Food Scene
Great healthy Mexican food with a Costa Rican theme. Enjoy a beer on the patio. Don't come here if you are in a hurry, as they have a small kitchen and can have a long line due to it's popularity. Relax and enjoy a pitcher of beer on the patio while you wait for your food.
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íbúar mæla meðJohnny Mañana's
308 Mission Avenue7
íbúar mæla meðGreat healthy Mexican food with a Costa Rican theme. Enjoy a beer on the patio. Don't come here if you are in a hurry, as they have a small kitchen and can have a long line due to it's popularity. Relax and enjoy a pitcher of beer on the patio while you wait for your food.
Closest Pizza Spot. Has great salads and pizza. Fun hip vibe. The privateer market next door is also a great spot to grab a sandwich or a glass of wine. The marketplace also hosts free comedy nights, check their website for more info.
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íbúar mæla meðThe Privateer Coal Fire Pizza
1706 S. Coast Hwy.23
íbúar mæla meðClosest Pizza Spot. Has great salads and pizza. Fun hip vibe. The privateer market next door is also a great spot to grab a sandwich or a glass of wine. The marketplace also hosts free comedy nights, check their website for more info.
Great gastropub style food and plenty of local microbrews. Very popular lunch and dinner spot.
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íbúar mæla meðLocal Tap House
308 South Coast Highway71
íbúar mæla meðGreat gastropub style food and plenty of local microbrews. Very popular lunch and dinner spot.
Best Mexican Food around. Awesome Tequila Bar. Great ambience.
***PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS IS AT 1714 SOUTH COAST HWY. (very close to the house, but Airbnb is not allowing the address to be updated)
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íbúar mæla meðAnita's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
309 South Coast Highway7
íbúar mæla meðBest Mexican Food around. Awesome Tequila Bar. Great ambience.
***PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS IS AT 1714 SOUTH COAST HWY. (very close to the house, but Airbnb is not allowing the address to be updated)
Come early to get a seat on the patio overlooking the harbor for the best Sunset view in Oceanside. Order off the happy hour menu for great prices. Fish Tacos are highly recommended!
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íbúar mæla meðLighthouse Oyster Bar & Grill
262 Harbor Dr S13
íbúar mæla með Come early to get a seat on the patio overlooking the harbor for the best Sunset view in Oceanside. Order off the happy hour menu for great prices. Fish Tacos are highly recommended!
Great inexpensive breakfast spot across from an awesome family beach and park.
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íbúar mæla meðBuccaneer Cafe
1508 S Pacific St16
íbúar mæla meðGreat inexpensive breakfast spot across from an awesome family beach and park.
An old Oceanside Icon. The Jolly Roger is adorned with historic black and white photos and stunning harbor views. They offer a great champagne brunch on weekends and the upstairs bar has one of the best views in Oceanside.
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íbúar mæla meðJolly Roger Restaurant
1900 North Harbor Drive7
íbúar mæla meðAn old Oceanside Icon. The Jolly Roger is adorned with historic black and white photos and stunning harbor views. They offer a great champagne brunch on weekends and the upstairs bar has one of the best views in Oceanside.
Best Breakfast Spot in Oceanside, hands down. Surf boards and autographed surf photos adorn the walls in this beach themed, family owned and long time local favorite. Very long wait on weekends as this is an extremely popular spot. Omelets are highly recommended and the coffee cake is a must!
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íbúar mæla meðBeach Break Cafe
1802 South Coast Highway48
íbúar mæla meðBest Breakfast Spot in Oceanside, hands down. Surf boards and autographed surf photos adorn the walls in this beach themed, family owned and long time local favorite. Very long wait on weekends as this is an extremely popular spot. Omelets are highly recommended and the coffee cake is a must!
Harney Sushi
301 Mission Avenue19
íbúar mæla meðPopular Sushi Spot in the downtown area.
Masters Kitchen and Cocktail
208 South Coast Highway19
íbúar mæla meðVery good food, nice setting. Dinner spot for couples.
Balinese restaurant for those looking for something intimate and adventurous.
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íbúar mæla meðDija Mara
232 S Coast Hwy8
íbúar mæla meðBalinese restaurant for those looking for something intimate and adventurous.
Panca Peruvian Cuisine & Rotisserie
1902 S Coast HwyIntimate Restaurant serving delicious Peruvian Cuisine.
Hip Sushi Spot in South O with local well known chefs.
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íbúar mæla meðWrench and Rodent Seabasstropub
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íbúar mæla meðHip Sushi Spot in South O with local well known chefs.
Big night time sunset market in the heart of downtown. Happens every Thursday night 5-9. A wide variety of food options. A must do for anyone visiting Oceanside.
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íbúar mæla meðOceanside Sunset Market
401 Pier View Way35
íbúar mæla meðBig night time sunset market in the heart of downtown. Happens every Thursday night 5-9. A wide variety of food options. A must do for anyone visiting Oceanside.
High End Steak and Seafood with Ocean and Pier Views. Also houses a comprehensive Vodka Bar.
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íbúar mæla með333 N Pacific St
333 N Pacific St14
íbúar mæla meðHigh End Steak and Seafood with Ocean and Pier Views. Also houses a comprehensive Vodka Bar.
The iconic California burger stop. When you want delicious, fast and cheap.
* Local Tip: Hit this one on the way home from the Harbor Beach.
In-N-Out Burger
936 N Coast HwyThe iconic California burger stop. When you want delicious, fast and cheap.
* Local Tip: Hit this one on the way home from the Harbor Beach.
Just down the street is Primo Market for a quick bite.
*Local Tip: Taco Tuesday 69 cent tacos all day.
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íbúar mæla meðPrimo Market
606 Morse Street12
íbúar mæla meðJust down the street is Primo Market for a quick bite.
*Local Tip: Taco Tuesday 69 cent tacos all day.
Best Deli in town!
*Local Tip: Do an online order before leaving for the beach. Grab them on the way for an easy and cheap lunch.
Frazier Farms
Best Deli in town!
*Local Tip: Do an online order before leaving for the beach. Grab them on the way for an easy and cheap lunch.
Roberto's Taco Shop
518 Oceanside BoulevardWhen you are looking for Cheap and Fast but also want Delicious; Mexican Food.
Sightseeing
Fun Spot to go for a walk. Rent a fishing pole at the bait shop on top of the pier; no fishing license needed if fishing from the pier. Ruby's restaurant at the end of the pier offers up 50s Diner decor, food and the best milkshakes around.
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íbúar mæla meðOceanside Pier
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íbúar mæla meðFun Spot to go for a walk. Rent a fishing pole at the bait shop on top of the pier; no fishing license needed if fishing from the pier. Ruby's restaurant at the end of the pier offers up 50s Diner decor, food and the best milkshakes around.
Nice Place to walk or ride bikes. Several Restaurants line the Harbor including, the iconic Jolly Roger and the Oceanside Broiler.
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íbúar mæla meðOceanside Harbor
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íbúar mæla meðNice Place to walk or ride bikes. Several Restaurants line the Harbor including, the iconic Jolly Roger and the Oceanside Broiler.
San Diego's famous Balboa Park is the host of countless museums, the Old Globe Theatre and the San Diego Zoo.
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íbúar mæla meðBalboa Park
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íbúar mæla meðSan Diego's famous Balboa Park is the host of countless museums, the Old Globe Theatre and the San Diego Zoo.
A great representation of the San Diego Maritime culture located right on the Embarcadero in downtown San Diego. Highly recommend spending a few hours wandering the decks and always of this decommissioned Aircraft carrier.
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íbúar mæla meðUSS Midway Museum
910 North Harbor Drive277
íbúar mæla meðA great representation of the San Diego Maritime culture located right on the Embarcadero in downtown San Diego. Highly recommend spending a few hours wandering the decks and always of this decommissioned Aircraft carrier.
Known as King of the historic California Missions. Fascinating History, Beautiful Scenery, Church Services.
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íbúar mæla meðMission San Luis Rey
4050 Mission Avenue38
íbúar mæla meðKnown as King of the historic California Missions. Fascinating History, Beautiful Scenery, Church Services.
Waterfront Area of downtown San Diego. This is where the USS Midway and Star of India are. There is also a free water feature and playground for the kids to play in.
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íbúar mæla meðEmbarcadero
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íbúar mæla meðWaterfront Area of downtown San Diego. This is where the USS Midway and Star of India are. There is also a free water feature and playground for the kids to play in.
Walk the flower fields and enjoy the coast air for a simple outdoor activity. Have lunch at the nearby Carlsbad Premium Outlets.
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íbúar mæla meðThe Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del Norte74
íbúar mæla meðWalk the flower fields and enjoy the coast air for a simple outdoor activity. Have lunch at the nearby Carlsbad Premium Outlets.
San Diego Botanic Garden
230 Quail Gardens Dr84
íbúar mæla meðBeautiful and comprehensive botanical garden.
Free Gardens above the Pacific Ocean.
*Local Tip: Check the tide calendar and combine this visit with a low tide visit to Swami's tide-pools.
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íbúar mæla meðMeditation Gardens
215 W K St35
íbúar mæla meðFree Gardens above the Pacific Ocean.
*Local Tip: Check the tide calendar and combine this visit with a low tide visit to Swami's tide-pools.
Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N Harbor Dr54
íbúar mæla meðExplore historic ships on the bay.
Arts & Culture
Modern architecture housing rotating art exhibits. There is also an evening art walk on the first Friday of each month. The art walk includes the nearby "Artist Alley". For more info on the art walk visit: http://www.oceansideartwalk.org
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íbúar mæla meðOceanside Museum of Art
704 Pier View Way21
íbúar mæla meðModern architecture housing rotating art exhibits. There is also an evening art walk on the first Friday of each month. The art walk includes the nearby "Artist Alley". For more info on the art walk visit: http://www.oceansideartwalk.org
Entertainment & Activities
All types of boat and water sport rentals including power boats, jet skis, kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards.
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íbúar mæla meðOceanside Boat Rentals
256 Harbor Drive9
íbúar mæla meðAll types of boat and water sport rentals including power boats, jet skis, kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards.
Fun Indoor Climbing Gym that also offers fitness classes including yoga.
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íbúar mæla meðVital Climbing Gym - Oceanside
525 S Coast Hwy16
íbúar mæla meðFun Indoor Climbing Gym that also offers fitness classes including yoga.
iFLY OCEANSIDE
3178 Vista Way8
íbúar mæla meðIndoor Skydiving. Fun for all ages.
K1 Speed
6212 Corte Del AbetoIndoor Electric Go Karts. Very fast and very fun!
LEGOLAND California
1 Legoland Drive127
íbúar mæla meðFor all those lego fanatics, young and old.
A departure from the traditional zoo setting. The Safari Park is operated by the San Diego Zoo, but exhibits animals in wide open settings. There I also a zip line here for the adventure seekers in your group. Highly recommend visiting this San Diego County gem.
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íbúar mæla meðSan Diego Safari Park( Insidegate)
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íbúar mæla meðA departure from the traditional zoo setting. The Safari Park is operated by the San Diego Zoo, but exhibits animals in wide open settings. There I also a zip line here for the adventure seekers in your group. Highly recommend visiting this San Diego County gem.
The world famous San Diego Zoo. Gorgeous spot to be for the day with tons of animals.
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íbúar mæla meðSan Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Drive778
íbúar mæla meðThe world famous San Diego Zoo. Gorgeous spot to be for the day with tons of animals.
Voted the best ballpark in Major League Baseball. If there is a Padres game going on during your stay, make the effort to go. Take the Coaster train from Oceanside to downtown.
*Local Tip: Order a large Sculpin IPA from the popular Ballast Point Brewery and eat the Cardiff Crack Nachos.
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íbúar mæla meðPetco Park
100 Park Boulevard237
íbúar mæla meðVoted the best ballpark in Major League Baseball. If there is a Padres game going on during your stay, make the effort to go. Take the Coaster train from Oceanside to downtown.
*Local Tip: Order a large Sculpin IPA from the popular Ballast Point Brewery and eat the Cardiff Crack Nachos.
A great local spot when you just want to relax and have some low key family fun.
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íbúar mæla meðSurf Bowl
1401 South Coast Highway10
íbúar mæla meðA great local spot when you just want to relax and have some low key family fun.
Arrowood Golf Course
5201 Village DriveWorld Class golf course in East Oceanside.
The Crossings at Carlsbad
5800 The Crossings Drive8
íbúar mæla meðBeautiful Golf Course with Ocean Views.
Sky Diving from Oceanside Airport. Enjoy the ocean view as you drift back to earth on this high adventure outing.
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íbúar mæla meðGoJump Oceanside Inc.
480 Airport Rd9
íbúar mæla meðSky Diving from Oceanside Airport. Enjoy the ocean view as you drift back to earth on this high adventure outing.
Bike Path running along the San Luis Rey River from the beach to the east end of Oceanside.
San Luis Rey River Trail
Bike Path running along the San Luis Rey River from the beach to the east end of Oceanside.
The San Diego Fair is hosted just down the freeway from Early June to Early July.
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íbúar mæla meðDel Mar Fairgrounds
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íbúar mæla meðThe San Diego Fair is hosted just down the freeway from Early June to Early July.
Try your betting luck at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Horse Races hosted mid July through Early September.
* Local Tip: Stay after the races for free concerts by many big name musicians.
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íbúar mæla meðDel Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard74
íbúar mæla meðTry your betting luck at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Horse Races hosted mid July through Early September.
* Local Tip: Stay after the races for free concerts by many big name musicians.
Fun place to take the kids in downtown San Diego. Full of Hands on activities.
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íbúar mæla meðThe New Children’s Museum
200 West Island Avenue50
íbúar mæla meðFun place to take the kids in downtown San Diego. Full of Hands on activities.
Hands on learning and fun. One of the best spots in San Diego for Kids! Located in Balboa Park, near the Zoo and tons of other museums. Balboa park is a must for anyone visiting San Diego.
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íbúar mæla meðFleet Science Center
1875 El Prado29
íbúar mæla meðHands on learning and fun. One of the best spots in San Diego for Kids! Located in Balboa Park, near the Zoo and tons of other museums. Balboa park is a must for anyone visiting San Diego.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Whiskey Bar and Microbrewery. Also has great food and neat atmosphere.
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íbúar mæla meðUrge Gastropub and Whiskey Bank
2002 S Coast Hwy21
íbúar mæla meðGreat Whiskey Bar and Microbrewery. Also has great food and neat atmosphere.
Great Microbrews. Good Food. Large Space. Space for kids to run around.
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íbúar mæla meðBagby Beer Co.
601 South Coast Highway48
íbúar mæla meðGreat Microbrews. Good Food. Large Space. Space for kids to run around.
Serve yourself from tons of taps. Fun twist on the bar scene.
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íbúar mæla meðBarrel Republic Oceanside
215 N Coast Hwy16
íbúar mæla meðServe yourself from tons of taps. Fun twist on the bar scene.
Jalisco Cantina
213 N Coast HwyAwesome tequila bar in the heart of downtown Oceanside.
A bit of a Dive Bar, but a Popular Local Spot none the less. Good Live Music.
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íbúar mæla meðPour House
1903 S Coast Hwy18
íbúar mæla meðA bit of a Dive Bar, but a Popular Local Spot none the less. Good Live Music.
Wine Tasting Room in the downtown area.
*Local Tip: Hit this on a Thursday evening before the Sunset Market (night time farmers market)
Orfila Vineyards & Winery Oceanside
221 N Cleveland StWine Tasting Room in the downtown area.
*Local Tip: Hit this on a Thursday evening before the Sunset Market (night time farmers market)
Parks & Nature
Great Park to take the kids. Get Breakfast at the Buccaneer Cafe and let the kids burn off energy at the playground.
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íbúar mæla meðBuccaneer Beach Park
1506 South Pacific Street17
íbúar mæla meðGreat Park to take the kids. Get Breakfast at the Buccaneer Cafe and let the kids burn off energy at the playground.
Our favorite beach in Oceanside. Nice wide beach with a soft sand entry into the Ocean. Enjoy the day here, then hit the Lighthouse Oyster Bar for sunset and Happy Hour, before an evening walk around the Harbor Basin to look at the boats.
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íbúar mæla meðOceanside Beach
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íbúar mæla meðOur favorite beach in Oceanside. Nice wide beach with a soft sand entry into the Ocean. Enjoy the day here, then hit the Lighthouse Oyster Bar for sunset and Happy Hour, before an evening walk around the Harbor Basin to look at the boats.
Popular local family beach, and for good reason. Legend has it that a pirate ship ran aground here. Food available at the Buccaneer Cafe and a nearby park and playground for little ones. This is also the best beach close to the house. Approx. 1 mile.
Buccaneer Beach
Popular local family beach, and for good reason. Legend has it that a pirate ship ran aground here. Food available at the Buccaneer Cafe and a nearby park and playground for little ones. This is also the best beach close to the house. Approx. 1 mile.
Oceanside's busiest beach. There is always a ton going on here. Walk the pier, hit the waves, take a surf lesson from Surfing Fire (located at the base of the pier), and have lunch at Tin Fish (under the pier) or Ruby's (end of the pier).
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íbúar mæla meðOceanside Pier
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íbúar mæla meðOceanside's busiest beach. There is always a ton going on here. Walk the pier, hit the waves, take a surf lesson from Surfing Fire (located at the base of the pier), and have lunch at Tin Fish (under the pier) or Ruby's (end of the pier).
Great Spot for hiking and world class mountain bike trails. Park in any of the nearby neighborhoods or at the Oak Riparian Park. A popular hike is to the top of the dormant volcano above the lake. Get up early and enjoy the sunrise from this high point, or sleep in and do a late morning hike for great ocean views.
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íbúar mæla meðCalavera Lake
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íbúar mæla meðGreat Spot for hiking and world class mountain bike trails. Park in any of the nearby neighborhoods or at the Oak Riparian Park. A popular hike is to the top of the dormant volcano above the lake. Get up early and enjoy the sunrise from this high point, or sleep in and do a late morning hike for great ocean views.
Come here at low tide to explorer the tide-pools for sea life.
*Local Tip: Combine this with a visit to the Meditation Gardens at the Self-Realization Fellowship for a great free day.
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íbúar mæla meðSwamis Seaside Park
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íbúar mæla meðCome here at low tide to explorer the tide-pools for sea life.
*Local Tip: Combine this with a visit to the Meditation Gardens at the Self-Realization Fellowship for a great free day.
Getting Around
Train Station. The Coaster leaves from here and can take you to downtown San Diego and many stops between. Buy your tickets ahead online for an easy ride. The Coaster track goes along the coast so sit on the west side of the train for the best views. Great way to get down to a Padres game or old town.
The Sprinter Light Rail can take you East and the Metrolink Train goes North to Orange County.
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íbúar mæla meðOceanside Transit Center
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íbúar mæla meðTrain Station. The Coaster leaves from here and can take you to downtown San Diego and many stops between. Buy your tickets ahead online for an easy ride. The Coaster track goes along the coast so sit on the west side of the train for the best views. Great way to get down to a Padres game or old town.
The Sprinter Light Rail can take you East and the Metrolink Train goes North to Orange County.
Rent Electric Scooters with Fat Tires. No funner way to cruise around the downtown and beach area.
Ride Oside
306 N Cleveland StRent Electric Scooters with Fat Tires. No funner way to cruise around the downtown and beach area.
Uber is readily available at all hours. Download the app to your phone if you don't already have it.
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íbúar mæla meðUber HQ
1455 Market Street32
íbúar mæla meðUber is readily available at all hours. Download the app to your phone if you don't already have it.
Lyft is readily available at all hours. Download the app to your phone if you don't already have it.
Lyft Driver Service
8999 Activity RdLyft is readily available at all hours. Download the app to your phone if you don't already have it.