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Departments 6 Set In Stone • We’re a year old now! 10 Coastal Exposure Featuring our best coastal images of Oceanside on tap. Photography by Jacinto Alvarez, Lorenzo Menendez, and Hans Molenkamp 16 Oceanside’s Finest Dave Cunniff • He’s always watching over us
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18 Active O • Pilates V 20 GREEN O • Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle 22 Hidden Gems • Southern Snoballs 26 The Arts • Karen Dugan 38 Local Business Sew Pros • Providing service for over 50 years 40 Local Retailer Sole Lab • Street level gear and more Restaurant Review 44 Coastal • Mission Ave. Bar & Grill 46 Valley • Miramar Fish Tacos & Beer 48 Inland • Rosina’s 50 Community Feeding The Soul 54 HomeGrown Colleen O’Harra 56 Restaurant And Bar Guide The Osider guide to all the best bars and eateries in town 61 Fast Forward To Yesterday The Bunker House
FEatures 28 10 Things You Didn’t Know about The Independence Day Parade Find out the history of our glorious parade 32 San Luis Rey River Trail Take a stroll on a sunny day
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It's been a fun year in Oceanside. Here's to many more!
SET IN STONE
A word from the publisher
They say time flies when you’re having fun, and for all of us here at The Osider—that’s exactly the case. It’s hard to believe we’re celebrating our first anniversary with this issue. So thank you to the readers, advertisers and everyone in between for embracing our dream and helping to make it a reality. With this first year under our belts, it’s time to buckle down and continue to share all of the stories that make us proud residents. We also want to thank everyone who has reached out to us to share some great story ideas. With only six issues a year, it can be tricky to fit everything requested into our mix. But rest assured, we’re listening and we will get there one issue at a time—so please keep the ideas coming. In this issue, we focus on all things summer. With features like the San Luis Rey River trail, Oceanside’s finest protector of our Harbor—Dave Cunniff—and, of course, no summer is complete without a cool treat from Southern Snoballs. Plus, a whole lot more. Summer is here, enjoy.
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May/June 2015 Publisher Jamey Stone/Publisher/Co-Founder stone@theosider.com Editorial Zach Cordner/Creative Director/Co-Founder zach@theosider.com Aaron Schmidt/Editorial Director aaron@theosider.com Dwayne Carter/Design Director dwayne@theosider.com Courtney Barnett/Online Content Director courtney@theosider.com Marketing/Advertising Louie Hayward/Business Development/Co-Founder hayward@theosider.com Nolan Woodrell/Advertising Sales nolan@theosider.com Distribution Israel Perez Contributors Laurie Andrews, Nino “Neens” Camillo, Christopher Donez, Colleen Foster, Brooks Fritz, Kristi Hawthorne, Margaret Hernandez, Eric Klier, Lorenzo Menendez, Hans Molenkamp, Dinah Poellnitz, Elizabeth Schwartze, Alicia Stone, JT Rhoades, and Oceanside High "Pirate Pics" Student Photographers: Jacinto Alvarez and Noah Wade Special Thanks Mayor Jim Wood, Tim Wrisley, Amber Lussier, John Beran, John Lamb, Alicia Stone, Braden Stone, Bailey Stone, Alondra Figueroa, The Carter family, Lizzy and Sevy, Hans Molenkamp, Danyel Potts, Betty Moore, The Woodrell Family, Angelica, Trinity, Liberty, and Harmony, The Becker Family, Ron Goodin, Leslie Gaul, Judy Camp, Steve and Linda Josepho, Jean Josepho, MAJ Investors, Evelyn Cordner, Jack Amarillas, Tony Henderson, Moüse, BB Bastidas, Dave Cunniff, John Ashworth and Goat Hill Park
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Oceanside’s
Dave Cunniff Words: Eric Klier Photo: Zach Cordner
It might not occur to the people enjoying our beautiful harbor that local legend Dave Cunniff is watching over them. He’s there almost every day—keeping them and the wildlife that fills the harbor safe and happy. Growing up in a much different Oceanside during the late 70s, Dave has seen all of the changes that have gone on in our community over the years. Taking advantage of our wonderful beach culture, Dave excelled in the water as a teen and become a collegiate swimmer, while travelling the world as a professional body boarder. He was once ranked 4th in the world and sponsored by the huge global company, Morey Boogie Boards. This led Dave into starting Custom X Boogie Boards, and also working at the Oceanside Aquatics Camp—passing on his love for the ocean and teaching his knowledge of the waves to future generations. So how does a one-time body board champion become an Oceanside police officer patrolling the harbor and coast? I took a boat patrol ride with Dave to find out! What first got you in the water? Honestly, if it weren’t for the Brooks Street pool, none of this would’ve happened to me. That pool is what got me into swimming, which got me into lifeguarding, which led to the body boarding that led me into the water sports industry in Oceanside. The Brooks pool has even become a legacy with my kids! They all went to El Camino High School and swim and play water polo. They’ve become lifeguards and are going to college. My son was a junior lifeguard instructor and beach lifeguard, and my daughter now works at the Brooks Street pool—so that’s really great! How did you become a police officer? When I sold my share of Custom X Body Boards, the Police Academy had openings and they were putting people through to the police department. I thought I was a long shot and that I’d never be a police officer, but I went for it anyway. It kind of found me, and all of a sudden I was going through the process at 39—almost 40 years old. Luckily, I found the harbor patrol, which was a great fit. What are the biggest changes you’ve seen in our community? Wow, the Hill Street to Coast Highway change for one. And the 6th Street to Surfrider Way change! I just love seeing all the upgraded and new restaurants, and all of the new people enjoying our city. Tell me something we don’t know about you. Well, the connection between Oceanside and our sister city A’ana in Samoa was a big part of my life. Because of it, I lived in American Samoa when I was five-years old. We lived on a tiny island where we got our food once a week by boat. It was crazy! My dad was in education and he went to the islands to be a principal of a school. 16 theosider.com
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Pilates V Words: Alicia Stone Photos: Brooks Fritiz
From my various experiences in gyms for the past twenty years, I can tell you that when I first snuck a peak into a “mat” Pilates class, I couldn’t understand the exercises—much less pronounce the word. After witnessing a private Pilates class, I was even more intimidated by the equipment. But once I took a chance and dove in, I was hooked. Now years later, I can say that Pilates is an extremely affective practice, and Pilates V is an amazingly well equipped studio. Pilates V’s Owner and instructor, Vanessa Storie, moved to South O eleven years ago. She had grown up enjoying our beaches and once settled, dreamed of opening a studio here. Vanessa said, “I grew up uncomfortable in my body, so in my early 20s, I initiated my fitness journey. Finally happy with my size and shape, I found myself riddled with the aches and pains of an 80-year old woman. My doctor suggested trying a lower impact form of exercise and once I found Pilates—I found my future. After years of weights and cardio, I felt more toned and connected with my body in just three months.” At Pilates V, she emphasizes the original teachings of Joe Pilates, using his classical intention that each exercise prepares you for the advancement of the series. For this reason, there are only four students per class, as well as private sessions available. This allows Vanessa to include personal corrections and adjustments on the various apparatuses, ensuring correct form, maximizing results, and minimizing injuries. Vanessa uses 95-percent classical Pilates with five-percent functional fitness, integrating TRX and 18 theosider.com
Bosu training to create a program that’ll not only improve your fitness level, but also strengthen the muscles we use every day for all around enhanced health. Pilates is accessible to people of all ages— from young athletes to seniors looking to improve or maintain mobility. ”I believe Oceanside is leading the charge as America makes our way back to supporting the community of small business. Osiders share a pride for our city that connects us and sets us apart. We may not match the incomes of surrounding cities, but we excel at hard work and we’re passionate about making this city the best it can be!” said Vanessa. Pilates V is a great asset to our community, and has everything you need to dive into Pilates—including laughter, great conversation, fun music, and good local people.
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Zero Waste Beach Day & Beach Fest 2015 Words: Colleen Foster Photo: Zach Cordner
“Come help us create a community inspired to protect our oceans and waterways.”
So what can we do to enjoy and share our beaches while protecting it for future generations? Rethink your beach day by following the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Reduce Don’t bring everything and the “kitchen sink” to the beach! Reduce the generation of needless waste by limiting excess packaging, such as plastic baggies, wrappers, and straws. Reuse Ditch the disposables! Pack your food and drinks in reusable containers, such as reusable bottles, food containers, and a sturdy cooler. Did you know that using a reusable bottle instead of plastic saves six gallons of water?
The Woodrell Family does their part by packing light, bringing reusable food and drink containers, and recycling their trash. Only their footprints are left behind.
Summer is almost here, and that means longer days and more time to spend enjoying our beautiful beaches. Tourism is also on the rise because people have figured out what we have known all along— Oceanside is awesome! This means we are sharing our beaches with thousands of residents and visitors alike, all of which will have an impact. The size of that impact is up to all of us. Every step—no matter how big or small—counts when protecting our oceans, waterways, and environment.
Recycle Recycle everything you can! Oceanside has made it easy by placing 175 blue recycling containers along the beach, harbor, and downtown areas. The blue recycling bins can take 80% of our materials: paper, hard plastic, glass, beverage cartons, pizza boxes, and cans. Only food waste, foam food containers, and plastic bags/baggies should go in the trash. Leave only footprints! When it’s time to leave, remember to take everything with you. Leave it better than you found it by picking up at least three pieces of trash on your way out. Take Action! Come to Beach Fest 2015 on Saturday, June 6th at the South Jetty of Oceanside Harbor from 7am to 1pm. In celebration of the first day of summer, join the Zero Waste team in standing up for our oceans against litter and pollution! Celebrate San Diego’s North Shore paradise with a beach concert and dancing, great earth friendly art installations, sand sculptures, a pier swim, beach cleanup, yoga, earth conscious vendors, and a massive community inspired aerial photograph of a Human Chain for the Earth. Come help us create a community inspired to protect our oceans and waterways. Oceanside is such an amazing place to live! It’s even being featured this summer on Curiosity Quest Goes Green—watch the episode on National PBS and San Diego channel 4 all summer long. Together, we can protect Oceanside’s cherished waves and good times for future generations. To learn more about the City of Oceanside’s Zero Waste Goals and the City’s environmental programs, please visit greenoceanside.org.
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Southern Snoballs Words: Eric Klier Photos: Zach Cordner
One of Oceanside’s most appealing attributes is the diversity of the city and the people who live in it. Having one of the largest military bases in the country has made our beach community a melting pot of cultures, and Camp Pendleton is what brought Southern Snoballs owners, David and Rachel Francoeur, to Oceanside. Originally from New Orleans, Rachel soon discovered that most Osiders (and Californians actually) had never even heard of or experienced a true southern snoball. When Dave retired from military service, they decided to fill that void and two years ago Dave and Rachel opened Southern Snoballs— introducing one of the tastiest treats this coast has ever seen! It’s a little known fact that the Snoball originated in New Orleans in 1936 with the invention of the 22 theosider.com
“SnoWizard”—a machine that transforms blocks of ice into delicate powder snowflakes that taste like ice cream and melt in your mouth. The SnoWizard company is still in business and is where Southern Snoballs gets all of their deliciously authentic and unique snoball syrups. With over 80 flavor choices, there’s sure to be something for everyone. It’s no wonder customers are lining up to try them every day! The syrup flavors are made with pure cane sugar and quality ingredients, and are just the beginning of the authentic Southern Snoballs experience! You can get a creamy ribbon of soft serve in the center with toppings ranging from sweet condensed milk to sour spray to customize your treat. With flavors such as Red Velvet Cake, Dreamsicle, and Orchid Vanilla Cream (to name a very few), you could have a snoball every day for months and still have more amazing choices to try. Throw in a pickle juice shot (true N.O. style) and your taste buds will thank you! Of course, there are all the milder flavors— strawberry, chocolate, or watermelon—if you’re not feeling so adventurous. There are even sugar-free options as well. Southern Snoballs is definitely one of the most unique treats you’ll ever taste. They’re a must-try and will certainly keep you coming back for more. With Dave and Rachel’s true southern charm and Southern Snoballs’ authentic Mardi gras atmosphere, I’m sure you’ll happily wait in line for yours. Make sure to tell all your friends about this hidden gem by the beach. Southern snoballs 802 South Tremont Street (760) 496-8690 facebook.com/southernsnoballs
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Community events calEndar HARRAH’S SHUTTLE BUS OCEANSIDE AM/PM Pick up: 9:10am & 1:10pm Mission Plaza by the Post Office (Los Arbolitos Blvd.) Resort Departure to Oceanside: 3:15pm & 7pm Must be 21 years old and you’ll need a Total Rewards card. Bus operates every Thursday-Sunday.
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Friday First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk 6-9pm
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Beach CleanUp @ Oceanside Pier 9-11am
Dive Day Club @ Harrah’s 12pm
Latin Food & Wine Festival @ Harrah’s 2pm
Ariel’s Dance Studio grand opening 1 - 6pm
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Thursday Graduation Day Farmers Market 9 - 1pm Sunset Market 5 - 10pm
Friday First Friday: Art Walk 6 - 9pm 13th Annual Beer & Sake Festival @ Harrah’s 7-10pm
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Oceanside Heritage Day @ Heritage Park 12 – 4pm
Farmers Market 9 – 1pm
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Margaret Chiaro: Palate to Palette @ OMA 6-9pm
Dive Day Club @ Harrah’s 12:00 pm
Farmers Market 9 – 1pm
World Famous Mud Run @ Camp Pendleton
Sunset Market 5 - 10pm
Alan Parsons Live Project @ Harrah’s 9:00 pm
Holi Festival of Colors @ Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre 12-5pm
Sunset Market 5 - 10pm
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Beach Soccer Championships @ Oceanside Harbor
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Beach Soccer Championships @ Oceanside Harbor
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Dive Day Club @ Harrah’s 12pm
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Price Is Right Live Hosted By Jerry Springer @ Harrah’s 5pm
Race Across America @ Oceanside Pier 12 - 3pm
Sunset Market 5 - 10pm
Dive Neon Nights @ Harrah’s 9pm
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Pickleball Tournament @ Melba Bishop Recreational Center
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Karen Dugan Words: Margaret Hernandez and Dinah Poellnitz Photos: Zach Cordner
Twenty-two years ago, Karen Dugan was living life as a stained glass artist in Solana Beach until she got “kicked out.” Renting a home from a judge who swore he’d never sell it, Karen thought she “just might die in this house.” Until that disappointing day the place she called “home” was sold. Dugan moved with a need for a creative dwelling in an area that had a yard and studio space. Karen migrating few minutes north found her new crib in a 1952 South Oceanside home. “I’ve pretty much transformed the space with paint and I’ve ripped the whole yard apart,” said Karen. Keeping to the original lines of the home, Dugan keeps to her style of re-use and re-purpose. Using found metal and old computer parts, Dugan picks up at the local metal or junkyard—she has an incredible eye for how line and shape can make even the most simple object the perfect art form. Not only about the three-dimensional art forms, but also Dugan’s functional treatment is intentional. For example, Dugan took us into her living room where we saw old struts as a base for her indoor succulents and several metal bars making up a complete coffee and end table set, but the real gems we saw peeking through the blinds in her corner windows. Pulling up the shades, we are exposed to the sun shining through three incredible stained glass pieces. 26 theosider.com
Dugan mentioned that she’s been making stained glass pieces as her living since 1977 in her Solana Beach days, saying “it was hard to get a foothold” due to her lack in skill and design. Dugan continued on telling us stories of walking into construction yards looking for work, “It was intimidating, walking into the yards knowing everyone was staring at you when you came up trying to introduce yourself, but you didn’t have a good portfolio but you’re still trying to get hired.” Karen told us despite the heavy influence of artists such as modern artists, William Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian, she really started “designing” work with the help of her business partner at the time. Unsure of exactly how she evolved, Dugan stated, “Sometimes when you’re forced to be on your own and to take the ship, somehow miraculously you pull it out.” Karen was able to find her groove in geometry, which she claims was terrible at in school and decided she was not going any further with math. Despite her belief of no more math, Karen mentioned, “somehow I feel for the line. I don’t know what that’s about—it’s mysterious to me.” With the physical making of her assemblage (3D collage) sculptures, Dugan’s craftsperson’s knowledge of basic construction provides organic juxtapose forms paired with aggressive lines—all while utilizing precise manufactured materials. Karen continued with “I have so many little items that hold some sort of appeal to me, and they’re going to plug into something—at some point.” All materials used in her work are found objects, but it’s apparent that when Karen has put things together only some things work that particular item she’s building.
Dugan’s currently is exploring her art pieces that utilize motors and computer parts, still finding how they can make a functioning piece of artwork. Such as a light in the bedroom—Dugan pointed out several lights within her living room and said, “I think they’re more fun. If you can turn on a light at night and it’s the only thing on in the room. If you can make it a functional piece, it’s so much better.” For all Karen Dugan art inquiries, please email sure-khuuicane@gmail.com, and to learn more about The Hill Street Country Club Gallery, visit thehillstreetcountryclub.org.
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Words: Kristi Hawthorne Photos: courtesy of the Oceanside Historical Society
Oceanside celebrated Independence Day with a parade in its earliest years in the 1880s. Like our little town, the parades were small. But as Oceanside grew, so did the parades—along with the route. Tens of thousands lined the streets to marvel at the floats, the bands, and the marching military troops— all in commemoration of our nation’s Independence. It’s a celebration of our freedoms that we hold dear. Oceanside continues to celebrate with a “Freedom Parade” that continues to give our city that “hometown” feel.
Looking south on Second Street (Mission Avenue) during the Independence Parade in 1893.
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Jimmy Durante was Grand Marshal of the 1971 Forth of July parade that drew over 30,000 spectators. Oceanside Chamber director Lyle Swigart stated, “It was the most fabulous parade we’ve ever had,” and featured 1,500 participants in 200 units.
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In the earliest days of Oceanside, the parade route began at the train depot and traveled up Second Street (now Mission Avenue).
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The parade route was once two miles long, stretching from Oceanside Boulevard to Sixth Street (now Sportfisher Way).
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Paul Beck, editor of the Blade-Tribune newspaper, remembered that local resident O. B. Berg “had a bulldog that he’d fit with a large pair of glasses, put a pipe in his mouth, and both would march in the parade with the American Legion.”
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Bill Lawrence drove a stagecoach in every parade that had been used in Northern California and Nevada during the Gold Rush. Local merchant Jim Sullivan often drove antique autos, a steam engine, or calliope in many of the parades.
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Other Oceanside parades included the Days of San Luis Rey, Halloween, and Christmas (or Holiday) parades.
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In 1906, Oceanside advertised in the San Diego Union that after the Forth of July Parade, festivities would continue with horse racing, barbecuing, and dancing.
From top to bottom: American Legion’s famous bulldog, circa 1930s. ROTC kids on the march during last year’s parade. The parade on Cleveland Street and Second Street (Mission Avenue) in 1888.
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In 1910, the newspaper reported that the Escondido train brought 550 people to watch the Independence Day parade. Crowds totaled 2,000 folks when Oceanside had just over 600 residents. In 1939, 15,000 spectators lined the streets. At the time, we only had a population of fewer than 5,000.
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From the 1930s through the 1950s, festivities often concluded with a children’s pet parade. For many years, the parade floats would make their way down to the Pier Amphitheater for a daylong celebration as crowds settled in for picnics and to watch the fireworks from the pier that evening.
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When Oceanside celebrated its Centennial in 1988, a float that was in the Rose Parade was rebuilt and prominently featured in the Independence Day Parade. It depicted the Mission San Luis Rey and the Oceanside Pier in a bottle.
The 21st Annual Oceanside Independence parade ‘Legends and Legacies” (presented by TriCity Medical Center) will be held on June 27th at 10am, starting on Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue and ending at Civic Center Drive. This year’s Grand Marshal is Oceanside High School football coach, John Carroll.
From top to bottom: The City Council on the Centennial float in 1988. Marines on horseback, circa 1950s. The Kiwanis Club float on Cleveland Street, circa 1939.
For more information about Oceanside’s history, please visit oceansidehistoricalsociety.org.
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San LuisRey River Trail
Words: Elizabeth Schwartze Photos: JT Rhoades
Discover Oceanside from a new per spective: walk, bike, run, skate, or stroll the San Luis Rey River Trail! Located in northern Oceanside, the San Luis Rey River Trail is 9 miles (one-way) that parallels the San Luis Rey River. The trail takes visitors from the coast to inland Oceanside on a scenic and mostly flat trail. The entire trail is paved and divided into two lanes. It’s a trail free of stop signs, traffic lights, and motorized vehicles— making it a safe and fun destination for you and your family to explore.
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What To Expect on the San Luis Rey River Trail Spring is a beautiful time to enjoy the trail as the hillsides fill with wild flowers. San Luis Rey River Trail is also a great spot for bird watchers to observe migratory birds. Canada Geese are a common site along the river trail, as well as other migratory birds that make pit stops on their travels. While gazing at birds, remember to watch your step—it’s rattlesnake territory as well! There are ten access points along the San Luis Rey River Trail (totaling nine miles one way). There are no water fountains or food and beverage options located immediately along the trail, so it’s a good idea to bring plenty of water, especially since there’s little shade along the trail. Access Point 1: Neptune Way Street parking and information kiosk Access Point 2: Pacific Street Access Point 3: Benet Road Information kiosk Access Point 4: Foussat Road Parking lot and information kiosk Access Point 5: Cypress Road Access Point 6: Douglas Drive Information kiosk, picnic tables, and trash receptacles Access Point 7: College Boulevard/ Mance Buchanon Park This is a full service access point with a large parking lot, trash receptacles, information kiosk, bathrooms, and picnic tables. It marks 7.2 miles to/ from Neptune Way. Access Point 8: Andrew Jackson Street Access Point 9: Tyler Street Access Point 10: North Santa Fe Avenue/ Highway 76 Parking lot, information kiosk, and trash receptacles
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San Luis Rey River Trail is a Class 1 bicycle trail that facilitates world-class and competitive bikers, including Race Across America. Even though the trail closely parallels State Route 76 (SR-76), there are many portions that are quiet and let users enjoy the natural beauty of the riverbed trail. Don’t hesitate to bring the kids and the dog, too. The flat terrain makes the trail ideal for all ages and abilities, including leashed dogs. Since the trail has a coastal outlet, beach cruisers, and bikes with surfboards attached are a common sighting—classic Southern California! The San Luis Rey River Trail had an unintentional beginning when the Army Corps of Engineers built a levy to retain the San Luis Rey River from flooding. While building the levy, they also built a maintenance road, according to Nathan Mertz with the City of Oceanside. In 2000, the Oceanside Bicycle Committee (now BikeWalk Oceanside) realized that the rarely used road would make an excellent bicycle path. They guessed correctly! The City of Oceanside’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Howard LaGrange stated that at last reporting, the Eco-Counter Urban Post at Neptune counted 500 visitors on weekdays, and 1,000 on weekends— comprised of two-thirds bikers and one-third walkers.
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The future of the San Luis Rey River Trail: The most recent addition to the trail was finished in 2010. A portion was added from Andrew Jackson Street to North Santa Fe—built with a grant from SANDAG. The plan for San Luis Rey River Trail will continue the Class 1 bike trail from North Santa Fe to Melrose. After Melrose, the trail is out of Oceanside’s jurisdiction, but the City of Oceanside plans to collaborate with city and county entities that follow the San Luis Rey River and continue the Class 1 bike trail all the way to Interstate 15. Take the time to enjoy the San Luis Rey River Trail, as the days grow longer and warmer. The trail is a destination sure to delight the outdoor recreation enthusiast, and it’s right here in Oceanside!
For more information, please visit the City of Oceanside’s website: www.ci.oceanside.ca.us
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Sew Pros Words: Alicia Stone Photos: Christopher Donez
Sew Pros is a family business owned and operated for over 50 years by husband and wife team, Stewart and Janie Tulledge. They now have nine family members working in three locations: Oceanside, San Diego, and El Cajon. It all began in 1958 when Stewart took a summer job during college as a door-to-door sewing machine salesman. What began as a one-man operation has grown into one of the largest and most successful independent sewing machine and vacuum dealerships in the country. After being drafted into the military and finishing college, Stewart and Janie kept up the business while Stewart began a 40-year teaching career in the San Diego Unified School District. Stewart is a talker and the lost art of personal relationships between small business owners and their customers are alive and well at Sew Pros. When asked why Stewart chose Oceanside, he simply replied, “Because we have the second largest population in the county. For 40 years, we ran a successful storefront next to the old Mervyn’s building. Ten years ago, we moved the business to its current location—across from Trader Joe’s in the Fire Mountain Center and we are very happy here!” The store features one of the most extensive selections of competitively priced, innovative sewing machines, and vacuums. Sew Pros offer free lessons on every machine they sell, and they carry an amazing selection of accessories and parts. They also have some pretty cool antique machines dating back over 100 years displayed around the shop. Sew Pros is the regional service center for Dyson and 80-percent of their business is vacuum repair and 38 theosider.com
Owners, Janie and Stewart Tulledge
Sew Pros 2484-C Vista Way (760) 433-5131 SEW-PROS.COM
service. The other twenty-percent consisting of sewing (mostly Elna and Brother brand machines). It also includes intensive education with multiple weekly classes held in the store’s classroom. Every Wednesday, they host a “Charity Sew.” This contributes to The Doll Charity, a gathering of people who sew and create dolls to donate to the Police Department to give to children who are being removed from their homes. All of the materials used are donated, and in addition to the local PD, they have donated dolls to Arizona, Uganda, Mexico, and Haiti. They have proudly delivered 1,300 dolls since 2009! Whether you need a machine serviced or have a simple question, it’s never a bad idea to stop into Sew Pros. And it’s a pretty good bet that you’ll leave with a smile and Stewart’s giggling voice in your head—as he likes to say, “We’ll keep you in stitches.”
Local retailer
Justin Valley, owner
Sole Lab Words: Aaron Schmidt Photos: Zach Cordner
You can add Justin Valley’s name to the list of visionaries that live right here in our special city by the ocean. After moving to Oceanside from New York in 2000 to join the Marines, Justin served his country while stationed at Camp Pendleton. He then left the USMC in 2005 and then bounced back and forth between both coasts before settling back in town a few years later. Cut to 2011, and Justin has followed his dream of opening a unique streetwear retail location in North County. Sole Lab carries some of the best brands on the market like Stussy, Us Vs. Them, 10 Deep, Saucony, Asics, New Balance, and Pro Keds among others, and his store is also an art hub for the community as well.
Where you from originally? I’m originally from the Caribbean—I migrated to Queens, New York, and then moved to San Diego. What’s your involvement with the Marines? I moved to Oceanside in the beginning of 2000 and spent five and half years in the Marines. I was stationed at Camp Pendleton. It’s why I came to San Diego. Around 2005 when I got out of the Marines, I just transitioned back and forth from East and West coasts. Then I finally just settled on the West coast. Why choose to open a store? Were you involved in retail before? When I lived in New York, I worked at a lot of retail spaces—Footlocker, Jimmy Jazz, and a lot of the big New York sneaker stores. When I moved here, I noticed there weren’t any places that you could buy limited edition or the underground stuff. So I decided that we needed a store like that in North County. There were a couple down in San Diego, but there was nothing like that here in North County. When did Sole Lab start? We started to put everything together in the beginning of 2011, and then we officially opened in the summer of that year.
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What does the name “Sole Lab” mean to you? I’ve always been a tech geek. Being in a computer lab is always been something I’ve always kind of grew up around. Sole Lab is a place where you can come in and try to transition yourself as an individual. “Lab” being somewhere you can alter something, and then “Sole” being an individual person. How involved in the local community are you guys? I’d say we’re pretty involved, but we’re not as involved as much as we’d like to be. We participate in almost anything that goes on in downtown Oceanside—The Art Walk, Taste of Oceanside, the Library Book Club reading day, and Days of Art. We also do a lot of pop up shops with local artists. What’s next for Sole Lab? This year is our four-year anniversary. Everyone goes for a five-year anniversary because “five” is a big number. But to me, “four” is a special number—it’s one of my favorite numbers. We also want to expand and open a few more stores in San Diego—maybe in Orange County, too. All that’s in the works. Sole Lab 605 Mission Avenue (760) 547-1550 SOLELABRATORY.COM
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dining: coastal
Home Away From Home: Mission Ave Bar & Grill
Ahi Poke stack
Words and photos: Neens
Headed west just off of the Mission Avenue exit, the appropriately named “Mission Ave Bar and Grill” is the very first food establishment that you run into between the freeway and the ocean. If you believe that location is everything, then owners Cameron Braselton and Marcus Diaz couldn’t have scored a sweeter spot. If you also believe that timing is everything, then the San Francisco/Chicago bar-owning duo somehow managed to pull that off as well. Marcus gave me some insight. “We met bartending and I told Cameron, ‘If you want to open up a restaurant, meet me at my house on Monday.’ He showed up and that was that. My wife’s family has been in Oceanside for years, and my heart was just set on doing it here. I’ve wanted to open up something with great beer, whiskey, and food that’s affordable and keeps Oceanside people in Oceanside—it’s about giving back to Oceanside. So we cruised around downtown, and this building was available. We knew Mission Avenue was gonna go through a revamp at about the same time, and it all felt so right.” The guys took to the demo and some of the build out with their own two hands and turned the old building into a beautiful, open-air type bar and grill. The two garage doors that make up for 90% of their front wall roll up, seamlessly connecting the patio and inside dining room—enabling it’s patrons to take advantage of the year round “California Love” weather that we have here. A refreshing New American style menu is offered with an amazing line up of burgers, wings, and salads. The Rabbit Sausage Sandwich, Cubano Burger, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with mango-jalapeno sauce, and a nice clean Ahi poke stack pair well with Mission Ave.’s beer and whiskey flights. On the Wings tip (my favorite kind of 44 theosider.com
food to eat while watching sports), you’ll find some new flavors like Mango-Jalapeno, Parmesan Garlic, Caribbean Jerk, Wasabi, Thai Peanut, Spicy Bourbon Buffalo, and Chipotle BBQ. That lineup made it hard for me to leave one out so I didn’t! But the thing that I love most about my time with Cameron and Marcus is their heart for the community. According to Marcus, “I don’t think a neighborhood can have enough neighborhood spots. A place for people to call their home away from home.” This attitude of “there’s room for us all” is such a sweet outlook on life and business, especially in a time like this when Oceanside’s gaining such notoriety in the San Diego food scene. These guys aren’t here to get noticed—they’re here to build a community that has a future for their own children. This is the reason why we should support local. This is also the reason why your next wing stop should be Mission Ave. Bar & Grill. Shop small, love big! Cheers!
Owners Cameron Braselton and Marcus Diaz
Mission Ave Bar & Grill 711 Mission Avenue (760) 637-2222 MISSIONAVEBARANDGRILL.COM
dining: valley
Fresh to the scene:
MiraMar Fish Tacos & Beer Words: Eric Klier Photos: Christopher Donez
Owner Oscar Gil and his daughter Anallancy
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The amazing Seafood Cocktail, a.k.a. Campechana
228 N. Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 722-3124 7AM-3PM Daily To find authentic Mexican seafood, you once had to drive down to Mexico—or at least closer to the border, but Mira Mar Fish Tacos is now offering true mariscos to Oceanside’s residents. It has quickly become a favorite spot for many locals and visitors. Located off Mission and Douglas, owner Oscar Gil brings a fresh fish menu and relaxing atmosphere to the valley at his restaurant. Along with his daughter Anallancy Gil and son-in-law Giovanni Romero, they have created a new Mexican restaurant in Oceanside with delicious meals and drinks. There are definitely a few twists to the menu that you may not have tasted at a Mexican style restaurant before—such as smoked tuna tacos and rock shrimp burritos. Pair your delectable entrees up with a giant tamarindo michelada or homemade sangria and your taste buds will be in heaven! You don’t want to miss out on their great happy hour either, which offers a variety of tacos and appetizer specials and a dollar 46 theosider.com
off all draft beers. That’s right—they even have a selection of great local craft beers, along with Mexican favorites Modelo and Pacifico. If you like oysters, then you’ll be overwhelmed by the size and fresh taste of their oyster appetizers. They also offer scrumptious seafood soup that has shrimp, octopus, muscles, and giant portions of fish. Along with the delicious and quality food, the family atmosphere and great service at Mira Mar will definitely bring you back for more. It’s refreshing to experience a different take on the usual style of Mexican food that we get a lot of in Oceanside. Oscar and his family are happy to invite you into their kitchen to enjoy all of the flavors and tastes of their truly traditional food. Miramar Fish Tacos & Beer 41 Douglas Drive (760) 721-2147 facebook.com/miramarfishtacosnbeer
dining: inland
The Way People Used to Do It: Rosina’s Italian Restaurant
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Oceanside's Best in Food & Drink! Words and Photos: Neens
In most cases, I believe that the food on a plate is has always cooked with fresh, local ingredients—the a direct reflection of the person who made it. In the way people used to do it. Her pasta is not raw, it’s al case of Rosina Gangale, owner of Rosina’s Italian dente (firm to the bite), the way pasta should be eaten, Kitchen, her food (and personality) is bold in flavor, and the way people used to do it. vibrant in color, beautiful in presentation, and funAfter our interview, I sat down on her gorgeous ny in a sense that when you eat it—you won’t stop patio and was able to sample her food. From her laughing because you can’t believe you’re eating Sicilian Salad, the Pollo con Carciofi (Chicken breast something so good and so authentic in a strip mall. sautéed with artichokes and capers with a white wine As Rosina would say, “This is downtown quality fondo-bruno sauce) and of course, an al dente Pasta food in the middle of Inland Trio—everything was fresh. Oceanside.” Nothing was swimming in “My lasagna is the best Rosina went on with more sauce, and you could just feel comical lines throughout this the love from Rosina’s heart ever, but it’s not on the interview that reveal her super transferred onto each plate and menu because I’m too lazy then to each bite. fun personality and approach to the restaurant biz: “When Fellas, this is a date night to make it.”—Rosina Gangale people ask me what to order, romantical, Sinatra singing in I tell them to close their eyes and point to something the background kinda joint. Get your girl some red roson the menu. When they ask me if I eat my own food, es, then take her to Rosina’s for some red wine. But all I tell them I cook for myself and serve you the the single ladies should know that there are also wine leftovers.” dinners and cooking classes available. Rosina is a real At this point, Rosina is so quick to the draw with Italian sweetheart and that love and authenticity is apwitty remarks that I’m in amazement and disbelief that parent in the food she makes. Please be sure to give this interview is even real. I’m laughing and having a her a hug from The Osider! hard time keeping up on the keyboard, but there was one line she said in particular that stood out to me: Rosina's Italian Restaurant “Things are done here the way people used to do it.” 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd Rosina and her family moved here from Italy back (760) 721-5000 in 1963 to Ellis Island, the way people used to do it. Her rosinasoceanside.com food is not a part of the “farm to table” movement, she 48 theosider.com
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Rosina Gangale, owner
community
Feeding the Soul Foundation: 6 questions with founder Vallie Gilley Words: Louie Hayward Photos: courtesy of feeding the soul
Oceanside native Vallie Gilley went from small business owner to community organizer by founding Feeding the Soul Foundation. The foundation leverages Vallie’s deep community involvement as a former Oceanside city employee and long-time owner of Jitters Coffee Pub. She and partner, Cat Bramhall, bring the Oceanside— and North County—community closer together to create entertainment that gives back to those in need. Founded in 2010, Feeding the Soul recently celebrated its fifth “birthday” at Oceanside’s Goat Hill Park golf course. In that time, they’ve staged more than 50 events, and donated over $70,000 to local and national charities. The Osider caught up with Vallie to get the scoop on Feeding the Soul.  Why Feeding the Soul and what’s in the name? Feeding the Soul was supposed to be a cookbook; instead it became an experiment in the miraculous things community can accomplish. The organization grew from a single event that I planned from a leadership course I took with some friends in early 2010. My friends (Melissa Grove and Cat Bramhall) helped me successfully deliver an event that was almost flawless. We began rallying support for our project, looking first to our friends, colleagues, and community members—and sure enough, they showed up. I was truly thrilled and gratified by the responses I got. What had started out as a simple idea for a cookbook had quickly expanded to include a CD of music, along with a family-style sit-down dinner served to 125-plus people that included recipes from the cookbook, followed by a live performance from various musical artists to an audience of 225 people. So we said, “We should do this again—and we should do this a lot.” So we did! We decided to focus on food and music because they’re universal—they bring people together despite differences in language, beliefs, politics, etc. They’re the main ingredients when it comes to feeding our souls. They’re our common language. Now, five years later, we’re a tax-exempt charity that puts on concerts for causes—events with both 50 theosider.com
Vallie and Bushwalla
food and music—where the proceeds go to a local or national charity. We’ve given away more than $70,000, and entertained Oceanside and North County at more than 50 shows. Those events are truly the result of the entire Oceanside community coming together. We couldn’t do it without our sponsors, artists, volunteers, and local businesses that donate to whatever cause we are benefiting at the time. How does your cafe Jitters play a part and how long has Jitters been around? Jitters Coffee Pub originally opened in the early 1990s. I started working there in 1999, and bought it a year later from the former owners. We opened our current location on Coast Highway in 2005. I’m generally at Jitters seven days a week, baking and serving coffee, so it naturally became Feeding the Soul Foundation’s headquarters. It’s also become a meeting place for the community at large—our clubhouse, if you will! The regulars at Jitters have been FTSF volunteers, supporters, board members, and artists since before we were a formal organization. Feeding the Soul has touched many lives and has donated so much to the community. What impact has your foundation had on you personally? In 2010 when we were just starting Feeding the Soul Foundation, my mother was fighting Lewy-Body Disease. (Our first CD release concert benefitted the Lewy-Body Disease Association.) We cared for her at home, which was both wonderful and heart wrenching. It was an incredibly busy, stressful, and emotional time. Working on Feeding the Soul was a way to heal—not only to keep myself busy and distracted, but to combat the helplessness I was experiencing through taking action to benefit others. It helped me discover all the love and support I already had around me—ready to help me make a difference. The power of that community made it possible for me to weather the worst crisis I’ve ever encountered losing my mother on the Monday after Mother’s Day 2011. I truly believe that it’s what she would’ve done—be of service to her community even during hard times.
Cody Lovaas performing at Goat Hill Park.
Her love legacy is what’s driven me to work so hard for Feeding the Soul Foundation. I’ve known you for nearly 25 years on a personal level and can attest that you’re a very hard working individual and astute entrepreneur. Having one business and then starting another is hard work. Many people don’t realize that a non-profit is also a business. Can you share how you manage to juggle both? What hurdles have you had to overcome? Funny! What hurdles? Running two businesses is a cakewalk. In all reality, I don’t sleep much because I’m always doing something for Jitters, Feeding the Soul, and/or my family or friends. I work long days—seven days a week. But the feeling I get being of service and raising money and awareness is worth it. I love helping my community and causes that inspire me. I just wish
there was more hours in the day so we could have an even bigger impact in our community. But to be totally honest and clear—I’m not Wonder Woman. Without all the volunteers and donations from our community, my job would not be possible and the results would be unattainable. All the work at Jitters Coffee Pub comes with a sweet reward. Nothing warms my soul as much as a customer enjoying a great coffee or a homemade pastry or seeing the surprise after they experienced our killer weekend breakfast. It’s all equally satisfying to me, so I show up everyday. Feeding the Soul has just celebrated five years. Since its inception, can you discuss growth, impact, and who’s involved? We’re thrilled to have just celebrated our fifth birthday at Goat Hill Park with Bushwalla, Cody Lovaas, and 51
Jason Mraz and Bushwalla
constant support of my fellow business owners. We often choose local charities to be sure that our efforts benefit the community as well. Occasionally, we get to work with artists who have a charity or cause that’s close to their heart, as we have done with Raining Jane, Michael “Leroy” Bram, Tolan Shaw, Cody Lovaas, and Michael Tiernan. More recently, some established organizations (including Oceanside’s California Surf Museum) have asked us to manage the musical aspect of their fundraising galas.
Barnwell Shift. It was a full-circle moment, because our first event was held at LinkSoul—the owners of which recently took over management of the golf course at Goat Hill. Feeding the Soul is probably best known for our holiday shows, which happen every year in December (mark your calendars for December 20, 2015!). We put together a number of artists from our San Diego music community, and encourage them to collaborate, cross-pollinate, and get ridiculous! The result has been a great celebration every year. We’re honored to have worked with so many local organizations and businesses. I’ve lived in Oceanside all my life, worked for the City for ten years, and have owned a public business since I started a juice bar in 1996. I love this community and I’m grateful for the 52 theosider.com
What’s in store for Feeding the Soul and what can your fellow Oceanside peeps expect from you and your foundation? What’s in store is our normal “Creative Generosity”— community events with food and music that raise money for great organizations. Feeding the Soul has plans for a summer concert series, a new partnership with a local organization helping young children, our second year with the Oceanside Surf Museum as we organize the musical part of their gala, and our usual holiday shenanigans in December. We’re super excited that Billy “Bushwalla” Galewood has joined our board and become our partner in putting on the music portion of our events. I’ve been lucky to have strong support from both Billy and Jason Mraz since the inception of Feeding the Soul. From donating sound equipment and production help, to performing at our events, holding rehearsals, rallying fellow musicians, and hosting our shows—their creative generosity in and of itself has been priceless. Feeding the Soul simply couldn’t exist without them both, and we’re hugely grateful for their support. For more information about what’s going on at Jitters or with Feeding the Soul, or if you’d like to play music, volunteer, donate or get involved, check out feedingthesoulfoundation.org or jitterscoffeepub.org.
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homegrown
ColLeen O’Harra Words: Laurie Andrews Photo: Zach Cordner
Oceanside is filled with amazing individuals who dedicate their time and efforts to our city—residents who contribute their skills, talents, and passions that add to the soul and backbone of the place we call home. One such individual is Colleen O’Harra. The term “driven” is just the beginning of a slew of positive adjectives that describe Colleen. An Oceanside resident since 1961, Colleen first went into the workforce as an elementary school teacher. However, after having taken time away from her profession to raise her daughters, job availability in that field was almost non-existent. This turn of events led Colleen to pursue a new career that’d eventually have a very positive impact on many lives. With no teaching positions to be found, Colleen took a job with the Legal Aid Society. It was then that she decided to pursue a legal degree at the Thomas Jefferson Law School in San Diego. Where, it must be told, Colleen passed the Bar Exam on her first attempt—no small feat. While still in law school, Colleen, along with four of her friends who were also in the legal field, opened up The Women’s Resource Center in Oceanside. This is truly one of her crowning achievements. What started as a rape crisis center, ultimately branched out to also become a center to help victims of child abuse and domestic violence. This, in turn, led to the creation of Casa de Amparo in 1978, which met the need for a crisis center for children affected by, or at risk of, child abuse. Since its opening in 1974, the Women’s Resource Center has rescued 275,000-plus families by providing shelter, protection, crisis counseling, food, and assistance, along with job training to help with self-sufficiency. Colleen has always been very involved with the center, and upon completion of law school, she became its Executive Director—a position she held for two years. Colleen continues her involvement with the Resource Center, and has been on its Board of Directors for 41 years. Ever the dedicated and hard-working woman, Colleen started her own law firm in 1980 specializing in family law and estate planning. In 1990, she joined the law firm of Greenman, Lacy, Kline, O’Harra, and Heffron. Having retired from the firm in 2002, she continues to practice law independently with a focus on 54 theosider.com
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To Advertise in The Osider contact: hayward@theosider.com nolan@theosider.com trust administration for families who do not have any- Colleen holding a photo of her late husband, Larry. one to serve in that capacity. Colleen’s list of achievements, involvement, and contributions only grows longer—and more diverse. In 1985, Colleen was the second woman to serve as president of the Chamber of Commerce at a time when men predominantly ran it. She also served on the City Council from 1992 to 2000. From 2000 to 2006, Colleen was on the Board of Directors for the Oceanside Museum of Art. In 2006, she co-founded the Oceanside Charitable Foundation (a group of individuals in Oceanside committed to finding funding for non-profit organizations that serve Oceanside). More recently, Colleen was awarded the Martin Luther King Civic Award “Colleen’s dedication honoring involvement in the communiand contribution to ty, and work that embodies the spirit of the City of Oceanside Martin Luther King Jr. In 2013, she was given the North County Philanthropy is undisputable.” Council “Robert Krejci Award” for volunteer work in North County. It’s important to also note that Colleen’s recently deceased husband Larry was also very involved in the community—together, they were a couple devoted to their city. Colleen, as well as her two daughters and eight grandchildren, proudly continue to reside in Oceanside. Colleen O’Harra’s work ethic, devotion to causes in which she believes, and wholehearted commitment to the betterment of people’s lives is admirable—her dedication and contribution to the City of Oceanside is undisputable. Colleen O’Harra is truly a shining example of Oceanside’s finest.
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bar and restaurant guide Bakeries 101 Bagels & Subs 323 North Coast Highway (760) 421-6555 Chow’s Donuts 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-1355 Hill Street Donut House 1926 S Coast Highway (760) 439-7741 La Perla Tapatia 1910 Mission Avenue (760) 721-8486
San Luis Rey Bakery & Restaurant 490 N El Camino Real (760) 433-7242 Bar And Grills Cabo Bar & Grill 212 N Tremont Street (760) 637-2450 The Draft Restaurant & Sports Bar 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-4700 Irina’s Bar & Grill 3375 Mission Avenue (760) 433-5086 Junkyard Grill & Sports Bar 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd (760) 231-6600 Mission Avenue Bar & Grill (pg.19) 711 Mission Avenue (760) 637–2222
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Oside Sportsbar & Grill 113 South Coast Highway (760) 722-5968
Le Rendez-Vous French Bakery 4225 Oceanside Boulevard PCH Sports Bar & Grill (760) 414-9109 1835 S Coast Highway (760) 721-3955 Leroy’s Sweet Potato Shack 3800 Oceanic Drive Red Rooster (760) 722-2690 1985 Oceanside Boulevard Mission Donut House 1502 Mission Avenue (760) 757-2979 Mr. Donuts 1950 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 967-6508 Ohana Cupcakes 2455 Vista Way (760) 757-4262 Petite Madeline Bakery 223 N Coast Highway (760) 231-7300 Red Ribbon Bake Shop 47 Douglas Drive (760) 754-8460 Sam’s Donut Shop 3504 College Boulevard Suite A (760) 945-0416 SK’s Donuts 1129 S Coast Highway (760) 722-0455 56 theosider.com
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Rookie’s Sports Grill 2216 S El Camino Real (760) 757-1123 Tony’s Sports Bar & Grill 274 S Harbor Drive (760) 433-8466 Tremont Street Bar & Grill 311 N Tremont Street (760) 435-9555 BBQ Enzo’s BBQ 4111 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 643-9602 Felix’s BBQ with Soul 3613 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 439-7072 Guahan Grill 4259 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 806-4826
New York Buffalo Wings & Ribs The Longboarder 3776 Mission Avenue 400 Mission Avenue (760) 721-2070 (760) 721-6776
The Habit Burger Store 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-1355
Bubble Tea 318 Pier View Way (760) 967-0088
Cream of the Crop 2009 South Coast Highway (760) 433-2757
Baskin Robbins 1112 South Coast Highway (760) 722-0654
Primo Foods 606 Morse Street (760) 439-8711
Mary’s Family Restaurant 307 North Coast Highway (760) 722-3052
Paul’s Place 3671 Mission Avenue (760) 721-0124
The Cup 206 Wisconsin Avenue (760) 231-9817
I Love Bagels Cafe 3910 Vista Way (760) 945-3838
Coldstone Creamery 4635 Frazee Road (760) 433-8658
Smokey J’s Pit BBQ 2251 S El Camino Real (760) 435-9700
Start Fresh Café 1034 South Coast Highway (760) 439-7940
Pit Stop Diner 3825 Mission Avenue (760) 901-4299
Hit the Spot Coffee 624 South Coast Highway (760) 433-3004
Port of Subs 510 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 439-3354
Coldstone Creamery 514 Mission Avenue (760) 722-0880
That Boy Good 207 N Coast Highway (760) 433-4227
Stratford At the Harbor 280 South Harbor Drive (760) 453-2073
Ruby’s Diner 1 Oceanside Pier (760) 433-7829
Jb Juice & Coffee 4635 Frazee Road (760) 529-0807
Red & White Market 510 Vista Way (760) 433-5516
FroYo Love 3480 Marron Road (760) 434-0701
Breakfast Diners And Cafés
Swami’s Café 608 Mission Avenue (760) 966-1203
Smashburger 3460 Marron Road (760) 729-1686
Jitterz Coffee Pub 510 North Coast Highway (760) 967-7886
Jersey Mike’s Subs 4111 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 295-3339
Frugos Yogurt 3509 Cannon Road (760) 732-1000
Breweries/Tap Rooms
Ty’s Burger House 515 Mission Street (760) 757-5890
Kona Hut 1940 South Freeman Street (760) 757-7873
Submarina 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-7840
J.R.’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice 1943 South Coast Highway (760) 809-8304
Chinese
Nautical Bean Coffee Co. 240 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4851
Gastropub
Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt 4160 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-9866
101 Café 631 South Coast Highway (760) 722-5220 Beachbreak Café (pg.4) 1802 South Coast Highway (760) 439-6355 Bessie’s 232 South Coast Highway (760) 967-9371 Breakfast Club Diner 228 North Coast Highway (760) 722-3124 The Broken Yolk Cafe 2434 Vista Way (760) 967-9655 Buccaneer Café 1508 South Pacific Street (760) 966-1804
Bagby Beer Company 601 South Coast Highway (760) 270-9075 Beer Brewing Company 1815 South Coast Highway (760) 505-0160 Breakwater Brewing 101 North Coast Highway (760) 433-6064 Legacy Brewing Co. 363 Airport Road (760) 705-3221 Oceanside Ale Works 1800 Ord Way (760) 721-4253
Pour House Come On Over Boutique & Cafe 1903 South Coast Highway 2405 Oceanside Blvd (760) 730-5944 (760) 687-6193 Stone Company Store Don’s Country Kitchen 310 North Tremont Street 1938 South Coast Highway (760) 529-0002 (760) 722-7337 Surfside Tap Room Grandma’s Restaurant 507 North Coast Highway 539 Vista Bella (760) 730-5449 (760) 757-8777 Tap That Harbor House Café 3207 Roymar Road Suite E 714 North Coast Highway (760) 433-4827 (760) 722-2254 Burgers Hill Street Café 524 South Coast Highway Angelo’s Burgers (760) 966-0985 1050 South Coast Highway (760) 757-4064 Jennie’s Café (pg.59) 1001 South Coast Highway Angelo’s Burgers (760) 433-2060 621 North Coast Highway (760) 757-5161 jenniescafe.net
BLVD Chinese Kitchen & Sake Bar 514 South Coast Highway (858) 603-0747 Chin’s Szechwan Cuisine 4140 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-4808 China Star Super Buffet 1401 Mission Avenue (760) 435-9001 Chu’s Quik Wok 815 College Boulevard (760) 726-7771 Great Wok Of China 4635 Frazee Road (760) 439-8939
Pier View Coffee Company 300 Pier View Way (760) 966-1150 San Diego Coffee Tea & Spice 1722 South Coast Highway (760) 439-8001 Succulent Cafe 322 North Cleveland Street (760) 717-9612 Tapioca Express 2611 Vista Way (760) 722-8279 Deli/Sandwiches
Pick Up Stix 125 Old Grove Road (760) 967-4081
Gandolfo’s New York Delicatessen 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 435-0006
Quik Wok 2184 Vista Way (760) 439-2228
Z-Market San Miguel Deli 3200 Mission Avenue (760) 967-2184
The Mandarin 1058 Mission Avenue (760) 439-0288
Firehouse Subs 2619-B1 Vista Way (760) 721-4321
Coffee/Tea
Harbor Pelican 1380 North Pacific Street (760) 722-5853
Banana Dang 115 South Coast Highway (760) 846-0162 Black Rock Coffee Bar 1918 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 722-7133
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 626 South Tremont Street (760) 453-2940 Local Tap House (pg. 7) 308 S Coast Hwy (760) 547-1469
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Masters Kitchen and Cocktail (pg. 9) 208 South Coast Highway (760) 231-6278 MASTERSOCEANSIDE.COM
German Irina’s Bar & Grill 3375 Mission Avenue (760) 433-5086 Hawaiian L&L Hawaiian Barbecue 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 726-0888 Maui Hawaiian BBQ 2455 Vista Way (760) 722-8383 Ohana Hawaiian BBQ 459 College Boulevard (760) 630-6800 Ice Cream/ Frozen Yogurt
The Cheesesteak Grill 1771 South Oceanside Boulevard Baskin Robbins (760) 529-0077 4201 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-1286
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt 2525C Vista Way (760) 730-5728 Nana And Pop’s Sweet Shop 280 Harbor Drive (760 722-1723 Ocean Rainbow 3784 Mission Avenue (760) 435-0750 Red Cup Frozen Yogurt 301 Mission Avenue (760) 637-2189 Red Cup Frozen Yogurt 4259 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 842-8738 Southern Snoballs 802 South Tremont Street (760) 496-8690 Italian/Pizza Big Bob’s Best Pizza 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 231-5050 Brooklyn Boyz Pizza 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-4992 Carmine’s 119 South Coast Highway (760) 966-6888
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Cusimano’s Pizzeria 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 414-1200 Dominic’s at the Harbor Restaurant & Pizzeria 268 Harbor Drive South (760) 754-1881 Fratelli’s 3915 Mission Avenue (760) 696-9007 Killer Pizza From Mars 3772 Mission Avenue (760) 722-6060 La Casa Pizza 209 North Tremont Street (760) 722-1949 The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza 1706 Pacific Coast Highway (760) 453-2500
Johnny Manana’s 308 Mission Avenue (760) 721-9999
Peruvian
Aria Korean BBQ & Sushi 3744 Mission Avenue (760) 967-4090
Aria Korean BBQ & Sushi 3744 Mission Avenue (760) 967-4090
Café De Thai & Sushi 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-5533
Waraii Sushi 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-3770
Go Go Japan Sushi 4121 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-1288
Mexican
King Burrito 3490 Marron Road (760) 720-9747
Anita’s Restaurant 309 South Coast Highway (760) 722-6323
La Perla Tapatia 625 North Redondo Drive (760) 722-2877
Anita’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 2250 South El Camino Real (760) 757-7745
La Perla Tapatia 1910 Mission Avenue (760) 721-8486
Hana Sushi 2415 Vista Way (760) 439-3283 Harney Sushi 301 Mission Avenue (760) 967-1820 Sushi N Joy 2530 Vista Way (760) 721-1888
Bull Taco 1815 South Coast Highway (760) 453-2103 Café Rosarita 1816 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 722-6224
Hon Sushi 1733 South Coast Highway (760) 529-0255
Rosina’s Italian Restaurant 3613 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 721-5000
Kaisen 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-1484
Round Table Pizza 3440 Marron Road (760) 434-5977
Kyoto Gift & Food 559 Greenbrier Drive (760) 757-5456
Ceja’s Mexican Diner & Grill 4259 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-2199
Santino’s Pizza 401 Mission Avenue (760) 967-6300
Love Boat Sushi 125 Old Grove Road (760) 721-3737
Colima’s Mexican Restaurant 404 Pier View Way (760) 439-4045
Shakey’s Pizza Parlor 4141 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-4243
Sushi 21 2216 South El Camino Real (760) 722-8210
Compadres Chicken 4225 B Oceanside Boulevard (760) 806-6867
Tony Pepperoni Pizzeria 805 College Boulevard (760) 726-6400
Teri Café 2216 South El Camino Real (760) 722-8399
Davina’s Mexican Restaurant 3320 Mission Avenue (760) 722-8017
Two Brothers From Italy 4760 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 758-3638
Umi Japanese Grill & Café 401 Mission Avenue (760) 439-3566
De Kotija’s Taco Shop 3504 College Boulevard (760) 758-0399
Upper Crust Pizza 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-9330
Waraii Sushi 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-3770
Diego’s Mexican Food 1030 South Coast Highway (760) 721-1985
Venetos 608 North Coast Highway (760) 722-1228
Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub 1815 South Coast Highway (760) 271-0531
El Mundo De Mariscos 3110 San Luis Rey Road (760) 754-8922
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Veras Tamale Express 3753 Mission Avenue Suite 115 (760) 213-4972
Korean
Roma’s Pizza & Grill 617 North Redondo Drive (760) 757-2003
ZIGZAG Pizza 333 North Myers Street (760) 433-1555
Gourmet Tamales 3616 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 439-3343
Japanese/Sushi
Carlito’s Chicken 158 Roymar Road (760) 433-3427
Fiesta Mexicana 3784 Mission Avenue (760) 757-9872
Los Tacos 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-8226 Marieta’s 485 Vandegrift Boulevard (760) 967-1769 Mariscos Ensenada 1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024 Mi Asador Mexican and Seafood Restaurant 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 806-6684
Panca Peruvian Cuisine & Rotisserie 1902 South Coast Highway (760) 722-3396
Lighthouse Oyster Bar & Grill 262 Harbor Drive South (760) 433-1900 Marisco’s Ensenada 1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024
Seafood
Oceanside Broiler 1325 North Harbor Drive (760) 722-3474
333 Pacific 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333
Tin Fish Oceanside 302 North The Strand (760) 966-0007
Harbor Fish & Chips 276 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4977
Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub 1815 South Coast Highway (760) 271-0531
Hello Betty Fish House 211 Mission Avenue (760) 722-1008 Joe’s Crab Shack 314 Harbor Drive (760) 722-1345 Jolly Roger 1900 Harbor Drive North (760) 722-183
Steakhouses 333 Pacific 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333 Hunter Steak House 1221 Vista Way (760) 433-2633
Thai
Taiwanese
Café De Thai & Sushi 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-5533
Taiwan Cafe 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-2156
Papaya Bay Thai 3815 Mission Avenue (760) 529-4766
Vietnamese
Rim Talay 508 Mission Avenue (760) 435-2007 Sabai Sabai Thai Kitchen 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 529-5597 Savory Thai 3829 Plaza Drive (760) 806-9606 Thai Garden 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-1009 Thai Table 1910 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 721-4850
I Love Pho 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 630-8889 Mr. Pho 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-1306 Pho House 3753 Mission Avenue (760) 754-9999 Pho Oceanside 518 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 754-2828 Yummy Pho 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-1800
The Wok Inn 511 Mission Avenue (760) 754-2167
Miramar Fish Tacos And Beer 41 Douglas Drive (760) 721-2147 Pedro’s Tacos 656 Benet Road (760) 722-7221 Pollos Maria 125 Old Grove Road (760) 435-9071 Roberto’s Taco Shop #13 518 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-2377 Roberto’s Taco Shop 2983 Via Las Rosas (760) 433-5004 Roberto’s Taco Shop 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 721-1296 San Luis Rey Bakery & Restaurant 490 N El Camino Real (760) 433-7242
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