Each spring, the foothills of Carlsbad are transformed into a rainbow of vibrant colors. The Flower Fields host thousands of visitors from all over the world every year, during the peak Ranunculus blooming season of March and April. This spectacular show of mother nature is unique to North America. Carlsbad boasts one of the most attractive climates in the world. One of the most active markets in the county is in this area. There are many new developments and exciting places to live.

There is a wide range of housing, from restored historic homes to modern upscale developments east of the interstate offering spectacular views of ocean sunsets and/or the flower fields.

The formation of the City of Carlsbad occurred in 1952. Since then, although the population has increased nearly 700 percent and the area of the city has expanded to three times its original size, much remains the same. To the west and north, the friendly small-town atmosphere remains a feature of Carlsbad's historic downtown.

		Amid the shopping centers, industrial parks and housing tracts punctuating the hills and valleys of Rancho Agua Hedionda are many vistas that would be recognized by the historic peoples who once lived in the area - the Luiseno, the Hispanics and Yankee rancheros