The Flower Fields

Tourist attraction · Carlsbad

The Flower Fields

Tourist attraction · Carlsbad

5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Highlights

Discover a vibrant seasonal wonderland in Carlsbad, featuring 50 acres of blooming ranunculus flowers, scenic paths, and delightful family activities.

5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Get directions

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@travelleisure

"The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are a major attraction in Carlsbad, California, showcasing 50 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers in full bloom from early March through early May. Visitors can explore designated paths to view the colorful flowers up close and enjoy activities such as teatime, outdoor concerts, and yoga classes in a picturesque setting. The fields are accessible, with benches and picnic tables for convenience." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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@atlasobscura

"On a hillside overlooking the Pacific, the Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California, bloom into life each March with a vibrant show of color. Along with nearby Encinitas, Carlsbad has long been a major center for the commercial flower industry, with the Flower Fields just a small part. The ranunculus planted on the 50 acres of the Flower Fields are grown for their bulbs, but have become a seasonal destination in their own right. Visitors are welcome to walk amongst the surreal spectacle of seemingly endless blooms, or jump aboard an antique tractor ride. Either way is like plunging into a rainbow." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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@afar

"Each spring, from March through May, more than 300,000 people come to see the synchronized rows of picture-perfect red, yellow, orange, pink, and white flowers that stretch across the 55-acre property. Beyond the riotously colorful ranunculus blooms, this season the Flower Fields also has a sunflower patch, orchid and poinsettia displays, a Sweet Pea Maze, a demonstration garden, and a U-Pick blueberries area. Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors age 60+ and military members, and $11 for children age 3–10. Throughout the season, Carlsbad Ranch also hosts special activities, like teatime in the gardens, outdoor concerts, and yoga classes." - Bailey Berg

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@travelleisure

"The working flower farm in Southern California has become quite the hot destination over the last few years, thanks not only to Instagrammers looking for a great picture, but also because of the stunning ranunculus blooms that go on as far as the eye can see. And good news for those seeking a touch of spring: The blooms are already here. Admission to the fields is just $18 for an entire day. Guests can also take part in extra activities, including an adorable wagon ride through the fields for $6 more. Know you want to visit more than once? Pick up a season pass for $39 and go as many times as you want. Just make sure to respect the blooms, and never sit or stand on them, to ensure they can be enjoyed by thousands of others who want to come and enjoy them, too." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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Katherine Pacpaco

SerpAPI

You should always go outside to stop and smell the flowers. Located in Carlsbad, I’ve always seen it off the freeway and finally decided to go with the family. You have to buy tickets online for a specific time slot. It’s about $25 for each adult, $22 plus a $2.95 service charge. Kids are a $10 with the service charge. The fields are open Mar through early May. They have a few activities for the kiddos like a maze, tractor ride, gem mining. Lots and lots of photo opportunities. Its cool because they have it set up where you can take really good photos, with props, benches so you don’t have people right next to you in your photos. You have to wait in line but there’s lots of opportunities even if it’s busy. You cannot just walk through the rows of flowers They had a food truck, a popcorn stand, a lemonade stand just in case you wanted to grab a snack or lunch there. We went on a Sunday so it was rather busy and parking was pretty hard to find. The outlets are nearby too. Wear some comfy shoes since there’s a lot of walking involved.

Luisa

SerpAPI

Such a beautiful flower garden 🌸! I had seen a lot of insta post prior to coming here and the flower field seemed to be blooming on those photos! However, it looked more like these earlier in March when I went! It was still very beautiful and the flower field is big so I’m sure when they flowers grow completely it will look even more beautiful! I suggest calling before going to see how the flower fields are! Ticket was $22 per person! You can’t step among the flower field lanes but they do have photo props around the fields to get cute photos!

J McGuinness

SerpAPI

It is still early in the season, so not all fields were bloomed. However, there were still more flowers than expected. The bird enclosure was really pretty. There were beautiful doves, finches, etc. I didn't know there were so many varieties of Poinsettias and really liked that display. Didn't expect to see so many different types of plants, flowers, and garden arrangements. We missed the blueberry picking or maybe it wasn't open yet. The flag display is located furthest south of the grounds, so it is easy to miss. The flowers were bloomed, but it is hard to get the whole effect from ground level, although it is still really impressive. We are making plans to come back once everything is fully bloomed.

Stephanie Notley

SerpAPI

Beautiful grounds in April! We went middle of April and the weather was great with the flowers in full bloom. You're walking on dirt so be mindful of what shoes you wear but the dirt is pretty well packed. I recommend going on a weekday if you can, it was easy to get pictures. The photo op areas request you take no more than 6.5mins. There are 2 benches per area on the field and about 5 or 6 op areas along most of the columns between the flowers. I'm sure it can get very crowded on the weekends. I would also be mindful of where you take photos as certain angles will show the rows between the flowers. Would definitely go again!

Abby Hernandez

SerpAPI

It was really fun and so many things to look at and do. You need at least 3hrs to walk the whole grounds. You can also buy a bucket of dirt that you sift through in water to reveal the crystals in it! You get a good handful of tumbles like rose quartz, carnelian, amethyst, tiger eye, and others. They also have a greenhouse where you can buy indoor plants and cute garden stuff like wind chimes and decorative pots. They have cute souvenirs like hats and tote bags. They also have local honey! I bought 4 jars and they're great in my teas!

Marcus Oberlander

SerpAPI

The Flower Fields are located in Carlsbad, CA off I-5. It was absolutely gorgeous! I loved seeing all of the different colors. The peak season is from late March to early May. It is great for individuals, couples, and families. There are plenty of paths to walk on. If you have mobility issues, there is a tractor with a trailer that can take you around the entire property for an additional $6.00 per person. Since the weekends get extremely busy, I would recommend going during the week.

Debjani Mitra

SerpAPI

Pretty flowers. Good photo opps. Nicely maintained. Crowd was spread out. There are good snacking options. Parking can require some luck on weekends. Not much shade so make sure to use sunscreen and wear hats / sunglasses. This was my first visit and I thought it would be flowers in the wild, but it wasn't. Still a treat for the eyes.

SEBASTIAN'S SCRIPT

SerpAPI

Had a wonderful time here with my bestie. Beautiful with the marine layer above. Can the tickets be a few dollars less? Sure but still worth it to see the seasonal beauty in person. Only opened for a few months per year. Upon booking make sure you plan on going the date your tickets are booked. Everyone should see this once!

Michelle G.

Yelp

After YEARS of living in San Diego & having the Carlsbad Flower Fields on my bucket list-my husband finally took me the weekend of Mother's Day . We were assigned to 3/3:30 to get there. While there were a lot of people there, it didn't feel like it with how spread out it is. There is a playground in there to let the kiddos run wild. So many flowers, photo ops, & beautiful decor. You seriously could spend HOURS here. There is some food served here as well (& strawberry ice cream, you should definitely try it). It was so cool seeing some birds while we were there, too. It's very child friendly which was so much fun for my little toddler who's exploring everything. Parking lot is hectic depending on the time you get there since it shares a parking lot with a strip mall. A nursery is there as well in case you get a green thumb on your way out . Highly recommend coming if you haven't already been, such a beautiful place!

Tiffany P.

Yelp

Each time I've come here, it's for photo-ops with the rainbow of ranunculus flowers blooming on the hills. I don't think it's worth visiting more than once, especially because admission prices have steadily increased over the years. Tickets must be bought online in advance. This place is always crowded, so consider coming early to snag a parking spot more easily.

Michelle L.

Yelp

i purchased a ticket via eventbrite back in april for the Flower Flow: Yoga at the Carlsbad Flower Fields and 10/10 hands down, one of the best venue to do a morning flow. the price of the ticket included an hour of yoga and entry to the flower fields the weather was perfect and the flowers were blooming it was such a really spectacular space i wish i had more time to spend and really enjoy the day here but had other commitments the rest of the day i would def visit again next yr! parking: free but come early as it was full when leaving, which was around 1130am!

Renee L.

Yelp

I came here for the first time with a friend that was visiting sd. We went into be spring and the flowered were really pretty. They also had an area full of different kinds of orchids. It is a really nice place to take pictures as they also have some small benches and other smaller statures across the fields.

Amy X.

Yelp

Went with my family and had such a great time seeing the flowers. We went mid May and tickets were around $15, so overall wasn't too expensive! The ranunculus flower fields were my favorite part and they had so many different colors. There's a lot of areas where you can take pictures too, which was a fun time for my family and I. There's also areas to look at different types of flowers like orchids. There's also a sweet pea maze, but unfortunately most of those were looking dry when we went. There's also a souvenir shop where you can purchase indoor/outdoor plants and flowers, as well as other home goods. It was a fun time and I love how beautiful everything was! So glad my family and I got the chance to visit before they close for the season. On the website, it says the season is extended to May 19th and I still think it's worth checking out, even without seeing the sweet pea maze.

Billy L.

Yelp

This place is in Carlsbad, California. This is my first going to this city and this establishment. On their website, the flowers Ranculus are only available from May 1 until about mid May. They field was vast. You need to bring your most comfortable walking shoes. It is literary acres and acres of land and flowers. They also have fields of sunflowers. We went in the beginning of May and the sunflowers were not all in bloom. There are some that are in blood but not all of them. I can't imagine in a week or 2, the sunflowers will be all in bloom. They also have a greenhouse section for orchids. They have different stages of orchids from a baby plant orchid with no flowers to a fu blood orchids. They have various colors of orchids. They have a section for food. They serve ice cream and other food. I didn't eat here because I was so ecstatic on looking at the flowers. They also have a section for children. They have a playground for children. The entrance fee is about $23. If you are military or senior citizen and children have a nominal discount, about $2. Please make sure to book online. They do not take walk ins as far as my understanding. Once you booked, supposedly there is an online section to switch times if available. As you exit their facility, they have a gift shop where you can buy some souvenirs as well as plants. We bought some plants from the gift shop.

Lance L.

Yelp

Spring is DEFINITELY in the air! And apparently, Everybody got the memo!! It was a beautiful Monday afternoon, the day after Easter Sunday to be exact and we were making our way down to San Diego for our kids Spring Break getaway. My wife, our 3 beautiful daughters and myself were all dressed in our finest floral attire... Yes, even me!! (Don't you worry, I had the perfect rose print button down shirt hand-picked just for this visit). Located just a hop, skip and a jump from the 5 fwy in Carlsbad, this is a must stop for all ages. Acres upon acres upon acres of beautiful flowers as far as the eyes can see; Rain or shine, this place will display the most beautiful "rainbow" of Tecolote Giant Ranunculus you've ever seen! (Yes, I had to look up which type of flowers these were). Remember earlier when I said everybody got the memo... Well, I meant it!! Cause this place was PACKED!! I mean who would have thought that this many people would flock to a field full of flowers. Well, now I know why! And I think you should too. Other than the perfect InstaGram photo shoot... They have a tractor wagon ride, a sweet pea maze, a butterfly garden, a pothead garden (not that kind of pot, but I got your attention didn't I?), and food... Including pizza, tacos, cotton candy, kettle corn, lemonade & coffee. So... Put on that floral dress. Press that Rose Print button down. Grab your sunglasses. Slip on those comfy shoes. Wipe down your iPhone camera lens... And get ready to pose at the Carlsbad Flower Fields!

Zarifa A.

Yelp

I've been wanting to go the Flower Fields for years after always seeing pics of it on Instagram. The fields are sooo beautiful with what looks like an endless amount of flowers! It's a great place to take a scenic stroll and snap aesthetic photos. I'm knocking it a star because it is pricey and I feel like it's one of those things you don't have to check out every single year. With that being said, I do think it's worth checking out at least once.

Sharon W.

Yelp

Nice photo-worthy date spot! The flower fields are very expansive, so wear a comfortable outfit and shoes (as tempting as it is to dress cute for pictures). My boyfriend and I went on a Tuesday morning -- early before crowds started coming in. So we got to enjoy the flowers without too many people around. It was a sunny day and the colorful flowers were in full bloom. Staff members were friendly and welcoming. I recommend anyone traveling into North County SD to visit in Spring at least once :)

Soo H.

Yelp

I first saw the Flower Fields from afar driving to Costco. They had an American flag formed from flowers. Lovely. The first time we went inside and saw the flowers up close was for a Yelp event. The Ranunculus were beautiful. The Flower Fields features 55 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus. The season starts March 1. There are multiple fields and the northern most ones bloom first. As the season progresses the blooming flowers move southward till the southern most field blooms at the close of the season May 12. Our first visit of the season the northern most field was starting to bloom. There were so many different colors and the flowers were so beautiful we took tons of photos and decided to apply our admission towards a season pass. There are various snacks available. I loved the Dole Whip which was ice cold and had a delicious sweet pineapple flavor. Cotton candy was sweet and fluffy reminding me of going to the fair when I was a kid. The kettle corn was freshly popped and had a mix of sweet and salty flavors. It was amazing each time we visited. A different field was in bloom. You can see the fields where green shoots are just starting to emerge from the ground. In addition to the Giant Tecolote Ranunculus there was also an poinsettia exhibit, a sweet pea maze, and a sunflower field. There was a tractor wagon ride that went around the fields in case you weren't up for the walk. There is an orchid building. One of the best days of our lives was sitting on a bench looking at the flowers while the sun set into the ocean as the sea breeze mingled with the scent of fresh flowers. Thank You - Dido And I want to thank you For giving me the best day of my life Oh, just to be with you Is having the best day of my life

Julia G.

Yelp

After picking strawberries, we discovered the nearby flower fields and decided to visit. We got in at half price since it was their final week open. Seeing the colorful ranunculus fields was a delightful experience. I'm happy we went and plan on returning next year to enjoy all the additional activities. It was definitely worth it!

Thaovi T.

Yelp

I go here annually during peak bloom! They have the best flower fields and photo opps. The ranunculus are beautiful and rows and rows of different colors -55 acres in fact! Tip- wear a solid bright colored dress to really pop out in photos during your visit. Late mornings to early afternoons are best.

Viennelyn M.

Yelp

The Carlsbad Flower Fields has been on my travel bucket list for quite some time, and I'm so happy to have visited this year. It turned out to be every bit as beautiful as I imagined it would be, quickly becoming one of my favorite spring activities so far. The flower fields boast beautiful, vibrant colors, creating a breathtaking backdrop perfect for photo enthusiasts and videographers alike. I love the myriad of activities available beyond just viewing the flowers. For example, a tractor ride offers a tour of the fields, allowing you to take in the beauty from a different perspective. The sweet pea maze and butterfly garden are also delightful experiences. Plus, with food vendors plentiful for those craving a bite to eat, it's easy to spend the entire day exploring without having to leave for meals. The Carlsbad Flower Fields are a must-see for anyone who loves soaking in scenic beauty, engaging in fun activities, and enjoying a relaxing day surrounded by nature.

Monica N.

Yelp

Awesome place, couldn't have asked for more, but do wear sunscreen or a hat when coming. Even though it wasn't that hot, it still burned me a little. Besides the beautiful flowers, they also have snacks, we had the famous strawberry shake and the dole pineapple ice cream, both were memorable. Of course I would come back. Be ready to put some steps in.

Jasmin M.

Yelp

Cutest flower fields with endless rows of flowers, a decent sized playground for kids, sweet pea maze, delicious vendors, and more. We came on opening day and while not many flowers had quite bloomed, it was absolutely stunning nonetheless. There was also about 15 of us there in total so it was quiet and relaxing. Of course the views are breathtaking, but the staff made us excited to come back! The two ladies at the gate were so friendly and made my daughter smile. People say there isn't enough to do but I felt the opposite! We were there an hour and didn't do nearly half the activities. My 4year old daughter wanted to stay all night lol. We bought season passes and wil be back as many times as we can over the next few months.

Derek T.

Yelp

For all the haters, Flower Fields is meant to be enjoyed during full bloom when it's, you know, Spring. So March and April is the time to come. And when everything is in full bloom, wow it's just nonstop flowers everywhere. You're gonna love the photo ops and nature. So for all the photohoes like me, they have dedicated little walk-in sections within the flower fields to take photos at. Otherwise: DO NOT CROSS THE TAPE AND TRAMPLE THE FLOWERS FOR PHOTOS. The tape literally says do not cross but I digress. Bordering the flower fields are nice little decors and other entertaining things like a sweet pea maze that steadily grows taller each year or dove cages where... you may see some doves mating. Other things like smaller gardens or a paid wagon ride exist too. Note: the wagon ride is paid, and it kinda just drives you around the flower field rather than give you a dedicated tour. If you want a nice dessert, I recommend the strawberry shake or strawberry shortcake sundae, it hits the spot on a warm afternoon in the spring! Otherwise, The Flower Fields is a beautiful place to spend the afternoon whether you're coming from LA or San Diego or anywhere in between!

Lola S.

Yelp

Had a friend visiting from another country and took her to the flower fields. It was my first time also and it was nice to experience all the beautiful flowers up close. We had reservations for early on a Wednesday morning so it was not busy and we were able to take our time. My friend wanted to visit the outlets so we cut our visit short and did not partake in the tractor ride. Maybe next time. All together it was a great experience and I would probably do it again for the beautiful photo opportunities.

Kalina F.

Yelp

Such beautiful flowers and scenery!! I recommend going here! I love Gods beautiful flowers

Vanessa S.

Yelp

Lots of photo opportunities. You can stay as long as you'd like but once you leave, you are unable to come back.

Art K.

Yelp

Went to see the Flower Fields in Carlsbad before the rain we were expecting today. They advise the best time to view the fields would be the first week in April. The fields were bursting with color and the crowd was light. Tickets must be purchased online. Available dates and time slots as well as additional visitor information is on the website. Bring comfortable walking shoes, set aside a couple of hours for your visit and don't forget your camera. There's plenty of opportunities to get some great photos.

Courtney O.

Yelp

At some point in your San Diego life, you must visit the Flower Fields. I don't feel the need to come here annually given the admission price, but I'm glad I've been! I was lucky enough to come here for a few field trips for my students. They do a great program for kids and it's fun to get to ride around in the tractor. The flowers are absolutely gorgeous! Amateur photographers, now is your chance. I like that the fields also has different events during the season, so you can sometimes take a yoga class or sign up for different activities. Keep tabs on the season, because the flowers are only bloom for a certain period of time. You want to go when they are at their peak!

Malissa B.

Yelp

I mean! What a beautiful day! We've been wanting to check out the Flower Fields, and we finally did it. Flowers and more flowers! They even have a tractor wagon the take you around the whole area. Lovely day! And Carlsbad is right there. You can see the ocean from the fields. Check out downtown Carlsbad for lunch. Right next to outlets too.

Arian B.

Yelp

This is a beautiful place. I love how the flowers change throughout summer. The red and white and blue is very cool.

Tami D.

Yelp

The Flower Fields in Carlsbad is just lovely! This is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. There are acres of beautiful flowers on this working farm. At $26 per adult ticket, it is a nice way to spend an afternoon relaxing outdoors. Besides all of the beautiful gardens and displays, there are wagon rides and music on weekends. There are also flower design, painting, photography, and other wonderful workshops throughout the month. I was fortunate enough to spend some quality time with family at the amazing Flower Fields this last week!

Jinny P.

Yelp

I was able to get same day ticket on Monday when my family suddenly wanna make a visit. Online ticket purchase required. The parking is large but Monday was surprisingly crowd so it took us awhile to find a spot. I have been here once 10 years and they still looked the same. Wish they have a sign for parking lot exit as I can't seem to find it.

Ivy L.

Yelp

The scenery here is breathtaking! I recommend opting for a wagon ride, available all day, if you prefer not to put in the steps. It's a wonderful way to appreciate the stunning ranunculus flowers without any concerns about bees. And don't forget the sunflowers, but be mindful if you have bee allergies. Also, be sure to indulge in the strawberry shortcake--it's absolutely delightful!

Rebecca F.

Yelp

This was a bucket-list adventure for my visit to San Diego! Tons of parking and things to do while you're there. Great for kids and fairly accessible for individuals with disabilities or older adults. You can enjoy a wagon ride around the field, or stamp your passport at each of the many specialized gardens. I love that you can bring home your own flowers from your lovely day here. There's special events that occur each day, as well as tons of selections for food/snacks. Make sure to bring your camera and dress cute! I kept joking that it would be fun to get married here, but there is a gorgeous reception hall right across the street.. have a fun visit!

Jamie O.

Yelp

Such a great way to spend a Sunday! Took a day trip to Carlsbad and this was our perfect main event. It's so hard to see the seasons change in California, so the Flower Fields are a beautiful indication that spring has sprung. We spent about 2 hours just walking around and taking photos as well as looking at the other small experiences they have outside of the fields (the maze, live music, food for purchase). Food is a little expensive so plan for that, and definitely bring comfortable shoes!

Shauna G.

Yelp

I have never been before and always had it on my list of things I really wanted to see. We parked at the mall, grabbed snacks, did some light shopping then walked across the parking lot to enter through the Armstrong Garden Center. Tickets to enter pushed $90 for 4 adults and 3 kids, you'd think that would be good enough, no...you get nickled and dimed for more things once inside. Wagon ride was another $44 and two large strawberry lemonades were $26 so make sure you're prepared! Lots of food vendors/snacks/drinks/ice cream and even vending machines. It was nice to experience some free things as well, like walking around and viewing the pretty flowers, the sweet pea maze was fun and harder than it looks, the butterfly garden and all the amazing photo ops in between. Definitely a fun family activity to do annually!

Julie P.

Yelp

My main gripe is the people that work there. We arrived at the field an hour before closing because we didn't want to walk around in the midday heat, and that would be plenty of time to do a lap or so and then be over it in time to go get dinner. Starting at 18 minutes a different grumpy old man came around in a golf cart EVERY 4 MINUTES telling us the exact time until the field closed. That really ruined our experience. Yes we know the time...As we made our way out another man in a golf cart herded us out from 50 ft behind us. We were off the field 5 minutes before closing. I get it, people want to go home but we were in no way inconveniencing them. The ticket ladies were nice though. Oceanside local my whole life and I have never actually been inside the flower fields so I decided this is the year to check it out. Make sure you check the blooms before you go. It's not a good idea to go early in the season otherwise you won't see anything like the instagram videos that probably influenced you to check it out. I thoroughly enjoyed it but spending over $50 for 2 people is pretty steep. There are other beautiful, less packed gardens around San Diego, for A LOT LOT less.

Joanna L.

Yelp

Don't cross the green tape because the workers will YELL AT YOU and threaten to kick you out! I came with a large group of friends on a Saturday afternoon. It was super packed and there were lots of people stepping over the tape to take pictures in the flowers. I followed suit thinking it was ok, but turns out it's super not ok. A lady in a uniform came to tell me off and threatened to kick me out, which is fair because the tape does say not to cross. The part that made me frustrated was that so many other people were doing it - but I seemed to be the only one who got a harsh warning. The flowers are pretty. The field is pretty big - you could spend 1-2 hours here (maybe longer if you take lots of pictures or if you're with kids/elderly). It's worth the ticket to come once and see it, I don't think I'll come back. Parking is horrendous and difficult to find a spot. Don't come in the morning/afternoon - just come when the sun is setting for golden hour because it's so hard to take photos when the sun is so bright. Restroom lines are super long. The food inside is ridiculously overpriced.

Frank S.

Yelp

Great backgrounds for amazing photo opportunities. Friendly employees who have worked there forever and love their jobs. Well maintained, to the level of Disneyland. We paid about $50 for two of us to get in - one great photo makes it all worth it. There are many areas staged to give you that chance of a perfect shot. We went early in the season and on a weekday. For the full experience come on a weekend when they have more events running. Spoke to the tractor driver who said 4,000 people came through the last weekend. HOWEVER, less people mean more and better photo opportunities. Bring some singles, everything is $8... see photo, ha! Instead of spending $8 each for the tractor ride, we each ordered an $8 soft serve and walked it off on our "by foot" journey to the fields.

Katherine Y.

Yelp

We went on opening day and there was barely anything in bloom but then came back mid April and it looked exactly like their promo photos. It was incredible! The flowers, colors, and atmosphere were great. There are photo ops set up throughout the fields. Great day date!

Jennifer L.

Yelp

One of the most beautiful flower fields and super blooms I've ever seen. SO many great picture opportunities. Just be prepared to spend $$$! Between tickets plus everything they hit you with upon entry, it is quite the expensive day.

Janeth D.

Yelp

I've lived in SoCal my whole life and had never experienced the Flower Field! I will say I loved that it was a family friendly experience in which all ages can enjoy!! I felt like I didn't even know where to look as everywhere I looked there was more flowers to admire!

Carrie J.

Yelp

Year after year after year....the last time I visited was yesterday. The bloom is the ultimate reward - I take photos and videos that prove each year is no better in beauty then the last. It's the graduation time of flower's blossoming and the community coming together to experience the beauty! It's a seasonal experience, and outside the season, I enjoy walking the perimeter (Off Armada Dr.) that overlooks the flower fields. It's quiet and delivers a beautiful view of the fields, city amenities and the ocean - all in one breathtaking view! There are benches scattered throughout the walking path behind the flower fields for taking a break or even bringing over lunch or dinner - with trash cans nearby. While walking across the street from the views, you can still have a great experience just walking along the sidewalks where shady trees take over every 5 feet and the sounds of birds among the quietness - with some car noise and a little Lego Land activity when you get close by. Some weekends I'll come over here for a quiet skating stroll along the streets that occupy all the business buildings. The road is super smooth and paved with hardly any cracks. I've seen other skating enthusiasts here, so I better keep my lips sealed or this may turn into a skate palooza! Oh wait....I forget the name of that.... particular street....so unfortunately it may not exist. ;)

Sandy L.

Yelp

The flower fields were breathtaking! You could feel that spring was in full bloom. There were lovely photo opportunities everywhere you walked. There was a playground for kids and a scavenger hunt that my boys loved. They were able to run around and be free but not touch the flowers. There was a strawberry dessert shop with yummy desserts. I got us a sundae, which was good, especially after a long day of walking around. We ended our day at the garden store, which was super cute and had a lot of beautiful plants and flowers. I would have purchased some if we were near home. A must-see in Carlsbad and worth the price of admission. Parking is a bit challenging, especially on a nice sunny day when there are a lot of visitors, but with some determination and persistence, you'll get one :).

Adriana S.

Yelp

Fun Day trip! Purchase tickets ahead! Nice walk through the flower fields, a maze onsite! Very well time spent learning so much about the tulips and other different flowers!

Jes M.

Yelp

Parking is a god damn nightmare and all the stupid wanna be models are annoying. Will never come back. This was a one and done.

Michelle D.

Yelp

While planning my trip to San Diego, my niece told me about the Flower Fields. The fields are open to the public starting March 1, and closes after Mothers Day each year. I paid $24 for the entrance fee. The Flower Fields were spectacular! Check out my pics. But even the pics don't do its beauty justice. Flowers all around of all colors and types. The smells were divine! There were sections with fake turf where you could walk a little ways into the field and capture pictures or just relax on a bench. There were parents taking pics of their little ones as well as some graduates. Of course, lots of moms too, being that it was Mother's Day weekend. I went the Friday of Mother's Day weekend. It wasn't too crowded as we purchased our ticket based on a specific entry time. We went at 11 AM. There was no time limit, which was nice because this place was huge! You could pay extra to ride a wagon around the property. We chose to get our steps in. But we didn't make it to see the blueberry section where you could pick your own for a price. You can learn the history of the Flower Fields by sitting in the barn (not a working barn lol) and watching a short video. The farm has been around for 85 years, and the Flower Fields opened in 1993. You can purchase lunch from a few food trucks on site. And I suggest purchasing a fresh squeezed lemonade. If you are visiting San Diego in the spring, I highly recommend checking out the unique and gorgeous Flower Fields.

Linda Y.

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Super IMPRESSIVE! I was in complete awe about this flower field. There is no way to describe it except to say that it looked like a rainbow on the ground! There was color all around us!! I kept eyeing the Bloom Status on their website to see when the flowers would peak!!! We were able to secure tickets early enough (10ish) to enter the field. Our first stop was the tractor ride as we wanted an overview of the field. I was able to spot the photo ops throughout the field because of the tractor ride. Please note, that one is not allowed to walk into the flowers but there are photo ops on the ends so at times there was a tad of a wait. It was interesting to see how people would coordinate their outfit to the rows of flowers! We meandered our way down to the area that housed the orchids. I was a bit bummed that the historical movie was not playing in the barn but it was some sort of presentation that Canon was holding. Excellent experience regardless!

Melanie P.

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Being a San Diego native, this is my first time experiencing this amazing attraction. My absolute favorite was the acres of Ranunculus in a rainbow of vibrant hues. I appreciated the multiple photo op pockets within the fields, which weren't crowded at all. Some photo areas had benches, a big chair, and a tractor to pose on. Traversing the fields is doable, but you can also opt for the tractor ride if you want to see the entire perimeter of the fields. There are also multiple areas like a maze, artist garden, and Santa's Playground for the kids. They also have two food trucks, kettle popcorn, and sweet strawberry desserts. You can easily spend more than half a day here!

Jessica S.

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I heard so many great things about this when I moved down that I had to find a time to go some time in April. Luckily, my cousin was visiting so I dragged him along with me HEHE. It's located next to the Carlsbad Premium Outlets (literally right next door!) off the San Diego Fwy in Carlsbad. I did not expect a huge flower field to be located dead in the center of a city! Much less, next to an outlet mall. There's a huge parking lot but during on season for the flowers, it was almost impossible to find even with the additional parking on the dirt gravel. The fields were BEAUTIFUL. There were a ton of different types of flowers but LOTS of colorful ranunculus, separated by colors in rows. Since it was early April when my cousin and I went, we were able to see the beginning half of the ranunculus. Such a beautiful time to get our steps in and also take pictures. There were photo op setups in between each column which was great! No stomping on the flowers and no people to photobomb our photos, haha. Would love to come back next year! I heard that near the end of the season, the ranunculus grows out to be shaped as the American flag. I definitely wanna see that next time!

Svetlana V.

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Amazing! Sea of flowers of different colors! Incredible time, with lots to explore!!!

Anne F.

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It's always so magical. I've been coming every spring since moving to SoCal and it takes my breath away every time. Grab your tickets in advance & plan to go sometime between March-Mother's day usually. Even on the week days it's pretty crowded with school groups, but it's worth the crowds.

Jessica C.

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Plenty to do to spend several hours here, pea flower maze, small aviary of doves and finches, and a lot to walk for flowers. Wagon ride was nice but not sure where all the stops were. Soft serve ice cream and enjoyed the ticketed picnic+ flowers event which includes private parking and golf cart ride (we had a baby).

Jenn R.

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Lived in SoCal all my life and I think I've only been here one other time when I was a young monster child. Not all areas were open when I went in April due to the freakish amounts of rain we were getting. Damn you, rain. I wanted to pick blueberries! THE FOODS | Here's what I know: - A food truck (Mexico City Cuisine) is parked in one of the outdoor picnic areas. Prices are little steep, but it's a food truck and they got bills to pay too. - Right next door to Mexico City Cuisine, Pizza Trolley is there to entice you with one of their pizzas and other Italian dishes. - A cotton candy booth is to the right of the main entrance, near the tractor wagon pick up/drop off station. - Kettle Kernels both sells different size bags of kettle corn. I opted for a large bag and that thing lasted for days. - Sweet Swirls offers soft serve ice cream. - If you're into olive oil, pick up a bottle located at a small booth where jewelry is sold (near the Carlsbad Mining Co.). Their olive oil is grown at the flower fields and is really good! THE DRINKS | Strawberry Shack offers sweet shakes, as well as other dessert type foods. Kettle Kernels booth also serves coffee, teas (hot & cold), hot chocolate, and Italian sodas. A lemonade stand shaped like a lemon wasn't open at the time I passed by, but I'm sure it's delicious. THE FLOWER FIELDS FEELS | The area was larger than I expected and ended up paying extra for tractor wagon ride around the perimeter of the flower fields. I thought it was worth it because it beats walking on the dusty pathways. #firstworldproblems Flowers were in full bloom and their colors were vibrantly picturesque. Fun fact, Ranunculus flowers don't emit a scent, so no need to try to smell them and no bees hovering around. And lastly, there are designated areas that cut into the flower fields (delineated by chains) where you can go to take photos that look like you're in the flower fields without being in the actual flower fields. THE PARKING SITUATION | Get there early to snag a spot near the entrance of the Flower Fields. I arrived about 8:30 AM and found a spot basically next to the entrance. Parking is free. THE RESERVATIONS | Buy tickets online; they don't sell them at the location anymore. The tractor wagon tickets can be bought on site right before the ride. WOULD I COME BACK? | Yeah, it was a great experience.

Marilyn N.

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It's been years since we went to the flower fields. So it was nice to be able to bring the kiddos here to enjoy the beautiful flowers. Online tickets get snatched up pretty quickly so put in your order early. Good thing is, the lady who scanned the tics didn't seem to mind when your entrance time is. Our ticket time was 3pm and we got in at 10:30. Parking was difficult by 10 on a Saturday morning, had to loop a few times until we found something. The kiddos loved the stamp scavenger hunt, tractor ride, playground, kettle corn and lemonade stand, and mining for gold. Recommendations: Wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Also bring shoes to change into when you get back into your car.. the amount of dirt our 3 kids brought back into the car was unbelievable.

Debbie S.

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Such a beautiful place. My daughter and I had a wonderful time. We enjoyed the scenery while getting in our steps.

Dora T.

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It's been years since I've been to the Carlsbad Flower Fields but since we were at Legoland I felt it was the perfect time to return. Since I didn't know what time we would be leaving the hotel I didn't make reservations until the morning of and we drove right over after making them. Yes you have to make online reservations now but it's super easy. We went on a Thursday and there were still over 200 tickets available for each time slot The fields are beautiful and it's always fun for me to see ladies dressed up like it's a garden party or a wedding. All for social media I guess. You can either walk or take a wagon ride that drives you along the periphery of the fields. You can only see the American flag from the side but for the full view just drive to the overflow parking We felt the wagon ride was enough and it offered great views of the fields so we decided to check out the other areas closer to the front. There are sooooo many photo ops, both scattered amongst the flower field itself or in the other garden areas. There's even a Santa's playground which the kids loved. Your LO will have a blast exploring the miniature houses and going down the slides. The area is just super cute and there's shaded chairs for parents to sit abc relax We ended our visit at the Strawberry shack. I was bummed they didn't have the strawberry dole whip that day but the pineapple one hit the spot and the strawberry shake was creamy and delicious. One can easily spend hours there exploring, taking photos and making memories. I hope everyone gets a chance to make it out there before the season end in May.

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Such beautiful flowers and scenery!! I recommend going here! I love Gods beautiful flowers

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Lots of photo opportunities. You can stay as long as you'd like but once you leave, you are unable to come back.

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This is a beautiful place. I love how the flowers change throughout summer. The red and white and blue is very cool.

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Fun Day trip! Purchase tickets ahead! Nice walk through the flower fields, a maze onsite! Very well time spent learning so much about the tulips and other different flowers!

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Parking is a god damn nightmare and all the stupid wanna be models are annoying. Will never come back. This was a one and done.

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