As the name of our town evinces, Oceanside is next the Pacific coast and this we are near lots of beautiful beaches. We are a 35 minute drive away from downtown San Diego, and LA is about an hour and a half away. For some farther unique day trips, Joshua Tree National Park and the Salton Sea are 2.5 hours away, the Mojave Desert is a 4 hour drive, and the Seqouia Naitonal Forest is 5 hours away. 


Some of our favorite food spots in Oceanside / Carlsbad:
- Breakfast/Brunch: Toasted, Don's Country Kitchen, Naked Cafe
- Acai Bowls: Alohana, Lofty Coffee
- Café: Plantology, Communal, Pannakin, Vigilante
- Healthy/Vegan: Choice Juicery, Eris Vegan Food Co., the Plot
- Mexican Food: Los Tacos
- Ramen: GONZO!
- Seafood: Blue Water Grill
- French: Jeune et Jolie (Michelin Star)
- High-end Chinese: 24 Suns
- Steakhouse: Nick's on State, Campfire
- Sushi: Matsu (Michelin Star), Wrench and Rodent
- Indian: Tandoori Guys
- Balinese: Dija Mara
- Burgers: Union, In n Out (a rite of passage)
- Pizza/Subs/Italian: Don't do it.
- Nice Bar: Sound by the Sea
- Dive Bar: Haunted Head Saloon, Pour House
- Brewery: Stone Brewing, Green Cheek, Beer Town
- Speakeasy: Space Pad
- Donuts: The Goods
- Gelato: 1022
-Bonus: Gorgeous vegan restaurant & bar that only plays metal: Kindred (far away but worth it)


- Cute Local Areas: Carlsbad Village, Downtown Oceanside, Encinitas, La Jolla
-Beaches: Oceanside Pier area, Moonlight Beach, Windandsea, Black's (nude beach, you are warned)


Ask Allie for any special suggestions!