Drinks & Nightlife
Very eclectic mix of all kinds of people! Old, young...twenty somethings meet funky old folks who look like they partied at the original Studio 54. Dance your fanny off here!
84 locals recommend
Coyote Bar & Grill
300 Carlsbad Village DrVery eclectic mix of all kinds of people! Old, young...twenty somethings meet funky old folks who look like they partied at the original Studio 54. Dance your fanny off here!
Masters Kitchen and Cocktail
208 S Coast HwyAll day Happy Hour on Monday - yay!
Pour House
1903 S Coast HwyGood live music. Check online
Food Scene
Bagby Beer Co.
601 S Coast HwyBeer lovers who like local brewed beers, good menu.
The green curry is THE BOMB. Make sure to be accurate with 1-10 on your spice preference.
20 locals recommend
Rim Talay Thai Cuisine
508 Mission AveThe green curry is THE BOMB. Make sure to be accurate with 1-10 on your spice preference.
Norte Mexican Food
3003 Carlsbad BlvdIt's a great place for families or mimosas!
Great fish and chips, family fun. Menu is good but sometimes the service can be a bit slow. Go when you want to sit down for awhile. The roof top bar has great ocean views.
86 locals recommend
Hello Betty Fish House
211 Mission AveGreat fish and chips, family fun. Menu is good but sometimes the service can be a bit slow. Go when you want to sit down for awhile. The roof top bar has great ocean views.
Every Thursday night, this is the place to go - street fair with food, entertainment, arts and crafts. Low-budget fun for all.
109 locals recommend
Oceanside Sunset Market
401 Pier View WayEvery Thursday night, this is the place to go - street fair with food, entertainment, arts and crafts. Low-budget fun for all.
If you are Gluten free or have other dietary restrictions, they will custom-make your food. The chef changes the menu weekly.
199 locals recommend
Local Tap House
308 S Coast HwyIf you are Gluten free or have other dietary restrictions, they will custom-make your food. The chef changes the menu weekly.
Parks & Nature
I love the giant geese at the pond and all the bunnies and squirrels running around. Great easy-walking trails for little ones. Bring your picnic lunch.
39 locals recommend
Guajome Regional Park
3000 Guajome Lake RdI love the giant geese at the pond and all the bunnies and squirrels running around. Great easy-walking trails for little ones. Bring your picnic lunch.
It's really close by. Nice little ocean-view picnic park with a short walking path around it. Good play ground for kids.
11 locals recommend
Buddy Todd Park
2800 Mesa DrIt's really close by. Nice little ocean-view picnic park with a short walking path around it. Good play ground for kids.
If you like to hike, you can get around the lake in 45 minutes, or take a longer jaunt to the top where you will have amazing views.
21 locals recommend
Calavera Lake
3825 Tamarack AveIf you like to hike, you can get around the lake in 45 minutes, or take a longer jaunt to the top where you will have amazing views.
Essentials
I love this store for awesome meat selection, organic foods, regular groceries that won't break your bank. This is my primary grocery shopping spot.
75 locals recommend
Frazier Farms
1820 Oceanside BlvdI love this store for awesome meat selection, organic foods, regular groceries that won't break your bank. This is my primary grocery shopping spot.
CVS
1792 Garnet AveEntertainment & Activities
If you have little ones, this is a must-stop adventure! Who doesn't LOVE Legos?
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrIf you have little ones, this is a must-stop adventure! Who doesn't LOVE Legos?
Take the tram through "Wild Africa" and see large, wild animals roaming in their natural habitat.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdTake the tram through "Wild Africa" and see large, wild animals roaming in their natural habitat.
One of the few last great sandy beaches with firepits! Love this beach. Rent bikes, roller skates, have FUN!
385 locals recommend
Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
One of the few last great sandy beaches with firepits! Love this beach. Rent bikes, roller skates, have FUN!
Regal Oceanside
401 Mission AveIt is so close!
Great surf spot, beaches, restaurants like Rockin' Baja Lobster.
31 locals recommend
Oceanside Harbor Department
300 N Coast HwyGreat surf spot, beaches, restaurants like Rockin' Baja Lobster.
Getting Around
This is a major hub with trains coming in from LA. You can even get a direct shot to Santa Fe station downtown San Diego. Both the Amtrak and Coaster stop here as well as a great bus system.
64 locals recommend
Oceanside Transportation Center station
235 S Tremont StThis is a major hub with trains coming in from LA. You can even get a direct shot to Santa Fe station downtown San Diego. Both the Amtrak and Coaster stop here as well as a great bus system.
Budget Car Rental
27315 Jefferson AveYou can uber there or walk 1 mile. I typically walk to get a car.
Shopping
It's a great place to park or take the Coaster to and spend the day shopping, eating, walking and hanging out.
17 locals recommend
Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad Village DriveIt's a great place to park or take the Coaster to and spend the day shopping, eating, walking and hanging out.
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteYou can find name brands for less.