Brent's guidebook

Susan
Brent's guidebook

Sightseeing

Great historic pier, boardwalk, awesome people watching, and of course... the ocean!
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Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
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Great historic pier, boardwalk, awesome people watching, and of course... the ocean!
Quaint New England style harbor
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Оушенсайд-Харбор-Бич
North Pacific Street
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Quaint New England style harbor
Great beach to visit
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Пляж Тамарак
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Great beach to visit
Picturesque bluffside beaches with public bathrooms and snack bars available. About 25 minutes away.
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Сан-Клементе-Стейт-Бич
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Picturesque bluffside beaches with public bathrooms and snack bars available. About 25 minutes away.
Legoland California Resort is a theme park, miniature park, and aquarium located in Carlsbad, California, based on the Lego toy brand. Opening on March 20, 1999, it was the third Legoland park to open, and the first outside Europe. About 10 minutes away by car.
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Леголенд Калифорния
One Legoland Dr
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Legoland California Resort is a theme park, miniature park, and aquarium located in Carlsbad, California, based on the Lego toy brand. Opening on March 20, 1999, it was the third Legoland park to open, and the first outside Europe. About 10 minutes away by car.
Experience the history of early San Diego here! Historic buildings include museums, unique retail shops, and restaurants. We love getting freshly-made tortillas filled with butter or fresh salsa from Cafe Coyote. The woman who makes the tortillas has been doing this for decades! Our favorite restaurant in Old Town is the Cosmopolitan, which is in a historic hotel building with authentic old west decor and furniture. The food is always very good here! About 40 minutes away by car.
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Old Town
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Experience the history of early San Diego here! Historic buildings include museums, unique retail shops, and restaurants. We love getting freshly-made tortillas filled with butter or fresh salsa from Cafe Coyote. The woman who makes the tortillas has been doing this for decades! Our favorite restaurant in Old Town is the Cosmopolitan, which is in a historic hotel building with authentic old west decor and furniture. The food is always very good here! About 40 minutes away by car.
Cute shops on the harbor, great people watching, restaurants are touristy. About 45 minutes away by car.
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Сипорт Виллидж
849 W Harbor Dr
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Cute shops on the harbor, great people watching, restaurants are touristy. About 45 minutes away by car.
Classic beach-side amusement park, complete with wooden roller coaster and bumper cars. There is also a zip line, mini golf, arcade games, and a small ropes course. Tons of fun for kids and adults, and all right next to the wide sandy shores of Mission Beach! About 40 minutes away.
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Белмонт Парк
3146 Mission Blvd
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Classic beach-side amusement park, complete with wooden roller coaster and bumper cars. There is also a zip line, mini golf, arcade games, and a small ropes course. Tons of fun for kids and adults, and all right next to the wide sandy shores of Mission Beach! About 40 minutes away.
About 45 minutes away, a great place to explore museums and cultural exhibits. Popular museums include the San Diego Natural History Museum, The Japanese Friendship Garden, and the Fleet Science Center.
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Парк Бальбоа
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About 45 minutes away, a great place to explore museums and cultural exhibits. Popular museums include the San Diego Natural History Museum, The Japanese Friendship Garden, and the Fleet Science Center.
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, originally named the San Diego Wild Animal Park until 2010, is an 1,800 acre zoo in the San Pasqual Valley area of San Diego, California, near Escondido. About 25 minutes away.
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Сафари-парк зоопарка Сан-Диего
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
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The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, originally named the San Diego Wild Animal Park until 2010, is an 1,800 acre zoo in the San Pasqual Valley area of San Diego, California, near Escondido. About 25 minutes away.
The iconic San Diego Zoo is about 40 minutes away from here! It’s a bit expensive, so be sure to check prices before you go.
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Зоопарк Сан-Диего
2920 Zoo Dr
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The iconic San Diego Zoo is about 40 minutes away from here! It’s a bit expensive, so be sure to check prices before you go.
Kids can interact with sea animals and ride fun attractions. It’s a bit expensive, so be sure to check prices before you go. About 35 minutes away.
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Си Ворлд Сан-Диего
500 Sea World Dr.
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Kids can interact with sea animals and ride fun attractions. It’s a bit expensive, so be sure to check prices before you go. About 35 minutes away.
Enjoy this national treasure at the tip of Point Loma, with sweeping panoramic ocean and downtown SD views. If you go during low tide, you can check out the tide pool area where you will discover sea anemones, crabs, and other interesting ocean life. Requires a national parks pass or day use fee. About 50 minutes away.
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Государственный заповедник Кабрильо
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Enjoy this national treasure at the tip of Point Loma, with sweeping panoramic ocean and downtown SD views. If you go during low tide, you can check out the tide pool area where you will discover sea anemones, crabs, and other interesting ocean life. Requires a national parks pass or day use fee. About 50 minutes away.
Opens 2:30pm Wednesdays (but be sure to check online before you go, to confirm in case the day changes). Local farmers, artisans, and other vendors. Great spot to get your fresh and local produce. About 10 minutes away.
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State Street Farmers Market
2907 State St
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Opens 2:30pm Wednesdays (but be sure to check online before you go, to confirm in case the day changes). Local farmers, artisans, and other vendors. Great spot to get your fresh and local produce. About 10 minutes away.

Food scene

I love the House Special Pho
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Pho Oceanside
518 Oceanside Blvd
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I love the House Special Pho
Great family owned Thai restaurant. About 5 minutes away.
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Thai Table Time
1910 Oceanside Blvd
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Great family owned Thai restaurant. About 5 minutes away.
Wonderful Mexican restaurant in downtown Carlsbad with good portions. About 10 minutes away.
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Las Olas Mexican Restaurant
2939 Carlsbad Blvd
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Wonderful Mexican restaurant in downtown Carlsbad with good portions. About 10 minutes away.
Another good Mexican restaurant in downtown Carlsbad. About 10 minutes away.
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Miguel's Cocina
2912 Shelter Island Dr
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Another good Mexican restaurant in downtown Carlsbad. About 10 minutes away.
Excellent Italian food. About 10-15 minutes away.
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Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana
2943 State St
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Excellent Italian food. About 10-15 minutes away.
Seafood/Steakhouse location is right across from the ocean. About 10-15 minutes away.
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Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse
3878 Carlsbad Blvd
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Seafood/Steakhouse location is right across from the ocean. About 10-15 minutes away.
Excellent brunch spot! About 5 minutes away.
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Beach Break Cafe
1802 S Coast Hwy
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Excellent brunch spot! About 5 minutes away.
If you’re looking for healthy breakfast/brunch options, this will do it! The Acai Bowl is a delicious, low-sugar, healthy staple enjoyed by many Swami’s devotees. They are also open for lunch and dinner. About 5 minutes away.
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Swami's Cafe
202 N Coast Hwy
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If you’re looking for healthy breakfast/brunch options, this will do it! The Acai Bowl is a delicious, low-sugar, healthy staple enjoyed by many Swami’s devotees. They are also open for lunch and dinner. About 5 minutes away.
Incredible local sandwich place serving tasty beers.
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Board & Brew - Carlsbad Village
201 Oak Ave
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Incredible local sandwich place serving tasty beers.

Grocery

Amazing selection of produce, with a decent bulk foods section as well. Your go-to natural foods grocery.
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Frazier Farms
1820 Oceanside Blvd
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Amazing selection of produce, with a decent bulk foods section as well. Your go-to natural foods grocery.
Your standard grocery store
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Stater Bros. Markets
3770 Mission Ave
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Your standard grocery store
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Trader Joe's
2570 Vista Way
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Essentials

When you need to make a Target run
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Target
443 College Blvd
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When you need to make a Target run

Nature

Explore sea caves by kayak, and watch the sea lions from the beach. Bring snorkeling gear and observe fish and kelp in the wild. About 20 minutes away.
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Ла-Хойя Коув
1100 Coast Blvd
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Explore sea caves by kayak, and watch the sea lions from the beach. Bring snorkeling gear and observe fish and kelp in the wild. About 20 minutes away.
There are several spots around Mission Bay to hang out! What we like about the bay is that there are no waves to contend with, and there are fire pits for night time bonfires. We usually like to go to the public parking areas for either Bahia Resort or Paradise Point Hotel. Do some research and rent standup paddle boards or kayaks to add more adventure to your outing! About 35 minutes away.
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Mission Bay
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There are several spots around Mission Bay to hang out! What we like about the bay is that there are no waves to contend with, and there are fire pits for night time bonfires. We usually like to go to the public parking areas for either Bahia Resort or Paradise Point Hotel. Do some research and rent standup paddle boards or kayaks to add more adventure to your outing! About 35 minutes away.
One of our favorite spots in San Diego, feels a little like Big Sur! The ocean and cliffs combination is breathtaking. Quite a few hiking options, though it does get crowded on the weekends. A must-see if you’re into the outdoors! Requires a state parks pass or day use fee. About 25 minutes away.
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Природный заповедник Торрей Пайнс Стейт
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
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One of our favorite spots in San Diego, feels a little like Big Sur! The ocean and cliffs combination is breathtaking. Quite a few hiking options, though it does get crowded on the weekends. A must-see if you’re into the outdoors! Requires a state parks pass or day use fee. About 25 minutes away.
Only runs certain times of the year. Check the web for more info. Great place to take photos and bask in the plethora of petals around you.
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The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del Norte
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Only runs certain times of the year. Check the web for more info. Great place to take photos and bask in the plethora of petals around you.

Arts/Entertainment

Less like a farmer’s market and more like a fair. Food trucks, live music, entertainment for adults and kids. Fun and lively atmosphere that locals always look forward to. About 5 minutes away.
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Oceanside Sunset Market
401 Pier View Way
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Less like a farmer’s market and more like a fair. Food trucks, live music, entertainment for adults and kids. Fun and lively atmosphere that locals always look forward to. About 5 minutes away.
Local playhouse featuring musicals, comedies, Broadway hits, and more. About 25 minutes away.
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Театр Ла Хойя
2910 La Jolla Village Dr
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Local playhouse featuring musicals, comedies, Broadway hits, and more. About 25 minutes away.
Cultural center of North San Diego County, featuring a 1500 seat concert hall, 400 seat theater, art museum, and more. About 25 minutes away.
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Калифорнийский центр искусств, Эскондидо
340 N Escondido Blvd
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Cultural center of North San Diego County, featuring a 1500 seat concert hall, 400 seat theater, art museum, and more. About 25 minutes away.
Massive library with bookstore and café, in the heart of downtown San Diego. About 40 minutes away.
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San Diego Central Library
330 Park Blvd
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Massive library with bookstore and café, in the heart of downtown San Diego. About 40 minutes away.

Other

If you’re looking for a library to go for some quiet time amongst books, this one will do the trick. About 5 minutes away.
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Oceanside Public Library
330 N Coast Hwy
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If you’re looking for a library to go for some quiet time amongst books, this one will do the trick. About 5 minutes away.