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Sightseeing

Great historic pier, boardwalk, awesome people watching, and of course... the ocean! (4 mile drive)
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Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
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Great historic pier, boardwalk, awesome people watching, and of course... the ocean! (4 mile drive)
Quaint New England style harbor. There are restaurants, but the food in my experience is just average. I personally would just grab a sandwich at the Harbor Pelican Deli and Mart. (4.4 mile drive). Note: there is free parking available if you don’t mind a short walk. Follow posted signs.
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오션사이드 하버 비치 (Oceanside Harbor Beach)
North Pacific Street
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Quaint New England style harbor. There are restaurants, but the food in my experience is just average. I personally would just grab a sandwich at the Harbor Pelican Deli and Mart. (4.4 mile drive). Note: there is free parking available if you don’t mind a short walk. Follow posted signs.
Legoland California Resort is a theme park, miniature park, and aquarium located in Carlsbad, California, based on the Lego toy brand. Opening on March 20, 1999, it was the third Legoland park to open, and the first outside Europe. About 10 minutes away by car.
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레고랜드캘리포니아
One Legoland Dr
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Legoland California Resort is a theme park, miniature park, and aquarium located in Carlsbad, California, based on the Lego toy brand. Opening on March 20, 1999, it was the third Legoland park to open, and the first outside Europe. About 10 minutes away by car.
Experience the history of early San Diego here! Historic buildings include museums, unique retail shops, and restaurants. We love getting freshly-made tortillas filled with butter or fresh salsa from Cafe Coyote. The woman who makes the tortillas has been doing this for decades! Our favorite restaurant in Old Town is the Cosmopolitan, which is in a historic hotel building with authentic old west decor and furniture. The food is always very good here! About 40 minutes away by car.
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Old Town
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Experience the history of early San Diego here! Historic buildings include museums, unique retail shops, and restaurants. We love getting freshly-made tortillas filled with butter or fresh salsa from Cafe Coyote. The woman who makes the tortillas has been doing this for decades! Our favorite restaurant in Old Town is the Cosmopolitan, which is in a historic hotel building with authentic old west decor and furniture. The food is always very good here! About 40 minutes away by car.
Cute shops on the harbor, great people watching, restaurants are touristy. About 45 minutes away by car.
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시포트빌리지
849 W Harbor Dr
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Cute shops on the harbor, great people watching, restaurants are touristy. About 45 minutes away by car.
Classic beach-side amusement park, complete with wooden roller coaster and bumper cars. There is also a zip line, mini golf, arcade games, and a small ropes course. Tons of fun for kids and adults, and all right next to the wide sandy shores of Mission Beach! About 40 minutes away.
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벨몬트공원
3146 Mission Blvd
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Classic beach-side amusement park, complete with wooden roller coaster and bumper cars. There is also a zip line, mini golf, arcade games, and a small ropes course. Tons of fun for kids and adults, and all right next to the wide sandy shores of Mission Beach! About 40 minutes away.
About 45 minutes away, a great place to explore museums and cultural exhibits. Popular museums include the San Diego Natural History Museum, The Japanese Friendship Garden, and the Fleet Science Center.
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발보아공원
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About 45 minutes away, a great place to explore museums and cultural exhibits. Popular museums include the San Diego Natural History Museum, The Japanese Friendship Garden, and the Fleet Science Center.
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, originally named the San Diego Wild Animal Park until 2010, is an 1,800 acre zoo in the San Pasqual Valley area of San Diego, California, near Escondido. About 25 minutes away.
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샌디에이고 동물원 사파리 파크
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
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The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, originally named the San Diego Wild Animal Park until 2010, is an 1,800 acre zoo in the San Pasqual Valley area of San Diego, California, near Escondido. About 25 minutes away.
The iconic San Diego Zoo is about 40 minutes away from here! It’s a bit expensive, so be sure to check prices before you go.
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샌디에이고 동물원
2920 Zoo Dr
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The iconic San Diego Zoo is about 40 minutes away from here! It’s a bit expensive, so be sure to check prices before you go.
Kids can interact with sea animals and ride fun attractions. It’s a bit expensive, so be sure to check prices before you go. About 35 minutes away.
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샌디에이고 씨월드
500 Sea World Dr.
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Kids can interact with sea animals and ride fun attractions. It’s a bit expensive, so be sure to check prices before you go. About 35 minutes away.
Enjoy this national treasure at the tip of Point Loma, with sweeping panoramic ocean and downtown SD views. If you go during low tide, you can check out the tide pool area where you will discover sea anemones, crabs, and other interesting ocean life. Requires a national parks pass or day use fee. About 50 minutes away.
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카브리요국립천연기념물
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Enjoy this national treasure at the tip of Point Loma, with sweeping panoramic ocean and downtown SD views. If you go during low tide, you can check out the tide pool area where you will discover sea anemones, crabs, and other interesting ocean life. Requires a national parks pass or day use fee. About 50 minutes away.
Opens 2:30pm Wednesdays (but be sure to check online before you go, to confirm in case the day changes). Local farmers, artisans, and other vendors. Great spot to get your fresh and local produce. About 10 minutes away.
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State Street Farmers Market
2907 State St
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Opens 2:30pm Wednesdays (but be sure to check online before you go, to confirm in case the day changes). Local farmers, artisans, and other vendors. Great spot to get your fresh and local produce. About 10 minutes away.
This is a great aquarium and is very close by. Located at Legoland, you can visit just the aquarium or you can combine it with a day at Legoland. If you enjoy sea life, you will enjoy this aquarium.
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시라이프
1 Legoland Dr
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This is a great aquarium and is very close by. Located at Legoland, you can visit just the aquarium or you can combine it with a day at Legoland. If you enjoy sea life, you will enjoy this aquarium.
Little Italy has a bit of everything with good food, shopping and entertainment. A great place to go when visiting downtown San Diego.
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Little Italy
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Little Italy has a bit of everything with good food, shopping and entertainment. A great place to go when visiting downtown San Diego.
This is a pretty area to take walks or watch sunsets. Although there are a few ok restaurants close to the pier and beach area, there are many more options just a mile or two away in downtown San Clemente for you to consider. (24 mile drive)
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San Clemente Pier station
615 Avenida Victoria
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This is a pretty area to take walks or watch sunsets. Although there are a few ok restaurants close to the pier and beach area, there are many more options just a mile or two away in downtown San Clemente for you to consider. (24 mile drive)
I personally avoid Los Angeles simply because the traffic alone can take up half your day. But Venice Beach is world famous for a reason. I suggest researching first but I will say it’s a gorgeous area and the sightseeing and people watching extremely entertaining. It is a 97 mile drive to get there. If you do make the trek, you may want to check out some of the other famous beaches such as Manhattan, Hermosa, or Redondo beach on your way back to San Diego. Or head North to Santa Monica for excellent (but often pricey) shopping and food.
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Venice Beach Park
1503 Speedway
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I personally avoid Los Angeles simply because the traffic alone can take up half your day. But Venice Beach is world famous for a reason. I suggest researching first but I will say it’s a gorgeous area and the sightseeing and people watching extremely entertaining. It is a 97 mile drive to get there. If you do make the trek, you may want to check out some of the other famous beaches such as Manhattan, Hermosa, or Redondo beach on your way back to San Diego. Or head North to Santa Monica for excellent (but often pricey) shopping and food.

Food scene

I love the House Special Pho
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Pho Oceanside
518 Oceanside Blvd
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I love the House Special Pho
Great margaritas and authentic Mexican food. About 5 minutes away.
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Anita's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
1714 S Coast Hwy
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Great margaritas and authentic Mexican food. About 5 minutes away.
Great family owned Thai restaurant. About 5 minutes away.
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Thai Table Time
1910 Oceanside Blvd
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Great family owned Thai restaurant. About 5 minutes away.
Wonderful Mexican restaurant in downtown Carlsbad with good portions. About 10 minutes away.
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Las Olas Mexican Restaurant
2939 Carlsbad Blvd
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Wonderful Mexican restaurant in downtown Carlsbad with good portions. About 10 minutes away.
Another good Mexican restaurant in downtown Carlsbad. About 10 minutes away.
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Miguel's Cocina
2912 Shelter Island Dr
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Another good Mexican restaurant in downtown Carlsbad. About 10 minutes away.
Excellent Italian food. About 10-15 minutes away.
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Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana
2943 State St
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Excellent Italian food. About 10-15 minutes away.
Seafood/Steakhouse location is right across from the ocean. About 10-15 minutes away.
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Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse
3878 Carlsbad Blvd
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Seafood/Steakhouse location is right across from the ocean. About 10-15 minutes away.
Excellent brunch spot! About 5 minutes away.
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Beach Break Cafe
1802 S Coast Hwy
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Excellent brunch spot! About 5 minutes away.
If you’re looking for healthy breakfast/brunch options, this will do it! The Acai Bowl is a delicious, low-sugar, healthy staple enjoyed by many Swami’s devotees. They are also open for lunch and dinner. About 5 minutes away.
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Swami's Cafe Carlsbad
2780 Carlsbad Blvd
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If you’re looking for healthy breakfast/brunch options, this will do it! The Acai Bowl is a delicious, low-sugar, healthy staple enjoyed by many Swami’s devotees. They are also open for lunch and dinner. About 5 minutes away.
Incredible local sandwich place serving tasty beers. Highly recommend. (3.4 miles away). There are other locations including in Oceanside (1.1 miles away) but this location is very close to the beach in downtown Carlsbad so it’s convenient to tie in with other activities.
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Board & Brew - Carlsbad Village
201 Oak Ave
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Incredible local sandwich place serving tasty beers. Highly recommend. (3.4 miles away). There are other locations including in Oceanside (1.1 miles away) but this location is very close to the beach in downtown Carlsbad so it’s convenient to tie in with other activities.
A local favorite, the food is good and there is a great selection of beers on tap. Also features a lot of outdoor seating. (1.7 miles away)
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Best Pizza & Brew Oceanside
1639 S Coast Hwy
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A local favorite, the food is good and there is a great selection of beers on tap. Also features a lot of outdoor seating. (1.7 miles away)
This restaurant is usually packed and for good reason! The food is amazing and the atmosphere is nice. I highly recommend. (2.8 miles away)
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Local Tap House
308 S Coast Hwy
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This restaurant is usually packed and for good reason! The food is amazing and the atmosphere is nice. I highly recommend. (2.8 miles away)
This is one of my favorite places to have breakfast. Great variety and delicious!! (3 miles away in Downtown Oceanside)
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Swami's Cafe
202 N Coast Hwy
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This is one of my favorite places to have breakfast. Great variety and delicious!! (3 miles away in Downtown Oceanside)
Same restaurant, different location. Excellent food. (3.5 miles away in downtown Carlsbad)
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Swami's Cafe Carlsbad
2780 Carlsbad Blvd
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Same restaurant, different location. Excellent food. (3.5 miles away in downtown Carlsbad)

Grocery

Amazing selection of produce, with a decent bulk foods section as well. Your go-to natural foods grocery.
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Frazier Farms
1820 Oceanside Blvd
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Amazing selection of produce, with a decent bulk foods section as well. Your go-to natural foods grocery.
Your standard grocery store
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Stater Bros. Markets
3770 Mission Ave
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Your standard grocery store
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Trader Joe's
2570 Vista Way
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Essentials

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Target
443 College Blvd
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Walmart Supercenter
3405 Marron Rd
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Nature

Explore sea caves by kayak, and watch the sea lions from the beach. Bring snorkeling gear and observe fish and kelp in the wild. About 20 minutes away.
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라호야코브
1100 Coast Blvd
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Explore sea caves by kayak, and watch the sea lions from the beach. Bring snorkeling gear and observe fish and kelp in the wild. About 20 minutes away.
There are several spots around Mission Bay to hang out! What we like about the bay is that there are no waves to contend with, and there are fire pits for night time bonfires. We usually like to go to the public parking areas for either Bahia Resort or Paradise Point Hotel. Do some research and rent standup paddle boards or kayaks to add more adventure to your outing! About 35 minutes away.
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Mission Bay
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There are several spots around Mission Bay to hang out! What we like about the bay is that there are no waves to contend with, and there are fire pits for night time bonfires. We usually like to go to the public parking areas for either Bahia Resort or Paradise Point Hotel. Do some research and rent standup paddle boards or kayaks to add more adventure to your outing! About 35 minutes away.
One of our favorite spots in San Diego, feels a little like Big Sur! The ocean and cliffs combination is breathtaking. Quite a few hiking options, though it does get crowded on the weekends. A must-see if you’re into the outdoors! Requires a state parks pass or day use fee. About 25 minutes away.
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토리파인스 주 천연보호구역
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
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One of our favorite spots in San Diego, feels a little like Big Sur! The ocean and cliffs combination is breathtaking. Quite a few hiking options, though it does get crowded on the weekends. A must-see if you’re into the outdoors! Requires a state parks pass or day use fee. About 25 minutes away.
Only runs certain times of the year. Check the web for more info. Great place to take photos and bask in the plethora of petals around you.
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The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del Norte
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Only runs certain times of the year. Check the web for more info. Great place to take photos and bask in the plethora of petals around you.

Art / Entertainment

Less like a farmer’s market and more like a fair. Food trucks, live music, entertainment for adults and kids. Fun and lively atmosphere that locals always look forward to. About 5 minutes away.
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Oceanside Sunset Market
401 Pier View Way
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Less like a farmer’s market and more like a fair. Food trucks, live music, entertainment for adults and kids. Fun and lively atmosphere that locals always look forward to. About 5 minutes away.
Local playhouse featuring musicals, comedies, Broadway hits, and more. About 25 minutes away.
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La Jolla Playhouse
2910 La Jolla Village Dr
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Local playhouse featuring musicals, comedies, Broadway hits, and more. About 25 minutes away.
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캘리포니아 예술 센터, 에스콘디도
340 N Escondido Blvd
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Massive library with bookstore and café, in the heart of downtown San Diego. About 40 minutes away.
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San Diego Central Library
330 Park Blvd
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Massive library with bookstore and café, in the heart of downtown San Diego. About 40 minutes away.

Other

If you’re looking for a library to go for some quiet time amongst books, this one will do the trick. About 5 minutes away.
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Oceanside Public Library
330 N Coast Hwy
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If you’re looking for a library to go for some quiet time amongst books, this one will do the trick. About 5 minutes away.