David's Guidebook

David
David's Guidebook

Food and Beverage Scene

Great drive-thru Mexican Food for a reasonable price and a 10 minute drive.
Albertaco's Mexican Food Inc
601 Sycamore Ave
Great drive-thru Mexican Food for a reasonable price and a 10 minute drive.
10 localnici recomandă
Aztec Brewing Company
2330 La Mirada Dr
10 localnici recomandă
In the heart of Vista Village 2 miles away
59 localnici recomandă
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill
302 E Broadway
59 localnici recomandă
In the heart of Vista Village 2 miles away
15 localnici recomandă
Booze Brothers Brewing Co.
2545 Progress St
15 localnici recomandă
Carlsbad Brewing Company
6133 Innovation Way
18 localnici recomandă
Chick-fil-A
10750 Camino Ruiz
18 localnici recomandă
Cold Stone Creamery
30 Main St
40 localnici recomandă
Dave & Buster's
2931 Camino Del Rio North
40 localnici recomandă
7 localnici recomandă
Fish House Vera Cruz
417 Carlsbad Village Dr
7 localnici recomandă
1 hour south in downtown San Diego
1208 localnici recomandă
Gaslamp Quarter
1208 localnici recomandă
1 hour south in downtown San Diego
35 localnici recomandă
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
2825 State St
35 localnici recomandă
17 localnici recomandă
Harbor Fish Cafe
3179 Carlsbad Blvd
17 localnici recomandă
19 localnici recomandă
In-N-Out Burger
5950 Avenida Encinas
19 localnici recomandă
33 localnici recomandă
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
5801 Armada Dr
33 localnici recomandă
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MIKKO SUSHI
330 Main St
24 localnici recomandă
29 localnici recomandă
Norte Mexican Food
3003 Carlsbad Blvd
29 localnici recomandă
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Oceanside Harbor Village
280 Harbor Dr
19 localnici recomandă
Old California Coffee House and Eatery
1080 W San Marcos Blvd
9 localnici recomandă
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Old Town
1070 localnici recomandă
Pizzamaniac
11505 N Santa Fe Ave
98 localnici recomandă
Pizza Port Carlsbad
571 Carlsbad Village Dr
98 localnici recomandă
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
303 Vista Village Dr
31 localnici recomandă
Señor Grubby's
377 Carlsbad Village Dr
31 localnici recomandă
Starbucks
30 Main St
84 localnici recomandă
Coyote Bar & Grill
300 Carlsbad Village Dr
84 localnici recomandă
Great food and drinks and live entertainment!!
7 localnici recomandă
WildWood Crossing
116 Civic Center Dr
7 localnici recomandă
Great food and drinks and live entertainment!!
70 localnici recomandă
The Yellow Deli Vista, LLC
315 E Broadway
70 localnici recomandă
Some guests have mentioned Good Breakfasts here.
17 localnici recomandă
Curbside Cafe
307 Main St
17 localnici recomandă
Some guests have mentioned Good Breakfasts here.

Shopping

Discount Shopping Experience. Next door to the famous Flower Fields (seasonal)
Closest grocery store
10 localnici recomandă
Albertsons
1301 E Vista Way
10 localnici recomandă
Closest grocery store
8 localnici recomandă
Walmart Supercenter
1800 University Dr
8 localnici recomandă
400 localnici recomandă
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del Norte
400 localnici recomandă
150 localnici recomandă
Costco Wholesale
1755 Hacienda Dr
150 localnici recomandă
109 localnici recomandă
Oceanside Sunset Market
401 Pier View Way
109 localnici recomandă
Fun / Ineresting native American crafts and decor
The Indian Store
1950 Hacienda Dr
Fun / Ineresting native American crafts and decor

Sightseeing

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Parcul Balboa
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September 28, 1542 Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo landed at San Diego Bay. The monument commemorates the landing which marked the first time a European expedition set foot on what is now known as the West Coast of the United States. Spectacular views of the San Diego skyline and waterfront from this southernmost tip of the Point Loma peninsula.
238 localnici recomandă
Cabrillo National Monument
238 localnici recomandă
September 28, 1542 Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo landed at San Diego Bay. The monument commemorates the landing which marked the first time a European expedition set foot on what is now known as the West Coast of the United States. Spectacular views of the San Diego skyline and waterfront from this southernmost tip of the Point Loma peninsula.
Lots of little beaches in Carlsbad all connected but if you Google “beaches near me” the first is less than 9 mi away. Our favorite is at the very end of Carlsbad Village Dr. Down the stairs and feel the sand beneath you and breath the salt water air.
24 localnici recomandă
Carlsbad State Beach
Carlsbad Boulevard
24 localnici recomandă
Lots of little beaches in Carlsbad all connected but if you Google “beaches near me” the first is less than 9 mi away. Our favorite is at the very end of Carlsbad Village Dr. Down the stairs and feel the sand beneath you and breath the salt water air.
A shopping trip too as it’s right next to the the Carlsbad outlet stores.
172 localnici recomandă
Câmpurile de Flori
5704 Paseo Del Norte
172 localnici recomandă
A shopping trip too as it’s right next to the the Carlsbad outlet stores.
As a kid Dave watched the black & white Sunday morning western called "The Cisco Kid" -- the co-star "Pancho" was Leo Carrillo. He built this ranch in the old Adobe style and it is preserved to this day by the City of Carlsbad. Leo would host camping events where Hollywood stars, including Walt Disney, would pack up the Airstream and head down to Leo's Ranch for the weekend. A real Americana Time Capsule.
38 localnici recomandă
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Ln
38 localnici recomandă
As a kid Dave watched the black & white Sunday morning western called "The Cisco Kid" -- the co-star "Pancho" was Leo Carrillo. He built this ranch in the old Adobe style and it is preserved to this day by the City of Carlsbad. Leo would host camping events where Hollywood stars, including Walt Disney, would pack up the Airstream and head down to Leo's Ranch for the weekend. A real Americana Time Capsule.
1327 localnici recomandă
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd
1327 localnici recomandă
124 localnici recomandă
Muzeul Maritim din San Diego
1492 N Harbor Dr
124 localnici recomandă
Oceanside Amphitheater & Pier
301 The Strand N
Oceanside has a huge beach, you can fish off the pier. And downtown is close by too. Park at the bus/train station parking tower for free parking.
239 localnici recomandă
Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific Street
239 localnici recomandă
Oceanside has a huge beach, you can fish off the pier. And downtown is close by too. Park at the bus/train station parking tower for free parking.
A good walk north from the pier but a fun place to see shopping, boats, sightseeing, restaurants, beach access.
239 localnici recomandă
Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific Street
239 localnici recomandă
A good walk north from the pier but a fun place to see shopping, boats, sightseeing, restaurants, beach access.

Sightseeing/Amusement

Pack a cooler and grab your tennis shoes and a jacket for day-tripping around town and within the area ( San Diego County)
27 localnici recomandă
Annies Canyon Trailhead
North Rios Avenue
27 localnici recomandă
17 localnici recomandă
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
2040 N Santa Fe Ave
17 localnici recomandă
Arthur Murray Dance Studio
2952 Oceanside Blvd
271 localnici recomandă
Belly Up
143 S Cedros Ave
271 localnici recomandă
15 localnici recomandă
Boomers
1525 W Vista Way
15 localnici recomandă
Nearby Park with children's play equipment
21 localnici recomandă
Brengle Terrace Park
1200 Vale Terrace Dr
21 localnici recomandă
Nearby Park with children's play equipment
This is our neighbor Wine Maker of the Year!!!! His wine is great and he tells you so much about how to make award winning wines.
Brooking Vineyards
375 Skyline Dr
This is our neighbor Wine Maker of the Year!!!! His wine is great and he tells you so much about how to make award winning wines.
See what’s playing many major groups pass through here ( Music, Broadway , Dance, Cultural events)
59 localnici recomandă
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido Blvd
59 localnici recomandă
See what’s playing many major groups pass through here ( Music, Broadway , Dance, Cultural events)
109 localnici recomandă
California Surf Museum
312 Pier View Way
109 localnici recomandă
Seaside village lots of shops and restaurants and short walk to the beach. Take Carlsbad Village drive West off the I-5 almost until it ends.
158 localnici recomandă
Carlsbad Village
158 localnici recomandă
Seaside village lots of shops and restaurants and short walk to the beach. Take Carlsbad Village drive West off the I-5 almost until it ends.
34 localnici recomandă
Cinépolis
25 Main St
34 localnici recomandă
This is really fun to watch or join in. Lots of people fish here
Fishing Pier
This is really fun to watch or join in. Lots of people fish here
185 localnici recomandă
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
185 localnici recomandă
93 localnici recomandă
Fleet Science Center
1875 El Prado
93 localnici recomandă
Call ahead of time and see if they are open and have tours. You won’t be disappointed if you are interested in Gems big ones.
19 localnici recomandă
Gemological Institute of America
5345 Armada Dr
19 localnici recomandă
Call ahead of time and see if they are open and have tours. You won’t be disappointed if you are interested in Gems big ones.
54 localnici recomandă
Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
2241 Shelter Island Dr
54 localnici recomandă
22 localnici recomandă
iFLY OCEANSIDE
3178 Vista Way
22 localnici recomandă
There's a Volcano in the backyard! Just want to point out that looking West from the back yard, you can see this flat-topped Calaveras hill, an extinct volcano.
10 localnici recomandă
Lake Calavera Hiking Trail
Tamarack Avenue
10 localnici recomandă
There's a Volcano in the backyard! Just want to point out that looking West from the back yard, you can see this flat-topped Calaveras hill, an extinct volcano.
Most Kids have heard of Legoland and absolutely love going.
1249 localnici recomandă
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland Dr
1249 localnici recomandă
Most Kids have heard of Legoland and absolutely love going.
56 localnici recomandă
Museum of Making Music
5790 Armada Dr
56 localnici recomandă
Large mega church with separate venues depending on what kind of worship music you enjoy. Country, Gospel Hymns, Christian Rock, Soul, Contemporary.
North Coast Church
2405 N Santa Fe Ave
Large mega church with separate venues depending on what kind of worship music you enjoy. Country, Gospel Hymns, Christian Rock, Soul, Contemporary.
31 localnici recomandă
Oceanside Adventures
256 S Harbor Dr
31 localnici recomandă
Haven’t been but older kids love paint ball
8 localnici recomandă
The Paintball Park
1700 Vandegrift Blvd
8 localnici recomandă
Haven’t been but older kids love paint ball
Potato Chip Hike Start Point (Menifee FitClub)
Mount Woodson Trail
25 localnici recomandă
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Piatra Cipsurilor
203 localnici recomandă
If you need a church to visit on Sundays during your stay.
Rise Church San Marcos
1915 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd
If you need a church to visit on Sundays during your stay.
22 localnici recomandă
San Diego County Fair
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
22 localnici recomandă
Muzeul de Istorie Naturală din San Diego
1788 El Prado
99 localnici recomandă
Haven’t been but wanted to add a surfing school
San Diego Surfing Academy
951 Berkeley Way
Haven’t been but wanted to add a surfing school
Famous Worlds Largest Zoo
2510 localnici recomandă
Grădina Zoologică San Diego
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 localnici recomandă
Famous Worlds Largest Zoo
Parcul Safari al Grădinii Zoologice din San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
967 localnici recomandă
27 localnici recomandă
Acvariu Sea Life
1 Legoland Dr
27 localnici recomandă
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
1754 localnici recomandă
114 localnici recomandă
Sesame Place San Diego
2052 Entertainment Cir
114 localnici recomandă
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Sky Zone Trampoline Park
860 Los Vallecitos Blvd
6 localnici recomandă
Haven’t been here but just wanted to add horseback riding
STEPP STABLES
Haven’t been here but just wanted to add horseback riding
39 localnici recomandă
The Wave Waterpark
101 Wave Dr
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11 localnici recomandă
Twin Oaks Golf Course
1425 North Twin Oaks Valley Road
11 localnici recomandă
My son grew up here. If your child is interested in skateboarding and he’s going through withdrawals not being on his board
Vista Skatepark
400 N Santa Fe Ave
My son grew up here. If your child is interested in skateboarding and he’s going through withdrawals not being on his board
114 localnici recomandă
Parcul de pe malul apei
1600 Pacific Hwy
114 localnici recomandă
9 localnici recomandă
Wild Wonders, Inc
5712 Vía Montellano
9 localnici recomandă

Necessity’s /SelfCare/ Pampering

Places to go to relax and get pampered.
Budget Car Rental
27315 Jefferson Ave
Fantastic Sams Cut & Color
9805 Campo Rd
Grotto Massage and Day Spa
2804 Roosevelt St
Paul Mitchell The School San Diego
410 A St
Happiness Nails & Spa
3231 Camino De Los Coches
iTAN Sun Spray Spa - Vista
1605 S Melrose Dr
Xtreme Car Wash
710 Sycamore Ave

Dog friendly places…

Posting here Dog Friendly places I have heard about or have visited.
Dog beach Del Mar is the place we go with our dog. Off leash available only from Memorial Day to Labor Day but still beautiful and fun.
174 localnici recomandă
Dog Beach
3902 29th St
174 localnici recomandă
Dog beach Del Mar is the place we go with our dog. Off leash available only from Memorial Day to Labor Day but still beautiful and fun.
Great Beach that is Dog Friendly on Leash ( I have heard from others )
99 localnici recomandă
Cardiff State Beach
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Great Beach that is Dog Friendly on Leash ( I have heard from others )
This is the dog park we go to. It always has lots of dogs there off leash separate fenced area for large and small dogs. Bathrooms for humans ( That’s important right!!)
13 localnici recomandă
Alga Norte Community Park
6565 Alicante Rd
13 localnici recomandă
This is the dog park we go to. It always has lots of dogs there off leash separate fenced area for large and small dogs. Bathrooms for humans ( That’s important right!!)
Great hiking for families
10 localnici recomandă
Lake Calavera Hiking Trail
Tamarack Avenue
10 localnici recomandă
Great hiking for families
Del Mar Dog Park
Off leash area is huge. Right down the HighWay from Del Mar Dog Beach
31 localnici recomandă
Parcul Comunitar Encinitas
425 Santa Fe Dr
31 localnici recomandă
Off leash area is huge. Right down the HighWay from Del Mar Dog Beach
Call ahead as a lot of places went under during covid. Heard it was great to drop in after a day at the beach or dog park. Easy and quick.
Dippity-Dog Self Serve Pet
2216 El Camino Real
Call ahead as a lot of places went under during covid. Heard it was great to drop in after a day at the beach or dog park. Easy and quick.
This is the best place for training too. Let your dog learn something new on vacation as well.
Petville Pet Hotel
1049 East Mission Road
This is the best place for training too. Let your dog learn something new on vacation as well.

Travel Insurance

Don’t forget to purchase your travel insurance!
Z Travel & Insurance Services
16852 Merrill Avenue
Travel Insurance Agency
610 16th Street
G1G Travel & Visitors Insurance
1494 Hamilton Avenue