Sightseeing
This iconic pier has been featured in so many TV shows and movies, you've probably already seen it! The sunset views are breathtaking!
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Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
This iconic pier has been featured in so many TV shows and movies, you've probably already seen it! The sunset views are breathtaking!
If you have a free morning, plan a walk around the harbor. You'll undoubtedly snap some beautiful photos and enjoy the crisp ocean air.
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Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific StreetIf you have a free morning, plan a walk around the harbor. You'll undoubtedly snap some beautiful photos and enjoy the crisp ocean air.
Great place to watch the sunset, have a picnic, or play some basketball.
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Buccaneer Park
1506 S Pacific StGreat place to watch the sunset, have a picnic, or play some basketball.
Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific StreetGreat place to spend the day at the beach.
Wonderful park with options for volleyball, basketball, a playground, biking/walking trails, picnic tables, and BBQ grills.
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Buddy Todd Park
2800 Mesa DrWonderful park with options for volleyball, basketball, a playground, biking/walking trails, picnic tables, and BBQ grills.
SO worth the trip! We've been there several times and always spend a few hours exploring the ship. Kids, teens, parents, and grandparents have all enjoyed it.
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USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrSO worth the trip! We've been there several times and always spend a few hours exploring the ship. Kids, teens, parents, and grandparents have all enjoyed it.
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrDon't miss Legoland! So close and so fun!
We'd be remiss to not list this beloved park. And it's less than an hour away!
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Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrWe'd be remiss to not list this beloved park. And it's less than an hour away!
There are so many things to see at Balboa Park, it's worth exploring their web site to identify which parts you want to focus on and then planning to stay a few hours at least.
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Balboa Park
There are so many things to see at Balboa Park, it's worth exploring their web site to identify which parts you want to focus on and then planning to stay a few hours at least.
One of the best zoos in the world! Set aside a whole day to make the most of your visit, and wear good walking shoes!
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San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrOne of the best zoos in the world! Set aside a whole day to make the most of your visit, and wear good walking shoes!
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdWe had an annual pass to this park (before Covid!) because it was so much fun to pop in for an evening now and then. If you've never been, it's worth the trip.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.We had an annual pass to this park (before Covid!) because it was so much fun to pop in for an evening now and then. If you've never been, it's worth the trip.
If you enjoy shopping, this is the place to do it.
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Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteIf you enjoy shopping, this is the place to do it.
Thursday mornings from 9am - 1pm. Great mix of local food, artisans, music, and flowers. https://www.mainstreetoceanside.com/farmers-market
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Oceanside Sunset Market
401 Pier View WayThursday mornings from 9am - 1pm. Great mix of local food, artisans, music, and flowers. https://www.mainstreetoceanside.com/farmers-market
San Luis Rey River Trail
San Luis Rey River TrailBeautiful trail for walking, running, or biking.
Make a reservation for 7:30pm in the summer and you'll be treated to gorgeous sunset views! Be forewarned, the cocktails are a bit pricey and the menu is pretty slim. It's not a place to grab a full meal, but rather a place to chill and watch the sunset with friends.
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The Rooftop Bar
201 North Myers StreetMake a reservation for 7:30pm in the summer and you'll be treated to gorgeous sunset views! Be forewarned, the cocktails are a bit pricey and the menu is pretty slim. It's not a place to grab a full meal, but rather a place to chill and watch the sunset with friends.
If you want to catch a movie, this downtown theater is fun and easy to find. Plus there are tons of great places to eat around the theater and you can even walk over to the beach before or after.
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Regal Oceanside
401 Mission AveIf you want to catch a movie, this downtown theater is fun and easy to find. Plus there are tons of great places to eat around the theater and you can even walk over to the beach before or after.
Has it been awhile since you took the family bowling? Never fear, Surf Bowl is here and looks exactly like you remember it (from years gone by). Still a super fun way to spend a few hours with friends.
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Surf Bowl
1401 S Coast HwyHas it been awhile since you took the family bowling? Never fear, Surf Bowl is here and looks exactly like you remember it (from years gone by). Still a super fun way to spend a few hours with friends.
If you enjoy the sport of surfing, you'll love this museum!
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California Surf Museum
312 Pier View WayIf you enjoy the sport of surfing, you'll love this museum!
You can't come to Oceanside without taking a surf lesson, right?!
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Oceanside Surf School
121 S Pacific StYou can't come to Oceanside without taking a surf lesson, right?!
Food scene
Parlor Doughnuts
331 N Cleveland StGourmet donuts!
Local Tap House
308 S Coast HwyLocal favorite pub. I am addicted to their french fries!
We love the fusion sushi at this restaurant!
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Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub
1815 S Coast HwyWe love the fusion sushi at this restaurant!
Felix's BBQ with Soul
3613 Ocean Ranch BlvdLOVE Felix's!!!
Best Pizza & Brew Oceanside
1639 S Coast HwyGreat pizza.
Frazier Farms
1820 Oceanside BlvdLocal favorite for groceries and organic produce.
Mr. Bibi
208 N Coast HwyDelicious Korean food. Vegan friendly.
Can you tell we like BBQ? This is another place to enjoy smoked meats and local brews.
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That Boy Good
326 N Horne StCan you tell we like BBQ? This is another place to enjoy smoked meats and local brews.
Yes, Rubio's is a chain in Southern California, but it's delicious. If you enjoy MexiCali food, Rubio's is a great place to try.
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Rubio's Coastal Grill
437 Hwy 101Yes, Rubio's is a chain in Southern California, but it's delicious. If you enjoy MexiCali food, Rubio's is a great place to try.
Authentic Mexican market and walk-up eatery. Yummy tacos and super cheap!
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Primo Market
606 Morse StAuthentic Mexican market and walk-up eatery. Yummy tacos and super cheap!
Delicious Nepalese food. Unique flavors and great prices. Also, there are a ton of fun shops and restaurants in this part of Carlsbad.
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Taste of the Himalayas
300 Carlsbad Village DrDelicious Nepalese food. Unique flavors and great prices. Also, there are a ton of fun shops and restaurants in this part of Carlsbad.
If you want to visit an iconic SoCal eatery, this is a place to do it. Make sure to get up to date on the "secret" menu, though, beforehand. If you want to eat like the locals, order your fries "animal style."
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In-N-Out Burger
936 N Coast HwyIf you want to visit an iconic SoCal eatery, this is a place to do it. Make sure to get up to date on the "secret" menu, though, beforehand. If you want to eat like the locals, order your fries "animal style."
If you're looking for yummy local food while hanging on the beach, this is a fabulous choice. It's located under the Oceanside Pier, which makes it easy to grab food during a break from swimming or surfing.
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Tin Fish
302 The Strand NIf you're looking for yummy local food while hanging on the beach, this is a fabulous choice. It's located under the Oceanside Pier, which makes it easy to grab food during a break from swimming or surfing.
Looking for a delicious brunch near a place to maybe see some sea lions or seals? Look no further!
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Stratford at the Harbor
280 Harbor DrLooking for a delicious brunch near a place to maybe see some sea lions or seals? Look no further!
Best fish and chips nearby! Plus there are some fun shops close by where you can grab a souvenir. Leave time to walk around the harbor after you eat. :)
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Oceanside Harbor Village
280 Harbor DrBest fish and chips nearby! Plus there are some fun shops close by where you can grab a souvenir. Leave time to walk around the harbor after you eat. :)
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Use the train to go into San Diego
Want to catch a baseball game at Petco Park, visit the U.S.S. Midway museum, or take a cruise out of San Diego Harbor? Take the train from Oceanside! Not only will you avoid the traffic, but the views are amazing!
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Remember a sweatshirt!
Everyone thinks of San Diego as been warm, but it can get chilly—especially near the beach and in the evenings. For much of the year, we see temps in the 40s at night, and 60s during the day. July, August, and September tend to be the warmest months, with it hitting the upper 70s and lower 80s.