Our young family wanted to have an escape near the ocean and to be able to walk to the awesome spots in South Oceanside. It always feels like we are on vacation. Take your pick between funky Oceanside or Carlsbad Village. Both are 5 min drives in either direction. Encinitas is 15 minutes.
Walk or Bike to Pour House for an al fresco dinner, wine, burgers or poke bowl. Wrench and Rodant Sushi is 4 min walk and wins every food award in North County. Vegan- Try the Plot, 5 min walk as well. Coffee- Buccaneer, Captain’s Helm, Revolution Roasters all under 10 min walk. Still hungry- Dija Mara, Switchboard, Bagby, Pacific Spirits, Privateer Pizza, Municipal Tacos all super close.
New hotels, Seabird and Mission Pacific in Downtown Oside. Don’t miss Parlor Donughts. Thank me later. Or try “The Goods” in Carlsbad. Handels Ice Cream Stand worth massive waits.
Other adventures- Legoland, Disneyland, SeaWorld, Knotts Barry Farm, Petco for Padres Games, Wild Animal Park, Temecula Wine Tasting, Mexico, Beer Tasting.
Downtown San Diego is 35-40 minutes down the 5. Little Italy and a million other activities await.