Guidebook for Oceanside
Food Scene
This is a small chain of restaurants, you can either eat inside or go thru the drive-thru. Very casual, large portions...our fave is the Breakfast Burrito
Angelo's Burgers
621 N Coast HwyThis is a small chain of restaurants, you can either eat inside or go thru the drive-thru. Very casual, large portions...our fave is the Breakfast Burrito
Great, organic food...there are several locations along the North Coast Highway...there can be a line for breakfast, but worth it. Casual, they use all natural ingredients, locally sourced food, coffee is wonderful!!
108 locals recommend
Swami's Cafe
202 N Coast HwyGreat, organic food...there are several locations along the North Coast Highway...there can be a line for breakfast, but worth it. Casual, they use all natural ingredients, locally sourced food, coffee is wonderful!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Super fun spot! There is a large indoor area for food, drinks, they have TVs so you can watch sports. The large patio area has firepits and casual seating, with entertainment almost every night, from chill and mellow to full-on Motown/Dance music. The nice thing I have noticed is even though this is a bar and grill, I've seen kids enjoying dancing in the dance area with parents, along with Girls Night Out groups, folks from their 20's to their 80's enjoying date night, women out for a glass of wine after book club....you name it, this place has it. Also convenient to the Coaster train, and there are a few parking lots nearby...
84 locals recommend
Coyote Bar & Grill
300 Carlsbad Village DrSuper fun spot! There is a large indoor area for food, drinks, they have TVs so you can watch sports. The large patio area has firepits and casual seating, with entertainment almost every night, from chill and mellow to full-on Motown/Dance music. The nice thing I have noticed is even though this is a bar and grill, I've seen kids enjoying dancing in the dance area with parents, along with Girls Night Out groups, folks from their 20's to their 80's enjoying date night, women out for a glass of wine after book club....you name it, this place has it. Also convenient to the Coaster train, and there are a few parking lots nearby...
Shopping
This is a year-around market spanning 4 city block, every Thursday night from 5-9pm. This family-friendly event has a Kid Zone with children's activities, hot food, gourmet goodies, fun shopping and live entertainment
109 locals recommend
Oceanside Sunset Market
401 Pier View WayThis is a year-around market spanning 4 city block, every Thursday night from 5-9pm. This family-friendly event has a Kid Zone with children's activities, hot food, gourmet goodies, fun shopping and live entertainment
Carlsbad is a charming town about 10 minutes south of Oceanside....great for strolling, lunching, grabbing a beer, cute shops have everything...trendy fashion, gifts...there is a farmer's market during the summer months, with live music.
158 locals recommend
Carlsbad Village
Carlsbad is a charming town about 10 minutes south of Oceanside....great for strolling, lunching, grabbing a beer, cute shops have everything...trendy fashion, gifts...there is a farmer's market during the summer months, with live music.
Sightseeing
This is a wild animal park north of the City of San Diego, serving as a sanctuary for many different species. Food can be a little pricey, I'd suggest packing a picnic lunch. You can walk, or tour the area in open carts, but check the website for updated information and to answer questions...sdzsafaripark.org
165 locals recommend
San Diego Safari Park( Insidegate) station
This is a wild animal park north of the City of San Diego, serving as a sanctuary for many different species. Food can be a little pricey, I'd suggest packing a picnic lunch. You can walk, or tour the area in open carts, but check the website for updated information and to answer questions...sdzsafaripark.org
This is the world-famous Zoo, in the city of San Diego. Please check the website for more information zoo.sandiegozoo.org for updated information and pricing. Plan to spend the whole day here, there is so much to see.....they tell the truth when they say that this is the #1 Zoo in the world!
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThis is the world-famous Zoo, in the city of San Diego. Please check the website for more information zoo.sandiegozoo.org for updated information and pricing. Plan to spend the whole day here, there is so much to see.....they tell the truth when they say that this is the #1 Zoo in the world!
Parks & Nature
One of the best beaches in North County, miles of beach, but parking is tricky, lots fill up fast, best to stay nearby (North Coast Village sits on this beach) and walk.
239 locals recommend
Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific StreetOne of the best beaches in North County, miles of beach, but parking is tricky, lots fill up fast, best to stay nearby (North Coast Village sits on this beach) and walk.
La Jolla Tide Pools
303 Coast BlvdCardiff State Beach
Great tide pools, along with a nice beach!
Swami's Beach
Pretty beach, tide pools, peaceful...
Essentials
Vons
1702 Garnet AveHours are 6am-midnight. Good, well stocked supermarket
Ralphs
4251 Oceanside BoulevardOpen 6am-midnight
Hours 7am-10pm daily....good for organic food and produce, they have great bulk bins...
15 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
471 College BlvdHours 7am-10pm daily....good for organic food and produce, they have great bulk bins...
This is actually closer to Carlsbad than Oceanside, but Trader Joes is always worth the extra 10 min drive. They are open daily from 8am-9pm
66 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2570 Vista WayThis is actually closer to Carlsbad than Oceanside, but Trader Joes is always worth the extra 10 min drive. They are open daily from 8am-9pm
G&M
802 N Coast HwyInexpensive gas and convenience store....there are several up and down North Coast Highway
This is the closest grocery store....they are a little smaller than a Safeway or an Albertsons, but have everything needed, and good prices! They are open everyday from 6am-Midnight.
27 locals recommend
Walmart Neighborhood Market
1046 Mission AveThis is the closest grocery store....they are a little smaller than a Safeway or an Albertsons, but have everything needed, and good prices! They are open everyday from 6am-Midnight.
Entertainment & Activities
This is crazy fun! An indoor sky-diving facility, I've been with my 80 year old dad for his birthday, I have no interest in diving out of a plane, but this was great! Call them for a reservation (760) 606-4359, they are open M-Th 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-11pm, and Sat 9am-11pm
22 locals recommend
iFLY OCEANSIDE
3178 Vista WayThis is crazy fun! An indoor sky-diving facility, I've been with my 80 year old dad for his birthday, I have no interest in diving out of a plane, but this was great! Call them for a reservation (760) 606-4359, they are open M-Th 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-11pm, and Sat 9am-11pm
Close to North Coast Village, this is a great spot to rent bikes.
(760) 828-0166. They have bikes, also surreys, so you can ride around with the family...
17 locals recommend
Wheel Fun Rentals
300 The Strand NClose to North Coast Village, this is a great spot to rent bikes.
(760) 828-0166. They have bikes, also surreys, so you can ride around with the family...
Oceanside Golf Course
825 Douglas Dr18 hole course, open 6am-sunset....(760) 433-1360
Iconic course, showcasing the beauty of the San Diego area...this course is the site of several renowned tournaments, and it is best to book in advance to ensure a tee-time...(800) 867-7397
214 locals recommend
Torrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Torrey Pines RdIconic course, showcasing the beauty of the San Diego area...this course is the site of several renowned tournaments, and it is best to book in advance to ensure a tee-time...(800) 867-7397
This is a par 56 "executive" course, quick and efficient for 18 holes before hitting the beach! (760) 721-4700
7 locals recommend
Emerald Isle Golf Course
660 S El Camino RealThis is a par 56 "executive" course, quick and efficient for 18 holes before hitting the beach! (760) 721-4700
A great place to rent bikes to get around the area. Ride Oside is about a 15 minute walk from North Coast Village
11 locals recommend
Ride Oside
306 N Cleveland StA great place to rent bikes to get around the area. Ride Oside is about a 15 minute walk from North Coast Village