Brent's guidebook
Sightseeing
Great historic pier, boardwalk, awesome people watching, and of course... the ocean!
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Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
Great historic pier, boardwalk, awesome people watching, and of course... the ocean!
Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific StreetQuaint New England style harbor
Playa Tamarack
Great beach to visit
Picturesque bluffside beaches with public bathrooms and snack bars available. About 25 minutes away.
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San Clemente State Beach
Picturesque bluffside beaches with public bathrooms and snack bars available. About 25 minutes away.
Legoland California Resort is a theme park, miniature park, and aquarium located in Carlsbad, California, based on the Lego toy brand. Opening on March 20, 1999, it was the third Legoland park to open, and the first outside Europe. About 10 minutes away by car.
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LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrLegoland California Resort is a theme park, miniature park, and aquarium located in Carlsbad, California, based on the Lego toy brand. Opening on March 20, 1999, it was the third Legoland park to open, and the first outside Europe. About 10 minutes away by car.
Experience the history of early San Diego here! Historic buildings include museums, unique retail shops, and restaurants. We love getting freshly-made tortillas filled with butter or fresh salsa from Cafe Coyote. The woman who makes the tortillas has been doing this for decades! Our favorite restaurant in Old Town is the Cosmopolitan, which is in a historic hotel building with authentic old west decor and furniture. The food is always very good here! About 40 minutes away by car.
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Old Town
Experience the history of early San Diego here! Historic buildings include museums, unique retail shops, and restaurants. We love getting freshly-made tortillas filled with butter or fresh salsa from Cafe Coyote. The woman who makes the tortillas has been doing this for decades! Our favorite restaurant in Old Town is the Cosmopolitan, which is in a historic hotel building with authentic old west decor and furniture. The food is always very good here! About 40 minutes away by car.
Cute shops on the harbor, great people watching, restaurants are touristy. About 45 minutes away by car.
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrCute shops on the harbor, great people watching, restaurants are touristy. About 45 minutes away by car.
Classic beach-side amusement park, complete with wooden roller coaster and bumper cars. There is also a zip line, mini golf, arcade games, and a small ropes course. Tons of fun for kids and adults, and all right next to the wide sandy shores of Mission Beach! About 40 minutes away.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdClassic beach-side amusement park, complete with wooden roller coaster and bumper cars. There is also a zip line, mini golf, arcade games, and a small ropes course. Tons of fun for kids and adults, and all right next to the wide sandy shores of Mission Beach! About 40 minutes away.
About 45 minutes away, a great place to explore museums and cultural exhibits. Popular museums include the San Diego Natural History Museum, The Japanese Friendship Garden, and the Fleet Science Center.
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Parque Balboa
About 45 minutes away, a great place to explore museums and cultural exhibits. Popular museums include the San Diego Natural History Museum, The Japanese Friendship Garden, and the Fleet Science Center.
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, originally named the San Diego Wild Animal Park until 2010, is an 1,800 acre zoo in the San Pasqual Valley area of San Diego, California, near Escondido. About 25 minutes away.
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Parque Safari del Zoológico de San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdThe San Diego Zoo Safari Park, originally named the San Diego Wild Animal Park until 2010, is an 1,800 acre zoo in the San Pasqual Valley area of San Diego, California, near Escondido. About 25 minutes away.
The iconic San Diego Zoo is about 40 minutes away from here! It’s a bit expensive, so be sure to check prices before you go.
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Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrThe iconic San Diego Zoo is about 40 minutes away from here! It’s a bit expensive, so be sure to check prices before you go.
Kids can interact with sea animals and ride fun attractions. It’s a bit expensive, so be sure to check prices before you go. About 35 minutes away.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Kids can interact with sea animals and ride fun attractions. It’s a bit expensive, so be sure to check prices before you go. About 35 minutes away.
Enjoy this national treasure at the tip of Point Loma, with sweeping panoramic ocean and downtown SD views. If you go during low tide, you can check out the tide pool area where you will discover sea anemones, crabs, and other interesting ocean life. Requires a national parks pass or day use fee. About 50 minutes away.
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Cabrillo National Monument
Enjoy this national treasure at the tip of Point Loma, with sweeping panoramic ocean and downtown SD views. If you go during low tide, you can check out the tide pool area where you will discover sea anemones, crabs, and other interesting ocean life. Requires a national parks pass or day use fee. About 50 minutes away.
Opens 2:30pm Wednesdays (but be sure to check online before you go, to confirm in case the day changes).
Local farmers, artisans, and other vendors. Great spot to get your fresh and local produce. About 10 minutes away.
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State Street Farmers Market
2907 State StOpens 2:30pm Wednesdays (but be sure to check online before you go, to confirm in case the day changes).
Local farmers, artisans, and other vendors. Great spot to get your fresh and local produce. About 10 minutes away.
Food scene
Pho Oceanside
518 Oceanside BlvdI love the House Special Pho
Great family owned Thai restaurant. About 5 minutes away.
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Thai Table Time
1910 Oceanside BlvdGreat family owned Thai restaurant. About 5 minutes away.
Wonderful Mexican restaurant in downtown Carlsbad with good portions. About 10 minutes away.
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Las Olas Mexican Restaurant
2939 Carlsbad BlvdWonderful Mexican restaurant in downtown Carlsbad with good portions. About 10 minutes away.
Another good Mexican restaurant in downtown Carlsbad. About 10 minutes away.
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Miguel's Cocina
2912 Shelter Island DrAnother good Mexican restaurant in downtown Carlsbad. About 10 minutes away.
Excellent Italian food. About 10-15 minutes away.
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Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana
2943 State StExcellent Italian food. About 10-15 minutes away.
Seafood/Steakhouse location is right across from the ocean. About 10-15 minutes away.
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Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse
3878 Carlsbad BlvdSeafood/Steakhouse location is right across from the ocean. About 10-15 minutes away.
Excellent brunch spot! About 5 minutes away.
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Beach Break Cafe
1802 S Coast HwyExcellent brunch spot! About 5 minutes away.
If you’re looking for healthy breakfast/brunch options, this will do it! The Acai Bowl is a delicious, low-sugar, healthy staple enjoyed by many Swami’s devotees. They are also open for lunch and dinner. About 5 minutes away.
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Swami's Cafe
202 N Coast HwyIf you’re looking for healthy breakfast/brunch options, this will do it! The Acai Bowl is a delicious, low-sugar, healthy staple enjoyed by many Swami’s devotees. They are also open for lunch and dinner. About 5 minutes away.
Incredible local sandwich place serving tasty beers.
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Board & Brew - Carlsbad Village
201 Oak AveIncredible local sandwich place serving tasty beers.
Grocery
Amazing selection of produce, with a decent bulk foods section as well. Your go-to natural foods grocery.
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Frazier Farms
1820 Oceanside BlvdAmazing selection of produce, with a decent bulk foods section as well. Your go-to natural foods grocery.
Stater Bros. Markets
3770 Mission AveYour standard grocery store
Trader Joe's
2570 Vista WayEssentials
Target
443 College BlvdWhen you need to make a Target run
Nature
Explore sea caves by kayak, and watch the sea lions from the beach. Bring snorkeling gear and observe fish and kelp in the wild. About 20 minutes away.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdExplore sea caves by kayak, and watch the sea lions from the beach. Bring snorkeling gear and observe fish and kelp in the wild. About 20 minutes away.
There are several spots around Mission Bay to hang out! What we like about the bay is that there are no waves to contend with, and there are fire pits for night time bonfires. We usually like to go to the public parking areas for either Bahia Resort or Paradise Point Hotel. Do some research and rent standup paddle boards or kayaks to add more adventure to your outing! About 35 minutes away.
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Mission Bay
There are several spots around Mission Bay to hang out! What we like about the bay is that there are no waves to contend with, and there are fire pits for night time bonfires. We usually like to go to the public parking areas for either Bahia Resort or Paradise Point Hotel. Do some research and rent standup paddle boards or kayaks to add more adventure to your outing! About 35 minutes away.
One of our favorite spots in San Diego, feels a little like Big Sur! The ocean and cliffs combination is breathtaking. Quite a few hiking options, though it does get crowded on the weekends. A must-see if you’re into the outdoors! Requires a state parks pass or day use fee. About 25 minutes away.
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Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadOne of our favorite spots in San Diego, feels a little like Big Sur! The ocean and cliffs combination is breathtaking. Quite a few hiking options, though it does get crowded on the weekends. A must-see if you’re into the outdoors! Requires a state parks pass or day use fee. About 25 minutes away.
Only runs certain times of the year. Check the web for more info. Great place to take photos and bask in the plethora of petals around you.
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The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteOnly runs certain times of the year. Check the web for more info. Great place to take photos and bask in the plethora of petals around you.
Arts/Entertainment
Less like a farmer’s market and more like a fair. Food trucks, live music, entertainment for adults and kids. Fun and lively atmosphere that locals always look forward to. About 5 minutes away.
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Oceanside Sunset Market
401 Pier View WayLess like a farmer’s market and more like a fair. Food trucks, live music, entertainment for adults and kids. Fun and lively atmosphere that locals always look forward to. About 5 minutes away.
Local playhouse featuring musicals, comedies, Broadway hits, and more. About 25 minutes away.
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La Jolla Playhouse
2910 La Jolla Village DrLocal playhouse featuring musicals, comedies, Broadway hits, and more. About 25 minutes away.
Cultural center of North San Diego County, featuring a 1500 seat concert hall, 400 seat theater, art museum, and more. About 25 minutes away.
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California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido BlvdCultural center of North San Diego County, featuring a 1500 seat concert hall, 400 seat theater, art museum, and more. About 25 minutes away.
Massive library with bookstore and café, in the heart of downtown San Diego. About 40 minutes away.
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San Diego Central Library
330 Park BlvdMassive library with bookstore and café, in the heart of downtown San Diego. About 40 minutes away.
Other
If you’re looking for a library to go for some quiet time amongst books, this one will do the trick. About 5 minutes away.
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Oceanside Public Library
330 N Coast HwyIf you’re looking for a library to go for some quiet time amongst books, this one will do the trick. About 5 minutes away.