Guidebook for Oceanside
Food Scene
One of our favorite family friendly Japanese restuarants, not usually too busy mid week.
Wasabi Japanese Cuisine
1688 S Melrose DrOne of our favorite family friendly Japanese restuarants, not usually too busy mid week.
Junior's Taco Shop
1680 S Melrose DrA great local taco shop. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable.
5613 Paseo Del Norte
5613 Paseo Del NorteKid friendly, good food in large portions.
Fun location for a basic meal right at the end of the Pier.
386 locals recommend
Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
Fun location for a basic meal right at the end of the Pier.
If you are looking for somewhere cheaper and quieter to eat than Legoland, or the Outlet Mall, this place is just a few minutes away from both of them. Great sandwiches and salads.
5617 Paseo Del Norte
5617 Paseo Del NorteIf you are looking for somewhere cheaper and quieter to eat than Legoland, or the Outlet Mall, this place is just a few minutes away from both of them. Great sandwiches and salads.
Best place for breakfast, can get busy especially on weekends. Closed Mondays
101 locals recommend
Beach Break Cafe
1802 S Coast HwyBest place for breakfast, can get busy especially on weekends. Closed Mondays
Bistro West
4960 Avenida EncinasGood place for a drink, appetizers or an entire meal
Much more expensive than their bistro but worth the splurge is you are in the mood for a good steak.
9 locals recommend
West Steak and Seafood
5800 Avenida EncinasMuch more expensive than their bistro but worth the splurge is you are in the mood for a good steak.
Sit in the outdoor area for ocean view. Some people dont review this fish and chips place well but I've never had a bad meal there.
17 locals recommend
Harbor Fish Cafe
3179 Carlsbad BlvdSit in the outdoor area for ocean view. Some people dont review this fish and chips place well but I've never had a bad meal there.
The Fish Market Valet
3 Tuna LnGreat for fish
Dont know what you fancy? I recommend strolling down Main Street, something to please everybody. http://www.vvba.org/business_cat41.html should be the link to the restuarants.
Vista Village Drive
Vista Village DriveDont know what you fancy? I recommend strolling down Main Street, something to please everybody. http://www.vvba.org/business_cat41.html should be the link to the restuarants.
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store, fine for basic essentials. Please make use of club card key fob tag on your key ring to get the discounted prices.
13 locals recommend
Ralphs
101 Old Grove RdThis is the closest grocery store, fine for basic essentials. Please make use of club card key fob tag on your key ring to get the discounted prices.
Best place near by for organic, farm fresh produce, meat and fish. Fruit and vegetables are really cheap here, so is the chicken.
225 Vista Village Dr
225 Vista Village DriveBest place near by for organic, farm fresh produce, meat and fish. Fruit and vegetables are really cheap here, so is the chicken.
2629 Gateway Rd
2629 Gateway RoadFor the wine, the cheese and the healthy options
1601 S Melrose Dr
1601 South Melrose DriveAnother grocery store option, use keychain tag for savings.
Everything Else
Small local waterpark - $13 for under 42", $17 for over 42" for the day. 3 large slides, lazy river, large pool and splash area for tots. can be crowded. Bring your own chair during peak times.
34 locals recommend
Cinépolis
25 Main StSmall local waterpark - $13 for under 42", $17 for over 42" for the day. 3 large slides, lazy river, large pool and splash area for tots. can be crowded. Bring your own chair during peak times.
Entrance to the trail head is at the bottom of the park, good hiking course.
6 locals recommend
Oak Riparian Park
4625 Lake BlvdEntrance to the trail head is at the bottom of the park, good hiking course.
Shopping
If you are in the mood for some retail therapy, this is the place to start.
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=66.
Hours 10am-9pm (7pm on Sundays)
400 locals recommend
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteIf you are in the mood for some retail therapy, this is the place to start.
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=66.
Hours 10am-9pm (7pm on Sundays)
Sightseeing
Nice place for a stroll; beautiful gardens, koi ponds and ocean views. Closed on Mondays and at 5pm other days.
22 locals recommend
Self-Realization Fellowship: Hermitage
Nice place for a stroll; beautiful gardens, koi ponds and ocean views. Closed on Mondays and at 5pm other days.
Arts & Culture
25 Main St
25 Main StreetShowtimes: (760)945-7469
$19.99/person for 14 lap adult racing/12 lap junior racing. Arrive and Drive. Busy on weekends. Look in coupon book for two-for one coupons.
6212 Corte Del Abeto
6212 Corte Del Abeto$19.99/person for 14 lap adult racing/12 lap junior racing. Arrive and Drive. Busy on weekends. Look in coupon book for two-for one coupons.
Entertainment & Activities
3 games for $18, if you go on a weekend you can join in with a birthday party group and its much more fun.
1290 W San Marcos Blvd
1290 West San Marcos Boulevard3 games for $18, if you go on a weekend you can join in with a birthday party group and its much more fun.
1525 W Vista Way
1525 West Vista WayMini Golf, Laser Tag, Bumper boats, Go-karts and arcade games
909 Puesta Del Sol
Nicely laid out park which has a splash pad.
Hot food offerings, eclectic merchandise selections, gourmet packaged food section, live entertainment.
THURSDAY EVENINGS
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
ALL YEAR 'ROUND
MainStreet Oceanside
701 Mission AveHot food offerings, eclectic merchandise selections, gourmet packaged food section, live entertainment.
THURSDAY EVENINGS
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
ALL YEAR 'ROUND
My favorite theme park around here. Costco deal for a 2-day pass ($79/person) or Legoland.com 5 for 1 (5 consecutive days). You canBring your own sandwiches and snacks just don't make it too obvious.
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrMy favorite theme park around here. Costco deal for a 2-day pass ($79/person) or Legoland.com 5 for 1 (5 consecutive days). You canBring your own sandwiches and snacks just don't make it too obvious.