 680 North. From the road, it looks like perfectly manicured golf course lawns on every hillside. Enjoy the bright fields of yellow skyrocket as you drive by.
  • Sunol Blvd and the Raleys Plaza in Pleasanton has some wonderful white cherry blossoms 
  • Johnson dr in Pleasanton has some beautiful shades of White and Pink Blossoms. There are a few parking lots where you can park for clicking pictures.
  • The intersection of Stoneridge and Hopyard, Willow Rd, Gibraltar dr, and Inglewood drive, all in Pleasanton, has a cluster of white blossoms. Enjoy walking on the white carpet.
  • Near the intersection of Hacienda and Dublin blvd at Pleasanton, the yellow rockets are at their peak.
  • The Owens drive at Oracle Pleasanton is the most spectacular one which has bright pink blossoms as far as our eyes could see.
  • The intersection of Hancock and E16th in Hayward has bright fields of yellow rockets.
  • Some parts of Quarry, Quarry lake road, Elizabeth park, Blacow Rd and Coyote hills regional park in Fremont are very colorful with mixed hues of pinks yellows and white.

Apart from these, there are other places in the South and North Bay where you can experience spring blossoms. And if you have some time you can make a quick trip to Brentwood, Modesto, and Fresno which has some famous colorful blossom trails.

♿️ Wheelchair Accessibility ♿️

  • All the sites mentioned here can be easily seen by driving around.
  • Most of these places are ADA compliant and are fully accessible on wheelchairs or mobility scooters. 
  • For most of the sites, you can just park your car and feast your eyes on nature’s colorful creation.
  • Most of the spots are easily reachable or are close to a parking spot that is easily accessible