Is Carlsbad Ranunculus Flower Fields happening right now?

As of today, out of season, returns ~March. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.

Each spring the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch display large-scale plantings of cultivated ranunculus (Persian buttercup).

The commercial fields produce dense, multicolored rows of blooms across roughly 50 acres, drawing photographers and visitors for a roughly two-month season.

Where to see it

A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.

Viewing spots
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch - Main Entrance
Street-side Public Viewpoints - Rancho Carrillo / Paseo Del Norte

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