Amanda's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Love testing out the new plant apps here. There are so many amazing plants. If you have kids don’t forget to checkout the kids garden. Our kids love the tunnels.
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Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
1270 Vale Terrace DrLove testing out the new plant apps here. There are so many amazing plants. If you have kids don’t forget to checkout the kids garden. Our kids love the tunnels.
If you’re going for a walk on the beach, make sure to go here at low tide. There is a food and coffee stand here with pretty decent options.
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Buccaneer Park
1506 S Pacific StIf you’re going for a walk on the beach, make sure to go here at low tide. There is a food and coffee stand here with pretty decent options.
This is a classic Southern California beach town. State Street has a lot of food and shopping options. There’s also a lot of fun bars. Our favorite spots include Handel’s Ice Cream, Campfire, The Goods (Gourmet Donuts), Choice Juicery. If you love surf and outdoor brands you should check out Sun Diego. Lots of boutique shopping here as well!
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Carlsbad Village
This is a classic Southern California beach town. State Street has a lot of food and shopping options. There’s also a lot of fun bars. Our favorite spots include Handel’s Ice Cream, Campfire, The Goods (Gourmet Donuts), Choice Juicery. If you love surf and outdoor brands you should check out Sun Diego. Lots of boutique shopping here as well!
If you love shopping at outlets, This is the place for you!
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Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteIf you love shopping at outlets, This is the place for you!
If you’re looking to get some exercise, this park is only a couple miles from our house and has lots of great views. We hear the disc golf is fun! Theres also 4 Bocce Ball courts here.
Brengle Terrace Park Disc Golf Course
1200 Vale Terrace DrIf you’re looking to get some exercise, this park is only a couple miles from our house and has lots of great views. We hear the disc golf is fun! Theres also 4 Bocce Ball courts here.
Food scene
If you want to spend a day away from the beach scene, this is a great winery with beautiful scenery. Im not sure of their current COVID restrictions but we used to take our kids here on the weekends and picnic in the lawn and buy some bottles of wine. We would spend the whole afternoon there.
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Orfila Vineyards and Winery
13455 San Pasqual RdIf you want to spend a day away from the beach scene, this is a great winery with beautiful scenery. Im not sure of their current COVID restrictions but we used to take our kids here on the weekends and picnic in the lawn and buy some bottles of wine. We would spend the whole afternoon there.
Our favorite breakfast place of all time! A bit of a wait on the weekends, but it doesn’t disappoint. Sets the bar high for beach scene restaurant.
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Beach Break Cafe
1802 S Coast HwyOur favorite breakfast place of all time! A bit of a wait on the weekends, but it doesn’t disappoint. Sets the bar high for beach scene restaurant.
This unique deli has a very interesting story behind it, Ill let you do the research. Its also open 24 and less than a couple miles away. The craftsman style building is very beautiful, we recommend breakfast or lunch on the patio.
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The Yellow Deli Vista, LLC
315 E BroadwayThis unique deli has a very interesting story behind it, Ill let you do the research. Its also open 24 and less than a couple miles away. The craftsman style building is very beautiful, we recommend breakfast or lunch on the patio.
My favorite restaurant in San Diego, Southeast Asian cuisine with a modern twist. The drinks are also amazing!
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Dija Mara
232 S Coast HwyMy favorite restaurant in San Diego, Southeast Asian cuisine with a modern twist. The drinks are also amazing!
If you’re looking for good pub food and local beer selection, this place is great. Theres tons of shaded outdoor seating. Also close by in Downtown Vista.
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Dog Haus Biergarten Vista
227 E BroadwayIf you’re looking for good pub food and local beer selection, this place is great. Theres tons of shaded outdoor seating. Also close by in Downtown Vista.
Great brunch spot and close to the place. We have done a lot of take out here through Covid. They offer a good variety of options and tends to be on the healthier side.
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Swami's Cafe
202 N Coast HwyGreat brunch spot and close to the place. We have done a lot of take out here through Covid. They offer a good variety of options and tends to be on the healthier side.
We have actually not been here, but I hear its excellent and very close.
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Partake Gastropub
721 S Santa Fe AveWe have actually not been here, but I hear its excellent and very close.
If you want to check out downtown Oceanside and hang out by the pier, this is a nicer place for drinks, appetizers or food.
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Hello Betty Fish House
211 Mission AveIf you want to check out downtown Oceanside and hang out by the pier, this is a nicer place for drinks, appetizers or food.