Carlsbad’s ranunculus fields, a lagoon walk and pizza by the beach.
The Flower Fields in Carlsbad open for the 2027 season on March 1, with hillsides of ranunculus in bloom. Make a North County day of it with a lagoon walk, a botanic garden and the beach.
Our top picks for San Diego Flower Fields and North County are The Flower Fields, San Diego Botanic Garden and Carlsbad Village. The full map covers 6 stops across Carlsbad and Encinitas, with 2 routes you can follow in order.
The world’s largest ranunculus flower field, in bloom each spring.
See the stop →Gardens from around the world, plus a big children’s garden.
See the stop →A walkable beach town with cafés, shops and an ocean seawall.
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The world’s largest ranunculus flower field, in bloom each spring.
Opens March 1, 2027 (per The Flower Fields).
Ticketed. Check prices and entry times.
5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad CA
Approximate venue, building or park location; follow the venue’s entrance directions.
A walkable beach town with cafés, shops and an ocean seawall.
Check current hours before you go.
Pay as you go.
Carlsbad Village Dr & State St, Carlsbad CA
Pinned at the intersection; follow posted crowd and closure info.
An easy, flat trail along a coastal lagoon full of birds.
Check current hours before you go.
Free.
7380 Gabbiano Ln, Carlsbad CA
Pinned at the street address; follow the venue’s entrance directions.
Gardens from around the world, plus a big children’s garden.
Check current hours before you go.
Check admission.
300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas CA
Approximate venue, building or park location; follow the venue’s entrance directions.
A family-friendly beach close to downtown Encinitas.
Check current hours before you go.
Free.
400 B St, Encinitas CA
Pinned at the street address; follow the venue’s entrance directions.
A beach-town brewpub serving pizza and its own beer.
Check current hours before you go.
Check the current menu and book ahead.
571 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad CA
Pinned at the street address; follow the venue’s entrance directions.
You will want a car between these stops; allow for traffic and parking.
Stop order is editorial, not turn-by-turn navigation. Check current access, weather and transit.
You will want a car between these stops; allow for traffic and parking.
Stop order is editorial, not turn-by-turn navigation. Check current access, weather and transit.
Researched November 9, 2026. Dates, menus, prices, access and availability can change. We have not checked tables or submitted any bookings.
Garden trails, a two-day park festival and Coronado’s dated holiday program.
Open the guide →San Diego · Winter 2026–27Dated maker fairs, neighborhood shopping and a clearly labeled year-round food hall.
Open the guide →San Diego · Winter 2026–27Five announced holiday meals and one clearly marked booking watchlist.
Open the guide →San Diego · Winter 2026–27Three current holiday programs, one undated returning-page lead and two explicit watchlists.
Open the guide →San Diego · Winter 2026–27Five real shoreline orientation points for the officially dated boat parade.
Open the guide →San Diego · Winter 2026–27Announced coastal celebrations and honest downtown booking alternatives.
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