JM Coastal Cruiser

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COASTAL CRUISER GUIDE OUR FAVORITE GOLF CART ADVENTURES

Explore • Relax • Enjoy the Ride Oceanside & Carlsbad, California

WELCOME! We bought our golf cart for one reason—freedom!

Freedom to explore our beautiful coast, find our favorite places, and enjoy the ride together. This guide is our collection of the best routes, scenic drives, great eats, and special stops in Oceanside & Carlsbad.

Take your time. Enjoy the journey.

Let's cruise! — Jodie & Mark

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WALMART RUN Quick trip made easy

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HARBOR CRUISE Scenic to the harbor & back

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COAST HIGHWAY CRUISE Beautiful ocean views

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BUCCANEER BEACH BREAKFAST Breakfast, beach & good vibes

CAPTAIN JAMES SAYS: Approved! If it's fun, scenic, and golf-cart friendly, it's going in the book.

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1 WALMART RUN Our preferred shopping route — and it keeps us off Vista Way. DISTANCE about 4–5 miles

TIME about 15–20 min

DIFFICULTY EASY

ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS

OPEN MAP

WALMART INFO

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Start at 2399 Jefferson St.

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Left on Alvarado after Cassidy.

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Pass Morse St.

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Right on California Ave. and cross the freeway.

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Right on Downs St.

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Follow Downs to Ivy St.

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Enter the Walmart center from Ivy. PARKING

OUR TIPS

CAPTAIN JAMES SAYS: Downs is a lot less steep than Avocado, and Ivy drops you right at the Walmart center entrance.

2 HARBOR CRUISE One of our favorite rides — and the beachy alternate is even better.

DISTANCE about 8–9 miles

TIME about 30–40 min

DIFFICULTY EASY

ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS

OPEN MAP

HARBOR INFO

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Jefferson → west on Laguna.

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Right on State St.

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Roundabout → first exit onto Coast Hwy.

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First left on Eaton St.

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First right on Tremont.

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Left on Cassidy → over the tracks.

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Right on Pacific → follow to the Harbor.

RESTAURANTS

ALTERNATE

CAPTAIN JAMES SAYS: Don't forget to wave at the boats!

SCENIC ALTERNATE Left on Surfrider Way → right on The Strand → follow to Breakwater Way → back to Pacific → left to the Harbor.

3 COAST HIGHWAY CRUISE Our favorite kind of destination: the ride itself.

DISTANCE about 12 miles+

TIME about 45+ min

DIFFICULTY EASY

ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS

OPEN MAP

SCENIC STOPS

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Head south on Coast Hwy.

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Cruise through South Oceanside.

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Continue into Carlsbad.

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Go as far as Palomar Airport Rd.

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Turn around and enjoy the coastal ride north.

PHOTO SPOTS

MAKE IT LONGER

CAPTAIN JAMES SAYS: There are multiple places to stop and enjoy the ocean. A favorite morning coffee or sunset ride.

COAST HIGHWAY FAVORITES FRAZEE STATE BEACH Morning coffee • surfers • volleyball • people watching

SOUTH CARLSBAD STATE BEACH Free street parking • trails • path to the water

J&M; TIP: Parking is free if you can get in!

J&M; TIP: Great place to stretch your legs.

TOWER 39 Ocean-view rooftop • bite • cocktail • sunset J&M; TIP: One of our favorite northbound stops.

CAPTAIN JAMES SAYS: This is the ride that never gets old.

4 BUCCANEER BEACH BREAKFAST Breakfast burritos or Acai bowls + a beach chair = a very good morning.

DISTANCE about 4 miles

TIME about 15 min

DIFFICULTY EASY

ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS

OPEN MAP

BUCCANEER CAFE

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From the roundabout, take Coast Hwy north.

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Left on Eaton St.

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Right on Tremont St.

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Follow Tremont to Cassidy St.

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Left on Cassidy → over the tracks.

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Right on Pacific St.

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Down the hill to Buccaneer Cafe.

BEACH INFO

BRING THIS

CAPTAIN JAMES SAYS: Breakfast burritos + ocean view = perfect. Bring a beach chair and take breakfast across the street.

CAPTAIN JAMES'S LOG Growing Older But Not Up. The guide is just getting started. Next adventures:

• CARLSBAD VILLAGE • MORE BREAKFAST STOPS • OCEAN OVERLOOKS • HIDDEN GEMS • SUNSET RIDES • HOLIDAY LIGHTS GOOD FRIENDS. GOOD VIEWS. GREAT ADVENTURES. Enjoy the ride!

CAPTAIN JAMES SAYS: If there's a scenic route, take it.

Prototype edition • Jodie & Mark • Oceanside & Carlsbad, CA