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.

Explore like a “local” and dine like you lived here, with this fun filled day tour. The idea is to share appetizers at up to five great restaurants listed on your route.

Mother’s Day Gondola Ride
When it comes to celebrating Mom, we always make the day extra-special. Indulge in a relaxing gondola cruise through the canals and waterways of the Coronado Cays.

A private 50 minute gondola cruise for four passengers.
A bottle of Italian Prosecco.
Two mini bottles of Marinelli’s Sparkling Apple Cider.
A Mini Spring Blossoms box of chocolates from See's Candies.
A Spring bouquet of flowers for Mom.
Complimentary corkage (If you also bring your own bottle).
Select wines and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.

Get ready for white sand beaches, meditation gardens, canyon hiking, unique stops, and local history. Also included are tasty restaurant options for lunch. You can enter or exit this tour at any time.  If you leave out the hike, this tour can be completed in a half day.