Let me take you down, ‘cause I’m going to strawberry fields — the spot in Carlsbad, that is.

The Carlsbad Strawberry Company at 1050 Cannon Rd. is in the midst of its 2023 U-pick season, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, through mid-July.

The berry basics: Admission is $5 per person (kids 5 and under are free) and includes the sunflower maze, shaded seating areas, and games. Another $12 per person includes a bucket and access to the field’s rows to trim your berries straight from the shrubs.

You can't miss these fields, right off Interstate 5 in Carlsbad. | Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

Here are a few pro tips:

Wear close-toed shoes because the rows can get muddy.
Only use the bucket you’re given upon entry — don’t overfill it or bring your own bags.
Leave your purses, backpacks, and pets at home.
Visit the sheep and goats ($6 per person); we hare there are rabbits, too.
Bring a picnic to enjoy at the tables — with your fresh strawberries for dessert.