The Flower Fields |Carlsbad, California

The first time I noticed the flower fields was on my way to San Diego. We were driving on highway 5 with fields on one side and the ocean on the other. I desperately wanted to stop and take photos in the fields but we were almost at our destination after a very long drive.

After almost two years of living in Southern California, I finally got the opportunity to visit the fields and take some photographs with friends and family. The photos of me were taken by friends Grace and Eddie. (You may remember I went on my Mediterranean cruise with Grace.)

I was expecting it to be a warm, sunny day on the day we went since we were going in May. I was even worried about the fact that we were going right at the hottest time of day when the sun would be too bright to get good pictures. Boy, was I wrong. It was a cold, very windy day with occasional light rain. I was not expecting this in May. On the positive side, we had overcast the whole time so no harsh sunlight. I was, however, upset that it was so windy and cold. I curled my hair right before we left and as you can tell, it was not curly for long at all. Actually, as soon as we walked to the fields, my hair was completely straight and in knots from the wind. My eyes could barely say open because they were so dry from the wind blowing directly into them. As far as my complexion…purple and red due to my cold, pale skin. These conditions were not ideal for a photoshoot. Although, we were lucky that the fields were not full of people. No one was staying there too long because it was too cold and windy.

On a sunnier day, in the late afternoon, this would be the perfect stop to take some photographs and do a photoshoot. There was actually an engagement the day we were there!

Most of the staff at The Flower Fields were very kind! There was one who watched me like a hawk to make sure I didn’t cross over the green tape. I found out we were being watched by this person when I stepped over to an empty spot to squat next to flowers and that person came full speed on their golf cart within seconds to tell me I’m not allowed. However, we did have a good experience with a different staff member. A group of people were blocking off a whole section of the fields for their engagement and told me not to come into that section. I started walking away disappointed because it was a good spot for pictures. When the staff member heard them say I need to leave, they walked over and said I can stand anywhere I want. No one is allowed to block off parts of the field for their own photos. So if you go and someone kicks you out for their own photos, lay down the rules! It’s unfair for them to hog a spot when we all paid the same amount to get inside and take photos.

Address: 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Hours: 9am-6pm

Admission: $18 for adults

It was a pleasant surprise to see The Flower Fields wasn’t just flower fields. There were games/activities for children, food, a sweet pea maze, and a few tents with flowers that aren’t in the fields.

I didn’t realize it until after we had left, but the LEGOLAND Resort is behind The Flower Fields. You may want to stop at both if you’re in Carlsbad! 

If you’re thinking of going next spring, plan your trip accordingly. The Flower Fields are only open for around 9-10 weeks in spring.

-Ayla♥