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.
17 locals recommend
Johnny Mañana's
308 Mission AveGreat 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.
53 locals recommend
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza
1706 S Coast HwyClosest 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.
199 locals recommend
Local Tap House
308 S Coast HwyGreat 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)
29 locals recommend
Anita's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
1714 S Coast HwyBest 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!
32 locals recommend
Lighthouse Oyster Bar & Grill
262 S Harbor Dr 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.
43 locals recommend
Buccaneer Cafe
1508 S Pacific StGreat 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.
11 locals recommend
Jolly Roger Restaurant
1900 N Harbor DrAn 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!
101 locals recommend
Beach Break Cafe
1802 S Coast HwyBest 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 AvePopular Sushi Spot in the downtown area.
Very good food, nice setting. Dinner spot for couples.
48 locals recommend
Masters Kitchen and Cocktail
208 S Coast HwyVery good food, nice setting. Dinner spot for couples.
Balinese restaurant for those looking for something intimate and adventurous.
39 locals recommend
Dija Mara
232 S Coast HwyBalinese restaurant for those looking for something intimate and adventurous.
Intimate Restaurant serving delicious Peruvian Cuisine.
17 locals recommend
Panca Peruvian Cuisine & Rotisserie
1902 S Coast HwyIntimate Restaurant serving delicious Peruvian Cuisine.
Hip Sushi Spot in South O with local well known chefs.
75 locals recommend
Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub
1815 S Coast HwyHip 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.
109 locals recommend
Oceanside Sunset Market
401 Pier View WayBig 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.
20 locals recommend
333 N Pacific St
333 North Pacific StreetHigh 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.
14 locals recommend
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.
26 locals recommend
Primo Market
606 Morse StJust 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.
75 locals recommend
Frazier Farms
1820 Oceanside BlvdBest 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.
26 locals recommend
Roberto's Taco Shop
4770 Voltaire StWhen you are looking for Cheap and Fast but also want Delicious; Mexican Food.
Sightseeing
Nice Place to walk or ride bikes. Several Restaurants line the Harbor including, the iconic Jolly Roger and the Oceanside Broiler.
239 locals recommend
Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific StreetNice 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.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
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.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrA 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.
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.
36 locals recommend
Embarcadero
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.
172 locals recommend
The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteWalk 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
300 Quail Gardens DrBeautiful 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.
92 locals recommend
Meditation Gardens
215 W K StFree 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 DrExplore 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
70 locals recommend
Oceanside Museum of Art
704 Pier View WayModern 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.
32 locals recommend
Oceanside Boat Rentals
256 S Harbor DrAll types of boat and water sport rentals including power boats, jet skis, kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards.
Vital
525 S Coast HwyFun Indoor Climbing Gym that also offers fitness classes including yoga.
iFLY OCEANSIDE
3178 Vista WayIndoor Skydiving. Fun for all ages.
Indoor Electric Go Karts. Very fast and very fun!
30 locals recommend
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities
1709 Main StIndoor Electric Go Karts. Very fast and very fun!
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrFor 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.
165 locals recommend
San Diego Safari Park( Insidegate) station
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.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThe 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.
709 locals recommend
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdVoted 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.
31 locals recommend
Surf Bowl
1401 S Coast HwyA great local spot when you just want to relax and have some low key family fun.
Arrowood Golf Course
5201 Village DrWorld Class golf course in East Oceanside.
The Crossings at Carlsbad
5800 The Crossings DrBeautiful 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.
34 locals recommend
GoJump Oceanside
480 Airport RdSky 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.
8 locals recommend
San Luis Rey River Trail
San Luis Rey River TrailBike 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.
198 locals recommend
Del Mar Fairgrounds
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.
185 locals recommend
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdTry 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.
115 locals recommend
The New Children’s Museum
200 W Island AveFun 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.
93 locals recommend
Fleet Science Center
1875 El PradoHands 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.
39 locals recommend
Urge Gastropub and Whiskey Bank
2002 South Coast HighwayGreat Whiskey Bar and Microbrewery. Also has great food and neat atmosphere.
Great Microbrews. Good Food. Large Space. Space for kids to run around.
113 locals recommend
Bagby Beer Co.
601 S Coast HwyGreat Microbrews. Good Food. Large Space. Space for kids to run around.
Serve yourself from tons of taps. Fun twist on the bar scene.
44 locals recommend
Barrel Republic Oceanside
215 N Coast HwyServe 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.
27 locals recommend
Pour House
1903 S Coast HwyA 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)
12 locals recommend
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.
48 locals recommend
Buccaneer Park
1506 S Pacific StGreat 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.
239 locals recommend
Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific StreetOur 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.
43 locals recommend
Buccaneer Cafe
1508 S Pacific StPopular 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).
386 locals recommend
Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
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.
21 locals recommend
Calavera Lake
3825 Tamarack AveGreat 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.
44 locals recommend
Swamis Seaside Park
1298 S Coast Hwy 101Come 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.
32 locals recommend
Oceanside Transit Center station
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.
11 locals recommend
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.
74 locals recommend
Uber HQ
1455 Market StUber 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
1240 West Morena BoulevardLyft is readily available at all hours. Download the app to your phone if you don't already have it.