The ubiquitous sage, fascinating at close range

California poppies

Mustard-strewn hillsides and a lone tree
 

I have no idea what this is.  I found it growing in the shade under some live oaks.

Above: view of the peak (Satwiwa or Boney Mountain, as you prefer)

At left: a lone yucca stem stands out like a flag on the way to the windmill and water tower.

View toward the ocean

Tiny wild roses growing in a ravine