Inspired by the nearly fifty acres of rainbow-colored Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers, The Flower Fields will raise your mood and change how you see the world. It's an ideal destination for families, friends or a romantic escape for all things floral. Now through May 8, 2022, Visit Carlsbad invites guests to walk, drive or "Pedal2Petal" to floral-inspired events and specials at venues across the city.
Sign up at Visit Carlsbad to access a web app pass with a map of all the locations that are participating in the Spring Pedal2Petal promotion for the chance to win a two-night stay in one of the hotels, $300 food credit, Pedego electric bike rental in Carlsbad Village, and tickets to the Museum of Making Music.
Every time you visit one of the locations, you check-in on the app. Complete three check-ins and enter for the grand prize. Each check-in after that you get to enter again.
Above The Flower Fields are four hotels participating in the Pedal2Petal promotion. Directly above is The Cassara Carlsbad offering a “Stay and See Flower Fields Package”, which includes two tickets to The Flower Fields, an overnight stay, bike rental, waived parking fee and free shuttle to and from the fields. The quiet pool offers views of the acres of ranunculus and the ocean beyond. After a day exploring Carlsbad, enjoy a bloom-inspired cocktail at Cassara Kitchen & Bar. The bar is making a Hibiscus Sour with Cali Fino Blanco tequila, grapefruit juice, Aquafaba, lemon juice, agave nectar, and hibiscus bitters. It's shaken and garnished with a lemon twist.
Attached to The Cassara Carlsbad is the Grand Pacific Palisades Resort offering a “Petals to Palisades Package”. It's also a prime spot above The Flower Fields. Guests will receive two tickets to The Flower Fields, an overnight stay in condo-style accommodations with full kitchens, plus the nightly resort fee waived and free shuttle to and from the Flower Fields when available. The resort offers a family pool with a kids interactive splash pad.
Above The Cassara Carlsbad and Grand Pacific Palisades and LEGOLAND is the Westin Carlsbad and Sheraton Carlsbad participating in the Pedal2Petal promotion. At both resorts, they offer pools, onsite dining and two tickets fo the Flower Fields, plus a free one hour bike rental per day. They also have a complimentary shuttle to and from the Flower Fields based on availability.
The Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is hosting a “Blooms & Bliss” package that includes upgraded accommodations with a deep soaking tub and private outdoor space. The welcome “care package” includes fresh flowers from Native Poppy and a luxurious self-love journal from The Yanshi Planner to aid in personal discovery and rest. Be sure to use the $200 resort credit per stay for redemption towards relaxation at the award-winning Spa at La Costa. Guests receive daily spa access and waived fitness classes fees for the duration of their stay.
One of the only participating hotels near the beach is the Cape Rey Carlsbad, A Hilton Resort & Resort. Guests can start their day with a floral-inspired lavender latter for $6.50. Later after a day of biking and sightseeing, Chandler's Oceanfront Dining and Bar is making a Lavendar & Lemon cocktail for $14. Be sure to order the lavender and lemon bar for dessert for $12.
While some of the Carlsbad hotels offer rental bikes, if you want to really explore all of the sites in Carlsbad participating on the Pedal 2 Petal map, Pedago Electric Bikes in Carlsbad Village offers pedal-assist bikes to get around town easily. Other bike rental places include Beach Vibe Rental and Sales, Ride GDS, and Happy E-Bikes.
On the bikes you can ride to these Pedal 2 Pedal locations offering specials:
Visit the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Center and view native flowering plants in our extensive Native Plant Garden. Complete an informative and educational scavenger hunt on the grounds of the Discovery Center looking for native flora and discover the beauty of some of our flowering plants in bloom from March 1st – May 8th, 2022. If you complete the scavenger hunt, receive 10% off a matching t-shirt featuring some of the flowering plants branded with our AHLF logo and Pedal2Petal.
Yoga Your Way is offering a Flower Power SUP with each participant receiving a flower crown upon arrival to the class. Also, participants receive a refreshing hibiscus tea.
The Goods Doughnuts is making Rose Petal & Hibiscus donuts to eat, and lavender lemonade and lavender lattes to drink.
Those staying at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf and Spa can order a floral inspired cocktail at The Pacific Point lounge to celebrate all things Spring. Sip a Lavender Lemon Spritz made with Vodka, Meyer Lemon, Lavender, Lillet Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and soda. The Endless Summer is made with gin, absinthe, egg white, orange blossom water and lemon.
Book an 80-minute Calendula & Orange Myrtle Scrub and Massage at the Aviara Spa. This service will start with deep breaths to set the tone followed by a luxurious body exfoliation. It features pure essential oils of sweet orange, petitgrain, lavender, rosemary, lemon peel, myrtle and neroli. Conclude your experience with our signature massage utilizing the seasonal massage cream.
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