Guidebook for Oceanside
Drinks & Nightlife
Oceanside Aleworks
1800 Ord WaySo close and so very good!
Close by.. Good burgers.
Relaxed brewpub offering craft beers & growler fills, plus bar eats, sandwiches & weekend breakfast. They just added a larger brewhouse with 14 of their own brews plus other guest beers.
29 locals recommend
Prohibition Brewing Company
2004 E Vista WayClose by.. Good burgers.
Relaxed brewpub offering craft beers & growler fills, plus bar eats, sandwiches & weekend breakfast. They just added a larger brewhouse with 14 of their own brews plus other guest beers.
Pizza Port Carlsbad
571 Carlsbad Village DrGreat beer, great pizza- a family favorite for years.
Well know brewery that is sold in stores all over. Awesome beer, food good but pricey. The setting is really fun and great for families. In the summer they show movies outside (bring a blanket or low chairs).
232 locals recommend
Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyWell know brewery that is sold in stores all over. Awesome beer, food good but pricey. The setting is really fun and great for families. In the summer they show movies outside (bring a blanket or low chairs).
Breakwater
101 N Coast HwyGreat for a beer and lunch after a surf session.
Have'nt tried it yet- but you could and let us know what you think!
7 locals recommend
Latitude 33 Brewing Co
Have'nt tried it yet- but you could and let us know what you think!
In the heart of downtown Carlsbad and walking distance to the beach.
15 locals recommend
Witch Creek Winery
2906 Carlsbad BlvdIn the heart of downtown Carlsbad and walking distance to the beach.
Great for groups, modern setting, reasonable prices. Good food and beer. A very fun place.
113 locals recommend
Bagby Beer Co.
601 S Coast HwyGreat for groups, modern setting, reasonable prices. Good food and beer. A very fun place.
One of our guests attended the Brewfest this year and out of all the breweries featured they liked this one the best.
10 locals recommend
Wavelength Brewing Company
236 Main StOne of our guests attended the Brewfest this year and out of all the breweries featured they liked this one the best.
Great beer and food. It is definitely one of Oceanside's new hot spots. Eat outside if you can, it can be noisy inside.
199 locals recommend
Local Tap House
308 S Coast HwyGreat beer and food. It is definitely one of Oceanside's new hot spots. Eat outside if you can, it can be noisy inside.
Rustic indoor/outdoor hangout with a spacious patio and fire pits serving tavern fare & craft beer.
59 locals recommend
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill
302 E BroadwayRustic indoor/outdoor hangout with a spacious patio and fire pits serving tavern fare & craft beer.
Food Scene
Yummy! Wonderful thin crust pizza with unusual toppings. Their pear/Gorgonzola salad is amazing. Order your pizza and then go across the street for beer at Mother Earth Brewery. They will deliver your pizza to your table!
37 locals recommend
URBN Coal Fired Pizza
203 Main StYummy! Wonderful thin crust pizza with unusual toppings. Their pear/Gorgonzola salad is amazing. Order your pizza and then go across the street for beer at Mother Earth Brewery. They will deliver your pizza to your table!
Have pizza and a beer before or after you go to the movies at Krikorian's next door.
7 locals recommend
Backstreet Brewery
15 Main StreetHave pizza and a beer before or after you go to the movies at Krikorian's next door.
This is the original FPP&K. Awesome food and funky, fun atmosphere. Now two locations in downtown Oceanside.
95 locals recommend
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen
509 Mission AveThis is the original FPP&K. Awesome food and funky, fun atmosphere. Now two locations in downtown Oceanside.
Excellent sushi. Amazing oysters and spicy edame. Great happy hour prices.
11 locals recommend
Hapifish Sushi
190 N Coast Hwy 101Excellent sushi. Amazing oysters and spicy edame. Great happy hour prices.
Best breakfast in Oceanside hands down!! We highly recommend the Banana Crunch French Toast- add mangos for additional swooning. But there could be a long line.
101 locals recommend
Beach Break Cafe
1802 S Coast HwyBest breakfast in Oceanside hands down!! We highly recommend the Banana Crunch French Toast- add mangos for additional swooning. But there could be a long line.
Coffee and plants in a intimate outdoor setting. Very cute and you can purchase the succulents too!
31 locals recommend
Succulent Cafe
306 Oak AveCoffee and plants in a intimate outdoor setting. Very cute and you can purchase the succulents too!
Fresh, fresh, fresh is the word for the fish here. Highly recommended by our guests.
87 locals recommend
Hello Betty Fish House
211 Mission AveFresh, fresh, fresh is the word for the fish here. Highly recommended by our guests.
Vista Farmers Market is the oldest farmers market in San Diego. They have 53 farmers selling all types of produce. There are also 34 vendors, some cooking up some very tasty breakfast and lunches.
16 locals recommend
Vista Farmer's Market
325 S Melrose DrVista Farmers Market is the oldest farmers market in San Diego. They have 53 farmers selling all types of produce. There are also 34 vendors, some cooking up some very tasty breakfast and lunches.
I really like the sushi here and their prices are reasonable, and they have good happy hour specials.
Go Go Japan
4121 Oceanside BlvdI really like the sushi here and their prices are reasonable, and they have good happy hour specials.
Rustic BBQ eatery with an upbeat vibe offering classic sides & a bar with cocktails & draft brews.
We have not been here yet, but I am looking forward to trying this place. The Dirty Fries look fantastic. Friends have said that they liked it.
38 locals recommend
Miss Kim's by That Boy Good
207 N Coast HwyRustic BBQ eatery with an upbeat vibe offering classic sides & a bar with cocktails & draft brews.
We have not been here yet, but I am looking forward to trying this place. The Dirty Fries look fantastic. Friends have said that they liked it.
Vamos A Texcoco is an authentic Mexican Barbacoa restaurant in a tiny strip mall. Don't let the looks or location fool you. This place is one of my favorites for lunch or dinner. Their lamb broth is absolutely wonderful and so are the barbacoa rolled tacos. They are even featured in a Sunset book called 'Eating Up the West Coast'.
Vamos a Texcoco
950 E Vista WayVamos A Texcoco is an authentic Mexican Barbacoa restaurant in a tiny strip mall. Don't let the looks or location fool you. This place is one of my favorites for lunch or dinner. Their lamb broth is absolutely wonderful and so are the barbacoa rolled tacos. They are even featured in a Sunset book called 'Eating Up the West Coast'.
Please eat here! If you love very fresh, imaginative and flavorful food sushi style, you need to eat here. Try the 'Omakase'; sit at the bar and the chef will use his imagination and keep putting small plates in front of you until you cannot eat another bite!
http://www.seabasstropub.com/#eat-together
75 locals recommend
Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub
1815 S Coast HwyPlease eat here! If you love very fresh, imaginative and flavorful food sushi style, you need to eat here. Try the 'Omakase'; sit at the bar and the chef will use his imagination and keep putting small plates in front of you until you cannot eat another bite!
http://www.seabasstropub.com/#eat-together
Walking distance from our house, this little donut shop always has great fresh donuts. They also make a really good ham/cheese croissant sandwich.
K-Donuts
4750 Oceanside BoulevardWalking distance from our house, this little donut shop always has great fresh donuts. They also make a really good ham/cheese croissant sandwich.
A good neighborhood pizza and Italian food restaurant. I love the #11- Paolo's Special sub sandwich. You can walk there from out house.
Two Brothers From Italy Pizza
4760 Oceanside BlvdA good neighborhood pizza and Italian food restaurant. I love the #11- Paolo's Special sub sandwich. You can walk there from out house.
When I want Thai food this is where I go. I'm no expert on Thai food but I am always happy with what I order. They have a buffet that is reasonable and tasty.
Plus it is close enough to walk to.
Thai Garden
4750 Oceanside BlvdWhen I want Thai food this is where I go. I'm no expert on Thai food but I am always happy with what I order. They have a buffet that is reasonable and tasty.
Plus it is close enough to walk to.
Ruby's Diner
1 Oceanside PierGreat location at the end of the pier. Good burgers and great fries!
Petite Madeline Bakery
223 N Coast HwyYummy pastries or lunch food and good coffee.
Wonderful for breakfast or lunch. Sit outside and watch the world go by while having a delicious meal.
17 locals recommend
Curbside Cafe
307 Main StWonderful for breakfast or lunch. Sit outside and watch the world go by while having a delicious meal.
When Pigs Fly BBQ
230 Main StVery good BBQ!
Enzo's BBQ Ale House
4141 Oceanside BlvdGreat BBQ and lots of beer choices.
This place is good for a special occasion. They received a Michelin star! Must make reservations. The food is excellent!
40 locals recommend
Jeune et Jolie
2659 State StThis place is good for a special occasion. They received a Michelin star! Must make reservations. The food is excellent!
Ciao Ristorante Italiano
2015 E Vista WayExcellent Italian food.
Fabulous food, great drinks and a view of the ocean. Wonderful place for special occasions.
74 locals recommend
Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse
3878 Carlsbad BlvdFabulous food, great drinks and a view of the ocean. Wonderful place for special occasions.
Entertainment & Activities
Lots of animals in a wonderful natural setting. Beautiful landscaping. Love the country feel here. Also lovely botanical gardens.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdLots of animals in a wonderful natural setting. Beautiful landscaping. Love the country feel here. Also lovely botanical gardens.
If you have small children you know why it is recommended. People come from all around the world to take their kiddos here.
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrIf you have small children you know why it is recommended. People come from all around the world to take their kiddos here.
Great hiking trails and places to play baseball, football and soccer. You can walk there from our house if you want.
Sports Park Way
Sports Park WayGreat hiking trails and places to play baseball, football and soccer. You can walk there from our house if you want.
The Wave is only 10 minutes from here. A great local place to cool off and very close to convenient restaurants for afterwards.
39 locals recommend
The Wave Waterpark
101 Wave DrThe Wave is only 10 minutes from here. A great local place to cool off and very close to convenient restaurants for afterwards.
Fairly new, super sized soccer complex designed for large tournaments. Fields are kept up in good condition. The amenities will vary by the size of the tournament. They provide tents and seating for participating teams. Usually a good selection of food trucks. Large, dirt parking lot with recently paved entry road.
SoCal Sports Complex
3302 Senior Center DrFairly new, super sized soccer complex designed for large tournaments. Fields are kept up in good condition. The amenities will vary by the size of the tournament. They provide tents and seating for participating teams. Usually a good selection of food trucks. Large, dirt parking lot with recently paved entry road.
Arts & Culture
This is what so many people come to San Diego for- 17 great museums and the zoo. There is a carousel and a lovely botanic building with a much photographed lily pond.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
This is what so many people come to San Diego for- 17 great museums and the zoo. There is a carousel and a lovely botanic building with a much photographed lily pond.
A converted cinema, this playhouse now features plays & musicals from Moonlight Stage Productions. Great local productions.
7 locals recommend
Avo Playhouse
303 Main StA converted cinema, this playhouse now features plays & musicals from Moonlight Stage Productions. Great local productions.
Moonlight Stage Productions has been producing musical theater for the enjoyment of audiences from throughout Southern California for 35 years. Bring your picnic and sit on the lawn or chairs.
44 locals recommend
Moonlight Amphitheatre
1250 Vale Terrace DrMoonlight Stage Productions has been producing musical theater for the enjoyment of audiences from throughout Southern California for 35 years. Bring your picnic and sit on the lawn or chairs.
This contemporary building presents a rotating collection of modern art pieces & cultural events.
70 locals recommend
Oceanside Museum of Art
704 Pier View WayThis contemporary building presents a rotating collection of modern art pieces & cultural events.
Surf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards, famous surfers & more.
109 locals recommend
California Surf Museum
312 Pier View WaySurf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards, famous surfers & more.
The Museum was developed to showcase and celebrate the music products industry. For over ten years, the Museum has provided opportunities for cultural enrichment while preserving our musical heritage through special exhibitions, innovative concerts and educational programs aimed toward a wide range of audiences. On permanent display are hundreds of vintage instruments, audio and video clips, and a vibrant interactive area. Organized chronologically, each gallery features the historic milestones, popular music and instruments of those eras.
56 locals recommend
Museum of Making Music
5790 Armada DrThe Museum was developed to showcase and celebrate the music products industry. For over ten years, the Museum has provided opportunities for cultural enrichment while preserving our musical heritage through special exhibitions, innovative concerts and educational programs aimed toward a wide range of audiences. On permanent display are hundreds of vintage instruments, audio and video clips, and a vibrant interactive area. Organized chronologically, each gallery features the historic milestones, popular music and instruments of those eras.
Parks & Nature
The San Diego Zoo is world famous, not only for the animals but also for its botanic gardens all around and throughout the grounds.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThe San Diego Zoo is world famous, not only for the animals but also for its botanic gardens all around and throughout the grounds.
Right around the corner from where we live! Rancho Guajome hacienda depicts a unique example of Anglo-Hispanic architecture built on an original Mexican land grant. Distinguished as a National Historic Landmark for its contribution to our nation's history, the rambling twenty-room adobe ranch house, built with huge profits from the cattle boom of the 1850's, bustled in its heyday with extravagant fiestas, lively rodeos, and constant visitors. Noted author Helen Hunt Jackson stayed at Guajome while she gathered material for her famous novel Ramona. Guajome County Park also offers a rich riparian area, marshes, spring-fed lakes, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, and camping.
39 locals recommend
Guajome Regional Park
3000 Guajome Lake RdRight around the corner from where we live! Rancho Guajome hacienda depicts a unique example of Anglo-Hispanic architecture built on an original Mexican land grant. Distinguished as a National Historic Landmark for its contribution to our nation's history, the rambling twenty-room adobe ranch house, built with huge profits from the cattle boom of the 1850's, bustled in its heyday with extravagant fiestas, lively rodeos, and constant visitors. Noted author Helen Hunt Jackson stayed at Guajome while she gathered material for her famous novel Ramona. Guajome County Park also offers a rich riparian area, marshes, spring-fed lakes, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, and camping.
Discover the history and tranquil beauty of this former working ranch, once owned by actor Leo Carrillo.
38 locals recommend
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
6200 Flying Leo Carrillo LnDiscover the history and tranquil beauty of this former working ranch, once owned by actor Leo Carrillo.
Oceanside’s original town center, Heritage Park Village and Museum features several historical buildings preserved on two-acres. The historic village includes the first General Store, a blacksmith shop and livery stables, a jail, the Portola Inn, Libby School and the Blade newspaper building.
9 locals recommend
Heritage Park
34400 Old Golden LanternOceanside’s original town center, Heritage Park Village and Museum features several historical buildings preserved on two-acres. The historic village includes the first General Store, a blacksmith shop and livery stables, a jail, the Portola Inn, Libby School and the Blade newspaper building.
The Audubon Center is easily the best local experience for viewing and nature as both the past and the present. It's on the edge of the Buena Vista Lagoon, a good place to see nature and how we people have impacted it. Stop by: It's interesting for everyone.
12 locals recommend
Buena Vista Audubon Society
2202 S Coast HwyThe Audubon Center is easily the best local experience for viewing and nature as both the past and the present. It's on the edge of the Buena Vista Lagoon, a good place to see nature and how we people have impacted it. Stop by: It's interesting for everyone.
Oceanside Golf Course
825 Douglas DrThis is a nice local golf course.
Great place to hike! State Natural Reserves have outstanding or unusual natural or scenic values. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is a wilderness island in an urban sea. This fragile environment is the home of our nation's rarest pine tree - Pinus torreyana. Once this tree covered a larger area. It now grows only here and on Santa Rosa Island off the coast near Santa Barbara. The park preserves not only the trees, but also one of the last salt marshes and waterfowl refuges in Southern California. The reserve features high broken cliffs and deep ravines on headlands overlooking the ocean. Hikers can follow trails through stands of wind-sculpted pines. A picturesque, pueblo-style structure that served as a restaurant when it was built in 1923 houses the visitor center, featuring interpretive displays. Picnicking and camping are prohibited in the reserve. The reserve's rich plant community features wildflowers in the spring and visitors can see the California quail gathered in coveys in the early mornings of fall and winter.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadGreat place to hike! State Natural Reserves have outstanding or unusual natural or scenic values. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is a wilderness island in an urban sea. This fragile environment is the home of our nation's rarest pine tree - Pinus torreyana. Once this tree covered a larger area. It now grows only here and on Santa Rosa Island off the coast near Santa Barbara. The park preserves not only the trees, but also one of the last salt marshes and waterfowl refuges in Southern California. The reserve features high broken cliffs and deep ravines on headlands overlooking the ocean. Hikers can follow trails through stands of wind-sculpted pines. A picturesque, pueblo-style structure that served as a restaurant when it was built in 1923 houses the visitor center, featuring interpretive displays. Picnicking and camping are prohibited in the reserve. The reserve's rich plant community features wildflowers in the spring and visitors can see the California quail gathered in coveys in the early mornings of fall and winter.
Explore four miles of garden trails, enjoy restful vistas, flowering trees, majestic palms, and the nation’s largest bamboo collection. Thanks to our mild climate, plants from all over the world thrive here. Our diverse topography provides a variety of microclimates giving the visitor a sensation of going from a desert environment to a tropical rainforest, all within 37 acres.Located 30 minutes north of San Diego in Encinitas, California, San Diego Botanic Garden features numerous exhibits, including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, succulent gardens, an herb garden, firesafe landscaping, a subtropical fruit garden, and native coastal sage natural areas. In June of 2009, we opened the Hamilton Children's Garden, the largest interactive children's garden on the West Coast.
196 locals recommend
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrExplore four miles of garden trails, enjoy restful vistas, flowering trees, majestic palms, and the nation’s largest bamboo collection. Thanks to our mild climate, plants from all over the world thrive here. Our diverse topography provides a variety of microclimates giving the visitor a sensation of going from a desert environment to a tropical rainforest, all within 37 acres.Located 30 minutes north of San Diego in Encinitas, California, San Diego Botanic Garden features numerous exhibits, including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, succulent gardens, an herb garden, firesafe landscaping, a subtropical fruit garden, and native coastal sage natural areas. In June of 2009, we opened the Hamilton Children's Garden, the largest interactive children's garden on the West Coast.
Sightseeing
Believe it or not this is a great place to tour. Twice a year they have tractor races and exhibits of lots of old tractors and machines from yesteryear. We love it.
17 locals recommend
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
2040 N Santa Fe AveBelieve it or not this is a great place to tour. Twice a year they have tractor races and exhibits of lots of old tractors and machines from yesteryear. We love it.
A great place to people watch, eat and relax by the ocean. Seals usually are in the harbor resting on the buoys. Lots of restaurants. At the end of the pier is a Ruby's restaurant.
239 locals recommend
Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific StreetA great place to people watch, eat and relax by the ocean. Seals usually are in the harbor resting on the buoys. Lots of restaurants. At the end of the pier is a Ruby's restaurant.
Every one like to walk the pier. Watch the waves and surfers; eat a pier pickle and watch the fishermen. Eat at Ruby's at the end of the pier.
386 locals recommend
Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
Every one like to walk the pier. Watch the waves and surfers; eat a pier pickle and watch the fishermen. Eat at Ruby's at the end of the pier.
Shopping
Great wine, cheese and easy to fix foods like salads and microwaveable meals. Everyone loves TJ's!
66 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2570 Vista WayGreat wine, cheese and easy to fix foods like salads and microwaveable meals. Everyone loves TJ's!
Stater Bros. Markets
780 Sycamore AveClosest grocery store that has everything you need.
Great produce and lots of organic options. The deli has fantastic ready cooked items to reheat and they make fabulous sandwiches to order. Also a very complete vitamin and health section.
33 locals recommend
Frazier Farms Market Vista
225 Vista Village DrGreat produce and lots of organic options. The deli has fantastic ready cooked items to reheat and they make fabulous sandwiches to order. Also a very complete vitamin and health section.
Everyone know Walmart. If you forgot to bring something for your trip you know you can find it here.
10 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
705 College BlvdEveryone know Walmart. If you forgot to bring something for your trip you know you can find it here.