David's Guidebook

David
David's Guidebook

Food and Beverage Scene

Great drive-thru Mexican Food for a reasonable price and a 10 minute drive.
Albertaco's Mexican Food Inc
601 Sycamore Ave
Great drive-thru Mexican Food for a reasonable price and a 10 minute drive.
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Aztec Brewing Company
2330 La Mirada Dr
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In the heart of Vista Village 2 miles away
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Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill
302 E Broadway
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In the heart of Vista Village 2 miles away
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Booze Brothers Brewing Co.
2545 Progress St
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Carlsbad Brewing Company
6133 Innovation Way
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Chick-fil-A
10750 Camino Ruiz
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Cold Stone Creamery
30 Main St
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Dave & Buster's
2931 Camino Del Rio North
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Fish House Vera Cruz
417 Carlsbad Village Dr
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1 hour south in downtown San Diego
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Gaslamp Quarter
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1 hour south in downtown San Diego
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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
2825 State St
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Harbor Fish Cafe
3179 Carlsbad Blvd
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In-N-Out Burger
5950 Avenida Encinas
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Karl Strauss Brewing Company
5801 Armada Dr
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MIKKO SUSHI
330 Main St
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Norte Mexican Food
3003 Carlsbad Blvd
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Oceanside Harbor Village
280 Harbor Dr
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Old California Coffee House and Eatery
1080 W San Marcos Blvd
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Old Town
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Pizzamaniac
11505 N Santa Fe Ave
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Pizza Port Carlsbad
571 Carlsbad Village Dr
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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
303 Vista Village Dr
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Señor Grubby's
377 Carlsbad Village Dr
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Starbucks
30 Main St
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Coyote Bar & Grill
300 Carlsbad Village Dr
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Great food and drinks and live entertainment!!
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WildWood Crossing
116 Civic Center Dr
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Great food and drinks and live entertainment!!
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The Yellow Deli Vista, LLC
315 E Broadway
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Some guests have mentioned Good Breakfasts here.
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Curbside Cafe
307 Main St
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Some guests have mentioned Good Breakfasts here.

Shopping

Discount Shopping Experience. Next door to the famous Flower Fields (seasonal)
Closest grocery store
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Albertsons
1301 E Vista Way
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Closest grocery store
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Walmart Supercenter
1800 University Dr
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Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del Norte
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Costco Wholesale
1755 Hacienda Dr
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Oceanside Sunset Market
401 Pier View Way
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Fun / Ineresting native American crafts and decor
The Indian Store
1950 Hacienda Dr
Fun / Ineresting native American crafts and decor

Sightseeing

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Balboa Park
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September 28, 1542 Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo landed at San Diego Bay. The monument commemorates the landing which marked the first time a European expedition set foot on what is now known as the West Coast of the United States. Spectacular views of the San Diego skyline and waterfront from this southernmost tip of the Point Loma peninsula.
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Nationaal monnument van Cabrillo
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September 28, 1542 Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo landed at San Diego Bay. The monument commemorates the landing which marked the first time a European expedition set foot on what is now known as the West Coast of the United States. Spectacular views of the San Diego skyline and waterfront from this southernmost tip of the Point Loma peninsula.
Lots of little beaches in Carlsbad all connected but if you Google “beaches near me” the first is less than 9 mi away. Our favorite is at the very end of Carlsbad Village Dr. Down the stairs and feel the sand beneath you and breath the salt water air.
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Carlsbad State Beach
Carlsbad Boulevard
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Lots of little beaches in Carlsbad all connected but if you Google “beaches near me” the first is less than 9 mi away. Our favorite is at the very end of Carlsbad Village Dr. Down the stairs and feel the sand beneath you and breath the salt water air.
A shopping trip too as it’s right next to the the Carlsbad outlet stores.
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The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del Norte
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A shopping trip too as it’s right next to the the Carlsbad outlet stores.
As a kid Dave watched the black & white Sunday morning western called "The Cisco Kid" -- the co-star "Pancho" was Leo Carrillo. He built this ranch in the old Adobe style and it is preserved to this day by the City of Carlsbad. Leo would host camping events where Hollywood stars, including Walt Disney, would pack up the Airstream and head down to Leo's Ranch for the weekend. A real Americana Time Capsule.
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Historisch park Leo Carrillo Ranch
6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Ln
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As a kid Dave watched the black & white Sunday morning western called "The Cisco Kid" -- the co-star "Pancho" was Leo Carrillo. He built this ranch in the old Adobe style and it is preserved to this day by the City of Carlsbad. Leo would host camping events where Hollywood stars, including Walt Disney, would pack up the Airstream and head down to Leo's Ranch for the weekend. A real Americana Time Capsule.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd
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Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N Harbor Dr
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Oceanside Amphitheater & Pier
301 The Strand N
Oceanside has a huge beach, you can fish off the pier. And downtown is close by too. Park at the bus/train station parking tower for free parking.
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Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific Street
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Oceanside has a huge beach, you can fish off the pier. And downtown is close by too. Park at the bus/train station parking tower for free parking.
A good walk north from the pier but a fun place to see shopping, boats, sightseeing, restaurants, beach access.
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Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific Street
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A good walk north from the pier but a fun place to see shopping, boats, sightseeing, restaurants, beach access.

Sightseeing/Amusement

Pack a cooler and grab your tennis shoes and a jacket for day-tripping around town and within the area ( San Diego County)
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Annies Canyon Trailhead
North Rios Avenue
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Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
2040 N Santa Fe Ave
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Arthur Murray Dance Studio
2952 Oceanside Blvd
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Belly Up
143 S Cedros Ave
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Boomers
1525 W Vista Way
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Nearby Park with children's play equipment
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Brengle Terrace Park
1200 Vale Terrace Dr
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Nearby Park with children's play equipment
This is our neighbor Wine Maker of the Year!!!! His wine is great and he tells you so much about how to make award winning wines.
Brooking Vineyards
375 Skyline Dr
This is our neighbor Wine Maker of the Year!!!! His wine is great and he tells you so much about how to make award winning wines.
See what’s playing many major groups pass through here ( Music, Broadway , Dance, Cultural events)
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California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido Blvd
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See what’s playing many major groups pass through here ( Music, Broadway , Dance, Cultural events)
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California Surf Museum
312 Pier View Way
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Seaside village lots of shops and restaurants and short walk to the beach. Take Carlsbad Village drive West off the I-5 almost until it ends.
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Carlsbad Village
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Seaside village lots of shops and restaurants and short walk to the beach. Take Carlsbad Village drive West off the I-5 almost until it ends.
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Cinépolis
25 Main St
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This is really fun to watch or join in. Lots of people fish here
Fishing Pier
This is really fun to watch or join in. Lots of people fish here
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Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
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Fleet Science Center
1875 El Prado
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Call ahead of time and see if they are open and have tours. You won’t be disappointed if you are interested in Gems big ones.
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Gemological Institute of America
5345 Armada Dr
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Call ahead of time and see if they are open and have tours. You won’t be disappointed if you are interested in Gems big ones.
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Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
2241 Shelter Island Dr
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iFLY OCEANSIDE
3178 Vista Way
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There's a Volcano in the backyard! Just want to point out that looking West from the back yard, you can see this flat-topped Calaveras hill, an extinct volcano.
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Lake Calavera Hiking Trail
Tamarack Avenue
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There's a Volcano in the backyard! Just want to point out that looking West from the back yard, you can see this flat-topped Calaveras hill, an extinct volcano.
Most Kids have heard of Legoland and absolutely love going.
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Legoland Californië
One Legoland Dr
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Most Kids have heard of Legoland and absolutely love going.
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Museum of Making Music
5790 Armada Dr
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Large mega church with separate venues depending on what kind of worship music you enjoy. Country, Gospel Hymns, Christian Rock, Soul, Contemporary.
North Coast Church
2405 N Santa Fe Ave
Large mega church with separate venues depending on what kind of worship music you enjoy. Country, Gospel Hymns, Christian Rock, Soul, Contemporary.
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Oceanside Adventures
256 S Harbor Dr
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Haven’t been but older kids love paint ball
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The Paintball Park
1700 Vandegrift Blvd
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Haven’t been but older kids love paint ball
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Potato Chip Hike Start Point (Menifee FitClub)
Mount Woodson Trail
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Potato Chip Rock
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If you need a church to visit on Sundays during your stay.
Rise Church San Marcos
1915 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd
If you need a church to visit on Sundays during your stay.
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San Diego County Fair
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
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San Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El Prado
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Haven’t been but wanted to add a surfing school
San Diego Surfing Academy
951 Berkeley Way
Haven’t been but wanted to add a surfing school
Famous Worlds Largest Zoo
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San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
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Famous Worlds Largest Zoo
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
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Sea Life
1 Legoland Dr
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
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Sesame Place San Diego
2052 Entertainment Cir
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Sky Zone Trampoline Park
860 Los Vallecitos Blvd
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Haven’t been here but just wanted to add horseback riding
STEPP STABLES
Haven’t been here but just wanted to add horseback riding
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The Wave Waterpark
101 Wave Dr
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Twin Oaks Golf Course
1425 North Twin Oaks Valley Road
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My son grew up here. If your child is interested in skateboarding and he’s going through withdrawals not being on his board
Vista Skatepark
400 N Santa Fe Ave
My son grew up here. If your child is interested in skateboarding and he’s going through withdrawals not being on his board
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Waterfront Park
1600 Pacific Hwy
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Wild Wonders, Inc
5712 Vía Montellano
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Necessity’s /SelfCare/ Pampering

Places to go to relax and get pampered.
Budget Car Rental
27315 Jefferson Ave
Fantastic Sams Cut & Color
9805 Campo Rd
Grotto Massage and Day Spa
2804 Roosevelt St
Paul Mitchell The School San Diego
410 A St
Happiness Nails & Spa
3231 Camino De Los Coches
iTAN Sun Spray Spa - Vista
1605 S Melrose Dr
Xtreme Car Wash
710 Sycamore Ave

Dog friendly places…

Posting here Dog Friendly places I have heard about or have visited.
Dog beach Del Mar is the place we go with our dog. Off leash available only from Memorial Day to Labor Day but still beautiful and fun.
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Dog Beach
3902 29th St
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Dog beach Del Mar is the place we go with our dog. Off leash available only from Memorial Day to Labor Day but still beautiful and fun.
Great Beach that is Dog Friendly on Leash ( I have heard from others )
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Cardiff State Beach
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Great Beach that is Dog Friendly on Leash ( I have heard from others )
This is the dog park we go to. It always has lots of dogs there off leash separate fenced area for large and small dogs. Bathrooms for humans ( That’s important right!!)
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Alga Norte Community Park
6565 Alicante Rd
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This is the dog park we go to. It always has lots of dogs there off leash separate fenced area for large and small dogs. Bathrooms for humans ( That’s important right!!)
Great hiking for families
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Lake Calavera Hiking Trail
Tamarack Avenue
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Great hiking for families
Del Mar Dog Park
Off leash area is huge. Right down the HighWay from Del Mar Dog Beach
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Encinitas Community Park
425 Santa Fe Dr
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Off leash area is huge. Right down the HighWay from Del Mar Dog Beach
Call ahead as a lot of places went under during covid. Heard it was great to drop in after a day at the beach or dog park. Easy and quick.
Dippity-Dog Self Serve Pet
2216 El Camino Real
Call ahead as a lot of places went under during covid. Heard it was great to drop in after a day at the beach or dog park. Easy and quick.
This is the best place for training too. Let your dog learn something new on vacation as well.
Petville Pet Hotel
1049 East Mission Road
This is the best place for training too. Let your dog learn something new on vacation as well.

Travel Insurance

Don’t forget to purchase your travel insurance!
Z Travel & Insurance Services
16852 Merrill Avenue
Travel Insurance Agency
610 16th Street
G1G Travel & Visitors Insurance
1494 Hamilton Avenue