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The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch (Ranunculus Season)

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When
March 1 – May 10, 20269 AM – 6 PM daily (entrance gate closes at 5:30 PM)
Where
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, Carlsbad, CA, US · Southern California
Admission
$17 adults; $17 seniors (60+) & military; $7 children 3–10; under 3 free; tickets must be purchased online before arrival
Cadence
Annually each spring (early March through early May)

Good to know

  • 🅿️ Free: Flower Lot (daily) off Paseo del Norte & Palomar Airport Rd; Flag Lot (weekends only). No shuttle.
  • 💡 No re-entry once you leave — plan to stay for your full visit. Weekdays are significantly less crowded than weekends.

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is a working ranunculus farm and agritourism attraction where roughly 80 million Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers blanket 55 acres in 13 vibrant colors. The 2026 season runs March 1 through May 10, with peak bloom typically in late March through April, and the fields open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors can stroll the blooming hillsides, ride the antique tractor wagon, and explore themed gardens during this annual coastal North County San Diego spring tradition.

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