Hana Field in Costa Mesa
Hana means flower in Japanese, and Hana Field by Tanaka Farms, in Costa Mesa, is acres and acres of beautiful seasonal flowers, like Sunflowers and Zinnias (throughout the year), Marigolds (fall), and more!
Opening day for the 2024 Season is Saturday, May 11th!
Join us on Saturdays & Sundays from 10am to 5pm* starting May 11th through July 7th (or until there are no more flowers.)
*Last entry at 4pm
Hana Field in Costa Mesa IS NOT located at Tanaka Farms in Irvine. It is located at:
Hana Field by Tanaka Farms
427 Anton Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
The farm is located at the corner of Sunflower and Anton. Entry to parking and check-in is located on Anton Blvd.
Things to Remember…
You must bring your own cutting utensils (Sunflowers have very thick stems, so bring a sharp cutter or serrated knife) and gardening gloves (especially if you have sensitive skin). We do have a limited supply of cutters available for purchase.
All children must remain close to their parent/guardian at all times. The field is large, and with uneven ground. It is easy for children to get lost or injured. Please keep your kids close!
Please Note:
We are a real working farm! The fields can get quite muddy, so closed-toe shoes that you don't mind getting dirty are a must.
We also recommend long pants, or long socks, as stinging nettles (weeds) grow all around the farm.
Also, bees love sunflowers, so if you have an allergy, beware that there will be a lot of bees on the premises. In addition to bees, farms do attract a lot of insects. If this is something that might bother you, make sure to use bug spray, or dress accordingly.
Pets:
Other than trained ADA service dogs, pets are NOT permitted at Hana Field. We wish that were not the case but safety regulations, as well as our insurance policy, do not allow it.
Flower Picking:
To add our U-Pick Flowers after purchasing general admission, guests MUST purchase a Keepsake Cup, which can hold up to 15 stems.
Pricing:
General Admission: $10 per person (Children 2 and under are FREE) includes entry to the flower fields, Barnyard Educational Exhibit, and children’s play area. Does NOT include flower picking.
Military Servicemembers: FREE (Active, retired, or veteran. Must show valid military ID at check-in. Discount is for the servicemember only. Thank you for your service!)
U-Pick Flowers: $15 for 15 blooms in a Keepsake Flower Cup
Rules & Regulations:
No pets allowed. Other than ADA Service Dogs, pets are NOT permitted at Hana Field. Please leave your furry friends at home.
All children must remain close to their parents/guardian at all times. The field is large, and with uneven ground. It is easy for children to get lost or injured. Please keep your kids close!
All minors MUST be accompanied by an adult.
PLEASE NOTE: We are a real working farm, and the ground is uneven, and the fields can get quite muddy, so closed toe shoes that you don't mind getting dirty are a must. Also, bees love sunflowers, so if you have an allergy, beware that there will be a lot of bees on the premises.
Dust kills our plants! When driving on farm grounds, please never drive faster than you can walk.
Fun Facts About Sunflowers
Did you know each one of the giant Mammoth sunflowers can grow up to 12 feet tall and produce up to 2000 seeds?
The big, bright yellow petals attract bees to pollinate the flowers. Once the flowers are pollinated, the plant puts all of its energy into producing seeds. The petals will shrivel up and fall off and the flower’s center will begin to bulge and grow as the seeds develop. The flower head will become so heavy with seeds that it will fall over from the extra weight. Once the flower looks like it is completely dead, and the white “fuzz”is gone from the flower head, revealing the black and white seeds, the flower is ready to harvest.
Sunflowers have been harvested for over 4000 years all over the world!
Throughout the year we will plant several crops of sunflowers. Each crop will be in peak bloom for only about two weeks.
