Monarch Butterflies in Carlsbad: Following One of Nature’s Most Remarkable Journeys
A Flash of Orange in the Carlsbad Sky There is something magical about spotting a Monarch butterfly in Carlsbad. Its brilliant orange-and-black wings are unmistakable as it floats between flowers, pauses to feed on nectar, or disappears into the coastal landscape. But the Monarch is much more than a beautiful butterfly. It is…
Wildflower Guide to Carlsbad: Where Coastal California Comes Into Bloom
Discover Carlsbad’s Wild Side Carlsbad is famous for the spectacular cultivated ranunculus at The Flower Fields, but spring color isn’t limited to those carefully planted rows. Look along our lagoon trails, coastal bluffs, open spaces, and natural areas and you’ll discover another kind of flower show—Carlsbad’s wildflowers. After winter rains, native and naturalized…