The California Poppy is the State Flower. They are bright orange beauties, and they are abloom right now. State law forbids picking them, but it costs nothing to see them, and seeds are available to grow your own from many roadside vendors. Lancaster California is the place to be! Driving around the area you will see old farm equipment and dilapidated barns... muy rustico!!! There are two ways to see the poppies. 1 The California State Poppy Reserve, $5/car entry fee. The Visitor's Center contains a gift shop and exhibits and info, and maps of the trails throughout the reserve. 2 Find your own damn poppies... that's what I would do!