The Random San Diego Deal Finders have uncovered some great coupons and ways to save on admission to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, including online, printable coupons, hard copy, “cut out” coupons and special Military and AAA discounts at the booth. Read on and take advantage of these discounts while they last!
Discount Coupon – Hard Copy
A discount coupon valid for $2.00 off general admission is also available in the current issue of the North County Sun Entertainment Guide (on page 27). This publication is available at many local businesses. The discounted admission coupon expires May 13, 2012. The offer is not available to groups larger than six people. Other restrictions may apply.
Buy One Get One Free – Library Coupon
Buy One Get One Free coupons are usually available for free at the Carlsbad City libraries. With this coupon, guests can purchase one general admission to the Carlsbad Flower Fields and receive a second general admission for free. However, at the time of publication, the library did not have any coupons available. You may wish to swing by or call one of the Carlsbad libraries to find out whether coupons to the Flower Fields are available. This year, the Carlsbad library has discount coupons valid for $2.00 off general admission. Attached to the coupon is a flower bulb which you can take home and plant. Swing by one of the Carlsbad libraries to pick up a coupon.
Discount Coupon – Online, Printable
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March 9th, 2012
Are you searching for a discount coupon to the Carlsbad Flower Fields? The RandomSanDiego.com Deal Finders have the inside scoop! Find out how you can get discount admission to the Carlsbad Flower Fields: Discount Coupons to the Carlsbad Flower Fields 2012
Planning a visit to the The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch? Plan your visit to coincide with one of the Special Events taking place at The Flower Fields this year.
The 2012 calendar of events includes the following Special Events:
Saturday, March 31, 2012:
Once Upon a Garden… – Fairies, gnomes, and princesses, including a Fairy Parade at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm by the Animal Cracker Conspiracy.
Sunday, April 1, 2012:
Kid’s Day – A day full of fun activities for kids such as arts and crafts, face painting and Ronald McDonald! There’s also a sweet pea maze, Santa’s playground and live music. Don’t miss this great day full of fun for kids!
Saturday, April 7, 2012:
Strawberry and Flower Fields Forever – Mira Costa floral design competition, arts and crafts vendors and a strawberry shortcake eating competition!
Sunday, April 8, 2012 (6:30 am):
Easter Sunrise Service – The Fields Church presents a sunrise service on Easter morning for the eighth year in a row. Dress warmly and come prepared for great music and close fellowship. After the service, the Church will host a free breakfast for the first 500 attendees.
Saturday, April 14, 2012 (1:00 am to 4:00 pm):
Bluegrass Day – Enjoy a concert filled with the sounds of Bluegrass, old-time jams and other favorite music! It’s Summergrass San Diego with “Pickin’ in the Posies” and “Fiddlin’ in the Flowers. This event is free with paid admission.
Sunday, April 15, 2012:
Gourd Art and Craft Jubilee – Learn what a gourd is and how to transform it into art. Gourd Art and Crafts will be for sale plus free demonstrations and a “Make and Take” workshop.
Canon Photography Workshop – Classes in English start at 10:30 am, 11:30 am and 2:00 pm; classes in Spanish at 12:00 pm (noon). This event is free with paid admission. And don’t forget to enter your best shots in the Flower Fields Photo Contest 2012 (see Flower Fields website for details). Deadline for entries is May 13, 2012 at 11:59 pm.
Saturday, April 21, 2012:
Blues Day – Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see some of San Diego’s great blues musicians come together for a memorable day of music and fun in the beautiful flower fields of Carlsbad. This event is free with paid admission.
Red Hatter’s Rendezvous – Red Hatters are invited to a “Hoot” at the Flower Fields. Tickets and reservations required to attend this event.
Saturday, May 12, 2012:
Bonsai Show and Sale – Enjoy the unique blending of art and horticulture at the bonsai exhibition and sale.
Sunday, May 13, 2012:
Mother’s Day Celebration – Join the folks of the Flower Fields for the final day of the 2012 season as they honor Moms on their special day.
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is located at 5704 Paseo Del Norte in Carlsbad, CA, directly above the Outlet Mall and roughly two miles away from Legoland California and the Sea Life Aquarium. The Flower Fields is open to the public daily from March 1, 2012 through to May 13, 2012, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Click here for information about coupons and discount admission to the Flower Fields.
Editor’s Note: All events, entertainment and start times are subject to change; be sure to check the Flower Fields’ Special Events webpage for the most up to date information.
March 9th, 2012
March 1 to May 13, 2012 – The Flower Fields is now Open!
Are you searching for a discount coupon to the Carlsbad Flower Fields? The RandomSanDiego.com Deal Finders have the inside scoop! Find out how you can get discount admission to the Carlsbad Flower Fields: Discount Coupons to the Carlsbad Flower Fields 2012
Spring has arrived: The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are in bloom and the hills are alive with a vibrant rainbow of color! Take a leisurely stroll or a wagon ride through The Flower Fields and enjoy the panoramic ocean views, the sweet scent of flowers in the air and the vibrant blooms at your feet. It is a delight for all of your senses!
Considered to be one of San Diego County’s most enduring and recognizable landmarks, more than 100,000 people visit the The Flower Fields each year, many of whom have been returning year after year. The main attraction for visitors to The Flower Fields is the seemingly endless rows of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus, a type of multi-petaled rose which is also known as a Persian Buttercup. The Flower Fields is the only working ranunculus field in the world that is open to the public and almost every inch of the 50-plus acres has been dedicated to the renowned rose.
New Color Pattern for 2012!
For the first time in over 15 years, The Flower Fields has changed its color pattern to a new array of colors this year. Designed by a professional colorist, the 50 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers will cascade down the hillside in a spectacular display of colors sure to take your breath away. New and past visitors will be stunned at new fields of color overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
“We’re really looking forward to difference this Spring Season,” says General Manager of The Flower Fields, Fred Clarke. “The Flower Fields have always been beautiful but this year we’ve put more thought into the order of the colors. It’s been years since we changed the flower pattern and I know it will make a spectacular difference. ”
As one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of Spring, The Flower Fields are only in bloom six to eight weeks each year – this year from March 1 through May 13, 2012. During this time, families and friends can enjoy the ultimate experience and participate in any of the various activities and events such as an open-air wagon, Cymbidium Orchid Greenhouse, Artist Gardens or the fragrant Sweet Pea Maze.
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is located at 5704 Paseo Del Norte in Carlsbad, CA, directly above the Outlet Mall and roughly two miles away from Legoland California and the Sea Life Aquarium. The Flower Fields is open to the public daily from March 1, 2012 through to May 13, 2012, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. For the convenience of guests, The Flower Fields provides free parking, restroom facilities and accessibility for people with disabilities. Visit the website to purchase online tickets and for more information.
Editor’s Note: Plan your trip to coincide with one of the many Special Events taking place at the Flower Fields. Get the scoop at: Carlsbad Flower Fields : Special Events 2012
March 9th, 2012
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Birch Aquarium at Scripps With Half Off Admission
To mark 20 years at its current location along Expedition Way in La Jolla, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, is offering San Diego County residents half-off admission on the 20th of every month through the Aquarium’s anniversary month of September 2012.
“We are very grateful to the San Diego community for embracing the aquarium and its mission over the last two decades,” said Nigella Hillgarth, Aquarium Executive Director. “We’re offering half-off admission as a way to say thank you to residents and invite them to rediscover our fantastic facility.”
The 20th Anniversary special half off admission to Birch Aquarium Offer is valid on the 20th of each month through September 2012:
- Friday, January 20, 2012
- Monday, February 20, 2012
- Tuesday, March 20, 2012
- Friday, April 20, 2012
- Sunday, May 20, 2012
- Wednesday, June 20, 2012
- Friday, July 20, 2012
- Monday, August 20, 2012
- Thursday, September 20, 2012
Half off admission is extended to all San Diego County residents living in zip codes 91901-92199. Aquarium visitors must show a valid ID with the zip code to receive the offer (limit two children per paid adult; cannot be combined with other offers).
About the Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fish and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and beyond. An interactive museum showcases research discoveries by Scripps scientists on climate, earth and ocean science and features five dozen interactive elements. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Birch Aquarium has an annual attendance of more than 405,000, including 45,000 school children.
Scripps Oceanography has dedicated itself to maintaining a public aquarium since its inception in 1903. Birch Aquarium at Scripps opened in September 1992 along Expedition Way, replacing the Scripps Aquarium-Museum, which operated for four decades near Scripps Pier. Native San Diegans often recall visiting the facility when they were school children.
The new $14 million facility, named in honor of the Delaware-based Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation, a nonprofit organization that granted $6 million for the Aquarium’s redesign, was three times larger than its predecessor and became a testament to the breadth of Scripps research explorations and the Institution’s commitment to sharing ocean and earth science discoveries with the public.
In the last 20 years, Birch Aquarium at Scripps has welcomed more than 6 million visitors from across the United States and around the world, including U.S. presidents and other high-ranking government officials, royalty and Hollywood superstars. The Aquarium remains one of San Diego’s top cultural destinations and was voted San Diego’s Best Museum in the 2011 A-List, coordinated by 10News.com. More than 40,000 school children take part in the Aquarium’s on- and off-site education programs each year.
Today, visitors can explore more than 60 marine tanks – up from 36 on opening day – teeming with fishes, corals and invertebrates from the chilly waters of the Pacific Northwest to the warm currents of the tropical seas. A showcase 70,000-gallon tank houses a forest of gently swaying kelp, treating visitors to a serene view of a complex marine community that flourishes off the San Diego coast.
In addition to marine-life exhibits, the aquarium showcases ocean and earth science in its interactive, award-winning museum. Boundless Energy, the Aquarium’s newest exhibit, opened last summer. This outdoor, interactive playground – celebrating ways we can harness clean energy from the planet – is a natural extension of Feeling the Heat: The Climate Challenge, an adjacent exhibit that presents the science of global climate change.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is located at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA. Free parking (for up to three hours) is available to Aquarium visitors.
January 11th, 2012
October 20, 2011 – A Delicious Evening of Art, Food & Wine in La Jolla Village
La Jolla Village is known for its incredible views, fabulous dining, and extraordinary galleries which will all be on display at the 8th Annual La Jolla Gallery, Wine Walk & Taste on Thursday, October 20, 2011.
Stroll down the beautiful streets of La Jolla while sampling the freshest seafood, most authentic Mexican food, sumptuous Italian cuisine along with a variety of appetizers, tapas and delectable desserts from some over 25 of the most noted restaurants in the area. It’s a unique opportunity to sample the famous cuisine that makes La Jolla a draw for locals and tourists alike.
While you treat your taste buds, explore magnificent works of art from painters who specialize in acrylics, oils and resins, sculptors who cast bronze, blow glass, model in clay and dabble in mixed media. Are you a fan of the masters, renaissance and classics? Or, do you prefer modern, contemporary and pop art? Are you intrigued by abstracts or are you set in the realm of realism? Whatever your preference, you can critique and compare your favorites and with over 15 galleries showcasing internationally-celebrated art, there is something for everyone to fall in love with.
Of course the La Jolla Gallery, Wine Walk & Taste wouldn’t be the same without the wine. This year’s event will showcase an amazing array of wine varietals from around the world. Each gallery location will host samples of rich and robust red wines, refreshing white wines, exciting and unexpected blends and possibly even a few brands of the latest bubbly. Oenophiles from every walk of life will find their inner sommelier as they test and taste products from some of the finest vineyards around the world.
With all there is to take in, this evening promises to excite all of your senses, while satisfying your cultural craving.
The La Jolla Gallery, Wine Walk & Taste takes place on Thursday, October 20, 2011 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm in and around the La Jolla Cove area. Attendees must be 21 years or older and have a valid ID to enter the galleries. Visit the website for more information and to purchase tickets.
Enjoy, San Diego!
October 11th, 2011
September 24 & 25, 2011 – Free, Family Fun at the Oceanside Harbor
Head over to the Oceanside Harbor this weekend for two days of free, family friendly fun! The Oceanside Harbor Days 2011 features arts and crafts exhibits, great food and fun activities for the entire family.
This year’s events include the new Beach area stage with live entertainment throughout the day, the Nail ‘n’ Sail Competition, Military, Police & Fire displays, food booths, vendors and more.
Free Parking, Free Amtrak & Free Shuttle:
Access to the Oceanside Harbor Days will be easier than ever with plenty of travel options. Both the Coaster and Sprinter will be running over the weekend, and Amtrak is offering a “Kids Ride Free” travel discount for families heading to the Oceanside Harbor Days events. (To take advantage of the free travel on Amtrak, use promo code V554). In addition, plenty of free parking is available in downtown Oceanside at the Oceanside Transit Center Parking Garage (located at Cleveland Street and Seagaze Drive).
Whether you drive or ride, it is recommended that visitors take advantage of the free shuttle service which will be running both days from the Oceanside Transit Center to the Oceanside Harbor.
Oceanside Harbor Days 2011 takes place on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the Oceanside Harbor. The event is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm each day. Harbor Days is free to the public and is a family friendly event.
September 21st, 2011
September 24 & 25, 2011 – Free Family Friendly Art Celebration in North County
ArtSplash, Carlsbad’s unique celebration of the Arts, returns to Armada Drive (immediately above the Carlsbad Flower Fields) for another year of free, family friendly celebration of art and entertainment in North County.
Attracting close to 35,000 visitors each year, ArtSplash is best known for its street paintings by professional and amateur artists who create replicas of masterpieces entirely with chalk directly on the streets of Armada Drive.
In addition to these incredible street paintings, ArtSplash 2011 will feature several interactive art opportunities, live entertainment, food vendors, Taste of ArtSplash on Saturday, a cake exhibition and competition on Sunday. In addition, a Family Art Carnival designed especially with kids in mind will offer a number of fun arts activities.
ArtSplash 2011 takes place on Armada Drive between Canon and Palomar Airport Roads (above the Carlsbad Flower Fields) on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25, 2011. ArtSplash is a free, family friendly event (tickets must be purchased separately for Taste at ArtSplash). Free parking is available during the event.
September 17th, 2011
June 14, 2011 – Celebrate Flag Day Aboard the USS Midway
Head downtown on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 for a special Flag Day celebration aboard the USS Midway. To commemorate the event, guests who wear red, white and blue will enjoy free admission to the Museum!
The Flag Day celebration onboard the USS Midway Museum will educate, entertain, and inspire guests by promoting the heritage and symbolism of the United States flag and its meaning to US democracy and way of life. By partnering with leading civic organizations, the USS Midway Museum aspires to reinvigorate this long-standing patriotic holiday and help it attain prominence in the community.
The event will feature an entertaining look at the American Flag, including live music, a historic look at the making of the American Flag, the raising of the American Flag and a real live musket salute.
Free Admission – Guests who wear red, white and blue to the Flag Day celebration on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 aboard the USS Midway Mueseum will receive free admission to the event.
About the USS Midway Museum:
Commissioned a week after the end of World War II, the USS Midway embarked on an unprecedented 47-year odyssey that set new standards in naval aviation. More than 225,000 Americans took part in the odyssey that ended after Midway served as the Persian Gulf flagship in Desert Storm. The USS Midway is the longest-serving U.S. Navy carrier of the 20th century and was the largest ship in the world between 1945-1955.
With 4.1 million visitors between 2004 and 2009, the USS Midway Museum is the most visited floating ship museum in the world. The Museum features more than 60 exhibits from boiler to bridge, including 25 restored aircraft.
The USS Midway Museum is located along the San Diego Harbor at 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA.
June 8th, 2011
NEW: 2012 Discount Coupons to the Carlsbad Flower Fields
The Random San Diego Deal Finders have uncovered two great coupons to the Flower Fields in Carlsbad. Take advantage of these discounts while they last!
Buy One Get One Free – Online, Downloadable Coupon
Enjoy two admissions for the price of one with this online coupon to the Flower Fields, courtesy of Nickelodeon. Click here to redeem this buy one get one free coupon. Print the coupon and take it to the ticket sales booth at the Flower Fields. The discounted admission coupon expires April 30, 2011. The offer is not available to groups larger than six people. Other restrictions may apply.
Buy One Get One Free – Library Coupon
Purchase one general admission to the Carlsbad Flower Fields and receive a second general admission for free! These Buy One Get One Free coupons are available for free at Carlsbad City libraries while supplies last. Attached to the coupon is a ranunculus bulb for you to plant at home! Simply pick up a coupon and present it at the ticket sales booth at the Flower Fields for redemption. This coupon expires May 8, 2011.
About the Flower Fields
The Flower Fields of Carlsbad is located at 5704 Paseo Del Norte in Carlsbad, CA, directly above the Outlet Mall and roughly two miles away from Legoland California and the SeaLife Aquarium. The Flower Fields is open to the public daily from March 1, 2011 through to May 8, 2011, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission is $10.00 for adults; $9.00 for Seniors (aged 60+) and $5.00 for children ages 3 to 10. Children 2 and under are free. Season passes are also available ($10.00 – $20.00).
Editor’s Note: Plan your trip to coincide with one of the many Special Events taking place at the Flower Fields. Get the scoop at: Carlsbad Flower Fields : Special Events 2011
March 18th, 2011
Are you searching for a discount coupon to the Carlsbad Flower Fields? The RandomSanDiego.com Deal Finders have the inside scoop! Find out how you can get discounted Buy One Get One Free admission to the Carlsbad Flower Fields: Discount Coupons to the Carlsbad Flower Fields
Planning a visit to the Flower Fields in Carlsbad? Be sure to catch one of these Special Events during your visit:
Saturday, March 26, 2011 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm):
Kids’ Day – Fun filled day of activities, including snow and sledding, magic and juggling, an appearance by Ronald McDonald, live entertainment, face painting, animal balloons, child safety IDs and a performance by the San Diego Guild of Puppetry.
Saturday, April 2, 2011 (11:00 am to 2:00 pm):
Red Hat Ladies’ Day/Style Show –The Flower Fields Red Hatters invite you to a “Hoot” on April 2nd, 2011. Picture yourself among 50 acres of bright ranunculus flowers enjoying live entertainment, strawberry shortcake, door prizes, Red Hat vendors and a wonderful style show! Tickets and reservations are required.
Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3, 2011 (9:00 am to 6:00 pm):
Arts & Crafts Fair – Featuring an array of outstanding paintings, photography, pottery and crafts created by the best of Southern California’s artisans. Stroll among the arts and crafts, listen to live music and enjoy delicious heart-shaped strawberries grown in local San Diego fields.
Sunday, April 10, 2011 (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm):
Bulbs, Blooms & Beauty – Come out and enjoy floral design, a cooking demonstration, soap making, art vendors and a strawberry shortcake eating competition.
Saturday, April 16, 2011 (noon to 4:00 pm):
Bluegrass Day – Enjoy a free concert filled with the sounds of Bluegrass music, old-time jams with bands Pickin’ in the Posies and Fiddlin’ in the Flowers, and more!
Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17, 2011 (9:00 am to 6:00 pm):
Arts & Crafts Fair – Featuring an array of outstanding paintings, photography, pottery and crafts created by the best of Southern California’s artisans. Stroll among the arts and crafts, listen to live music and enjoy delicious heart-shaped strawberries grown in local San Diego fields.
Sunday, April 17, 2011 (10:30 am to 3:00 pm):
Canon Photography Workshop – Come and celebrate the beauty of The Flower Fields with Canon USA at a free macro photography workshop. And don’t forget to enter your best shots in the Flower Fields Photo Contest 2011 (see Flower Fields website for details). Deadline for entries is May 8, 2011 at 11:59 pm.
Saturday, April 23, 2011 (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm):
Blues Day – Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see some of San Diego’s great Blues musicians at the Blues Pro All Star Jam.
Friday, April 22, Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24, 2011 (9:00 am to 6:00 pm):
Orchids at The Flower Fields – A unique orchid shopping experience with millions of ranunculus blooms as a backdrop. There will be over 20 vendors with orchids from around the world, and thousands of plants for sale!
Sunday, April 24, 2011 (6:30 am):
Easter Sunrise Service – Sunrise service presented by The Fields Church.
Saturday, May 7, 2011:
Spring Rose Show – See more than 1,000 beautiful roses in bloom at the California Coastal Rose Society’s 24th annual show. Roses of every shape, size and variety will be on display and judged by experts for awards.
Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8, 2011:
Bonsai Show & Sale – Enjoy the unique blending of art and horticulture at the bonsai exhibition and sale.
Sunday, May 8, 2011:
Mother’s Day Celebration – Join the folks of the Flower Fields for the final day of the 2011 season as they honor Moms on their special day.
The Flower Fields of Carlsbad is located at 5704 Paseo Del Norte in Carlsbad, CA, directly above the Outlet Mall and roughly two miles away from Legoland California and the SeaLife Aquarium. The Flower Fields is open to the public daily from March 1, 2011 through to May 8, 2011, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission is $10.00 for adults; $9.00 for Seniors (aged 60+) and $5.00 for children ages 3 to 10. Children 2 and under are free. Season passes are also available ($10.00 – $20.00). Click here for information about coupons and discout admission to the Flower Fields.
Editor’s Note: All events, entertainment and start times are subject to change; be sure to check the Flower Fields website for the most up to date information.
March 18th, 2011
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