Carlsbad Flower Fields
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: (760) 431-0352
- Hours:
- Daily 9am-6pm
Editorial Review for Carlsbad Flower Fields – by Erin Chambers
In Short
Whether for a walk, a picnic or just to smell the roses, over 100 thousand people flock to the Carlsbad flower fields each Spring. Rows of ranunculas, roses, sweet peas and other blooms line over 50 acres of a costal hillside just east of Interstate 5 overlooking the ocean. In addition to guided tours and picnic areas, there's also an orchid shopping event, tractor rides through the fields, kids' days, arts, crafts, food and more.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoLook for the landmark windmill on the side of the freeway. That's your exit.
Fun FactThe Flower Fields are actually the only working rununcula field in the world that's open to the public, and those big blooms we all oh and ah over are actually left to over-bloom. They look prettier that way.
The ExtrasCheck out the special Canon Photography Workshop, the Kids Day and other themes events throughout the spring.
User Reviews for Carlsbad Flower Fields
11/01/2007 Posted by netter1
My husband and I make an annual trip to the Carlsbad Flower Fields in the Spring. As the years have gone by, it's become more and more crowded with sadly less and less acreage. Despite that, we drive from LA just so see the hills become living rainbows of color. Their rose garden has been enlarged and during the Spring it's not only lovely to see but it smells great...unlike the ranunculus that grow on the hills. We'll roam the fields together or apart...just taking photos of whatever catches our eyes. Of course...one of the big attractions for us is not even officially the Flower Fields...but literally...the Strawberry Fields that are just across the street. You can grab baskets and pick your own...our just buy them from the stand. Usually by the time we get home from the Flower Fields, we've gone through at least 3 baskets...and I'm complaining that I ate too many. What can I say? Tradition is Tradition.
Cons: parking gets crazy if you don't get there early
