Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch Opens March 1st

Home to colorful rows of ranunculus flowers for as far as the eye can see, @the_flower_fields is a must visit in the springtime if you are near the SoCal coast.

🗓️ Opens March 1st, 2025

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Adults $22, Seniors 60+/Military $20, Children (3-10) $12

Buy Tickets (timed entry): 

In support of recovery efforts, The Flower Fields team and the Ecke Family will dedicate our opening week to aid those affected. A portion of all ticket sales during this time will be donated to organizations assisting first responders, supporting animal welfare, and helping fire victims rebuild.

Secure your tickets today at bit.ly/flowerfields2025 and join us in making this season colorful and meaningful by giving back to those in need. Together, we can spread hope, joy, and support to our community.

Tips for your trip:

🌺 Bring good walking shoes as there is so much to explore. For babies/toddlers it is stroller friendly. You can also pay a small fee to take a tractor pulled wagon into the fields. Although, the walk was more than doable for us!

🌺 Get a scavenger hunt passport for kids at the entrance. My son loved hunting for all the stamps! Plus, completion gives you a dollar off of the their rock mining station should you choose to participate.

🌺 Take time to walk through the other attractions from the orchid greenhouse to the butterfly sculpture garden to the playground.

🌺 Bring snacks! There are things to eat on site, but we are big on bring your own to save money. And trust me, you will be there long enough to need them!

What do you think- could you launch into spring here?

For over sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The 55-acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch® in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year – from early March through early May – literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.

The Flower Fields are an alcohol and tobacco-free environment. Pets, Emotional Support Animals, Drones, Balloons, and Bicycles are also not permitted.

Attractions

• Sweet Pea Maze -  Find the solution to this one-of-a-kind floral maze! Immerse yourself in the fragrant and colorful “old fashioned” sweet pea blossoms.
• Sea of Sunflowers - Explore our enchanting 5-acre sea of sunflowers as they begin to blossom! Our patch showcases a vibrant array of shapes and sizes! Included with the price of admission.
• Carlsbad Mining Company - Find your polished gemstones using the miner’s old method of sifting sand in water! Sluicing can be done at $5 per guest. Take one dollar off ($4) for kids who turn in their completed passport!
• Demonstration Garden - The Flower Fields are lucky to have the Master Gardeners of San Diego County create our beautiful Demonstration Garden. This garden features 9 vignettes appropriate for small spaces or for those looking for earth friendly practices. There are native plants, proteas, meadow grasses and a pollinator bed all showcasing sustainability. The Master Gardeners also produce a small backyard orchard and vegetable bed along with a fun and whimsical miniature display.
• Tractor Wagon Ride - Enjoy a relaxing tour through the radiant rows at The Carlsbad Flower Fields. Tickets for our Wagon Tour can be purchased after you arrive (Credit/debit card only).
• Pothead Garden - Don’t skip out on our Pothead garden, featuring over 15 concrete busts overflowing with flowers and greenery. It is a picture spot not to be missed!
• Illusion Garden - “Curiouser and curiouser” said Alice. Is it an illusion, or did we just step through the looking glass? You can find out in our newest garden featuring 2 new topiaries crafted by Jennifer Coburn.
• Sculpture Garden - Create memories with pictures of family and friends seated on our colorful butterfly benches, surrounded amazing glass sculptures and vibrant beds of beautiful flowers.
• American Flag of Flowers - Our brilliantly hued American Flag waves in the wind. Red, white and blue petunias strategically planted on a 300 by 170-foot hillside pay tribute to the United States.
• The Artist Gardens & Bird Aviaries - Imagine your favorite painting transposed into a colorful garden using flowers as an art medium. The displays of spring flowers are as instructive as they are beautiful. Each illustrates how color can be used and enjoyed in gardens at home. You can also be enchanted by the singing and soft chirping from our birds at the aviaries!
• NEW! Butterfly Encounter - Our NEW Butterfly Encounter holds hundreds of vibrant butterflies fluttering gracefully and landing gently on guests. Nectar sticks attract the butterflies, creating a magical and serene experience that offers a unique connection with nature’s beauty. Each moment becomes a memory of wonder and appreciation for these colorful creatures, allowing guests to feel truly immersed in the natural world. Admission: $5 per person – Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

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