“Our favorite part about owning The Green Room Hotel is getting to interact with guests…Catching people in no rush whatsoever and in a state of zen, discovery, relaxation or celebration is as sunny as our weather.”
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• We had a great meal at Carte Blanche recently for a date night. They have amazing service, good music and it’s never overly crowded or noisy. The food is delicious and original—a mash-up of French and Mexican elements, and it totally works. We also love Davin Waite’s Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub! He is a mad culinary genius who, for the time being, will still sling delicious parts of animals everyone ignores. www.eatcarteblanche.com www.seabasstropub.com
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• Our favorite part about owning The Green Room Hotel is getting to interact with guests. It may sound ironic because technically, we’re a contactless business, but the people we’ve met organically so far have made it so rewarding. Catching people in no rush whatsoever and in a state of zen, discovery, relaxation or celebration is as sunny as our weather. www.thegreenroomhotel.com
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• We love that The Green Room Hotel offers an intimate staycation experience. The property only has 12 rooms, so it’s not overwhelming. We also love the surrounding community, which is all about supporting each other and doing things well.
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The Green Room Hotel 2020 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054 | 760.978.1191 | www.thegreenroomhotel.com
• We love to walk and bike through Oceanside! Carlsbad Village along State St is also a charming neighborhood we love to explore, but an alarming amount of big residential buildings are popping up at a rapid pace. South O, however, is still single-level for the time being with lots of blue sky, palm trees and green parrots! We can only hope they keep the developers away. www.visitoceanside.org
The amazing community of independent makers, creators, entrepreneurs and artists
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• Owned and operated by an amazing Japanese family (dad, mom and daughter), Yoshino on State St in Carlsbad is a must-try. The restaurant only takes cash, but they totally undercharge. A heads up: they close when they sell out of their poke bowls and sushi, which is often frustratingly quick, so go early! yoshino.cafe-inspector.com
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• Asian restaurant Dija Mara and pizza joint The Privateer are what got us super excited about Oceanside a few years ago and have kept the crown since. You have to dine at both of these restaurants and stay at The Green Room to understand why. The Privateer whips up the absolute best coal-fired pizza, and their meatball pie with tomato sauce, fior di latte, provolone, caramelized onions, house meatballs, parsley, confit garlic and oregano is to die for! www.dijamara.com www.theprivateercoalfirepizza.com