The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
The Flower Fields
A spring-only ranunculus field where about 20 hectares of rainbow-striped blooms carpet the hillsides, with the Pacific Ocean beyond. It is Southern California's most famous flower-viewing spot.
The Flower Fields in Carlsbad open each year from early March to early May. About 20 hectares of Persian buttercups (ranunculus) are arranged in rainbow stripes, and from the top of the hill you can see both the flower fields and the Pacific Ocean. The grounds also feature a rose garden, an orchid greenhouse and a sweet pea maze, and you can ride a tractor tour around the site. Adult admission is about USD 25. The fields are closed the rest of the year. They sit right next to LEGOLAND, so you can visit both in one day.
Opening hours
Bloom season approx. 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- LEGOLAND California
- Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
- Salk Institute for Biological Studies
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- La Jolla Cove
- Children's Pool Beach
- Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park