Food Scene
Best food (salads are all outstanding), craft beer, and friendly wait staff.
199 locals recommend
Local Tap House
308 S Coast HwyBest food (salads are all outstanding), craft beer, and friendly wait staff.
Funky atmosphere, organic local greens, great food. Must go for a leisurely meal as wait staff is slow. Good prices.
13 locals recommend
Hill Street Cafe
524 South Coast HighwayFunky atmosphere, organic local greens, great food. Must go for a leisurely meal as wait staff is slow. Good prices.
Bagby Beer Co.
601 S Coast HwyCraft brewery!
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
620 Mission AveThe usual fare, if you need a sweet!
Swami's Cafe
202 N Coast HwyGreat breakfasts and lots of gluten free, healthier choices.
Succulent Cafe
306 Oak AveBeautiful arrangements of succulents hanging on walls.
Buccaneer Cafe
1508 S Pacific StNice little beach with cafe and park.
Everything Else
Regal Oceanside
401 Mission AveWalking distance, lots of choices, senior and student discounts.
US Post Office
153 S Sierra AveClosest post office
Walking distance, w Farmer's Market every Thursday out front.
11 locals recommend
Oceanside Public Library
330 N Coast HwyWalking distance, w Farmer's Market every Thursday out front.
Oceanside Transit Center
One hour trip on Coaster down to San Diego.
Sightseeing
Nice walk! Spot dolphins and whales. Talk to the pelicans and take pictures. Watch surfers.
385 locals recommend
Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
Nice walk! Spot dolphins and whales. Talk to the pelicans and take pictures. Watch surfers.
Restaurants, great walking, sandy beaches with fire rings.
239 locals recommend
Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific StreetRestaurants, great walking, sandy beaches with fire rings.
Entertainment & Activities
Legoland Drive
Legoland DriveIf you want to do the tourist thing!
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWonderful, exceptional zoo!