Kristin's O’side Guidebook
Sightseeing
Oceanside
Every trip to Oceanside should include an afternoon at the Harbor .
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrSan Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrGreat spot for photos . They also have options for weddings and events. I believe they can accommodate 100’s of guest . It is about 15 minute drive from our place . Just opened for the spring 2022 season . purchase tickets online . Weekends fill up so plan ahead .
172 locals recommend
The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteGreat spot for photos . They also have options for weddings and events. I believe they can accommodate 100’s of guest . It is about 15 minute drive from our place . Just opened for the spring 2022 season . purchase tickets online . Weekends fill up so plan ahead .
California Surf Museum
312 Pier View WayLEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrPetco Park
100 Park BlvdBeach spots
This beach is a favorite . There is parking across the street, a snack bar , bathrooms , a park and a wide sandy beach . Easy bike ride or 5 minute drive by car
I like this beach because there is a parking lot, a snack bar, and bathrooms . Plus when you get tired of swimming and sunshine you can go sit under the tree at the park and still hear the ocean .
48 locals recommend
Buccaneer Park
1506 S Pacific StI like this beach because there is a parking lot, a snack bar, and bathrooms . Plus when you get tired of swimming and sunshine you can go sit under the tree at the park and still hear the ocean .
You can access this beach by going through the tunnel at the end of Tremont . It’s the closest sandy beach to us.
Tyson Street
Tyson StreetYou can access this beach by going through the tunnel at the end of Tremont . It’s the closest sandy beach to us.
Food scene
Lots of outdoor dining . Service is great . French dip sandwich is out of this world !
199 locals recommend
Local Tap House
308 S Coast HwyLots of outdoor dining . Service is great . French dip sandwich is out of this world !
Hello Betty Fish House
211 Mission AveRockin' Baja Lobster - Oceanside
258 Harbor DrLe Citron
524 South Coast HighwayCommunal
602 S Tremont StDiego's Mexican Food
1030 S Coast HwyTheir breakfast burritos are my favorite !
Great food great happy hour and they also can accommodate large parties .
23 locals recommend
Oceanside Broiler
1325 N Harbor DrGreat food great happy hour and they also can accommodate large parties .
101 Cafe Historic 1928
631 S Coast HwyTransportation
If you Fly in this is where you will land . Unless you happen to be arriving by a smaller aircraft , there are multiple options in San Diego County.
It is closer than LAX, and traffic going south from LAX can waste a whole afternoon . So it’s sometimes worth paying a little more IMO , specially if your vacation time is a day or two .
286 locals recommend
San Diego International Airport
3225 N Harbor DrIt is closer than LAX, and traffic going south from LAX can waste a whole afternoon . So it’s sometimes worth paying a little more IMO , specially if your vacation time is a day or two .
Sightseeing
The Rooftop Bar
Activities
Great Bowling Alley. Super friendly staff call the recording for their daily specials .
Surf Bowl
1401 S Coast HwyOceanside Surf School
121 S Pacific StOceanside Sunset Market
401 Pier View WayCity advice
Ways to save
There is a Smart-n-final about 5 minutes away . Costco 10 .
Eating out is a must while in Oceanside . There is some great restaurants to check out . But cooking is fun too . Have some meals inside and save while enjoying the comforts of home ( it is a reason your staying at an Airbnb , so hang out in your pjs all day, your on vacation. )
Ways to save
Wedding and Events
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Getting around
Getting around
Most guest arrive by car. In the summer and prior to 2020 , guest would take the train from other California cities and get off at train station.
Book before you go
Oceanside visitors center
Go to their website for information on everything Oceanside .... they have the all time best city guide for what’s going on, places to eat, things to do and even coupons to do them!! Plus maps and great articles too .
Getting around
ELECTRIC BIKES
We now have a electric bike business up in Ventura harbor that rents bikes and boards . With at least a week notice we can have them available for you in Oceanside .THEY ARE AMAZING !! Honestly I didn’t get it until I rode one and I instantly wanted them available for our Airbnb guest in both location . I am so sure you will enjoy them that I will offer 100 percent refund if you don’t agree with me .