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At the coast, or inland, San Diego County is the place to be as spring turns to summer in Southern California.

Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff

CARLSBAD, CA — Dry and warmer conditions were expected through Friday in San Diego County, with cooler and windy weather accompanied by possible light showers along and west of the mountains over the weekend, forecasters said Thursday.

Friday's San Diego surf forecast includes a low-risk rip current, with surf from 2 to 3 feet, sets to 4 feet and mixed swell from 270 and 220 degrees.

Marine forecasters said stronger winds and higher seas are expected late Saturday into Sunday, possibly leading to hazardous boating conditions in the outer coastal waters. Winds and waves should gradually subside later Sunday into Monday.

No hazardous marine conditions are expected Thursday through Saturday.

The mountains and deserts will experience periods of stronger and gustier west winds Saturday afternoon into Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, the strongest winds are expected on Saturday afternoon and evening, with gusts from 40 to 50 mph.

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Thursday highs will be a few degrees below average with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s near the coast to the mid-70s to lower 80s for inland areas and lower deserts in the upper 80s to mid 90s. Night and morning low clouds extending inland into portions of the inland valleys were expected Friday.

Mountain areas will be mostly clear and sunny through Friday, with highs ranging in the mid-60s and a slight chance of showers over the weekend.

On Thursday, downtown San Diego was expected to be mostly cloudy, then gradually sunny, with a high near 68 and light wind in the morning. The overnight low was expected to be around 56.

"Dry weather will follow for next week. Warming will begin on Monday and continue on Tuesday and Wednesday, with high temperatures of as much as 5 to 10 degrees above average on Wednesday for the coast and valleys," the NWS said.

In Carlsbad, expect the following forecast for the next seven days:

ThursdayMostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday nightIncreasing clouds, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.

FridayCloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Friday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.

SaturdayA slight chance of showers before 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday NightA chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

SundayMostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

Sunday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

MondaySunny, with a high near 68.

Monday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 55.

TuesdaySunny, with a high near 71.

Tuesday NightPatchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

WednesdayPatchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

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Health & Fitness

The event's 250+ attendees included Tri-City and TriasMD leadership, athletes, top doctors and other local VIPs.

Kristien Brada-Thompson, Community Contributor

Left to Right: DISC founding director Dr. Robert S. Bray, Jr., TriasMD CEO James H. Becker and Tri-City Medical Center President & CEO Dr. Gene Ma celebrate the official opening of DISC Surgery Center at Carlsbad.

Olympian Guenter Seidel (dressage) and DISC founding director Dr. Robert S. Bray, Jr. peer through the Zeiss operating microscope in one of the new DISC Surgery Center's state-of-the-art operating suites.

On Friday, May 9, more than 250 people from Carlsbad and surrounding communities attended the grand opening celebration for the state-of-the-art DISC Surgery Center at Carlsbad. The event -- co-hosted by DISC Surgery Center, Tri-City Medical Center and Modern Luxury San Diego -- provided a first-look tour of the custom-built outpatient facility that will expand North County's access to minimally invasive spine surgery and musculoskeletal care.

The new 12,000-square-foot surgery center features three operating suites fully integrated with surgical and motion preservation technology, including the latest in microscopes, imaging, navigation and orthopedic and spine robotics.

Attendees of the celebration included Tri-City and TriasMD leadership, athletes like Olympian Guenter Seidel (dressage) and some of the region’s top spine and orthopedic surgeons, who will see patients at the new facility.

Watch highlights of the festivities HERE.

Tue, May 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Giaola Italian Kitchen, 2668 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92009

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Ready for a fun night out? Grab your family, friends, and that special someone to head over to Giaola Italian Kitchen in Bressi Ranch for a soothing Paint and Sip event! While you enjoy delicious food and drinks, including a complimentary glass of wine, talented local artists will guide you step-by-step in creating your own “Family of Koi” masterpiece on a provided 14×14 canvas. The 2-hour Paint and Sip has all the supplies covered. Plus, don’t miss Giaola’s fantastic Happy Hour before the painting begins!

Experience North County’s newest destination for modern fine dining. Giaola Italian Kitchen has meticulously crafted a one-of-a-kind culinary experience, which masterfully blends the flavors of Italy with sleek, modern design. Giaola Italian Kitchen offers patrons superb dining, takeout, delivery, and catering. Check out their menu HERE!

There is plenty of free parking for guests, wheelchair accessible, and indoors. If you are wanting to dine in before the event, feel free to check out their happy hour which is 3 pm-6 pm every day. This is also a kid-friendly venue and their outdoor patio is a pet-friendly space! Their maximum occupancy for this venue is 20 guests.

Additional Information

We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors.

Things to know:

We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations/rescheduling.

Refunds must be requested within 3 days of purchase. After 3 days a credit will be given.

Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park to avoid arriving late.

Painting and Vino is not responsible for paint on customer or venue property.

No outside food or drink is allowed. They are available for purchase. Wine is not included in your ticket purchase.

If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact customer service.

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CARLSBAD, Calif. — Every spring the rolling hills come alive with a rainbow of ranunculus flowers.

The 50-plus acres of blooms draw thousands of visitors to The Flower Fields, a locally iconic flower farm along Interstate 5.

Retired schoolteacher-turned-volunteer Mary Ellen Courtney has been going back every year for more than a decade.

“It’s heaven. It’s beautiful. It’s peaceful. It’s spiritual. It’s comforting, and everyone has a good time,” Courtney said.

The flowers and the people who visit are what keep her volunteering.

“As a retired teacher, it allows me to further connect with the kids,” she said. “That was the favorite part of my job, was connecting with the boys and girls in the classroom, and this is just a different type of classroom.”

The volunteering gig has also led to a part-time job at the farm, where she works two-hour shifts talking to children or teaching visitors about the flowers and environment.

But, Courtney said, even when she’s not working, she’s there volunteering.

“I have a purpose every day, every day,” she said. “This is where I will be.”

On a busy day, the farm can attract nearly 10,000 visitors. And in more recent years, social media has boosted its popularity.

“I’d seen TikToks on the flower field here,” Alanis Mendoza said during a recent visit. “We’re from New York City, so we don’t really have a lot of fields and greenery, so it was like, wow!”

The estimated 80 million flowers are in bloom for only about 10 weeks, but their beauty keeps many, like Courtney, coming back.

“When people leave, you don’t have one person that’s unhappy. They’re unhappy that it’s over,” she said. “Everybody’s happy to be here, and everybody just sees the joy that’s here.”

Camila Bernal

David Douglas

David Douglas is a supervising producer for NBC News based in Los Angeles.

A sea of bloom, steps from the beach.

Many know and love California for its ideal summer temperatures, vast topography and unique culture. As a newer resident of Arizona, I have only just begun to explore our neighbor to the west, and I am already taken aback by the beauty this state possesses. On my most recent trip, I had the pleasure of experiencing a city about an hour from Orange County, Carlsbad. When you think of Carlsbad, the first thing that may come to your mind is the small, coastal community vibes of Carlsbad Village, a strip of charming beach and retail shops, restaurants and bars, all mere steps from the five-mile beach.

During my stay, I was accommodated by the lovely Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa, which is conveniently situated a few blocks from the beach and a quick drive to Carlsbad Village. Their restaurant, Candlers at Cape Rey, offers views of the Pacific Ocean and is the perfect spot for a cocktail and bite while basking in the beauty of the coast.

I wanted to explore the character of Carlsbad, so I went right to the heart of it, Carlsbad Village, where I dined at the delightful seafood restaurant Bluewater Grill, where my sister and I indulged in fresh oysters, crispy calamari and mouth-watering crab cakes. The rest of the day was filled with perusing the local retail shops and the occasional stop-in at bars like Crackheads and 264 Fresco for the occasional cocktail. It was a day filled with laughter, exploration and wonder.

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The next morning, my sister and I woke with excitement for the day we had ahead of us. In just a few short hours, we would be entirely surrounded by miles of wistful wildflowers at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad. The breathtaking sight can be compared to the ICONIC opening scene of the blockbuster film Wicked when the children are seen running through an endless field of technicolor flora.

We spent the majority of our day biking through the darling neighborhoods of Carlsbad. We returned to our room and got ready for our magical evening ahead. After a short 10-minute Uber ride from the hotel to the fields, we arrived. The immediate fragrance of the flowers gave me a warm welcome. Fresh aromas mixed with a rainbow of flowers lined in fields as far as the eye could see; it was nothing short of breathtaking.

We attended a welcome cocktail hour with a charcuterie spread, live music and craft cocktails. We were encouraged to explore the other attraction they have at The Flower Field: The Butterfly Exhibit, which is a must-do when you visit. When you walk into the enclosure, butterflies flutter all around you, the vibrancy of their wings captivating your attention. It was serene to be a calm observer of their beauty.

For those who want a more exciting interaction with these majestic creatures, you are given a sugar swab that can be used to attract the butterflies; once they are on your swab, you can gently place the butterflies on you. I placed one on my temple, where it stayed for a couple minutes before flying back with its butterfly companions.

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Around sunset, we were escorted to the heart of the flower fields, where a chef-prepared meal was made for us. The amber rose hue of the sun setting kissed the floral fields, enhancing their saturation and making you feel as if you’ve been transported to a place where joy engulfs you. It was a setting where the beauty could make any worry or stressor of outside life melt away, transitioning your focus solely to the beauty of this fantastic planet.

Flowers often serve as a reminder to be present, their fleeting beauty reminding us that there are no guarantees in life, only the guarantee of the moment being lived right now. Being surrounded by millions of flowers reminded me of that. I was able to be completely present. I engaged in meaningful conversations, strengthened connections with familiar faces and forged connections with new friends.

The Flower Fields in Carlsbad are nothing short of blissful and sublime. I highly recommend you plan a trip. It was truly a life-changing experience.

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