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Salt Air, Not a Care TA K E A R I D E T H R O U G H O C E A N S I D E
WRITTEN BY: JACLYN KEAGY
Oceanside
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9:30 a.m.
Get on the Grind Ú Jump-start your day with fresh coffee and friendly conversation! Carefully prepared in small batches, Revolution Roasters packages coffee within 24 hours of roasting. Isn’t it time to wake up and smell the revolution?
Pedal Along the Pier Ú Centrally located on the pier, Wheel Fun Rentals is a great starting point to explore the sights of Oceanside Pier and Harbor. Opt for the hour bike rental to get your wheely fun day rollin’!
REVOLUTION ROASTERS www.revoroasters.com
WHEEL FUN RENTALS wheelfunrentals.com
It’s no secret that the best way to explore a city is to eat your way through it. Include a dash of activities and a sprinkle of shopping, and you’ve got yourself the makings of a perfect day. In a huge city like San Diego, it’s near impossible to get to everything—but it never hurts to try! We’re racing the clock to walk you through an idyllic day in Oceanside, mapping out every possible spot that time (and your tummies) will allow for. All in a day’s work— or dare we say, play?
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11:00 a.m. A Very Betty Brunch Ú Hellooo, sunshine, and Hello Betty! Start at the rooftop lounge atop this Oceanside favorite for a mimosa with a side of morning rays. Then head downstairs for the ceviche del dia or the dreamy Baja stone crab and cheese dip. HELLO BETTY FISHHOUSE hellobettyoceanside.com
1:00 p.m. Shop Scrappy Ú Get your hands on handmade at Rais Case, where you’ll find locally designed and crafted bags and backpacks. “We use the best leathers, fabrics and hardware we can find,” explains Designer and Owner Julie Rais Ellis. “Our bags work well for everyday use—they are simple and have character.” For the crafty consumer, a DIY table invites guests to 104 LOCALE MAGAZINE
repurpose scrap leather into beautiful crafts. RAIS CASE www.raiscase.com
REVOLUTION ROASTERS
2:00 p.m. A Louisiana Luncheon Ú That Boy Good, and he’s even better with all-day happy hour! Snag a TBG Famous Bloody Mary paired with your choice of smoked meats for a dose of ultimate southern comfort.
5 p.m. She Strolls Seaside by the Sea-Store Ú Eclectic goods and electric grooves best describe San Diego’s top street fair, Oceanside Sunset Market. Explore over 200 merchants spanning four blocks on Pier View Way! Treat yourself to a pre-dinner gourmet dessert to perfectly complement your sunset stroll.
THAT BOY GOOD thatboygoodbbq.com
3:00 p.m. Wild, Wild, Watersport Sesh Ú The day’s trajectory can only go one way at Up Sports. Get your adrenaline fix with a SUP kayak or surfboard rental. No day in Oceanside would be complete without your moment with the ocean! UP SPORTS www.upsports.com
OCEANSIDE SUNSET MARKET mainstreetoceanside. com/sunset-market
6 p.m.
BARREL REPUBLIC
Roll It on Home Ú You’ve heard of DIY—Barrel Republic believes in PIY. Pour everything yourself with an all-access
FLYING PIG PUB & KITCHEN
wristband to any of the 48 beers and eight wines on tap. Just scan, pour, enjoy and repeat; the tab can wait. BARREL REPUBLIC www.barrelrepublic.com
8 p.m. This Little Piggy Went to Dinner Ú A sustainable rustic pub? When pigs fly!
Grab the day’s final grub at the Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen, serving up a variety of fresh, locally sourced American cuisine. Chow down on BBQ shrimp and grits alongside your craft “pigtail!”
FLYING PIG PUB & KITCHEN www.flyingpig.pub
Photography Provided By: Revolution Roasters: Emery Photo | Hello Betty Fishhouse: Sage Restaurant Group | Barrel Republic: Alternative Strategies | Flying Pig: Camila Badaro
HELLO BETTY FISHHOUSE