3 scenic driving routes for the best almond blossom experience in California! 👇🏻 Best time to go: Late February to March 🌸 1. Modesto & Ripon Almond Blossom Cruise (Best overall experience!) 📍 Route: Modesto → Ripon → Escalon → Oakdale 🕒 Duration: ~1.5 to 2 hours (without stops) 🔹 Start in Modesto – Drive through almond orchards along Albers Rd & Milnes Rd 🔹 Ripon – Stop by Rodin Farms for fresh almonds & snacks 🔹 Escalon & Oakdale – Endless rows of blossoms along Escalon Bellota Rd & Or