Guidebook for Oceanside
Parks & Nature
Tamarack Beach
Only 15 minutes drive, easy parking, short walk
Double Peak Park
900 Double Peak DrAwesome views, scenic drive, hiking opportunity
Great hiking from just a couple of miles over 10 miles. Beautiful views, partially wooded.
46 locals recommend
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
8833 Harmony Grove RdGreat hiking from just a couple of miles over 10 miles. Beautiful views, partially wooded.
Scenic neighborhood green space next to trails with a playground, grassy field & picnic areas.
This is 0.6 miles 13 minute walk (2 minute drive) from my property. Large grassy area with joining natural preserve and trail head. I have partly bought my place because of this park. My kids were 4 and 1 at the time.
6 locals recommend
Oak Riparian Park
4625 Lake BlvdScenic neighborhood green space next to trails with a playground, grassy field & picnic areas.
This is 0.6 miles 13 minute walk (2 minute drive) from my property. Large grassy area with joining natural preserve and trail head. I have partly bought my place because of this park. My kids were 4 and 1 at the time.
This place is 0.6 miles from the property. Offers miles of hiking and bike riding opportunities with oceanview spots.
Carlsbad Highlands Ecological Reserve
Calavera Reserve TrailThis place is 0.6 miles from the property. Offers miles of hiking and bike riding opportunities with oceanview spots.
Essentials
Albertsons
1929 W San Marcos BlvdNearest store minutes away
Food 4 Less
500 Hacienda DrCostco Wholesale
1755 Hacienda DrWalmart Supercenter
705 College BlvdWalgreens
310 Sycamore AveSightseeing
World famous San Diego Safari Park, only 30 minutes away, scenic drive
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdWorld famous San Diego Safari Park, only 30 minutes away, scenic drive
Palomar Observatory
35899 Canfield RdEntertainment & Activities
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrAlways a favorite for families with young children, only 16 minute drive.
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrAlways a favorite for families with young children, only 16 minute drive.
Since you are at he north edge of San Diego County Disneyland is a relatively easy drive as more than half of your trip is in open freeway with no tows. (Camp Pendleton)
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrSince you are at he north edge of San Diego County Disneyland is a relatively easy drive as more than half of your trip is in open freeway with no tows. (Camp Pendleton)
Getting Around
Tired of driving. Want to have fun with instead of tying them up with seat belts. Try the train or the coaster. You can travel all the way to Santa Barbara or San Diego. It is fun, the route is scenic the cost is reasonable.
There is also a Train / Coaster station in Carlsbad.
64 locals recommend
Oceanside Transportation Center station
235 S Tremont StTired of driving. Want to have fun with instead of tying them up with seat belts. Try the train or the coaster. You can travel all the way to Santa Barbara or San Diego. It is fun, the route is scenic the cost is reasonable.
There is also a Train / Coaster station in Carlsbad.
Food scene
Rosa's Kitchen
530 Hacienda DrIslands Restaurant Vista
240 S Melrose DrOggi's Vista
425 S Melrose DrThai One On
485 S Melrose DrEl Pollo Loco
495 S Melrose DrPho-Ever
485 S Melrose DrThe Original Pancake House
14905 Pomerado RdCoffee Shop
Starbucks
1751 University Dr