Carly's Guidebook
Food scene
Local Tap House
308 S Coast HwyA few blocks walking distance to an Oceanside favorite
Another restaurant that’s walkable from our place. This Indonesian- inspired fare is not to be missed!
39 locals recommend
Dija Mara
232 S Coast HwyAnother restaurant that’s walkable from our place. This Indonesian- inspired fare is not to be missed!
Walkable restaurant/bar serving up Hawaiian- inspired food and drinks. It’s another local favorite!
12 locals recommend
The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar
131 South Coast HighwayWalkable restaurant/bar serving up Hawaiian- inspired food and drinks. It’s another local favorite!
Blade 1936
401 Seagaze DrThe best Italian in town
333 Pacific
333 N Pacific StGreat happy hour
Our favorite restaurant! The staff is wonderful and the menu is delicious
16 locals recommend
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza
1706 South Coast HighwayOur favorite restaurant! The staff is wonderful and the menu is delicious
Grab some fish and chips, sit outside, and watch the boats pass by
36 locals recommend
Harbor Fish & Chips
276 Harbor DrGrab some fish and chips, sit outside, and watch the boats pass by
Great happy hour. Sit on one of the patios to enjoy a harbor-view
23 locals recommend
Oceanside Broiler
1325 N Harbor DrGreat happy hour. Sit on one of the patios to enjoy a harbor-view
Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub
1815 S Coast HwyThe best sushi in town. Don’t miss it!
A street market with food stalls, crafts, and more- every Thursday!
109 locals recommend
Oceanside Sunset Market
401 Pier View WayA street market with food stalls, crafts, and more- every Thursday!
Neighborhoods
A lived-in neighborhood adjacent to Coast Highway, lined with eateries, coffee shops, vintage shops, bars, and more!
13 locals recommend
South Oceanside
A lived-in neighborhood adjacent to Coast Highway, lined with eateries, coffee shops, vintage shops, bars, and more!
Our neighbor city. A fun, walkable downtown coastal neighborhood filled with tons of restaurants, bars, and shops
158 locals recommend
Carlsbad Village
Our neighbor city. A fun, walkable downtown coastal neighborhood filled with tons of restaurants, bars, and shops
Upscale cocktail lounge
A small, upscale cocktail lounge with a creative drink menu
Frankie's
406 Pier View WayBrewery
An off-the-beaten-path local favorite. Enjoy a beer on the patio and grab a snack served up by That Boy Good
Northern Pine Brewing
326 N Horne StBowling alley
Surf Bowl
1401 S Coast HwyTrendy vintage shops
Sea Hive Marketplace
1555 S Coast HwyBar/restaurant
A hip, local spot to get drinks, play pool, listen to live music, and enjoy the large outdoor patio
27 locals recommend
Pour House
1903 S Coast HwyA hip, local spot to get drinks, play pool, listen to live music, and enjoy the large outdoor patio