Yes, We Have Fall Colors in Los Angeles

California's fall foliage offers a prolonged spectacle for those willing to chase the colors. Lara Kaylor, editor of the California Fall Color database, provides a roadmap for witnessing autumn's display.

"The higher elevations are where it is always going to start, and then it generally comes down about 500 feet in elevation every week," Kaylor explains to LAist . The Eastern Sierra leads the charge, with peak colors expected within two weeks.

As October unfolds, Southern California's mountains join the show, coinciding with the first hints of fall in the Northern Sierras and Lake Tahoe. By late October and early November, lower elevations in the Shasta Cascade area and North Coast reach their peak.

Wine enthusiasts get a special treat. "When you get to late October and early November, California's vineyards start to change colors too," Kaylor notes, suggesting a trip to Sonoma or Napa.

Kaylor's advice is clear: "Don't wait." Nature's whims can quickly alter the landscape. For virtual explorers, the California Fall Color database offers crowdsourced updates. "It's people's boots on the ground, people's eyes on the leaves," Kaylor explains, helping enthusiasts plan their perfect autumn adventure.