Spring Events Beginning to Bloom in Murrieta, California

MURRIETA, Calif. , March 28, 2022   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Explore Murrieta, a California hidden gem with an average of over 250 days of sunshine every year, has a plethora of events for the family vacationers, outdoor adventurers and everyone in between as Spring Fever fills the air in Southern California. Visitors of Murrieta can expect several events over the next few months, including an incredible natural phenomenon: The California Poppy Bloom.

Murrieta's Spring events include:

Murrieta is situated right in the center of the unbelievable California Poppy Bloom, a natural phenomenon resulting in Southern California hills covered in a pastel palette of wildflowers, ranging from oranges and yellows to deep purples. The bloom typically starts in early spring, lasting until May, and the amount of rainfall does factor into if the bloom will happen year-over-year. Explore Murrieta has some easy steps to ensure not only your viewing of the superbloom is unforgettable, but they also keep the wildflowers pristine for the next visitor. Simple measures like arriving early, staying on set paths so as not to disturb the flowers, and picking less trafficked bloom sites. The following locations in and around Murrieta, California allow visitors to enjoy the California Poppy Bloom:

• Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, 39400 Clinton Keith Road, Murrieta, CA 92562
• Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District, 4600 Crestmore Road, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
• Lake Mathews Estelle Mountain Reserve, Corona, CA 9288

The 17th Annual Tour de Murrieta takes place April 2-3, 2022, and is the perfect event for any active family looking to participate in one of California's most prestigious race weekends. Children between the ages of 2-8 years old can participate in the Pacific Western Bank Kids' Bicycle Race from 12-2:00 p.m., while adults can compete in Saturday's Grand Prix on a 1-mile course cutting through historic downtown Murrieta. Competitive race teams can partake in Sunday's challenging Circuit race on a 4 mile course.

After a day of hiking and adventuring, visitors can enjoy a relaxing evening at Murrieta Market Nights in downtown Murrieta every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 5-9 p.m.. Market patrons will experience live music, food trucks, street vendors and local artisans. Upcoming Market dates include:

• April 7, April 21, May 5, May 19, June 2, June 16

Families traveling with kids ages 3-10 years old to Murrieta around Easter can take children to the Murrieta Spring Eggstravaganza on April 16, 2022 in Town Square Park starting at 9:30 a.m. Over 10,000 eggs will be hidden throughout the park. Baskets or bags will not be provided, so be sure to bring your own so kids can enjoy the Easter celebration to the fullest.

From moderate to adventurous, Murrieta is an accessible, friendly and comfortable destination for everyone looking to have some Summer fun a few months early. Affordable lodging like Holiday Inn Express & Suites and Residence Inn by Marriott, as well as the Courtyard by Marriott with sweeping views of the area from their rooftop bar, is spread throughout the town. Murrieta offers several culinary delights from steakhouses and BBQ to internationally-inspired restaurants for any visiting foodies interested in wonderful cuisine on their next Spring vacation.

View more information about Murrieta events at exploremurrieta.com/explore/events/.

About Explore Murrieta:
One of Southern California's best-kept-secrets, Murrieta is a regional gem inlaid in the expanse between Los Angeles and San Diego. Replete with fashionable dining options, sweeping vineyards, unique outdoor experiences, and bluebird skies year-round, this California community is an attractive and affordable locale for the discerning traveler in search of a unique California getaway. Visitors and media can learn more by visiting https://exploremurrieta.com.

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Benjamin Engel, Explore Murrieta, 6159731768, [email protected]

SOURCE Explore Murrieta