Oasis Beach Bungalow Guidebook

Cathy & Patrick
Cathy & Patrick
Oasis Beach Bungalow Guidebook

Food

With 100+ restaurants to choose from, here are our five favorite casual dining spots, all within walking distance of the Bungalow.
Great indoor/outdoor spot for live music, craft cocktails, and tasty food. C & P Favorite: Falafel Burger
44 locals raden deze aan
The Roxy Encinitas
517 S Coast Hwy 101
44 locals raden deze aan
Great indoor/outdoor spot for live music, craft cocktails, and tasty food. C & P Favorite: Falafel Burger
Quiet, with delicious food, an outdoor covered deck, and a large, welcoming bar. Walk to to the beach after dinner.
27 locals raden deze aan
Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana & Seafood
1933 San Elijo Ave
27 locals raden deze aan
Quiet, with delicious food, an outdoor covered deck, and a large, welcoming bar. Walk to to the beach after dinner.
There's always a line, a sure sign it's worth the wait. It'll feel like you're ordering street tacos somewhere in Baja.
65 locals raden deze aan
The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101
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There's always a line, a sure sign it's worth the wait. It'll feel like you're ordering street tacos somewhere in Baja.
If gourmet street tacos were a thing, this is the place you'd go. You'll love the deliciously creative gourmet taco recipes. C & P Favorite: Taco Tuesday specials with a DJ
150 locals raden deze aan
City Tacos
3028 University Ave
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If gourmet street tacos were a thing, this is the place you'd go. You'll love the deliciously creative gourmet taco recipes. C & P Favorite: Taco Tuesday specials with a DJ
Almost a stone's throw from the Bungalow, this indoor/outdoor bistro allows you to select your own wine from its storage racks. C & P Favorites: Short Rib Sliders and Shrimp Arrabbiata
180 locals raden deze aan
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon St
180 locals raden deze aan
Almost a stone's throw from the Bungalow, this indoor/outdoor bistro allows you to select your own wine from its storage racks. C & P Favorites: Short Rib Sliders and Shrimp Arrabbiata

Sightseeing

A serene and richly landscaped garden perched on the cliff overlooking Swami's Beach. Stunning 180 panoramic views of the Pacific. No admission fee, but check their website for hours of operation.
92 locals raden deze aan
Meditatietuinen
215 W K St
92 locals raden deze aan
A serene and richly landscaped garden perched on the cliff overlooking Swami's Beach. Stunning 180 panoramic views of the Pacific. No admission fee, but check their website for hours of operation.
37 acres of rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, and a subtropical fruit garden.
196 locals raden deze aan
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens Dr
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37 acres of rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, and a subtropical fruit garden.
Visting the library? Then be sure to walk across the street to see this lovely view park with a panoramic view of downtown Encinitas.
View Point Park
56 E D St
Visting the library? Then be sure to walk across the street to see this lovely view park with a panoramic view of downtown Encinitas.

Groceries

Nearest full-service grocery store. It's less than a mile from the Bungalow.
38 locals raden deze aan
Vons
453 Santa Fe Dr
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Nearest full-service grocery store. It's less than a mile from the Bungalow.
A family-owned gourmet grocery business that's popular for prepared foods, including tri-tip, with an outdoor eating area. An excellent selection of wine and spirits. C & P Favorites: Tri-Tip Sandwich and Mexican Chicken Salad
176 locals raden deze aan
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo Ave
176 locals raden deze aan
A family-owned gourmet grocery business that's popular for prepared foods, including tri-tip, with an outdoor eating area. An excellent selection of wine and spirits. C & P Favorites: Tri-Tip Sandwich and Mexican Chicken Salad

Laundry & Dry Cleaning

From self-service coin-operated washers and dryers to eco-friendly dry cleaning service.
Coin-operated laundry service located in a small shopping center. Window shop at the other businesses while your clothes are being cleaned. C & P Favorite: Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill for a Beer or Two (It's Right Next Door)
Jolly Clean Giant
132 Encinitas Blvd
Coin-operated laundry service located in a small shopping center. Window shop at the other businesses while your clothes are being cleaned. C & P Favorite: Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill for a Beer or Two (It's Right Next Door)
Solid reliable eco-friendly, on-site dry cleaning service.
Best Cleaners
457 Santa Fe Dr
Solid reliable eco-friendly, on-site dry cleaning service.

Best Local "Dive" Bars

Our favorite collection of small, unglamorous, eclectic, old-style bars with (reasonably) inexpensive drinks, dim lighting, shabby or dated decor, neon beer signs, packaged beer sales, cash-only service, and a local clientele.
Top of the food chain when it comes to local dive bars.
17 locals raden deze aan
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill Live Music
136 Encinitas Blvd
17 locals raden deze aan
Top of the food chain when it comes to local dive bars.
At 87 years-old, this bar doesn't look a day over 75. It has a classic western-style long bar, presenting a unique opportunity to belly up to the bar and order a whiskey.
18 locals raden deze aan
The Saloon
546 S Coast Hwy 101
18 locals raden deze aan
At 87 years-old, this bar doesn't look a day over 75. It has a classic western-style long bar, presenting a unique opportunity to belly up to the bar and order a whiskey.
Self proclaims they are the best dive bar you'll ever visit. Who are we to disagree? C & P Favorite: Kraken Crush (Don't Ask, Just Drink It)
37 locals raden deze aan
The Kraken
2531 S Coast Hwy 101
37 locals raden deze aan
Self proclaims they are the best dive bar you'll ever visit. Who are we to disagree? C & P Favorite: Kraken Crush (Don't Ask, Just Drink It)

Recreation

Only a 0.6 mile walk from the Bungalow. Walk down the D Street Beach stairs to the sand, and you'll be ~75 yards south of Moonlight Beach. There's volleyball, surfing, fishing, tennis courts, recreational equipment rentals, and a snack bar. (Don't forget to bring the beach chairs, umbrella, and beach towels from the Bungalow).
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Moonlight Beach
400 B St
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Only a 0.6 mile walk from the Bungalow. Walk down the D Street Beach stairs to the sand, and you'll be ~75 yards south of Moonlight Beach. There's volleyball, surfing, fishing, tennis courts, recreational equipment rentals, and a snack bar. (Don't forget to bring the beach chairs, umbrella, and beach towels from the Bungalow).
Locals proclaim this location 'pickleball paradise' as it has the highest concentration of top-tier pickleballers in the world. Open to the public. C & P Favorite: All level open play on Sat and Sun from 2p-5p
Bobby Riggs Racket & Paddle
875 Santa Fe Dr
Locals proclaim this location 'pickleball paradise' as it has the highest concentration of top-tier pickleballers in the world. Open to the public. C & P Favorite: All level open play on Sat and Sun from 2p-5p
Best spot for top-rated road and mountain bike rentals.
6 locals raden deze aan
RIDE Cyclery - Encinitas
449 S Coast Hwy 101
6 locals raden deze aan
Best spot for top-rated road and mountain bike rentals.
One of the most popular "locals" surf beaches, there is plenty of sand for relaxing, boogie boarding and, during minus-tides, navigating an exquisite array of tide pools.
44 locals raden deze aan
Swamis Seaside Park
1298 S Coast Hwy 101
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One of the most popular "locals" surf beaches, there is plenty of sand for relaxing, boogie boarding and, during minus-tides, navigating an exquisite array of tide pools.
When you get an urge to go beyond the Village boundaries, rent an e-bike and head north into Leucadia and Carlsbad, or south into Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Solana Beach, and Del Mar.
8 locals raden deze aan
San Diego Electric Bike
101 Hwy 101
8 locals raden deze aan
When you get an urge to go beyond the Village boundaries, rent an e-bike and head north into Leucadia and Carlsbad, or south into Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Solana Beach, and Del Mar.
Need to rent a board, wetsuit or other beach recreation equipment? This is the place to go. Offers surfing lessons too.
8 locals raden deze aan
Concept Surf Shop
215 W D St
8 locals raden deze aan
Need to rent a board, wetsuit or other beach recreation equipment? This is the place to go. Offers surfing lessons too.

Entertainment

Encinitas’ original hometown theatre and San Diego’s oldest, since 1928.
67 locals raden deze aan
La Paloma Theatre
471 S Coast Hwy 101
67 locals raden deze aan
Encinitas’ original hometown theatre and San Diego’s oldest, since 1928.
Beautiful panoramic views of the coastline and Pacific from this beautiful hilltop vista.
25 locals raden deze aan
Encinitas Library
540 Cornish Dr
25 locals raden deze aan
Beautiful panoramic views of the coastline and Pacific from this beautiful hilltop vista.
Solana Beach's premier 600-seat, live music venue featuring concerts and events from the biggest and best in the entertainment industry. C & P Favorite: Friday Night Dance Music with Atomic Groove
271 locals raden deze aan
Belly Up
143 S Cedros Ave
271 locals raden deze aan
Solana Beach's premier 600-seat, live music venue featuring concerts and events from the biggest and best in the entertainment industry. C & P Favorite: Friday Night Dance Music with Atomic Groove