Guidebook for Oceanside
Food scene
The spot to get a morning cup of coffee, breakfast burrito, smoothies, avocado toast and more. Really hits the spot as you hang out with the locals and watch the surfing.
43 locals recommend
Buccaneer Cafe
1508 S Pacific StThe spot to get a morning cup of coffee, breakfast burrito, smoothies, avocado toast and more. Really hits the spot as you hang out with the locals and watch the surfing.
We’ve been eating here for the last 46 years and I swear it hasn’t changed.
36 locals recommend
Harbor Fish & Chips
276 Harbor DrWe’ve been eating here for the last 46 years and I swear it hasn’t changed.
Pho Oceanside
518 Oceanside BlvdWalking distance and good food.
S K's Donuts
1129 S Coast HwyOur go to for donuts and coffee. Short walk away.
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza
1706 S Coast HwyHaven’t eaten hear but it sure looks good 😊
We have eaten here several times after a evening walk from the house. Yummy pizzas for a good price.
22 locals recommend
ZIGZAG Pizza
333 N Myers StWe have eaten here several times after a evening walk from the house. Yummy pizzas for a good price.
Sightseeing
Longest wooden pier on the western United States coastline. For a special treat, dine at Rubios at the end of the pier.
386 locals recommend
Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
Longest wooden pier on the western United States coastline. For a special treat, dine at Rubios at the end of the pier.
Top Gun House
250 North Pacific StreetAlways fun for us to see and take selfies.
I always get inspired by the natural beauty of this place. Good spot to stretch your legs and walk around.
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Beach
I always get inspired by the natural beauty of this place. Good spot to stretch your legs and walk around.
Amusement parks
We have great memories here when our kids were little. 7 miles away.
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrWe have great memories here when our kids were little. 7 miles away.
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrWithin striking distance - 59 miles
Activities
Restaurants, fishing expeditions, whale watching tours. Our favorite is The Harbor Fish and Chips
19 locals recommend
Oceanside Harbor Village
280 Harbor DrRestaurants, fishing expeditions, whale watching tours. Our favorite is The Harbor Fish and Chips
Huge beach, 2 hour free parking as well as metered parking. Good spot to surf if it’s a bit wonky out front.
239 locals recommend
Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific StreetHuge beach, 2 hour free parking as well as metered parking. Good spot to surf if it’s a bit wonky out front.
Stunning fields of flowers in the spring. Pay to walk among the flowers or view from Armada Dr. At the top of the hill for free.
172 locals recommend
The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteStunning fields of flowers in the spring. Pay to walk among the flowers or view from Armada Dr. At the top of the hill for free.
California Welcome Center
928 N Coast HwyResource for what to see and do in O’side
Small beach side park that has it all; playground, basketball court, lots of grass, surf, beach, estuary and food.
48 locals recommend
Buccaneer Park
1506 S Pacific StSmall beach side park that has it all; playground, basketball court, lots of grass, surf, beach, estuary and food.
1,200 acre historic urban cultural park. Museums, several theaters, San Diego Zoo and wide open spaces with gardens and walking paths. I love going here with the family.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
1,200 acre historic urban cultural park. Museums, several theaters, San Diego Zoo and wide open spaces with gardens and walking paths. I love going here with the family.
Local stores
Rite Aid
1201 S Coast HwyJust in case you need something…..
Great, deli sandwiches made as you wait. Whole Foods/Trader Joes kinda place. Also, incredible Julian Apple Pies.
75 locals recommend
Frazier Farms
1820 Oceanside BlvdGreat, deli sandwiches made as you wait. Whole Foods/Trader Joes kinda place. Also, incredible Julian Apple Pies.
Smart & Final Extra!
955 Carlsbad Village DrThis place has everything!