Guidebook for Oceanside
Where to eat
Recently recognized by Michelin, and it’s close enough to walk! Reservations strongly recommended.
From the website: At Dija Mara, we mix Southeast Asian flavors with Western flair and Japanese cooking techniques to create something unique. We use only the freshest and finest ingredients; our meat & seafood are responsibly-sourced and our vegetables are local & organic.
Menu favorites: nasi goreng and beef short rib rendang
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Dija Mara
232 S Coast HwyRecently recognized by Michelin, and it’s close enough to walk! Reservations strongly recommended.
From the website: At Dija Mara, we mix Southeast Asian flavors with Western flair and Japanese cooking techniques to create something unique. We use only the freshest and finest ingredients; our meat & seafood are responsibly-sourced and our vegetables are local & organic.
Menu favorites: nasi goreng and beef short rib rendang
A great spot for coffee in the morning and beer in the evening, this spot is run by and loved by locals.
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The Cup Coffee
206 Wisconsin AveA great spot for coffee in the morning and beer in the evening, this spot is run by and loved by locals.
Best pizza in town. Super nice folks.
Favorite pizza- Brixton
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The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza
1706 S Coast HwyBest pizza in town. Super nice folks.
Favorite pizza- Brixton
This spot is open late for food and drinks. There is a limited menu but very good food. Outside seating is available. There is often live music.
Fave order: Fried chicken with jalapeños and honey
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Mission Ave Bar and Grill
711 Mission AveThis spot is open late for food and drinks. There is a limited menu but very good food. Outside seating is available. There is often live music.
Fave order: Fried chicken with jalapeños and honey
Great local spot for food and drinks. You can bike or walk from our place. Outdoor seating available.
Faves: short rib fries, blackened tuna BLT, hummus and crispy chickpea plate
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Local Tap House
308 S Coast HwyGreat local spot for food and drinks. You can bike or walk from our place. Outdoor seating available.
Faves: short rib fries, blackened tuna BLT, hummus and crispy chickpea plate
This spot is very close 5-7 minute walk and has a really chill outdoor space. Covid protocols are a bit weird—all orders are taken via app—but vibe is good. Tons of beer choices. New menu, so report back if you go!
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Bagby Beer Co.
601 S Coast HwyThis spot is very close 5-7 minute walk and has a really chill outdoor space. Covid protocols are a bit weird—all orders are taken via app—but vibe is good. Tons of beer choices. New menu, so report back if you go!
Pastries to die for (all.day.buns.)
and excellent savory dishes, as well (savory crepes!!). A great spot for breakfast or lunch.
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Petite Madeline Bakery
223 N Coast HwyPastries to die for (all.day.buns.)
and excellent savory dishes, as well (savory crepes!!). A great spot for breakfast or lunch.
Close enough to walk, the Switchboard offers Hawaiian style fare inside the old Fin Hotel. The seafood is standout.
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The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar
131 South Coast HighwayClose enough to walk, the Switchboard offers Hawaiian style fare inside the old Fin Hotel. The seafood is standout.
Great spot for drinks and semi-fancy fare in the heart of downtown. We like the quail knots.
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Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar
339 N Cleveland StGreat spot for drinks and semi-fancy fare in the heart of downtown. We like the quail knots.
The go-to hangover spot. No frills tacos just down the street.
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Roberto's Taco Shop
4770 Voltaire StThe go-to hangover spot. No frills tacos just down the street.
Great food with a full bar that always has the game on. Just down the 101 in Carlsbad.
19 locals raden deze aan
Le Papagayo Carlsbad
660 Carlsbad Village DrGreat food with a full bar that always has the game on. Just down the 101 in Carlsbad.
A great no-frills Vietnamese restaurant one block away. Excellent pho and banh mi sandwiches. Friendly staff and inexpensive fare.
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Pho Oceanside
518 Oceanside BlvdA great no-frills Vietnamese restaurant one block away. Excellent pho and banh mi sandwiches. Friendly staff and inexpensive fare.
Elevated comfort food with great sunset views. This local spot run by old friends offers hearty classics with a southern flare. We love the mussels and the fried chicken.
Reservations recommended. Lunch and late night coming soon.
95 locals raden deze aan
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen
509 Mission AveElevated comfort food with great sunset views. This local spot run by old friends offers hearty classics with a southern flare. We love the mussels and the fried chicken.
Reservations recommended. Lunch and late night coming soon.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good spot for drinks and music. Not walkable, but just a five minute Uber ride.
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Pour House
1903 S Coast HwyGood spot for drinks and music. Not walkable, but just a five minute Uber ride.
A tap room in a lovely garden setting! Welcomes kids and dogs and is a prime spot for chilling downtown.
30 locals raden deze aan
Stone Brewing Tap Room - Oceanside
310 N Tremont StA tap room in a lovely garden setting! Welcomes kids and dogs and is a prime spot for chilling downtown.
New bar open late night downtown. Craft cocktails, beer and wine. About a fifteen minute walk or a five minute Uber.
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Frankie's
406 Pier View WayNew bar open late night downtown. Craft cocktails, beer and wine. About a fifteen minute walk or a five minute Uber.
Local distillery with lots of outdoor seating and good food! An 8-10 minute walk from our place.
15 locals raden deze aan
Pacific Coast Spirits
404 S Coast HwyLocal distillery with lots of outdoor seating and good food! An 8-10 minute walk from our place.
Everything Else
A local street fair with music, food, and vendors every Thursday evening. Fifteen minute walk or five minute bike ride downtown.
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Oceanside Sunset Market
401 Pier View WayA local street fair with music, food, and vendors every Thursday evening. Fifteen minute walk or five minute bike ride downtown.
Essentials
Great local market. Just down the 101. Bodega with excellent takeout tacos, tri tip and tamales. Great guac. Great flan. Dollar tacos on Taco Tuesday!
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Primo Market
606 Morse StGreat local market. Just down the 101. Bodega with excellent takeout tacos, tri tip and tamales. Great guac. Great flan. Dollar tacos on Taco Tuesday!
Nice local grocery about a mile/mile and a half from our house.
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Frazier Farms
1820 Oceanside BlvdNice local grocery about a mile/mile and a half from our house.
Arts & Culture
Interesting exhibits.
Cool old boards.
Great gift shop.
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California Surf Museum
312 Pier View WayInteresting exhibits.
Cool old boards.
Great gift shop.
Great little museum a fifteen minute walk or five minute bike ride down Ditmar.
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Oceanside Museum of Art
704 Pier View WayGreat little museum a fifteen minute walk or five minute bike ride down Ditmar.
Sightseeing
Oceanside Adventures
256 S Harbor DrWhale watching trips out of the Oceanside Harbor.
Walk or bike downtown and stroll the strand and the pier. Great people watching.
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Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
Walk or bike downtown and stroll the strand and the pier. Great people watching.
Shopping
This is a cooperative retail shop featuring local designers, Seaborne Coffee shop, events and co-work space, housed in a re-envisioned 1930's service station.
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THE RISING CO.
332 S Coast HwyThis is a cooperative retail shop featuring local designers, Seaborne Coffee shop, events and co-work space, housed in a re-envisioned 1930's service station.
Captain's Helm
1832 S Coast HwyHandpicked and handmade. All styling.