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!

Celebrate the special lady in your life with a memorable Mother’s Day Brunch at Marina Kitchen, served from 9 AM to 2 PM. Chef Rafael Corniel has curated an indulgent buffet menu featuring seared ahi, lobster rolls, and a signature carving station. Elevate your experience with made-to-order crepes and omelets, and be sure to save room for Chef Victor’s famous house-made desserts, including toffee bread pudding and Valrhona chocolate layer cake.

As a special touch, each table will have the opportunity to create a mini bouquet to take home—our way of adding a personal, floral flourish to your celebration. (Limit one bouquet per table.)

Pricing: $98 for adults, $48 for children ages 3–12, and complimentary for children under 3 with an adult buffet purchase. A 20% service charge and taxes will be applied and distributed among our staff.

With a variety of tasks to complete, our Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt allows participants to tap into their teammates’ varied talents and skills, highlighting the power of working as a group. Photo and video missions are interspersed with problem solving tasks, allowing for lasting team building memories – perfect for the next company meeting or end-of-year party.

Developed as part of the San Diego State University Master’s program in Hospitality and Tourism Management, with consultation from a seasoned Human Resources professional with a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems, this program is flexible to the needs of your organization. This program can be tailor to your goals. We can accommodate small workgroups to large departments, multiple and single legs, and a beverage from a local coffee cart can be included. Contact us for pricing.