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 eight to ten 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.

Hot Diggity Dog (and cat and fish and bird)! Whether you've got a furry friend, a scaly sidekick or a feathered flock, we all agree that pets rock! They bring joy, laughter, and a whole lot of love into our lives. They're our snuggle buddies, our adventure partners, and our loyal companions. This summer we'll celebrate the special bonds between humans and their pets. Join us as we turn the dog days of summer into the cat's meow with thrilling rides, challenging games, mouth-watering food, incredible exhibits, and top-notch entertainment at our Summer Pet-tacular!

Join us on the final day of our season to celebrate all the special moms in your life. We will beautiful ranunculus, a live Butterfly Encounter, Glass in Flight art exhibit, bouquet making, and have performances of colorful dancing from the Rancho Buena Vista High School’s Ballet Folklorico at 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, and 4:00pm.

Included with the cost of admission.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a golden-hour sail aboard the historic San Salvador, featuring live Spanish guitar, handcrafted cocktails, and breathtaking views of San Diego Bay.

Set sail this Cinco de Mayo weekend—Saturday or Sunday, May 3rd & 4th—for a one-of-a-kind sunset cruise for ages 21+ on San Salvador, a stunning replica of explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s 16th-century Spanish galleon—the first European ship to reach America’s West Coast in 1542.

Enjoy the romantic sounds of live Spanish guitar, sip custom cocktails, and savor light Mexican-inspired appetizers as you cruise the bay on this majestic vessel, a symbol of Spanish Pacific heritage. It’s a Cinco de Mayo celebration like no other!

Boarding Starts: 5:00pm. Guests return to Museum dock: 7:30pm.