Guidebook for Oceanside

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Guidebook for Oceanside

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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Johnny Mañana's
308 Mission Avenue
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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.
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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The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza
1706 S. Coast Hwy.
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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.
Great gastropub style food and plenty of local microbrews. Very popular lunch and dinner spot.
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Local Tap House
308 South Coast Highway
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Great 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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Anita's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
309 South Coast Highway
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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)
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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Lighthouse Oyster Bar & Grill
262 Harbor Dr S
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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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Buccaneer Cafe
1508 S Pacific St
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Great 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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Jolly Roger Restaurant
1900 North Harbor Drive
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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.
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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Beach Break Cafe
1802 South Coast Highway
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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!
Popular Sushi Spot in the downtown area.
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Harney Sushi
301 Mission Avenue
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Popular Sushi Spot in the downtown area.
Very good food, nice setting. Dinner spot for couples.
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Masters Kitchen and Cocktail
208 South Coast Highway
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Very good food, nice setting. Dinner spot for couples.
Balinese restaurant for those looking for something intimate and adventurous.
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Dija Mara
232 S Coast Hwy
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Balinese restaurant for those looking for something intimate and adventurous.
Intimate Restaurant serving delicious Peruvian Cuisine.
Panca Peruvian Cuisine & Rotisserie
1902 S Coast Hwy
Intimate Restaurant serving delicious Peruvian Cuisine.
Hip Sushi Spot in South O with local well known chefs.
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Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub
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Hip 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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Oceanside Sunset Market
401 Pier View Way
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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.
High End Steak and Seafood with Ocean and Pier Views. Also houses a comprehensive Vodka Bar.
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333 N Pacific St
333 N Pacific St
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High 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 Hwy
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.
Just down the street is Primo Market for a quick bite. *Local Tip: Taco Tuesday 69 cent tacos all day.
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Primo Market
606 Morse Street
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Just 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.
When you are looking for Cheap and Fast but also want Delicious; Mexican Food.
Roberto's Taco Shop
518 Oceanside Boulevard
When 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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Oceanside Pier
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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.
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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Oceanside Harbor
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Nice 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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Balboa Park
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San 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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USS Midway Museum
910 North Harbor Drive
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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.
Known as King of the historic California Missions. Fascinating History, Beautiful Scenery, Church Services.
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Mission San Luis Rey
4050 Mission Avenue
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Known 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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Embarcadero
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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.
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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The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del Norte
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Walk the flower fields and enjoy the coast air for a simple outdoor activity. Have lunch at the nearby Carlsbad Premium Outlets.
Beautiful and comprehensive botanical garden.
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San Diego Botanic Garden
230 Quail Gardens Dr
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Beautiful 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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Meditation Gardens
215 W K St
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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.
Explore historic ships on the bay.
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Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N Harbor Dr
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Explore 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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Oceanside Museum of Art
704 Pier View Way
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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
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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Oceanside Boat Rentals
256 Harbor Drive
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All 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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Vital Climbing Gym - Oceanside
525 S Coast Hwy
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Fun Indoor Climbing Gym that also offers fitness classes including yoga.
Indoor Skydiving. Fun for all ages.
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iFLY OCEANSIDE
3178 Vista Way
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Indoor Skydiving. Fun for all ages.
Indoor Electric Go Karts. Very fast and very fun!
K1 Speed
6212 Corte Del Abeto
Indoor Electric Go Karts. Very fast and very fun!
For all those lego fanatics, young and old.
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LEGOLAND California
1 Legoland Drive
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For 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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San Diego Safari Park( Insidegate)
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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.
The world famous San Diego Zoo. Gorgeous spot to be for the day with tons of animals.
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San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Drive
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The 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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Petco Park
100 Park Boulevard
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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.
A great local spot when you just want to relax and have some low key family fun.
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Surf Bowl
1401 South Coast Highway
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A great local spot when you just want to relax and have some low key family fun.
World Class golf course in East Oceanside.
Arrowood Golf Course
5201 Village Drive
World Class golf course in East Oceanside.
Beautiful Golf Course with Ocean Views.
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The Crossings at Carlsbad
5800 The Crossings Drive
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Beautiful 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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GoJump Oceanside Inc.
480 Airport Rd
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Sky 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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Del Mar Fairgrounds
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The 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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Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard
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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.
Fun place to take the kids in downtown San Diego. Full of Hands on activities.
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The New Children’s Museum
200 West Island Avenue
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Fun 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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Fleet Science Center
1875 El Prado
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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.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Whiskey Bar and Microbrewery. Also has great food and neat atmosphere.
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Urge Gastropub and Whiskey Bank
2002 S Coast Hwy
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Great 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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Bagby Beer Co.
601 South Coast Highway
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Great 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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Barrel Republic Oceanside
215 N Coast Hwy
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Serve yourself from tons of taps. Fun twist on the bar scene.
Awesome tequila bar in the heart of downtown Oceanside.
Jalisco Cantina
213 N Coast Hwy
Awesome 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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Pour House
1903 S Coast Hwy
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A 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 St
Wine 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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Buccaneer Beach Park
1506 South Pacific Street
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Great 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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Oceanside Beach
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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.
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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Oceanside Pier
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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).
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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Calavera Lake
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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.
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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Swamis Seaside Park
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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.
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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Oceanside Transit Center
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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.
Rent Electric Scooters with Fat Tires. No funner way to cruise around the downtown and beach area.
Ride Oside
306 N Cleveland St
Rent 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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Uber HQ
1455 Market Street
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Uber 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 Rd
Lyft is readily available at all hours. Download the app to your phone if you don't already have it.