During spring, the 50-acre flower fields of Carlsbad Ranch (theflowerfields.com; adult/child $27/17) are ablaze in a sea of the carmine, saffron and snow-white blossoms of giant tecolote ranunculus. It's best in mid-April, when the full field is in bloom. Beyond the sea of color, there’s also a floral hedge maze and kids’ activities.
Take the Palomar Airport Rd exit off of I-5, head east and turn left on Paseo del Norte. It takes roughly 30 minutes from Downtown San Diego.
