Last week during Spring Break, we went to the Flower Fields. The last time we visited this beautiful place is a few years ago and I still remember fondly how we loved our time there. With COVID-19 pandemic still going on here in California, I’m more inclined to visit outdoor places especially my little ones are quite active and tend to touch everything. I’m not too worried prior to my visit since all of my past experiences in the Flower Fields had always been wonderful ones as everything was always properly organized.
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We made our online reservation prior to our visit, which is the only way to be able to get the tickets. No tickets are sold on site, so if you arrive without a ticket, the attendant there will direct you to the Flower Fields website to purchase your tickets. Be sure to visit the Flower Fields website here to purchase your tickets prior to your visit.
Once we got inside, we were welcomed with simply breathtaking views of rows and rows of beautiful & fully blossomed Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers, nearly 50 acres of them to be exact! There are designated areas for visitors to take pictures with each shade of the Ranunculus flowers. It was easy to do social distancing since there are plenty of spaces everywhere. We were allowed to temporarily take off our mask to take pictures as long as we put it back on once we are done.
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There are signs reminding visitors to be mindful of other people and suggested to take no more than 10 minutes to take picture in the designated benches. I’m thankful that most people respected this while we were there although there were also those who took longer than that. Be sure to schedule some time if you want to take pictures in each of the photo locations.
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That’s not all that there is in the Flower Fields. There was also the Sweet Pea Maze, which is quite challenging for our 7-year old and he gave up half way and went back to the entrance. He gave it another go and was able to finish the maze. I love the giant chair which is fun to take picture on with the family. If you want to learn more about the history of the Flower Fields, there is a movie called Legacy of Color playing in the barn, with socially distanced benches available. Then there is the Santa’s Playground, which is a cute little playground area that kids are able to enjoy and explore.
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By this time, we had already spent around 4 hours in the Flower Fields and my youngest one was getting too tired so unfortunately we had to stop exploring. If you’re up to it, there are the American Flag of Flowers, Antique Tractor Wagon Tour, Artist Gardens & Bird Aviaries, Cymbidium Orchid Greenhouse, Historic Poinsettia Display, Demonstration Garden, and the New this year U-Pick Blueberries. We sadly had to miss seeing the American Flag of Flowers which we intended to see by taking the Antique Tractor Wagon Tour but had to cancel. If you are interested to see it, plan to take the tour at the beginning of the visit so you can see the whole place.
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We concluded our visit by getting a few stuffs from the gift shop near the exit. We had an enjoyable day in the Flower Fields. The kids had a blast and got their energy out playing outdoor to their heart’s content. Unfortunately we couldn’t get tickets to the U-Pick Blueberries, which were sold out. If you are interested, check back soon as more tickets will be available for purchase by mid April.
THE FLOWER FIELDS AT CARLSBAD RANCH IS IN FULL BLOOM
With remarkable color and fullest bloom, weekends are expected to sell out. Visitors are recommended to reserve their tickets online soon.
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is just about mid-way through its 10-week season. Opening its doors for the season on March 1st, 2021, season the springtime destination is coming into full bloom with unprecedented rainbows of some of its finest colors of the season.
Although operating under limited capacity guidelines, the North San Diego destination has seen some top strong numbers and is quickly moving toward sold-out situations in the next few weeks. General Manager, Fred Clarke shares, “Guests are happy to be outside enjoying the fresh air; we saw our best attendance over Spring Break.” He goes on to say, “we’re We’re really happy the advanced online reservation system is working well and people are planning ahead to ensure they get their spot!”
The flowers must have received the memo to “Bloom On,” the season’s campaign theme, as the flowers are brighter, bolder, and blooming faster than ever. “The flowers must be feeding off the energy and excitement of our guests because these flowers are stunning and at their finest,” said says General Manager Fred Clarke. He goes on to say, “The farming team has shared that this is a rare event- the first three weeks of April are going to be a treat for The Flower Fields visitor as this is the first time is in many years that all 55-acres will be blooming simultaneously.
Latest news from The Flower Fields:
· The fields are in full bloom!!! With over 70 million flowers and a quarter of a mile of flowers, this season’s bloom is better than ever.
· Weekends in April are anticipated to sell-out! It is strongly recommended that Visitors visitors are recommended to book their ticket now – and plan to come during the weekdays.
· Live outdoor music, local circus groups and other activities are being featured available throughout the month
· New this Year! Online flower sales of ranunculus are now available this year. Just announced this season, the blooms from the fields are hand-picked and available to order and shipped nationwide. To order, visit https://shop.theflowerfields.com/
Reminders for the season:
· Advanced online tickets online, no walk-up tickets available
· Safety protocols including: online ticketing and reservations, face mask requirements, social distancing, hand sanitizing stations, enhanced cleaning procedures, and contactless transactions throughout the property in place
· Classic experiences like the American Flag of Flowers, Antique Tractor Wagon Tour, Artist Gardens & Aviaries, Sweet Pea Maze and Cymbidium Orchid Greenhouse – among so many more things to explore!
Located in North San Diego County and nestled in the heart of one of the most beautiful and productive working flower ranch areas in North America, Carlsbad Ranch is located less than one half-mile from the ocean, within five minutes of several prominent hotels, and a short drive from two international airports (Orange County and San Diego). A working flower and specialty crop ranch, The Flower Fields is an essential contributor to California agriculture and related jobs. It provides newly expanded free parking, restroom facilities and accessibility for people with disabilities. Admission is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors 60+ and military, $10 for children 3–10, and free for children under three. Season passes and group tours are also available. Private events are open to book year-round, including corporate groups and weddings.
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