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BeachFront Only Vacation Rentals

On this map you will find all of our beautiful, luxury vacation rentals in Oceanside and Encinitas, CA. All of our Oceanside vacation rentals are directly on the sand, and our Encinitas homes are on a bluff, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Also included on this map are local beaches, recommended restaurants by Beachfront Only, San Diego attractions and places to go, shopping areas, golf courses, and airports.
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San Diego Vacation Rental - 396
396 Neptune Ave.
Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
(858) 759-0381
Gorgeous oceanfront home with panoramic ocean views of the Pacific Coast. Large open floor plan, great for families.

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San Diego Vacation Rental - 1023
1023 S. Pacific St.
Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
(858) 759-0381
Amazing condo on the sand perfect for a family vacation or romantic getaway. Fabulous rooftop deck and endless ocean views.
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San Diego Vacation Rental - 1027
1027 S. Pacific St.
Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
(858) 759-0381
Romantic and exciting beachfront property with a large deck and patio and endless ocean views.
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San Diego Beach Rental - 808
808 Neptune Ave.
Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
(858) 759-0381
Lovely oceanfront home with large deck overlooking the ocean

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San Diego Beach Rental - 950
950 Neptune Ave.
Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
(858) 759-0381
Soothing Seaside retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean with private golf tee

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San Diego Beach Rentals - 10269
1029 S. Pacific St.
Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
(858) 759-0381
Charming beachfront condo perfect for a romantic getaway with panoramic ocean views.

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San Diego Beach Rental - 952
952 Neptune Ave.
Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
(858) 759-0381
Magnificent oceanfront retreat sitting on the edge of the Pacific Ocean

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San Diego Beach Rental - 1084
1084 Neptune Ave.
Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
(858) 759-0381
Stunning beachfront home with private steps to the sand. Enjoy the best views San Diego has to offer in this home.

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San Diego Beach Rental - 1733
1733 S. Pacific St.
Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
(858) 759-0381
Charming beachfront home with a wonderful floorplan and unbeatable views.

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San Diego Vacation Rental - 1086
1086 Neptune Ave.
Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
(858) 759-0381
Lovely oceanfront home with spectacular views of the Pacific Coastline.

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San Diego Vacation Rental - 809
809 S. Pacific St.
Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
(858) 759-0381
Luxurious, newly built beachfront condo sitting right on the ocean with every necessary amenity.

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San Diego Beach Rental - 811
811 S. Pacific St.
Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
(858) 759-0381
Brand new, stunning, beachfront home on the sand. 9 Bedrooms! Perfect for large families and get-togethers! Or can be split into two, 4 and 5 bedroom units.

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San Diego Beach Rentals - 835
835 S. Pacific St.
Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
(858) 759-0381
Quaint Beach Bungalows On or Steps from the Sand

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San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA,
World-famous 100-acre tropical garden that houses 4,000 animals of 800 rare and exotic species.
Popular zoo activities include a three-mile guided bus tour, sky tram, children's petting zoo, and baby animal nursery. One of the most popular exhibits is a family of Giant Pandas, which includes male panda Gao Gao; female panda, Bai Yun; their female cub, Su Lin, born in August 2005; and Mei Sheng, a young male born in August 2003. The largest and most elaborate animal habitat in the zoo's history, Joan B. Kroc’s Monkey Trails and Forest Tales, opened in spring 2005. Guests can trek through Asian and African forests teeming with some of the world’s most threatened wildlife.
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San Diego Wild Animal Park
San Diego Wild Animal Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, San Diego, CA,
1,800-acre preserve where wild animals roam free over vast expanses as they would in their native habitats of Africa and Asia.
Now open at the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park is the Journey Into Africa tour. The tour, aboard an open-air tram inspired by the legendary safari trains of Africa. The new experience brings riders eye-level with animals, such as white rhinoceros, Cape buffalo, Roosevelt’s gazelles, and African crowned cranes.
Offering a bird’s-eye view of wildlife, the 15-minute Balloon Safari rises 400-feet in the air for panoramic views of the park’s lush grounds. The tethered helium balloon ride is modeled after the hot air balloon tours of Africa’s Seregenti National Park and holds up to 30 passengers.
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Legoland California LLC
1 Lego Dr
Carlsbad, CA, USA
LegoLand is a 128-acre theme park featuring more than 40 interactive attractions and rides that are "kid powered" where kids push, pull, steer, pedal, squirt, climb, or build their way through a wonderland of activities.
In March 2007, LEGOLAND California opened the largest Miniland expansion in the company’s history. A re-creation of the fabulous city of Las Vegas built out of more than two million bricks, Miniland Las Vegas will feature the world-famous New York, New York Hotel and Casino, Paris Las Vegas with its Eiffel Tower and many other iconic properties. The Miniland “Strip” will even include an exploding volcano in front of the Mirage, an animated battle of pirate ships in front of Treasure Island, a miniature wedding chapel, monorails, and real-life sounds recorded in Las Vegas


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SeaWorld Adventure Park
SeaWorld San Diego
Sea World, San Diego, CA,
located on Mission Bay, this 189-acre park features six major shows, fascinating attractions and dozens of exhibits containing marine life from around the globe.
In May 2006, Believe, the most ambitious new show in the park’s history, opened to rave reviews. Shamu and friends now glide through the water and fly through the air amidst a giant water fountain and a two-story tall, high-tech stage, which features four giant moving LCD screens showing images from three new underwater cameras. SeaWorld San Diego now offers a new Dine with Shamu experience. The backstage buffet-style restaurant allows visitors to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at tables adjacent to Shamu’s pool where they meet trainers and Shamu herself.
Journey to Atlantis, based on the tale of the "lost city," is the largest attraction in the park offering guests a six-minute journey that includes a 60-foot plunge and a heart-pounding negative G force drop set against a backdrop of the sunken city.
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Balboa Park
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA,
What could be better than an entertaining park where your kids can experience art, culture, and learn something new along the way?
The largest urban cultural park in the United States, Balboa Park is often referred to as the “Smithsonian of the West.” Its 1,200 lush acres are home to 85 cultural attractions, including 15 museums, eight gardens and the San Diego Zoo.
The park features a massive array of interesting and fun activities for all ages including: The San Diego Air & Space Museum, The Balboa Park Carousel, The Balboa Park Miniature Railroad, the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater, the San Diego Automotive Museum, the San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum, the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, the San Diego Museum of Man, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, the San Diego Museum of Art, and the San Diego Natural History Museum.
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Knott's Soak City USA
2052 Entertainment Cir
Chula Vista, CA, USA
San Diego County's newest and wildest water adventure park! Thirty-two water-logged acres packed with 22 of the most intense water rides imaginable -- all themed to the surf woodies and longboards of the 1950s San Diego coast! Only Open May through September
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Disneyland
San Diego, CA 92101, US
The Happiest Place on Earth" is an enchanted kingdom of fantasy and imagination filled with classic family-friendly attractions and magical entertainment, dining and shopping. http://www.google.com/maps?source=uds&q=Disneyland TRUE Attractions 9999 Disneyland, Anaheim, CA Disneyland Anaheim, CA 33.81089 -117.918772 http://www.communitywalk.com/map/180082#00045AP[
1382444 Gaslamp Quarter and East Village " When architects seized the one-time seedy saloon and gambling sector of the city, the Quarter underwent a radical change for the better. The clean streets are now littered with sidewalk eateries, from upscale restaurants to low-key cafes. Jazz and dance clubs come alive at rush hour and street-level boutiques, cigar shops and galleries dominate all 21 blocks. Boasting remnants of the Victorian-era, now largely home to hotels, contemporary apartment complexes, in muted shades of berry and gray, are integrated on the outskirts.

En route to the Convention Center, Fourth Avenue is the Gaslamp's corner to be seen come nightfall. Neighboring bar/restaurants Chive and Aubergine pull large, attractive and affluent crowds, and the quintessential Dublin Square is downtown's most authentic Irish pub. Designated drivers can even get strung out at the corner Starbucks.

Once home to art studios and soup kitchens, the East Village is fiercely holding onto its arts community. The baseball park nears completion, promising expanded retail space, and the mammoth Park Loft residential building threatens the skyline with more of the same in the coming years.

The former Carnation Dairy processing plant is now a mixed-use residential loft and performance complex. Occupying a full block and known as the ReinCarnation Project, it houses Sushi Performance & Visual Art and the Debra Owen Gallery. -- Gi-Gi Downs
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Gaslamp Quarter and East Village
San Diego, CA 92101, US
When architects seized the one-time seedy saloon and gambling sector of the city, the Quarter underwent a radical change for the better. The clean streets are now littered with sidewalk eateries, from upscale restaurants to low-key cafes. Jazz and dance clubs come alive at rush hour and street-level boutiques, cigar shops and galleries dominate all 21 blocks. Boasting remnants of the Victorian-era, now largely home to hotels, contemporary apartment complexes, in muted shades of berry and gray, are integrated on the outskirts.

En route to the Convention Center, Fourth Avenue is the Gaslamp's corner to be seen come nightfall. Neighboring bar/restaurants Chive and Aubergine pull large, attractive and affluent crowds, and the quintessential Dublin Square is downtown's most authentic Irish pub. Designated drivers can even get strung out at the corner Starbucks.

Once home to art studios and soup kitchens, the East Village is fiercely holding onto its arts community. The baseball park nears completion, promising expanded retail space, and the mammoth Park Loft residential building threatens the skyline with more of the same in the coming years.

The former Carnation Dairy processing plant is now a mixed-use residential loft and performance complex. Occupying a full block and known as the ReinCarnation Project, it houses Sushi Performance & Visual Art and the Debra Owen Gallery. -- Gi-Gi Downs
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La Jolla
Prospect St & Girard Ave
San Diego, CA 92037, US
La Jolla is one of San Diego's most exclusive and desirable zip codes, offering an atmosphere reminiscent of a European resort village tempered with the casual attitude of Southern California. The formerly "old money" town has seen a fresh influx of young families, currently boasting as many mommies with strollers on the streets as sleek seniors in expensive golf clothes. Snuggled into a cove that offers excellent offshore diving and gorgeous views, La Jolla village clings to a Mediterranean theme, while outlying neighborhoods feature sprawling Cape Cod abodes, compact cottages and villas sporting modern lines. The University of California at San Diego is located in the area, and the college students liven up what can be a very quiet town.

Long a favorite of tourists, La Jolla boasts the world-famous Scripps Institute of Oceanography, as well as the Birch Aquarium (the institute's interpretive center). The San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art and the La Jolla Playhouse offer culture and entertainment nearby, while sophisticated diners can choose from any number of fine restaurants (Roppongi and George's at the Cove are favorites). Possessing what seems to be as many hotels as eateries, La Jolla offers an endless array of resort choices -- the historic La Valencia Hotel in the heart of the village is always a good choice for folks looking to get away from it all.

Though home to some of the most moneyed citizens in San Diego, La Jolla has a welcoming vibe that makes both tourists and visitors from the local suburbs feel appreciated for the commerce they bring to the area. Lovely year-round, La Jolla is particularly pretty when the downtown village pulls out all the stops to decorate during the holiday season (many of the shops also stay open late to accommodate shoppers). Note that parking spaces in downtown La Jolla are as rare as hen's teeth; plan extra time to hunt for a spot, or avail yourself of the numerous valet parking services. -- Lisa Galloway
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Old Town State Park
San Diego Ave & Twiggs St
San Diego, CA 92110, US
Step into the Alta California of days past. The park recreates local life, circa 1821 to 1862. Five original adobes are part of the park grounds, which include shops, restaurants and museums. Places to linger include San Diego House (originally a saloon owned and operated by a freed slave and a cornerstone of Black American history in San Diego), the Mason Street School (SD's first public school, still holding history classes for the public) and, of course, Bazaar Del Mundo. Bazaar Del Mundo is a permanent fiesta, with fab shopping and ethnic (not just Mexican) food.

Folks looking for big fun should visit on the 4th of July or Cinco de Mayo -- the park hosts large community celebrations bursting with folkloric entertainment. Parking can be found at lots scattered about the park or on side streets, but be prepared to hunt for a spot. -- Lisa Galloway
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Coronado
1100 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118, US
An often overlooked cool Coronado fact: Author L. Frank Baum wrote his magically trippy 'Wonderful Wizard of Oz' while residing here. The home where this classic was written still stands today on Star Park Circle, which is but one more reason to visit.

Every cliche about stunning sunsets and sparkling beaches applies to Coronado -- but in this case, what is cliche elsewhere is vibrantly true here. Coronado is decidedly upscale -- her streets are filled with historical homes and the downtown main drag, off of Orange Avenue, is a pedestrian's dream of chi-chi shops cozied up to gourmet eateries. It's all about old-money beach chic mixed with a touch of irreverent surf culture, and a remarkably warm and accessible community. The locals are proud of their town and are welcoming to visitors. Referred to usually as an island (really more of a pseudo-peninsula), Coronada is home to NAS North Island (personnel provide a snappy military presence in town),a pretty yacht harbor and street upon street of historic and unique homes.

On the Pacific side, the Hotel Del Coronado, opened in 1888 and recently refurbished, is the star. For weekend getaways or brunch, the red- roofed Victorian icon has no peer. On the San Diego Bay side, visitors can shop and browse to their hearts' content at the Ferry Landing Market Place, full of one-of-a-kind boutiques and restaurants. The Coronado Ferry runs between here and the mainland, adding more potential for fun transportation plans.

Coronado can be accessed by her famous bridge (a $1 toll applies) or the San Diego Bay Ferry (catch it on the hour at the B Street Pier, just $2 each way and 50 cents for bikes). -- Lisa Galloway
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Mission San Luis Rey
4050 Mission Ave
Oceanside, CA 92057, US
Mission San Luis Rey is the second of the famous missions established along San Diego's legendary El Camino Real (and the 18th of a total 21 built in colonial Alta California). Designed to be a single day's walk apart, the missions created a vital chain throughout the territory for the Catholic Church. Powerful and ambitious, the church set out to convert the local Native Americans while creating a permanent presence in what was then Spanish territory.

Founded by Father Lausen and carefully nurtured by Father Peyri (its first superior), the mission was dedicated on June 13, 1798 and hosted the baptism of 43 Luiseno Indians that same day. At the time of its initial construction, Mission San Luis Rey was the largest building in both Baja and Alta California. Faced with burnt brick and roofed with the orange-hued tile synonymous with "mission" style architecture, the original structure (which survives to this day) was flanked by grounds that included a sunken garden, a complicated irrigation system, gracious interior arches and artwork.

Still a working parish (owned and operated by the Franciscan Friars), the mission invites the public to freely explore the buildings and grounds as well as attend mass. The Mission Museum houses a fine collection of artifacts specific to mission life in early California, including important pieces from Native American, Spanish Military and religious communities. When wandering the gardens, take note of the massive pepper tree in the western enclosure; planted by Father Peyri, the tree is the sole survivor of a row outside the cloister that were planted with seeds brought from South American by a visiting sailor. -- Lisa Galloway
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101, US
A must-visit for tourists and a popular day-trip destination for locals, Seaport Village offers 14-acres of waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment. Located on the edge of San Diego Harbor with gorgeous views of the bay, the area has more than 75 shops and over a dozen themed eateries, all surrounded by lush landscaping and Cape Cod-inspired architecture. Cobblestone paths are perfect for carriage rides through the village, a romantic staple on warm summer nights.

A popular favorite of children of all ages, the vintage Broadway Flying Horses carousel (circa 1890) is a signature attraction that offers wonderful photo-ops for shutter-bugging. Bookworms and caffeine hounds can while away the day over The Upstart Crow Trading Company, while lefties can find specialty items at Southpaw. Everyday is Christmas at Mistletoe, and Harley hounds can find specialty items and collectibles in every corner of the San Diego Harley Davidson boutique. Especially dear to the hearts of local folks are the Wyland Galleries, the owner a renowned marine-life artist who has been generous to the city with both his art and his time) displays and sells works that are favorites of collectors.

Seaport Village's oceanfront location is evident at most of the eateries; while choices range from pasta to island fare, seafood sets the keynote for most menus. Buster's Beach House has a beachy island theme with a menu full of American fare sparked up with Pacific Rim flavors. The San Diego Pier Cafe focuses on fresh seafood, while the Edgewater Grill brings pastas and pizza to the table. Families looking for a kid-friendly eatery can find burgers made out of everything from buffalo to ostrich at the San Diego Burger Company.

What seems to be an endless round of events are hosted at the village, including visiting exhibits along the walkways, and live music in the east plaza gazebo. A pretty place year-round, the area is particularly pleasing during the holidays, when twinkle lights and festive music make it a waterfront wonderland. Note that Old Town Trolley Tours, a popular way for visitors to see San Diego, makes several stops at the village daily. -- Lisa Galloway
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San Diego International Airport
SAN - San Diego Intl Airport
San Diego, CA,
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Fishhouse Veracruz
417 Carlsbad Village Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008, US
Amazing selection of fresh seafood. Over 20 different fish to choose from. If you want seafood close by, this is the place.
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Buccaneer Beach Club
1508 S Pacific St
Oceanside, CA, USA
Buccaneer Beach is Oceanside's smallest beach with a lifeguard tower (Tower 11); however, the beach offers other activities due to the park located across the street. Buccaneer Beach is located approximately one mile north of our city's southern border. During the summer months, the water directly in front of the lifeguard tower and between the rocks that border the neighboring homes is designated for swimmers, waders and body boarders only. As a safety precaution, this area is closed to surfing and is marked by two checkered flags and swim-surf signs. The area outside of the flags is open to surfing and to all other types of water activity.
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Knockout Pizza
2959 Carlsbad Blvd
Carlsbad, CA 92008, US
It's New York pizza only here. If you want a gourmet, California style pizza, you won't find it here. They make the pies with traditional thin, crisp crusts and toppings like pepperoni, meatball, and garlic.Open daily.
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Oceanside Boulevard Beach
Oceanside Boulevard offers more actual beach area than its neighbor, Buccaneer Beach. All along the beachfront, there are private homes facing the ocean. During the summer months there is an area directly in front of the lifeguard tower (Tower 9), approximately 200 ft., that is designated for swimmers, waders and body boarders only. For safety precautions, this area is closed to surfing and will be marked by checkered flags and swim-surf signs. There is a very large rock that sits in the surfline approximately 300 feet south of the lifeguard tower and can be seen at low tide.
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Wisconsin Street Beach
Wisconsin Street beach is located at Wisconsin Street and The Strand. The south strand is a one-way, southbound street that parallels the beach. There is a ramp just north of the lifeguard Tower 7 for access to the beach. This is Oceanside’s least frequented beach due to the beach being narrow. When the tide is high, the water often comes all the way up to the rocks, leaving very little or no beach at all. The ocean in this area is open to all water activities.
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Palomar Airport
Palomar Airport Rd
Carlsbad, CA, US
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Long Beach - Daugherty Field - Airport
LGB - Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport
Lakewood, CA,
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Pizza Port Carlsbad
571 Carlsbad Village Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008, US
Excellent gourmet pizzas and home brewed beer. Don't miss the beer buddies.
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Los Angeles International Airport
LAX - Los Angeles Intl Airport
Playa Del Rey, CA,
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Oggis Pizza and Brewing Co.
305 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
If you want Pizza, Beer, and Sports, Oggis will not disappoint.
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Armenian Cafe
3126 Carlsbad Blvd
Carlsbad, CA 92008, US
Menu offers Armenian specialties cooked with a Lebanese accent as well as generic Middle Easter crowd pleasers, including gyros made from scratch. Don't miss the garlic dip. Belly dancers on weekends.
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Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
This cafe is home to a refurbished old train station. The ambiance is everything here. Coffee and baked goods are excellent. They also serve a range of gourmet breakfast items as well as lunch. They make homemade soups daily which are all excellent. Kitchen for food closes at 2pm.
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Bird House Grill
250 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
This is a family owned place serving up amazing Turkish food (think gyros, kebabs, yogurt sauce). Hummus here is amazing. Service is great...Be ready to chat. Open Monday through Saturday. Belly dancers on weekends. Very Inexpensive.
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E Street Cafe
130 W E St
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
Full service Cyber-Cafe with Dell workstations connected via high-speed fiber optics. We offer a wide selection of beverages, featuring organic fair trade coffees, and a wide selection of loose leaf teas. Both vegan alternatives and the standard cafe fare are here to tempt you.
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Siamese Basil
527 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
This place has been a hole in the wall for years, and it is the best Thai food I have ever experienced. It is authentic, affordable and delicious. If you are a spice lover, you can order your food on a spiciness scale from 1-10. I have heard anything higher than an 8 is an “outer body experience”. Great for take out.
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Firenze
162 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
Firenze is a beautiful restaurant with a cozy interior and romantic fire-lit patio. Multiregional Italian cuisine, portions are huge, reasonably priced wine list. Plenty of vegetarian selections.
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Tyson Street Beach and Park
Tyson Street beach, also known as Tyson Street Park, is within walking distance of the Oceanside Pier. Lifeguard Tower 5 is located here. Since the park is just a few feet from the beach, it is great for picnics. Stairs are provided for beach and park access from Pacific Street. Due to crowds in this area during the summer months, it is necessary to prohibit surfing here for the safety of swimmers and waders. The area will be marked with a black ball flag, checkered flags and swim-surf signs.
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Sakura Bana
1031 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
The sushi here is fresh and reasonably priced. The key to this place is its happy hour. You must order between 5pm and 6pm. Rolls start at under $3! And If you don't feel like sushi, there are several tables, and standard Japanese appetizers and entrées are available. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Tuesday through Sunday.
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I Trulli Trattoria
830 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
An enduring hit in Encinitas (where there's no shortage of Italian restaurants), I Trulli serves modern Italian food with fashionable new ingredients. Best bets are the daily specials, which offer the greatest chance for fresh ingredients and creativity. Busy, cramped, painfully loud inside. Street patio next to highway is also noisy. Reserve for dinner on weekends or expect an hour's wait. Open daily, lunch and dinner.

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Pier View North
The beaches north of the Oceanside Pier have much more sand than those south of the pier and provide more space for those visiting the beach. Due to the Pier Amphitheater being situated on the south side of the pier, there are fewer activities and events that occur on the north side and the pier. This often makes for a quiet, more relaxed atmosphere.

There are two lifeguard towers north of the pier (Towers 2 and 4). During the summer months, an area is closed to surfing (blackballed) but open for all other water activities. The surfing and swimming area will always be marked with checkered flags and swim-surf signs.
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St. Germain's Cafe
1010 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
The food here is all-American. Omelets are the café's best-known dish -- 14 variations of three-eggers (or Eggbeaters by request) served with toast or a muffin, plus tasty herb-strewn "café potatoes" or fresh fruit salad. But don't overlook the Belgian waffles, scrambles, pancakes, Louisiana sausages, or the three versions of expertly poached eggs Benedict with genuine hollandaise. They also serve tasty sandwiches and smoothies. Open daily, breakfast to late lunch.
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Potato Shack Cafe
120 W I St
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
American fries (served "All you can eat!"), French fries, potato patties, and baked potatoes with various toppings are the heart of the menu, along with eggs, omelets, biscuits with sausage gravy, and beer-battered onion rings made from sweet reds. If size counts, consider the daunting inch-thick "manhole" pancake that's bigger than the plate. Lunch runs to "deli" sandwiches (with potatoes), or a hearty bowl of chili con carne. Arrive early weekends. Open daily, breakfast to late lunch.
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Pier View South
The beach area south of the Oceanside Pier is Oceanside’s most popular beach. If you don’t mind crowds, you will be comfortable here. Surfing, body boarding and body surfing contests are held at the Oceanside Pier throughout the summer. There are also various events that are held in the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater. The pier itself is a beautiful walk and a popular fishing spot as well. Due to the number of beachgoers in this area, there are two lifeguard towers relatively close together. Lifeguard Tower 1 sits directly south of the pier and Tower 3 sits approximately 300 feet south of Tower 1. During the summer months, the area from Tower 1 south is closed to surfing most of the day. The area will be marked with a black ball flag as well as swim-surf signs and black-and-white checkered flags that indicate the boundaries. The surfing area is from Lifeguard Tower 1 to 100 feet from the pier and is closed to all other water activities. No water activity is allowed within 100 feet of the pier. It is easy to determine the 100-foot line by looking to the shore and locating two black and yellow signs. If 100 feet or more from the pier, the signs will read OK. If someone is within 100 feet of the pier, the signs will read KO, as in Keep Out. The 100-foot rule is a safety precaution and is a strictly enforced City ordinance.
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Breakwater Way
Breakwater Way
Oceanside, CA 92054, US
This is a quiet, family beach located just south of Oceanside Harbor. It is popular with surfers and volleyball players. Surfers, however, will have to walk down to the jetty in the summer months when the beach is closed to surfing in front of Lifguard Tower 8. The river jetty is where the San Luis Rey River meets the ocean. A sandbar is often formed here and creates a good surf break. The area at the river mouth is usually one of Oceanside’s least populated beaches. This is partly because it is open for surfing only, and because it’s a bit of a walk from the parking areas. Children often like to play in the river mouth; this is not advised because it poses a safety concern due to the strong currents and the potential for high levels of bacteria in the river.
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Neimans
300 Carlsbad Village Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008, US
A Sunday-drive destination for decades, this big, bustling brunch is popular with (extended) families.
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Harbor Beach
Beautiful Harbor Beach is Oceanside's largest beach, offering everything from surfing to volleyball. The Oceanside Harbor, adjacent to Harbor Beach, has many amenities including the Marina Inn Hotel and a variety of shops. In the harbor, you can sail, spend the day on a deep-sea fishing boat, whale watch, rent kayaks or visit the marina. Fishing is an option from the jetties. Harbor Beach has three lifeguard towers, Towers 12, 14, 16. Tower 12, at the south end of Harbor Beach, is nearest the south jetty; Tower 14 is situated in the middle of the beach, and Tower 16, at the north end of Harbor Beach, is nearest the north jetty. Harbor Beach is a beautiful venue that has something to offer everyone.

Facilities: the area behind each lifeguard tower has picnic tables, barbecue grills, gazebos and showers. There are restrooms and telephones, a snack bar and some volleyball courts (you supply the net and ball). There are 24 fire rings along Harbor Beach.

Parking: there are a number of parking lots in the Harbor beach area.
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Oceanside Cafe
1938 S Coast Hwy
Oceanside, CA 92054, US
This little place is as "mom and pop" as they get. They do lunch, with good burgers, but breakfast's what a lot of folks come for.
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Grandview Beach
Neptune Ave
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
Grand View is perfect for swimming, fishing, and surfing. Located at the very northern end of Neptune Ave.

Parking, view, beach access, no alchohol, no dogs, no glass containers, no restrooms.
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Horton Plaza
324 Horton Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101, US
Horton Plaza is a funky and chic outdoor mall, covering over six city blocks and designed like a Dr. Seuss/Disney collaboration. It also has the best mall food -- ever. (You'll swoon at Boudin's Bakery and Cafe and revel in the retro rightness of Hotdog on a Stick.) Shopping options range from BCBG and Nordies to Abercrombie & Fitch -- this is not your mother's mall. Dress to be seen. Fashion counts. The adjacent cinema and Lyceum Theatre blow the doors wide open on entertainment options. This is one of the few places you can shop day into night, dine and then catch a fine theatre production.
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Cafe 101
631 S Coast Hwy
Oceanside, CA 92054, US
This is the oldest li'l eating establishment in Oceanside. Cooks have been flipping burgers here since 1928. The café is named after Route 101, the Pacific Highway. Open daily, three meals until midnight.
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Beacon's Beach
948 Neptune Ave
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
If you are staying at 808, 950, or 952 Neptune, Beacon's Beach is right next door! The path down is a gently sloping pathway, no rigorous stairs! There are no lifeguards at this beach.

Phone, no restrooms, parking, beach access, no alcohol, no dogs, no glass containers.
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University Towne Center
4545 La Jolla Village Dr # D11
San Diego, CA, USA
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Beach Break Cafe
1902 S Coast Hwy
Oceanside, CA 92054, US
Great place for breakfast or lunch. Huge portions, inexpensive. Best coffee cake in town. Service is great...very friendly.
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Stonesteps Beach
350 S El Portal St
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
If you are staying at 396, this beach is right next to you. This is a small, private beach with a challenging set of stairs leading down to the beach. Be sure to check the tide before going down!

No restrooms, view, beach access, no alcohol, no dogs, no glass containers.
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Juanita's Taco Shop
290 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
Enticing aromas of fresh tortillas and fragrant frijoles greet you as you enter this busy little taqueria. Quick and good, open daily, three meals until 2 a.m. Very Inexpensive.
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Forum Shopping Center
1923 Calle Barcelona
Carlsbad, CA, USA
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Swami's Cafe
1163 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
Named for the beach, it's about beans, tofu, rice and fresh vegetables — and serenity.
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Moonlight Beach
400 B St
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
A great family beach with all the amenities! Plenty of places to walk to for lunch, shopping, etc. Perfect for kids, as it has showers and restrooms, a snack bar, and great sand.


Handicap access, picnic facilities, restrooms, phone, concessions (summer only), fire rings, play equipment, tennis, volleyball, no alcohol, no dogs, no glass containers.
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D Street Beach
450 W D St
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
D Street is a secluded, quiet getaway. There are steps that lead from the street down to the beach. There is also a shower to rinse off.

No restrooms, view, beach access, no alcohol, no dogs, no glass containers.
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Mozy Cafe
698 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
Amazing gourmet burritos. Try the Erin Burrito... Chicken, Avocado, Jack Cheese and Plantains all wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. Yumm. The menu is mostly organic with a lot of vegetarian fare and tofu. Grab the food to go and take it to the beach, or sit at their gardenesque patio.
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La Especial Norte
604 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
This big, brightly lit roadhouse sports highly whimsical decor and boasts a five-page menu, including a page of a dozen regional soups and another full page for seafood. The soups are superb. Open daily, breakfast through dinner.
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Torrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Rotty Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA, United States
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Fashion Valley
Fashion Valley Rd
San Diego, CA 92108,
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Swami's Beach
1298 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
Famous for surfing! If you surf yourself, or just want to watch, this is the place. There is also a great shaded picnic area and an amazing cafe across the street.

Picnic Facilities, restrooms, phone, surfing, parking, no alcohol, no dogs, no glass containers.
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Aviara Golf Course
7447 Batiquitos Dr
Carlsbad, CA, USA
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Fidel's
3003 Carlsbad Blvd
Carlsbad, CA 92008, US
Sit down Mexican where you can order pretty much whatever you want (as long as it is Mexican). Whether you try the chicken-and-rice soup with fresh cilantro and avocado chunks (my favorite), fluffy chile rellenos, a crab enchilada, carne asada with all the trimmings, or a lonely à la carte chicken burrito, you're going to be a happy camper. Add a reliable margarita or a beer and you're set at this popular North County mainstay. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.
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La Costa Resort & Spa Golf Course
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd
Carlsbad, CA, USA
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340 Neptune Ave.
340 Neptune Ave
Encinitas, CA 92024, US
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San Diego Beach Rental
823 S Pacific St
Oceanside, CA 92054, US
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Brand new, stunning 10 bedroom single family home sitting directly on the sand! If you have a large group, this home is for you! This three-story rental has two full kitchens with granite counters, a beachfront patio, barbecue, and patio furniture, an amazing rooftop deck with more patio furniture, a barbecue, and another private spa! This home was just built, and everything is brand new. Beautiful travertine floors and stunning details throughout. There is a 4 car
garage and 4 washer and dryer units, so when you return home, you will not have loads and loads of laundry! Nothing was spared when this rental was built. Come escape to luxury on the beach!
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San Diego Beach Rental
825 S. Pacific St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
858-759-0381
Brand new, stunning 10 bedroom single family home sitting directly on the sand! If you have a large group, this home is for you! The unobstructed views of the ocean are unbeatable, as views extend along the entire south and west side of the home. This three-story rental has two full kitchens with granite counters, top-of-the line appliances including Viking Stoves, a beachfront patio, barbecue, and patio furniture, an amazing rooftop deck with more patio furniture, a barbecue, and another private spa! This home was just built, and everything is brand new. Beautiful travertine floors and stunning details throughout. There is a fully functional elevator, perfect for anyone disabled or in a wheelchair. There is a 4 car garage and 4 washer and dryer units, so when you return home, you will not have loads and loads of laundry! Nothing was spared when this rental was built. Come escape to luxury on the beach!
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San Diego Vacation Rentals - 817B
817 S. Pacific St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
858-759-0381
This unit has jut been remodeled inside and painted on the outside! Beautiful new counters and cabinets, new bathrooms, new tile and carpet in bedrooms! Views are amazing. There is no road between this vacation rental and the ocean! Step outside of your back door, and you are on the sand! There is a common area shared with the other units in the complex, which includes a fire pit, lounge/patio furniture, bbq area.