The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch Returns With a Spectacular Season of Color
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch officially opened for the 2025 season on March 1, transforming Carlsbad into a world of color and wonder as Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers blanket the hillside in a rainbow of blooms.
Carlsbad Flower Fields
This year’s theme, Where Color Takes Flight, adds an extra layer of magic as the iconic floral display becomes the vibrant setting for a host of incredible experiences:
NEW Butterfly Encounter
Walk among hundreds of vibrant butterflies fluttering gracefully around you just past the Illusion Garden. You can use nectar sticks to attract these delicate creatures, creating a serene, magical connection with nature’s beauty. Admission: $5 per person.
“Glass in Flight” Art Exhibit
A breathtaking traveling installation by renowned artist Alex Heveri, featuring over three dozen larger-than-life sculptures of birds and insects crafted from Dalle de Verre glass and steel to embody the wonder of flight.
Sea of Sunflowers
Back for its fourth year, this 5-acre sunflower sanctuary showcases a dazzling array of colors, shapes, and sizes—accessible via a scenic Tractor Wagon Ride and included with admission.
Every year, the Flower Fields burst to life for just eight to ten weeks, offering an immersive experience filled with color, nature, and seasonal festivities.
2025 Season Highlights
- Butterfly Encounter: A hands-on experience that brings you closer to nature’s delicate beauty.
- Glass in Flight Art Exhibit: Dazzling glass sculptures scattered throughout the fields.
- Sea of Sunflowers: A golden patch of blooming brilliance, perfect for spring snapshots.
- Live Music Series: Featuring Gainesville The Band, Mariachi Serenata, The Free Collective Band, and more.
- Wellness Classes: Golden Hour Pilates, Sunset Meditation, Sound Healing, and Flower Flow Yoga.
- Sunset Wine Tastings & Tea in the Garden: A perfect way to unwind among the blooms.
- Mother’s Day Celebration (May 11): Celebrate the season’s final day with flowers, live music, Ballet Folklorico performances by Rancho Buena Vista High School, artisan pizza from the Pizza Trolley, Sweet Swirls Ice Cream, and fresh lemonade.
Wellness Classes
If you’re into fitness with a side of flowers, check out Golden Hour Pilates, where you can stretch, strengthen, and soak in the scenery. They’re hosting evening sessions right in the fields:
📆 Thursday, April 25 & Thursday, May 9, 6 PM–7 PM
Also, don’t miss these special sessions:
- Sunset Meditation and Sound Healing Workshop
📆 May 1 – Overlooking the blooms and ocean, this immersive session provides calm and clarity for your weekend reset. - Tea in the Garden
📆 May 4 – Delight in floral serenity with tea and catered bites in a tranquil garden setting.
Live Music Series
And weekends? They’re made for live music. Every weekend in April (and into May), you can catch performances included with admission. A few worth marking your calendar for:
- Michele Lundeen: Saturday, April 20, 1 PM–5 PM
- Cool Rush: Friday, April 19 & Saturday, April 27, 1 PM–5 PM
- Bill Magee: Friday, April 26 and Sunday, May 4, 1 PM–5 PM
- Mariachi Serenata: Saturday, May 10, 1 PM–4:30 PM
See you there!
Don’t miss your chance to experience the blooming ranunculus in all their glory—especially with the season wrapping up on May 11!
📍 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad
🎟️ Advanced tickets are required and can be purchased here | Group tours also available all year round
🚜 Wagon Rides: $8 adults | $4 kids
See you there, San Diego!
