For more than sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year - from early March through early May - literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.

Meditative Therapy is a technique of connecting with the natural state of mind. It is not eliminating thoughts, but noticing what comes up along the way.

Nidra Meditation drops you into a theta brain wave state in which the body is completely relaxed. This state of consciousness is similar to that of a dream state, promoting deep relaxation of our bones and muscles, lowering blood pressure and stress hormones, improving endocrine and immune function, regenerating neurons in the brain, and regenerating our cells.

Explore one of the country’s best urban cultural parks on a private tour with a local guide. Balboa Park has a bit of everything, including grand architecture, diverse museums, cultural institutions and captivating gardens. You will visit spots that even locals don’t know about. Keep the camera handy for what might be the prettiest tour in town!

Tour Highlights

Discover the inspiring, quirky, and fascinating history of one of the nation’s largest urban cultural parks on a private tour
Uncover historical and architectural treasures hiding in plain sight
Explore a botanical garden’s vibrant collection of more than 2,100 plants
Learn about the early 20th-century expositions that shaped Balboa Park
Find the best spots to photograph Balboa Park’s beautiful Spanish colonial revival architecture

Each year approximately 20,000 gray whales migrate from the Bering Sea to the lagoons of Baja California and back again. From December through April you can witness this amazing journey off the coast of San Diego on an educational whale watching excursion with Flagship Cruises & Events. Get a deeper understanding of the ocean ecosystem and real-time commentary on the whales, dolphins, sea lions and other sea creatures.

What to Expect

Outdoor 360-degree viewing
Professionally Guided Narration
Onboard Snack Bar: food, drinks, and full bar
Free guest WiFi

Morning Cruise
Boards: 9:00 AM
Cruises: 9:30 AM to 1:15 PM

Afternoon Cruise
Boards: 1:00 PM
Cruses: 1:30 to 5:00 PM