Oceanside (and beyond) Guidebook

Michael
Oceanside (and beyond) Guidebook

Food & Drink - Walkable from Condo

This is Michael’s favorite spot within walking distance of the condo. Great house beers, and sometimes a great selection of guest beers, along with some of the best street tacos in town!
16 locals recommend
Craft Coast Beer & Tacos
275 Mission Ave
16 locals recommend
This is Michael’s favorite spot within walking distance of the condo. Great house beers, and sometimes a great selection of guest beers, along with some of the best street tacos in town!
Best burritos in town. Period.
31 locals recommend
Señor Grubby's
377 Carlsbad Village Dr
31 locals recommend
Best burritos in town. Period.
Bring your checkbook (LOL). But if you love sushi, you’ll love Harney!
42 locals recommend
Harney Sushi
301 Mission Ave
42 locals recommend
Bring your checkbook (LOL). But if you love sushi, you’ll love Harney!
Our kids (12 & 10) absolutely love this place for doughnuts. Grab a few, then walk down the pier, or take a nice stroll along the beach.
35 locals recommend
Parlor Doughnuts
331 N Cleveland St
35 locals recommend
Our kids (12 & 10) absolutely love this place for doughnuts. Grab a few, then walk down the pier, or take a nice stroll along the beach.
Simple menu with fresh fish. There is an upstairs patio with a smaller menu (and usually less wait time!).
87 locals recommend
Hello Betty Fish House
211 Mission Ave
87 locals recommend
Simple menu with fresh fish. There is an upstairs patio with a smaller menu (and usually less wait time!).
Located in the Seabird Resort. Perfect for cocktails and appetizers!
The Shore Room
101 Mission Avenue
Located in the Seabird Resort. Perfect for cocktails and appetizers!
Favorite sandwich in town! The brisket dip!
Ryes and Grind
Favorite sandwich in town! The brisket dip!
Such a fun place to eat on the pier.
Brine Box
Such a fun place to eat on the pier.
19 locals recommend
Banana Dang Coffee
115 S Coast Hwy
19 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Camp Coffee Company
101 N Cleveland St
7 locals recommend

Food & Drink - North County Coastal

These options are all north county coastal stops, but require a drive (or a ride on the Coaster, which we recommend). Won’t find an easier option than the Coaster (make sure you check the northbound schedule to get back).
Locally World Famous Burgers! Michael’s favorite and most frequented watering hole. If you are a beer lover, this is a must stop….as Pliny the Elder is almost always on tap. Ask for Max. Tell him Michael Bell sent you! Not a burger fan? Get the poke tower! Take the Coaster to the Encinitas stop.
41 locals recommend
Encinitas Ale House
1044 S Coast Hwy 101
41 locals recommend
Locally World Famous Burgers! Michael’s favorite and most frequented watering hole. If you are a beer lover, this is a must stop….as Pliny the Elder is almost always on tap. Ask for Max. Tell him Michael Bell sent you! Not a burger fan? Get the poke tower! Take the Coaster to the Encinitas stop.
Another Encinitas’ Coaster stop. Herb and Sea is a great date spot. Menu is evolving, and you can’t go wrong with anything your choose. Look around. There’s a pretty good chance that Tony Hawk is sitting next to you!
27 locals recommend
Herb & Sea
131 W D St
27 locals recommend
Another Encinitas’ Coaster stop. Herb and Sea is a great date spot. Menu is evolving, and you can’t go wrong with anything your choose. Look around. There’s a pretty good chance that Tony Hawk is sitting next to you!
You can’t think San Diego without thinking Pizza Port. This location is just steps away from the Solana Beach Coaster stop. Grab a picnic table as soon as you walk in, and have someone else in your party stand in line to order. It can get busy….it’s a San Diego staple!
93 locals recommend
Pizza Port Solana Beach
135 N Hwy 101
93 locals recommend
You can’t think San Diego without thinking Pizza Port. This location is just steps away from the Solana Beach Coaster stop. Grab a picnic table as soon as you walk in, and have someone else in your party stand in line to order. It can get busy….it’s a San Diego staple!
The brisket taco is legit!
Heritage Oceanside
The brisket taco is legit!

Sightseeing

Most iconic landmark in Oceanside
386 locals recommend
Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
386 locals recommend
Most iconic landmark in Oceanside
Spend around a hour here….maybe more for true surf lovers.
109 locals recommend
California Surf Museum
312 Pier View Way
109 locals recommend
Spend around a hour here….maybe more for true surf lovers.
Picture worthy. Don’t plan to spend a lot of time here!
19 locals recommend
Top Gun House
250 North Pacific Street
19 locals recommend
Picture worthy. Don’t plan to spend a lot of time here!
Reasonably priced bowling (for the area), and great deals on Sundays!
31 locals recommend
Surf Bowl
1401 S Coast Hwy
31 locals recommend
Reasonably priced bowling (for the area), and great deals on Sundays!