Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
471 College Blvdgreat source of reasonable, fresh and organic produce
Food Scene
Great seafood, views, shops and cafes. Picnic areas and plenty of parking.
239 locals recommend
Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific StreetGreat seafood, views, shops and cafes. Picnic areas and plenty of parking.
Fine seaside dining, beaches, art galleries, railroad station, etc.
7 locals recommend
Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad BoulevardFine seaside dining, beaches, art galleries, railroad station, etc.
Harney Sushi
301 Mission AveGreat little restaurant located in Silver Strand
333 Pacific
333 N Pacific StUpscale Happy Hour spot
Colima's Mexican Restaurant
308 Pier View WayGreat food at a reasonable price.
Entertainment & Activities
Oceanside Rotary Skateboard Park
800 Seminole Rdstate of the art safe skateboarding for the big kids
Arts & Culture
Oceanside Art Gallery
713 Mission AveInteresting venue for art shows and performances offered year round.
California Surf Museum
312 Pier View Wayhistory of local surfing
Sightseeing
San Luis Rey
Beautiful historic site walking distance
Gorgeous brilliant Ranunculas. People talk about wagon ride, tractor ride, giant tecolote ranunculus, antique tractor and a wonderful garden shop.
131 locals recommend
Carlsbad
Gorgeous brilliant Ranunculas. People talk about wagon ride, tractor ride, giant tecolote ranunculus, antique tractor and a wonderful garden shop.
Famous for great surfing, beautiful, clean beaches, gorgeous sunset views and a boardwalk that continues on north and south for biking, walking, etc.
144 locals recommend
Tamarack Beach
Famous for great surfing, beautiful, clean beaches, gorgeous sunset views and a boardwalk that continues on north and south for biking, walking, etc.
Shopping
The Shoppes at Carlsbad
2525 El Camino Realgreat stores, and movie theater
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteExclusive brands at a great discount
Everything Else
World famous institute for advanced studies in Gemology
19 locals recommend
Gemological Institute of America
5345 Armada DrWorld famous institute for advanced studies in Gemology