Things To Do
Oceanside Municipal Pier
Walk the oceanside pier for beautiful ocean views - particularly for sunset!
Top Gun House
Oceanside is home to the famous Top Gun House. Check it out and snap a pic on the motorcycle
Craft Coast Beer & Tacos
Amazing craft beer and tacos! Try the tacos Craft Coast style and Birria & Pastor
The Rooftop Bar - Mission Pacific
Check out The Rooftop Bar (Yes that's actually the name) at the Mission Pacific Hotel. Gorgeous ocean views and good cocktails, highly recommend going for sunset.
The Shore Room
Bar on the first floor of the Seabird hotel offering great cocktails and ocean views.
High/Low
High/Low is a laid-back café across from the ocean, great for grabbing coffee or a sit down brunch.
Local Tap House
A favorite of ours, LTH has something for everyone with elevated bar food, great game-day viewing, and an easy indoor–outdoor vibe.
Communal
Communal is a great local spot for good coffee and a relaxed breakfast.
Oceanside Harbor
Fun area to walk around to see the boats and often sea lions. Lots of casual restaurants and a great beach.
Oceanside Sunset Market
If you’re in town Thursday, check out the Oceanside Sunset Market (5-9pm) —a fun, walkable street fair with great food, music, and local flavor.
Valle
Oceanside's first Michelin star restaurant! They offer a pre-fixe tasting menu or the bar menu is solid and offers great cocktails for a more casual experience.
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
Great local spot for coffee and casual breakfast
Parlor Doughnuts
Craft doughnut and coffee shop known for its freshly made, layered doughnuts in creative flavors
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Oceanside
Freshly made, homemade ice cream in a huge rotating lineup of classic and creative flavors
Tanner's Prime Burgers
Chef-curated, fast-casual smash burgers using 100% USDA prime Brandt beef with melty cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, and crispy tallow-fried fries for a juicy, flavor-packed bite that’s become a must-try in Oceanside.
Tin Fish Oceanside
Check out Oceanside Tin Fish for a laid-back, classic SoCal bite right by the water. Located just steps from the pier, it’s perfect for casual fish tacos, poke bowls, and a quick, beachy lunch with ocean views—easy, delicious, and very Oceanside.
Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub
Check out Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub if you’re looking for standout seafood—its inventive sushi and bold, ever-changing dishes make it perfect for a fun, elevated dinner.