California Fall Foliage Map 2026
We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in California find the best fall color! Search a place, drag the date slider, and plan where color should be best.
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- Use the Search Bar to find a California city, park, scenic route, or mountain town.
- Use Color Report for daily foliage stage estimates.
- Use Peak Timing to see when each area should reach peak color.
- Toggle Reports On/Off to see or hide local color reports on the map.
- Click Download to save an image of the current map view.
California Fall Color
We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in California find the best fall color! Use our map to explore the estimated timing of fall color throughout the state, allowing you to plan trips with confidence this year. Check back regularly for updates based on the latest reports gathered from hundreds of sources throughout the region.
California’s fall foliage brings a vibrant mix of colors, with maples turning bright reds, aspens and cottonwoods glowing golden yellow, and oaks adding warm oranges across its diverse landscapes. From the towering Sierra Nevada around Yosemite to the serene vineyards of Napa Valley, each region has its own distinct look shaped by local trees and varied elevations. Use our map to pinpoint the best times and places for peak color, whether you’re hiking in the Eastern Sierra or driving along the Pacific Coast Highway.
Finding Peak Color in California
California’s fall foliage brings a vibrant mix of colors, with maples turning bright reds, aspens and cottonwoods glowing golden yellow, and oaks adding warm oranges across its diverse landscapes. From the towering Sierra Nevada around Yosemite to the serene vineyards of Napa Valley, each region has its own distinct look shaped by local trees and varied elevations. Use our map to pinpoint the best times and places for peak color, whether you’re hiking in the Eastern Sierra or driving along the Pacific Coast Highway.
Elevation, latitude, local weather, and forest composition can shift peak color by several days, so the map is most useful when paired with a specific destination forecast.