If you’ve ever driven between L.A. and San Diego in the spring, you’ve probably glimpsed a brilliant hillside of flowers along the way.  Located in Carlsbad, the Flower Fields have been a favorite spring-time stop of flower lovers for decades.  During spring each year, 50 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus bloom in vibrant shades of pink, orange, purple, white, red and yellow, and create giant ribbons of color. 

The fields are part of a commercial flower growing operation that began in the 1930’s. Flower Fields is the only ranunculus grower in the world that allows visitors to walk the fields and experience the flowers up close.

This year the fields are open to visitors through Mother’s Day (May 14th).  Walk on the flower-covered hillside and you’ll enjoy a view of the Pacific Ocean. When exploring Flower Fields, be sure to see the miniature rose garden, poinsettia greenhouse and sweet pea maze.  Their Walk-of-Fame Rose garden showcases each of the more than 180 All-American Rose Selections winners since 1940 as well.