The Osider Magazine March/April

MARCH/APRIL 2018

Waverider

Helicopter Tours

16 Great Pizzas

of Oceanside

THE 2018 OSIDE MAP INSIDE • CHEMISTRY SURFBOARDS • IVEY RANCH PARK ASSOCIATION

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WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SEPTEMBER 16

CONTENTS MARCH/APRIL 2018 VOLUME 5/ISSUE 2

Oceanside

DEPARTMENTS 6 SET IN STONE Dedicated to Kevin Comiskey 10 COASTAL EXPOSURE Featuring our best coastal images of Oceanside on tap.

Photography by Renordo Bowen and Zach Cordner 16 LOCAL FLAVOR • With Chef Patrick Griffin from Urge Gastropub & Whiskey Bank 18 GREEN O • Earth Month 2018 20 OCEANSIDE’S FINEST • Saul Watson

That was then

This is now

22 HIDDEN GEM • Chemistry Surfboards 24 COMMUNITY • The Ivey Ranch Park Association 32 HOMEGROWN • Erin Carrasco

“Same girl, same grill!”

34 ARTS • The Normal Girl Collective 52 LOCAL BUSINESS • Boat Rentals Of America Oceanside 54 LOCAL BUSINESS • Julian Bakery RESTAURANT REVIEW 58 COASTAL • Veneto’s

ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER SPEAKS: As a general contractor I have referred many clients over the years to Oceanside Abbey Carpet & Floor. With our recent beach apartment remodel, Mary and I had the opportunity to work personally with Chuck Ward.

We found him professional, creative and very helpful with us in pulling together our vision.

We are very happy with our beach apartment and thank Chuck Ward for his company’s contributions to our remodel.

60 VALLEY • O’side Bakery 62 INLAND • Mr. Pho 66 RESTAURANT & BAR GUIDE The Osider´s guide to all the best bars and eateries in town 71 FAST FORWARD TO YESTERDAY The 200 block of Coast Highway

Marty and Mary Rombotis Carlsbad

Oceanside Abbey Carpet

FEATURES

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4001 Ave. de la Plata Oceanside, CA 92056 (760) 757-5033

28 TEN THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT OCEANSIDE BEAUTY PAGEANTS Learn about the history of our city’s beauty contests of yesteryear 38 16 GREAT PIZZAS OF OCEANSIDE Our favorite pizza places in town 44 WAVERIDER HELICOPTER TOURS Experience the beauty of Oceanside from 500 feet above

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SET IN STONE A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Kevin Comiskey, great man, pizza master, and community leader.

Oceanside has always been a melting pot of people from all over the country. It seems that everyone ends up coming here for the great weather and a chance at building a new future in the best city in San Diego. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting such people, and every time I hear their stories, it makes me understand why our city is so unique and eclectic. It really makes me proud to be part of our great community.

Which brings me to the first time I met Kevin Comiskey. He and his brother Dennis opened up Brooklyn Boyz pizza here in Oceanside back in 2009. I walked in the door to the smell and sight of NYC right in my own neighborhood. Fresh slices under the glass counter, baseball memorabilia hanging on the walls, and Kevin and his brother Dennis working behind the counter. Dennis was making the pies and Kevin was at the register THEOSIDER.COM

with a huge smile and thick NYC accent ready to serve my slice.

Over the years, Kevin told me some great stories about growing up in Brooklyn, his beloved horse racing, and especially baseball—so much so, that he was always supporting the local little league teams. Rumor has it that if you hit a home run; he’d tell you to come in and grab a slice on him. What a guy, right? Kevin recently passed away and he is truly missed. It’s with great pleasure that we dedicate our pizza issue to a great man, pizza master, and community leader.

This one’s for Kevin.

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MARCH/APRIL 2018 VOLUME 5/ISSUE 2 PUBLISHER Jamey Stone/Publisher/Co-Founder stone@theosider.com EDITORIAL Zach Cordner/Creative Director/Co-Founder zach@theosider.com Dwayne Carter/Design Director dwayne@theosider.com Aaron Schmidt/Editorial Director aaron@theosider.com

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COASTAL EXPOSURES The Ferris wheel was a big hit at the pier this year during Oceanside Valentine's Week.

Photography by Renordo Bowen

COASTAL EXPOSURES Local artist BB Bastidas putting his finishing touches on his new mural at The Flying Pig. Photography by Zach Cordner

COASTAL EXPOSURES Early morning Super Blue Blood Moon getting ready to dip beneath the Oceanside pier.

Photography by Zach Cordner

LOCAL FLAVOR

HOW TO MAKE CYCLOPS FARMS STRAWBERRY SALAD STRAWBERRY VINEGAR INGEDIENTS: 1½ lbs. Cyclops Farms strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 quart white vinegar 1 quart Sherry vinegar

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups spring mix 1 ounce plus 1 teaspoon Cyclops Farms Strawberry Vinaigrette 2 or 3 leaves of Bibb lettuce ¼ cup Cyclops Farms strawberries, hulled and sliced 2 tablespoons goat cheese 1 tablespoon bacon, chopped 1 tablespoon Julienne red onion ¼ avocado, fan sliced

Whether you pick up a basket during Sunset Market or at your Saturday visit to see Farmer Luke at Cyclops Farms, this salad is the perfect treat for you and the entire family.

Light and refreshing, it’s a great balance of savory and sweet.

PREPARATION: 1. Gently rinse, hull and slice strawberries.

2. Combine ingredients and place in refrigerator overnight.

3. Blend mixture until smooth.

4. Strain through fine mesh or cheesecloth.

5. Store refrigerated.

PREPARATION: 1. Make a bowl in the center of a plate with the Bibb leaves 2. Toss spring mix, vinaigrette, and one tablespoon of the goat cheese until fully coated.

3. Place tossed spring mix in the Bibb lettuce.

4. Sprinkle with remaining goat cheese, chopped bacon, and onions.

5. Quarter and slice avocado and place on top of salad.

6. Drizzle with one teaspoon of strawberry vinaigrette.

CYCLOPS FARMS STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS: ½ cup strawberry vinegar 1 tablespoon Xeres Sherry vinegar 2 teaspoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 cup olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup fresh basil, torn PREPARATION: 1. Blend all ingredients (except the olive oil) in blender until smooth.

2. Slowly drizzle olive oil into blender.

3. Whisk torn basil into mixture by hand and store in refrigerator.

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EARTH MONTH 2018 NORTH COUNTY’S LARGEST EARTH DAY EVENT! EARTH FESTIVAL APRIL 14TH, 10AM-3PM, DOWNTOWN OCEANSIDE, PIER VIEW WAY & TREMONT STREET

Come enjoy North County’s largest Earth Day celebration in downtown Oceanside! There’ll be a variety of educational booths and hands-on activities to engage and delight members of the whole family! The Earth Festival is a free event for the entire community.

The City of Oceanside is committed to protecting EARTH FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS our beautiful local environment and preserving

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GLEANUP DAY “Gleaning” is the ancient practice of sharing excess bounty with those in need. On April 21st, Produce Good will partner with the City of Oceanside and Waste Management to offer citrus rescue services as part of a citywide “GleanUp.” For more information about local gleaning opportunities on April 21st, please visit greenoceanside.org

Explore our Vintage Market and connect with local businesses that showcase unique goods, and protecting natural resources for future handcrafted glass, re-styled vintage clothing, and upcycled materials. generations. This is evident in the multitude • In the Kids-Eco-Zone children will be inspired by our local environment to save water, eat right, of programs and events that are offered to and enjoy the great outdoors. the Oceanside Community through the City’s • Repurpose a T-shirt from a past City of Oceanside event into a reusable bag. environmental initiative—Green Oceanside.

• Learn how to improve your home to use water and energy more efficiently.

Green Oceanside’s mission is to educate • Enjoy live local bands that’ll help you groove your way through Earth Day! residents, businesses, and visitors about how to become better stewards of the Earth by Join the Green Oceanside team on Saturday April 14th, from 10am to 3pm in celebrating Mother recycling, reducing waste, composting, using Earth North County Style! water efficiently, and preventing water pollution and litter.

Stay engaged with Green Oceanside, and join us on the journey toward a sustainable future by visiting greenoceanside.org or download the free Green Oceanside Mobile App by searching Green Oceanside on the Apple and Android iTunes.

LOMA ALTA CREEK AND BEACH CLEANUP

For more information on any of these events and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.greenoceanside.org or email greenoceanside@ci.oceanside.ca.us THEOSIDER.COM

GREEN OCEANSIDE LEADING THE WAY TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE The City of Oceanside is committed to protecting our beautiful local environment and preserving natural resources for future generations. This is evident in the multitude of programs and events that are offered to the Oceanside Community through the City’s environmental initiative— Green Oceanside.

Green Oceanside’s mission is to educate residents, businesses, and visitors about how to become better stewards of the Earth by recycling, reducing waste, composting, using water efficiently, and preventing water pollution and litter.

Stay engaged with Green Oceanside, and join us on the journey toward a sustainable future by visiting greenoceanside.org or download the free Green Oceanside Mobile App by searching Green Oceanside on the Apple and Android iTunes.

For more details about each of the Earth Month 2018 events, please go to greenoceanside.org or download the free Green Oceanside app from the Apple and Android stores by searching “Green Oceanside.”

Join community volunteers as we clean up the Loma Alta Creek and Buccaneer Beach on April 21st at the Loma Alta Creek Cleanup. Teams will be removing trash and debris, while helping sustain the long-term health of our local waterway! Volunteers can choose from several sites and will receive cleanup supplies, refreshments, and community service hours. Please pre-register at CreektoBay. org. The Loma Alta Creek Cleanup is sponsored by Waste Management, I Love A Clean San Diego, and Harrah’s Resort SoCal. 18

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Oceanside’s

SAUL WATSON WORDS: ALONDRA FIGUEROA PHOTO: ZACH CORDNER

The Watson family first arrived in Oceanside three generations ago, and collectively they’ve been educating the children of our amazing little town ever since. Which is why it was my absolute pleasure to interview fellow longtime Oceanside Unified School District employee and current Cesar Chavez Middle School Assistant Principal, Saul Watson.

Saul grew up cruising the streets of South Oceanside with his parents Tom and Lana, also OUSD educators, along with his three sisters— twins Dustin and Shelby and older sister, Tobi, also a teacher at South O elementary—having all kinds of fun while attending South O, Lincoln Middle, and then proudly graduating from Oceanside High. He seems to abide by the standard rule of “once a Pirate … always a Pirate.” For those of us who’ve worked at OHS, or attended—we always bleed green. That said, there’s another old saying that originates in Pirate lore that Saul and his lovely wife Kyra have made “the only life that matters” their motto since meeting. To them, it means to live life to the fullest together, to do what you love with whom you love, and essentially, to always work hard and play harder!

For Watson, working hard has always been about building up his local community, and that’s consistently been Saul’s passion since he can remember. His love of community service truly began when Saul served for years as a lifeguard at the Marshall Street pool, and at several of our

“Saul represents all that Oceanside is made of— remarkable, laidback people who care about their community and can always be trusted to take care of business” gorgeous beaches. In reality, Saul has been teaching, training, and rescuing Oceanside residents practically his entire life! His version of playing hard is maintaining that active lifestyle to this day as he and Kyra love snowboarding, scuba diving, and traveling—you name they’ve done it!

I think it’s this fun, outgoing, up-for-the-challenge attitude that makes him the all-around amazingyet-humble guy that he is.

I first met Saul at Oceanside High as my viceprincipal, and it was immediately obvious that he was not your typical administrator. Saul was surprisingly laid back and actually listened to your concerns rather than merely pushing an agenda.

Yes, he was instantly charming and easy-on-theeyes, but beyond the standard political administrator act that most put on, Saul was different and it took me aback. He’s completely human, and most importantly—he’s about the kids. The “good” kids, the “bad” kids, and everything in between—just like me and just as it should be.

As a counselor at OHS, it was refreshing to collaborate with an administrator that had so much heart and yet could still command the respect of both students and colleagues. Watson continues to help all those around him shine, and it’s no surprise that he was chosen as this issue’s Oceanside’s Finest. Saul represents all that Oceanside is made of—remarkable, laidback people who care about their community and can always be trusted to take care of business.

HIDDEN GEMS

Owners Willie Smith and Jason Bennett

CHEMISTRY SURFBOARDS WORDS: JAMEY STONE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Many people may not know that the Oceanside Industrial Park located here in the valley of Oceanside produces over 60-percent of the surfboards sold in the United States annually.

Traditionally, it’s a “closed-door” manufacturing hub, but in the valley is where you’ll find the open doors of the Chemistry Surfboards factory and showroom.

Business partners Jason Bennett and Will Smith are lifelong surfers that set out to create a space where surfers can come in and get face time with their surfboard shaper, look over all the different models available, and get educated on what your options are. This allows Chemistry to tune you into a board that really fits your surfing level. Being able to see where and how your boards are made from start-to-finish is something THEOSIDER.COM

that the average surf shop can’t provide, but it’s a vital step in becoming a better surfer.

The concept was established in 2008, and has become a great resource for local and traveling surfers alike. Jason and Will would like to thank the Zoo crew (their glassing and finish team) for putting out the highest-level boards made and the attention to detail they hold themselves to. The showroom also sells all the accessories needed to get you out in the water.

Whether it’s a new leash, traction pad, fins, and of course, the latest Chemistry gear—the boys have you covered.

So if you’re looking for a new shred stick and some great insight on what can take your surfing to the next level, I highly recommend checking out this hidden gem.

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Chemistry Surfboards 3204 Production Avenue, Suite H (760) 757-1432 chemistrysurfboards.com @chemistrysurfboards

COMMUNITY

IVEY RANCH PARK ASSOCIATION WORDS: PROMISE YEE PHOTOS: RENORDO BOWEN

The Ivey Ranch Park Association is internationally known for its therapeutic horse instructor training program and therapy riding sessions, yet the nonprofit began as a small group of parents who wanted to do something better for their special needs kids. Tonya Danielly, executive director of Ivey Ranch Park Association, said when the ranch first offered daycare services for kids with special needs in 1981, other options were limited.

“Children with special needs could stay at home with a parent, or families could institutionalize their child,” said Danielly. “It gave California twoparent working families another option.” The first daycare class had six students. Soon recreational outings and in-home respite care were also offered. A parent outreach group was formed in the mid-1990s to educate families about services. A fundraising group was also formed to keep operations running.

Ivey Ranch got its first horse in 2003, which it used in its recreational program. Today, the ranch has 22 horses that serve 140 able-bodied and challenged riders a week. Those who benefit from therapeutic riding include children with mental, physical, developmental, and behavioral challenges, as well as adults with PTSD, eating disorders, and Alzheimer’s disease.

The twelve-acre ranch expanded in 2008, and leased four additional adjacent acres from the city to accommodate its expanding equestrian program. Despite the financial crisis of 2009, expansion continued on schedule.

Tough financial times worked to the ranch’s benefit as contractors worked for lower fees, and building materials that weren’t moving were sold for less. In all, the planned $3 million-dollar barn expansion ended up costing $1 milliondollars to complete.

Ivey Ranch hit another milestone in 2012, when it was accredited by PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) and CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) for training therapeutic horse instructors. It is the only duelly accredited facility in the state, and draws students from around the world. Each year, 100 instructors are trained through the program. Ivey Ranch is a place where the entire community comes together—the special needs population, able-bodied individuals, veterans, seniors, and animal lovers. The focus is on service—not on a person’s handicap or special need. The horses provide a bridge between people’s differences, and help create an easygoing THEOSIDER.COM

environment where things flow naturally.

The ranch employs 30 people, including four full time staff. Ivey Ranch’s programs are supported by numerous volunteers like the Grooming Gang that cleans stalls and turnout, groom, and give TLC to horses two days a week.

Additional volunteers help walk horses and spot students during therapy riding sessions.

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games before their school bus arrives. Outside instructors exercise and ride horses. Afternoons are bustling with activity. Horse therapy sessions are held, volunteers are on site to help out, and riding lessons are given. “It goes from a quiet sunrise to kids everywhere,” said Danielly. “It’s an anthill of activity with grooming, feeding, cleaning. The animals and everybody loves it.”

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operations continue and expand. We’re fortunate to have such a wonderful program like this in Oceanside.

For more info on how to volunteer, please visit iveyranch.com

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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

Make sure to catch this year's IRONMAN event at The Harbor & Pier on Saturday April 7th.

MARCH 2018 SUNDAY

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APRIL 2018 THURSDAY

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First Friday Artwalk @ Springhill Suites 5-9pm Friday Night Music @ Emerald Isle Golf Course 3:30-6:30pm

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Free Pancake Brunch @ Gold Coast Mead 11am-1pm

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Outside Mullingar @ the Brooks Theatre 2pm

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Pan American Beach Handball Championships @ The Harbor

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Art Workshop: Freeform Ceramics @ OMA 1-4pm

NSSA Southwest Conference @ The Harbor

WSA Championship Tour @ The Harbor 6:30am-5:30pm

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American Crown Circus & Circo Osorio @ American Crown Circus 7:30-8:30pm

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Pan American Beach Handball Championships @ The Harbor

Surfing America Prime Junior @ North Jetty Harbor 8am-5pm

Surfing America Prime Junior @ North Jetty Harbor 8am-5pm

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Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

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Garrison Creek Bird Walk @ El Corazon 7:30-9am Life Drawing @ OMA 11am-2pm

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Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

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Open Mic Night @ the Pour House 8-11pm

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Trivia Night @ the Barrel Republic 7-9pm

Comedy Express @ Tremont Bar & Grill 8-10pm

Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

Open Mic Night @ the Pour House 8-11pm

Silent Film Thursdays @ the Civic Center Library 6pm Taste of Art @ OMA 6-8pm

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American Crown Circus & Circo Osorio @ Oceanside Swap Meet 7:30-8:30pm

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Friday Night Music @ Emerald Isle Golf Course 3:30-6:30pm Live Music @ Larry’s Beach Club 8:30pm

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Friday Night Music @ Emerald Isle Golf Course 3:30-6:30pm

EASTER

Pan American Beach Handball Championships @ The Harbor

ST. PATRICK’S DAY NSSA Southwest Conference @ The Harbor Big Read Kick-off Free copies of Station Eleven@ OMA 6-8pm

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WSA Championship Tour @ The Harbor 6:30am-5:30pm

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Reimagining Our Future Big Read Panel Discussion @ MiraCosta College 2pm

Easter Egg Hunt @ Mance Buchanon Park 10-11am

Coastal 101 Birding Loop @ Buena Vista Nature Center 9-11:30am

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Art Workshop: Dreamscapes @ OMA 1-4pm

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Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

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Cal South National Cup @ El Corazon

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Trivia Night @ the Barrel Republic 7-9pm Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

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Oceanside Days of Art @ Civic Center Plaza 10am-5pm

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Friday Night Music @ Emerald Isle Golf Course 3:30-6:30pm

Live Music @ the Pour House 9pm

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TAX DAY Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

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Garrison Creek Bird Walk @ El Corazon 7:30-9am South O Walkabout @ South O Shopping District 6-pm

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Paint N Enjoy @ Surfside Tap Room 6-8:30pm

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Art Workshop: Dreamscapes @ OMA 1-4pm

First Friday Art Walk @ OMA 5-8pm

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Emily St. John Mandel Book Signing @ Star Theatre 7-9pm

Taste of Art @ OMA 6-8pm Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

Friday Night Music @ Emerald Isle Golf Course 3:30-6:30pm

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EARTH DAY Cal South National Cup @ El Corazon Park

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Scholastic Surf Series High School State Champs @ the Harbor

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Trivia Night @ the Barrel Republic 7-9pm Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

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Paint N Enjoy @ Surfside Tap Room 6-8:30pm Live Prize Trivia Night @ Tap That Taproom 7pm

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IRONMAN 70.3 @ The Harbor & Pier 6:30am-5pm Bird Sanctuary Walk @ Whelan Lake 8-10am Harbor Wine Cruises @ Oceanside Adventures 5-6:30pm

Friday Night Music @ Emerald Isle Golf Course 3:30-6:30pm

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Oceanside Days of Art @ Civic Center Plaza 10am-5pm Earth Day Festival @ Downtown Oceanside 10am-3pm

Sunset Market 5-9pm

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

Live Music @ Larry’s Beach Club 8:30pm

Scholastic Surf Series High School State Champs @ the Harbor

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Silent Film Thursdays @ Civic Center Library 6pm

Friday Night Music @ Emerald Isle Golf Course 3:30-6:30pm

Sunset Market 5-9pm

Scholastic Surf Series High School State Champs @ the Harbor

Friday Night Music @ Emerald Isle Golf Course 3:30-6:30pm

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Trains for Kids @ Heritage Park 10am-3pm

Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

Beer Fest At Dive @ Harrah’s 12pm

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Beach Cleanup @ Oceanside Pier 9-11am

Sunset Market 5-9pm

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

Bird Sanctuary Walk @ Whelan Lake 8-10am

Trivia Night @ the Barrel Republic 7-9pm

South O Walkabout @ South O Shopping District 5-8pm

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Pan American Beach Handball Championships @ The Harbor

Surfing America Prime Junior @ North Jetty Harbor 8am-5pm

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Live Music @ the Pour House 9pm Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

Friday Night Music @ Emerald Isle Golf Course 3:30-6:30pm

Cal South National Cup @ El Corazon Park

Coastal 101 Birding Loop @ Buena Vista Nature Center 9-11:30am Trains for Kids @ Heritage Park 10am-3pm

RENORDO BOWEN

ZACH CORDNER/SURFREPS.ORG

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THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT

OCEANSIDE BEAUTY CONTESTS WORDS: KRISTI HAWTHORNE PHOTOS COURTESY OF OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Today, beauty contests are on the decline— they seem out of step with the current political climate for a variety of reasons. However, early local and regional beauty contests were seen as a way to promote an event or even a city, bringing contestants and spectators who might not otherwise visit. Oceanside had the perfect venue for such an event—the Pier Bandshell and stadium. There was nothing like it in Southern California—the Pacific Ocean providing the perfect backdrop.

Beauty contestants on the runway at the Pier Bandshell, circa 1950s.

Miss Oceanside contestants at the train station, circa 1934.

Aerial view of the bandshell at the Miss Southern California beauty contest, 1960.

Raquel Tejada (aka Raquel Welch) receiving her 2nd place trophy in 1956.

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Beauty contests began in Oceanside as early as the 1920s. Crowds gathered to watch the beauties walk the runway at the Oceanside bandshell. Later, the Southern California Beauty Contest officially began in 1934 and was held in Oceanside until 1973.

Bathing Beauties in front of the Beach Hotel on North Pacific Street, 1946.

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In 1935, RKO Pictures selected three stars to judge Oceanside’s beauty contest: Buddy Rogers, Preston Foster, and none other than Betty Grable, who would later become one of the most recognized stars and WWII pin-up girls. First prize was boosted to $150.00.

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Contestants were sponsored by local merchants or civic organizations and came from all over Southern California. The first prize back in the early days was a cash award of $25.00.

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In 1947, the local newspaper reported about the upcoming pageant: “Girls parading across the flower decked ramp will be judged not only on their beauty, but for poise and personality by the movie star makers. The girls selected as possible movie material will not necessarily be contestwinners, and it is understood that the judges’ decisions will have no bearing on selections made for screen tests. Each scout will be acting independently of the other.”

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Girls vying for the title would line up on the loading dock of the Oceanside Train Depot for a photo shoot wearing their sponsor sashes.

Later, the photo shoot was staged in front of the Beach Hotel (a.k.a. Colonial Inn) on Pacific Street.

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In preparation for the contest, the Oceanside bandshell was decorated with palm fronds and flowers, particularly gladiolas that were grown here locally. A runway was built from the stage, which was covered in beautiful flowers as well.

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In 1949, a record crowd of 25,000 attended the contest, cramming the amphitheater, Pier, and Pacific Street. First place went to Jeannette Zahniser of Oceanside. Judges included actor Bill Williams, star of the television series Kit Carson, and Maurice Golden, MGM Studios talent scout.

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Beauty contests were so popular that the people attending the event nearly tripled the population of Oceanside. In 1934, it was estimated that 10,000 people attended while Oceanside’s population was just over 3,500 people.

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In 1956, a crowd estimated at 15,000 attended Oceanside’s annual beauty parade, which was part of six-day Beach and Community Fair. Thirty-four beauties walked the runway. The winner was Colleen Cummings of Huntington Park. Raquel Tejada came in second place. This lovely dark haired beauty would later be better known as movie star Raquel Welch! She went on to win the “Fairest of the Fair” at Delmar.

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The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, which had sponsored the event for years, voted in 1974 to discontinue the Beauty Contest due to declining interest. There are still many local residents who fondly remember the heyday of the pageant and even former contestants love sharing stories about their experience.

For more information about Oceanside’s history, please visit oceansidehistoricalsociety.org.

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Here at The Osider, we love to discover the incredible accomplishments of our residents.

So when we heard that PETA’s (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) “Sexiest Vegan Over 50” was Erin Carrasco—Owner/ director of Dance Unlimited Performing Arts Academy—we thought it was a great idea to sit down with her and share her experience with our readers.

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So, Erin—tell us about your early years in Oceanside, and how you came to start Dance Unlimited.

My family moved here when I was five, when my father (a local contractor) built our family home six blocks from the ocean. I grew up on the beach, and spent almost every weekend on the ocean with my dad where he taught me to water ski. After Oceanside High, I finished my education at SDSU. During college, I taught dance classes through the Carlsbad Boys and Girls Club. When that program was shut down, I saw the opportunity to start my own business doing something I loved. We opened Dance Unlimited in 1989, and we were Oceanside’s first professional dance studio. After expanding five times, we’re currently at home on the upper floor of Oceanside Marketplace. I’m proud to say that everyone at Dance Unlimited is like a big extended family.

We understand you’re a cancer survivor, how has that journey affected you?

In May, I will be six years cancer-free.

Unfortunately in 2012, I was diagnosed with Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma—a very rare and deadly form of cancer. I underwent surgery and two years of chemotherapy. Because of the treatment, I was very sick and couldn’t do much but read. My husband Allen bought me a Kindle and I read many books extolling the health benefits of a plant-based diet and how it can not only help, but reverse cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. I had been a vegetarian for 25 years, but after learning about slaughterhouses and factory farming I chose to give up all animal products. It was the best decision I’ve ever made! My body changed, my THEOSIDER.COM

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energy soared, and my blood work improved!

My oncologist was amazed to tell me not only would I not have to take a steroid for the rest of my life, and that I no longer needed any medication at all. After going vegan, my thyroid had regulated itself!

How did you get involved with PETA and come to be named “Sexiest Vegan Over 50”?

I became aware of PETA when I was nineteen while participating in “FUR FREE” events, and protesting animal experimentation labs at UCSD. In 2014, I became involved in local animal advocacy, and after protesting city to city—I helped get ordinances passed in seven North 32

County cities banning the sale of puppies from “puppy mills,” as well as the bill AB 485 that passed for all of California. My husband secretly entered me into the contest, and it’s been an absolute honor to represent PETA! I’ll be writing a blog about my dog rescue work in Tijuana, and sharing my weekly vegan- cooking segment #LunchBreakLive on the PETA Prime Facebook Page. I’ve been given a second chance at life, which many people don’t get. Now I’m older, wiser, and more passionate than ever to make my mark, and hopefully, impact other people’s lives.

For more info about Erin and her dance studio, please visit DanceUnlimitedOceanside.com

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“Being yourself should be normal,” said Alofa Gould, a 23-year old artist and local community organizer. In a social-political climate where unattainable beauty standards, mass deportations, school shootings, nuclear escalation via Twitter, and widespread fear/paranoia have become normalized—it’s a refreshing and important stance. Gould and her friends recently started the Normal Girl Collective to help empower each other to make art, kick ass, and spread the message of “self-love” to other women, girls, and non-gender conforming folks.

Born out of Gould’s living room here in Oceanside, the arts collective consists of three other young women at the moment—Grace Gray (25), Isabel Pichardo (22), and Norma Beaz (30), but is poised to become a serious force in the local art scene.

“We kind of all picked up different kinds of art practices with each other as a way to vent and hang out, but it wasn’t anything super serious at first. And then we decided that it could go somewhere because it was just healthy to do for our own mental reasons,” said Gould.

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Gould, who is of Samoan heritage, hails from Virginia, but moved out to Vista when she was only seventeen. She and her mom fled an abusive household and, at one point, weren’t even sure they were going to make it out alive. For her, art has been a life force. For the other girls, making art together has been extremely healing and has provided an awakening.

Both Baez and Pichardo are Chicana and were raised with brothers who were encouraged to pursue artistic endeavors. They were reluctant to call themselves “artists” until joining forces in Gould’s apartment, which also serves as a popup gallery space for a bi-monthly art project called “Unit F.” Named after the SZA song of the same name, The Normal Girl collective became officially actualized when they occupied a booth at the Vista Alley Art Festival. Equipped with a “selfie” mirror, the booth drew in a steady crowd of teenage girls who enthusiastically responded to the name and the message.

“They were able to relate to us despite the age difference. I’m not normal. And they for sure 34

don’t feel normal,” said Norma. “But just the name brought them out and they were like, ‘Yeah, we’re digging this and we’re going to buy a T-shirt because we know what it is not to be that normal girl.’”

Next up, The Normal Girls are collaborating with The Hill Street Country Club and Linksoul Lab to host a series of events open to teens as well as women/non binaries of all ages.

“Oceanside is so dope because everyone who’s an artist in this area is so willing to jump in and help each other. And I think it’s because everyone’s just so ready for a change or some sense of community,” elated Gould. “It’s not about being competitive—it’s about actually helping people through a process that can be their outlet.”

For more info on the Normal Girls Collective, please visit thehillstreetcountryclub.org

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What started as a craving popularized by soldiers returning home from Italy after World War Two, pizza has become one of the most beloved food items in America today. For those that say nothing good comes from war, I beg to differ. I mean, who doesn’t love pizza, right?

Luckily for us here in Oceanside, there’s no shortage of great pizza options to choose from. So we decided to bring sixteen of our favorite pies here in Oceanside to the party. We have everything from NY-style thin crust to thick crust Sicilian. Is your mouth watering yet? Mine is, so get your taste buds ready for some truly amazing pizza pies.

The Captian Fin Pizza by Privateer Coal Fire Pizza. True story: This pizza was actually invented by our publisher and author of this article, Jamey Stone. (We're pretty sure that makes him a pizza aficionado, so you know his pizza reviews are legit!)

Best White Pizza

by Best Pizza & Brew Price: $21.00 ($3.50 per slice) Size: 18” Style: New York Ingredients: Thin crust, rosemary oil, roasted garlic, spinach, mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, caramelized onions, roasted garlic Special Kicker: The thin crust holds the ingredients well, and it has a nice chew to it. All of the veggies play well together, and the rosemary oil and roasted garlic really shines through the sweet finish of the caramelized onions. If you enjoy white pies, this one is a must-try.

Best Pizza & Brew 1639 South Coast Highway (760) 435-1000 bestpizzaandbrew.com @bestpizzaandbrewoceanside

The Carnivore Pizza

by Breakwater Brewing Co.

The Works Pizza

by Big Bob’s Best Pizza

Chicken Pesto Pizza

by Cusimano’s Pizzeria

Price: $22.99 Size: 14” Style: California Ingredients: Pepperoni, ham, sausage, mushroom, black olive, green pepper, onion Special kicker: This is the classic “team sport” California style pizza.

Everything from the sauces to the sausage is homemade, and it really shows. Nice, thick crust, yet still light and airy. And they deliver, too.

Price: $18.95 Size: 14” Style: New York Ingredients: House-made pesto sauce, mozzarella, grilled chicken, tomatoes, Romano cheese Special Kicker: The rich pesto flavor of the sauce and fresh tomatoes provide a nice hit of acidity to balance out the chicken and mozzarella cheese. The crust is nice and crunchy with a chewy finish.

Big Bob’s Best Pizza 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard, Suite 105 (760) 231-5050 bigbobsbestpizza.com @bigbobsbestpizza

Cusimano’s Pizzeria 3809 Plaza Drive, Suite 106 (760) 414-1200 cusimanospizzeria.com @cusimanospizza

Funky Go Go Pizza

by Gianni’s Pizza

Price: $24.00 Size: 16” Style: California Ingredients: Beer-infused dough, housemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, salami, meatballs, bacon Special kicker: The beer-infused dough adds a ton of flavor to the crust.

The tangy house-made tomato sauce is smothered with cheese and different meat toppings. Carnivores get ready—this one will satisfy your cravings for sure.

Price: $20.99 Size: 14” Style: Crafty, foodie funky Ingredients: Garlic oil crust seasoned with Turmeric, zucchini, onions, red peppers, spinach, mozzarella, finished with spicy Gochujang sauce.

Special kicker: Gianni’s boasts a fun, funky and loose environment, and it shows through their unique toppings chosen for this pie—starting with the flavored crust. The toppings are organic and locally sourced. This vegetarian delight will blow you away.

Breakwater Brewing Co. 101 North Coast Highway (760) 433-6064 breakwaterbrewing.com @breakwaterbrew

Gianni’s Pizza 3910 West Vista Way (760) 724-2670 giannisoside.com @giannispizza_oside

Pepperoni White Pie

by Fratelli’s Italian kitchen Price: $22.95 Size: 16” Style: Thin Crust California Ingredients: Pepperoni, spinach, garlic, ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella Special Kicker: The creamy ricotta cheese, fresh garlic, and spinach blend well together. The pepperoni and mozzarella bring just the right amount of “salty” to the party. The crust has a great chew to bring it all together for a refreshing take on pepperoni pie.

Fratelli’s Italian kitchen 3915 Mission Avenue (760) 696-9007 fratellisitaliankitchen.com @fratellis_oceanside

Pan Pizza

by Dominic’s At The Harbor Price: $19.99 Size: 12” Style: Chicago Ingredients: Mozzarella whole milk, smoked provolone, Italian sausage from Chicago, red onions, mushrooms, whole stick pepperoni, traditional pepperoni, fresh garlic, Pecorino Romano, fresh basil Special Kicker: Created by Tore Trupiano, a member of the US pizza team and three-time Pizza Expo champion, this pie is nothing short of delectable. All the ingredients are fresh, and the sausage is flown in from Chicago. This pizza will take you on a trip to the windy city, but you’ll be sitting right here in Oceanside.

Dominic’s At The Harbor 268 Harbor Drive South (760) 754-1881

Sicilian Pie

by Brooklyn Boyz Pizza Price: $21.00 ($3.00 per slice) Size: 18” Style: New York City Ingredients: Pan crust, special hous made tomato sauce, mozzarella fresh Parmesan, oregano Special kicker: This is old world-style Sicilian pizza done right. The doublerisen dough and the ten-year old cast iron pans used give the crust a crunchy outer shell with a fluffy soft center. The whole milk mozzarella is placed directly on the dough and smothered with rich tomato sauce and fresh oregano. It reminds me of what an Italian grandmother would serve her family back in Italy.

Brooklyn Boyz Pizza 2183 Vista Way, Suite B (760) 757-4992 brooklynboyzpizza.com @realbrooklynboyzpizza

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

by Knockout Pizza

The Raen Pie

by Privateer Coal Fire Pizza

Pastrami Pie

by Two Brothers from Italy

Slow Ride Pizza

by ZIGZAG Pizza

Price: $21.50 ($3.50 per slice) Size: 18” Style: New York Ingredients: Pre-marinated Buffalo chicken, mozzarella cheese, Frank’s Red-Hot Sauce Special Kicker: This pie plays homage to the East Coast with a nice, thin crust, and great flavor from the marinated chicken and mozzarella cheese, but the real kicker is the Frank’s Red-Hot Sauce to give it that extra hit of spice.

Price: $17.50 Style: Thin crust/coal-fired (gluten-free available upon request) Size: 12” Ingredients: Prosciutto di Parma, provolone, mozzarella, arugula Special kicker: The coal-fired oven cooks this pizza in just a few minutes at over 900-degrees, giving the crust an amazing texture and flavor. The mozzarella and prosciutto give it a salty flavor that’s balanced out with a peppery arugula finish. This is how pizza was made in the old world, and The Privateer proudly continues that tradition.

Price: $23.95 ($3.50 per slice) Size: 18” Style: Traditional Ingredients: Hand-tossed dough made with Carlsbad Alkaline water, house made tomato sauce, Wisconsin whole milk mozzarella, onions, pastrami, pepperoncini’s, yellow mustard Special kicker: This mash-up of the famed pastrami sandwich on a pizza is crazy good—the best of two worlds. Hot pastrami, great dough, and who would’ve ever thought that mustard would work so well on a pizza? I’m hooked!

Price: $9.00 Size: 11” Style: New York Ingredients: Thin crust, pepperoni, mozzarella, fresh garlic, fresh oregano, tomato sauce Special Kicker: This made fresh-to-order pizza is done deli style. Your pizza is made in an assembly line right at the front counter. The ingredients are fresh, the crust is great, and you can take it to go and eat on the beautiful Oceanside pier just across the street.

Knockout Pizza 401 Mission Avenue, Suite #120 (760) 722-8888 kopizza.com @knockoutoceanside

Privateer Coal Fire Pizza 1706 South Coast Highway (760 453-2500 theprivateercoalfirepizza.com @theprivateercoalfirepizza

Two Brothers from Italy 1001 South Coast Highway (760) 696-3884 twobrothersfromitaly.com @twobrothersfromitaly

ZIGZAG Pizza 333 North Meyers Street (760) 433-1555 zigzagpizza.com @zigzagpizzapie

BLT Pizza

by The Draft Price: $19.99 Size: 14” Style: Hand-tossed Ingredients: Lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, mozzarella, tomato sauce base Special kicker: This unique flavor combination on pizza is a must-try. The crisp cool lettuce and tomato mix well with the gooey cheese and crunchy bacon. Where else can you try this match up while watching your favorite sports team on multiple big screen TVs?

The Draft 4225 Oceanside Boulevard, Suite R (760) 631-4700 thedraftoceanside.com @thedraftoceanside

“Sarah” racha Pizza

by Tony Pepperoni Pizzeria Price: $16.99 Size: 12” Style: Detroit Ingredients: Hand-tossed dough, marinara sauce, sweet & spicy bacon, jalapeno, pineapple, Sriracha sauce Special Kicker: The dough hold the toppings nicely, and the spice level of the Sriracha is perfectly blended with the sweetness of the pineapple and the saltiness of the bacon. If you like spicy pizza with a sweet finish to calm the beast, look no further—Tony has you covered.

Tony Pepperoni Pizzeria 805 College Boulevard, Suite 102 (760) 726-6400 tonypepperonipizzeria.net @tonypepperonis

Cluck Rogerz Pizza (also known as Joe’s special)

by Killer Pizza From Mars

The Vegetarian Pizza

by Veneto’s Restaurant & Pizzeria

Price: $27.79 Size: 16” Style: California Ingredients: Chicken, red onion, garlic, ranch dressing, tomatoes, cilantro, Romano, Parmesan, mozzarella, (Note: Jalapenos and bacon makes it Joe’s off-menu special) Special kicker: This pizza has it all—it’s spicy, cheesy, doughy, and full of toppings. The setting is in a fun, family envoirment filled with toys and collectables that’ll blow the minds of sci-fi nerds and kids alike. This is a perfect family pizza night out.

Price: $21.95 Size: 14" Style: Italian Ingredients: Mozzarella, tomatoes, black olives, onions, green peppers, mushrooms Special kicker: This place is the real deal. The pizza has a great chew to the crust, the cheese is extra gooey, and the ingredients are super fresh.

The best part is that owner Pino and his Italian roots—everything from his accent to the Italian contemporary music playing in the background— make this pizza a must-try.

Killer Pizza From Mars 3772 Mission Avenue, Suite 127 (760) 722-6060 killerpizzafrommars.com @killerpizzafrommarsoceanside

Veneto’s Restaurant & Pizzeria 608 North Coast Highway (760) 722-1228 venetositaly.com

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Helicopter Tours Experience the beauty of Oceanside and beyond from 500 feet above WORDS: AARON SCHMIDT  PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

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Kurt completed his flight training and ended up working for a survey company—he flew a Raven II helicopter all over the country.

He eventually moved from Ocean City to North County in 2015 to look for somewhere to open up a flying operation of his own. “I moved to North County because I’ve always wanted to live in the San Diego area for a long time, ” said Kurt. In November of 2016, Kurt and Danielle officially opened for business as “Waverider Helicopter Tours” at Oceanside Municipal Airport. “Oceanside is lot more relaxed as it’s got smaller airplanes without the big jets flying in and out,” explained Kurt. “It’s got a ‘small airport’ feel to it.”

There’s nothing more exhilarating than flying through the air in a helicopter. The thrill of a vertical take off is like no other—time seems to stand still as you slowly ascend and hover over the earth. Waverider Helicopter Tours is a local helicopter tour company based in Oceanside that provides clients with an unforgettable experience of viewing North County San Diego’s beautiful coastline from 500-feet above.

Located at the Oceanside Municipal Airport, Waverider Helicopter Tours was founded in November 2016 by owner and chief pilot, Kurt Dawson, and his partner Danielle Mulvey. Originally from Ocean City, Maryland, Kurt had a fascination with aviation at an early age. “When I was a kid, my dad took me to my first airshow and I was hooked,” smiled Kurt.

After finishing high school, Kurt went on to serve in the Coast Guard from 2007 to 2010 as a Boat Crew Member. “Once I got out of the Coast Guard, I used the GI Bill to learn how to fly airplanes and helicopters. I started flight training in 2010 and learned how to fly airplanes first.

Since then, I’ve flown everything from small planes and jets, to small helicopters and jet helicopters,” said Kurt.

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Helicopter Tours Surf Check

The shortest flight tour, the Surf Check heads south along the San Luis Rey River to Oceanside Harbor, and then loops around the Pier and back. Total flight time: 8 minutes

Carlsbad Lagoon

Features same flight as Surf Check but continues down the coast to Carlsbad where you’ll fly over Buena Vista Lagoon, Carlsbad Village, and Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Total flight time: 15 minutes

North County

Beach & Backcountry

Waverider’s Quiver

La Jolla Shores

Pacific Sunset

Features same flight as Surf Check, Carlsbad Lagoon, and North County, plus the picturesque backcountry foothills of Lake Hodges Dam, Fairbanks Ranch, and Rancho Santa Fe. Total flight time: 35 minutes Features same flight as Surf Check, Carlsbad Lagoon, and North County, but this one includes the Del Mar coastline, the coastal cliffs of Torrey Pines, Scripps Pier, La Jolla Shores, and the San Diego Temple. Total flight time: 40 minutes

The longest and most extensive tour that includes all areas of interest that Waverider encompasses. It’s a perfect mix of stunning coastal and inland features. Total flight time: 45 minutes Features an “once-in-a-lifetime” sunset experience where you rise above the clouds as the sun dips under the horizon beneath you. It’s simply breathtaking and worth every penny. Total flight time: Varies

Features same flight as Surf Check and Carlsbad Lagoon, but twice as long with a variety of coastal features of North County. Total flight time: 30 minutes

“All of Waverider’s helicopter tours fly right along our majestic coastline, and they run all day every day”

Waverider Helicopter Tours has a total of three helicopters in its hangar: A sleek, black Robinson R44 Raven II—the most popular civilian helicopter in the world. It’s the helicopter they use for all their coastal tours. It features four-seats, top-of-the-line Bose noise cancel headsets with Bluetooth, air-conditioning, and leather seats. They also have one other R44 helicopter and a high-end luxury-style H125 AStar helicopter used exclusively for charters.

Tours range from eight minutes all the way to 45 minutes, and they’re all pretty amazing, to say the least. The eight-minute tour goes around Oceanside and the 45-minute tour goes all the way down to La Jolla Cove and back through Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, and Lake Hodges. All of Waverider’s helicopter tours fly right along our majestic coastline, and they run all day every day. They have a sunset tour, twilight tours, night tours, and during Christmas time, they have Christmas light tours—which was a big hit last year.

Waverider also offers limo and sunset tours with Costa Limousine Service.

Waverider has also partnered with Pedego Electric Bikes Carlsbad to offer a scenic twoand-a-half hour guided electric bike tour from Carlsbad to Oceanside that includes a fifteen or 30-minute helicopter flight along the coastline.

Such a fun way to explore the coast!

They’ve got options for all types of people and budgets. Prices range from $40 per person for the eight-minute tour around Oceanside, and their most expensive tour is $225 per person, which is 45-minutes long and encompasses all areas of interest (see the sidebar for more info on the tours). Waverider also offers aerial services for photography, video, surveying, and real estate, among others.

By the time this article is published, Waverider will also be offering helicopter charter tours in collaboration with Big Blue Air Helicopters out of Palm Springs. "The charter expansion will 49

allow us to go further than La Jolla Cove. We'll be offering charter flights to LA, Temecula, Palm Springs, Coachella, Catalina Island, and much more," said Kurt.

When asked what’s his favorite thing about working in Oceanside, Kurt simply replied, “Right now, I love the fact that I work close to the Harbor. I can just walk with my surfboard to South Jetty.”

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BOAT RENTALS OF AMERICA OCEANSIDE WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE PHOTOS: CHRISTOPHER DONEZ

A trip to Oceanside Harbor is always a good choice. It’s a place where locals and visitors can walk, run, bike, play, shop, and dine. For an incomparable view of the harbor and Pacific Ocean, Boat Rentals of America Oceanside provides the opportunity to rent a sea vessel and cruise the water as an unforgettable experience for every age and budget.

Located on the dock behind the iconic Harbor lighthouse, the friendly staff can help customers find the perfect sea vessel to make memories. Rentals include the option of powerboats, jetskis, electric boats, kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP), pedal boats, and a 23foot sailboat—basically, every option depending on your level of comfort and boating need.

Anyone eighteen years or older can rent the vessels, and no experience is needed. The staff will take the time to show customers how to work their rental before leaving the dock. Kayaks and SUPs are the most popular and require the least amount of experience, accounting for half of all rentals. Discounts are provided for groups, military personnel, and their families.

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and climbed on the dock after an eventful halfday rental. They couldn’t wait to get back the next day with guests. “We’re coming back tomorrow with family and friends from New York. When we were out, we saw a whale jump right in front of us, and three sets of dolphins. It was awesome!” said an elated Mariya Bennett.

The family owned and operated business started in Oceanside in 1997 and just celebrated its twentieth Anniversary. The business has grown from four to fifteen boats in that time. For seventeen of the twenty years that Boat Rentals of America has resided on its dock at the Harbor, Arthur Escobar has been onsite to manage and assist. Escobar has been on the Oceanside Tourism Council since its inception, and his unparalleled service has customers and employees returning every year. “No experience is required for our boats, they’re fun, safe, and reliable. I wouldn’t send the boat out if I didn’t trust it was perfect. You’re in good hands,” smiled Arthur.

Reservations can be made online, or in person. Customers must present a valid ID and matching credit/debit card. Life jackets are provided for everyone, but only required use for those thirteen and younger. Food, drink, coolers, and fishing off the boats are allowed. Creating lifelong memories at the Harbor is a simple boat reservation away.

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JULIAN BAKERY WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Tucked away in an Oceanside business park, Julian Bakery has been manufacturing health for the global market in Oceanside for the past six years. The 1,000-square foot retail space located at 624 Garrison Street is a storefront to house the many products made in the adjacent 30,000-square foot manufacturing facility. The Julian Bakery line produces foods that promote “the highest quality Paleo, Vegan, Primal, and Pegan (Paleo and Vegan) food products.” The product line includes the best-selling ProGranola, Paleo Thin Sandwich Bread, and Primal Thin Protein Bars. Julian Bakery’s CEO Heath Squier has been formulating the recipes for years. Their mission is “to help one customer at a time reach their goals through proper nutrition.”

Julian Bakery is aptly named because it began in Julian, California in 1990 by nutritionist and visionary Barbara Squier. Squier found success when she created a line of gluten-free and grain-free products at the beginning of the food trend that was recognizing intolerances in THEOSIDER.COM

diets. The company moved to La Jolla in 1993, and with 50-plus employees was “bursting at the seams,” which is “a good problem to have,” according to current CEO and Barbara Squier’s son, Heath Squier. As CEO, Heath Squier moved the production facility to Oceanside in 2012.

Julian Bakery purchased the baking equipment and space needed from a baking manufacturer that was going out of business. Currently, Julian Bakery employees approximately 60 employees.

Living healthy is Squier’s goal for himself, his employees, and his customers. He has a gym onsite for employee use. The bestselling ProGranola is a soy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, low net carb, delicious granola that conforms to the Paleo and Keto diets. The Paleo diet is relatively well known and consists of foods found before the introduction of modern-day agriculture.

It eliminates processed foods and encourages fruits, vegetables, and protein. The Keto diet is gaining momentum and consists of a high fat, high protein, low carbohydrate diet that replaces 54

glucose with ketones in the body.

After five years in development, Squier launched the IKDiet in January 2017 that utilizes InstaKetones. Information on this diet can be found at ikdiet.com. “Anyone who’s looking to get results, we have a product for them,” said Squier.

He not only runs his business in Oceanside and employs residents; he also enjoys Oceanside, as well. His family’s favorite places in the city are 333 Pacific and the Oceanside Pier area. His future plans include not only expanding the manufacturing facilities, but also expanding on his retail space so that customers can find everything they need to maintain their diet goals and healthy lifestyle.

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The transformation happening downtown Oceanside includes the upscaling of long-time restaurants from good to great. As of October 1, 2017, Veneto’s is now under new ownership, and the new owner is a perennial restaurateur with a dedicated following in Italian dining—Pino Bottalico. The long-time Oceanside resident is now sharing his culinary and restaurant talents with his hometown, and bringing Oceanside’s Italian dining scene to the next level.

Pino has been in the Italian restaurant business since he was eight years old in Puglia, Italy. After coming to America on a work visa when he was nineteen years old, Pino landed a job at Alfredo’s at the Italian Pavilion in Disney’s Epcot in Orlando, Florida. After working at Epcot for one year, Pino returned to Florence, Italy, and told his boss that he needed to come back to America. Since then, he’s spent his life building his reputation in the restaurant industry with his first-class hospitality and quality food.

Pino cultivated his ardent following beginning with his successful restaurant in Encinitas—Pino’s Cucina Italiana. The restaurant operated in Encinitas’ Lumberyard Shopping Center from 1997-2009. After he sold it, he worked at Tuscany in La Costa, and Il Fornaio—all the while maintaining his followers. Pino’s been behindthe-scenes at Veneto’s since May 2017, working THEOSIDER.COM

with the chefs, incorporating his homemade sauce recipes that are made daily, and training the staff.

He officially bought the restaurant and took over in October 2017 and is very happy with Veneto’s progress and reception. He loves Oceanside, and now sees its potential for success.

Veneto’s specializes in classic Italian dishes from every region. The Linguine Pescatore, Osso Bucco, and Fettuccine Steak Toscana are some of the crowd favorites. “I’ve spent years making the food perfect,” said Pino. The pizza is hand-crafted, delicious, and made-to-order at a reasonable price. The restaurant boasts eighteen beers on tap, and of course, there’s plentiful good wine to complement each dish. There are daily specials, and make sure to save room for classic Italian desserts, such as homemade Tiramisu and Cannoli. Pino is proud of his Lemon Peach Sorbet on shell. Live music is offered on Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30-9:30pm.

Stop in and enjoy the ambiance Pino has spent his life creating in the Italian restaurant business. With him in charge, the new ownership at Veneto’s is going nicely by providing Italian food prepared the old-fashioned way with unparalleled service. Said Pino: “Italians love people and they love good food!”

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O’SIDE BAKERY WORDS: KATIE LALICATA PHOTOS: DANIELLE JACKSON

Not too many things in life bring about the comfort and happiness of home baked goodies.

The guys at O’side Bakery are now bringing you this feeling! Owners Kevin Briens and Stevie Rojano are life-long friends, surfers, and Oceanside locals who have now opened for business. They’re stoked to bring you second generation French pastry recipes and other delicious treats baked with love. In addition to that, they also serve up a super tasty brunch menu served seven days a week.

After fourteen years of friendship, plotting, and working in Kevin’s dad’s French Bakery, the guys were finally able to create their dream as they opened the doors to O’side Bakery last October. In just four months, they’ve established themselves by having a steady line of customers coming through the door and their day’s worth of work trying to keep the shelves full!

Kevin and Stevie are jazzed on their location, tucked right next to the Oceanside Police Department on the corner of Mission and El Camino Real. It’s a perfect spot to cater to the growing community and offer drool-worthy breakfasts, pastries, and coffee at a price that can’t be beat. What sets them apart from the rest? Well, it’s not everyday you can find authentic, fresh, home baked pastries that taste like you’re in France.

When I asked Kevin if he’d ever been to France and how their desserts compared, a coy grin crossed his face as he replied, “It’s pretty THEOSIDER.COM

legit. I’ve had them my whole life and they never get old.” What these guys are doing here is pretty epic. Making all the dough from hand with lots and lots of love. Some of the dough takes three days to go from scratch to completion. Pretty impressive, right? All the berries and produce for their menu are as locally sourced as possible, and the coffee they serve comes right from here as well. Being a community that prides itself on localism, these guys are the real deal and definitely a new business to support.

O’side Bakery’s menu covers all the bases.

They serve up some flavorful berry crepes stuffed full of sweet cream and berries they purchase from a local farm. If “savory” is more your thing, the Eggs Benedict are bomb. They come with both bacon and avocado, keeping true to Cali roots. Even if you aren’t a big breakfast eater, Stevie said he likes to keep it simple, and out of all the items on their menu his personal favorite is a good old-fashioned chocolate croissant.

Whatever your preference, everyone gets to leave here with a happy belly and a smile.

They’re open all day, cracking the doors at six am, and not shutting them ’til 7pm. Coffee and pastries are available all day, and brunch ends at 3pm. Although they don’t have beer or wine yet, it’s on the list of things to come. So cruise by to check out what these two are offering, and pick up a pastry—maybe find yourself a new favorite spot to indulge in a little taste of France right here at home!

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O’side Bakery 3815 Mission Avenue Suite 101 (760) 305-9500

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WORDS: AARON SCHMIDT PHOTOS: CHRISTOPHER DONEZ Located in the Oceanside Square shopping center on Oceanside Boulevard, Mr. Pho is a small, unassuming family-run authentic Vietnamese restaurant that’s been a staple in this community for many years. Originally from Saigon, Vietnam, owner Hai Do (customers call him “Rolando”) started Mr. Pho over fifteen years ago and hasn’t looked back since.

After coming over from Vietnam to America in 1998, Rolando lived in San Diego before moving to Oceanside in 2000 to live and work.

Before he opened Mr. Pho, Rolando worked in his family’s restaurant in Vietnam. His parents moved to the USA in 1996, and Rolando would follow them to the States over two years later.

Cut to 2002, Rolando saw an opportunity to open his own restaurant here in town, so he followed his lifelong dream and Mr. Pho was born—ready to satisfy an eager crowd hungry for traditional Vietnamese cuisine. In 2016, Rolando launched another Vietnamese restaurant called Chef’s Pho & Grill in San Marcos to an overwhelmingly positive response. “Next year, we plan on opening another restaurant here in Oceanside,” said Rolando. “The city is nice and THEOSIDER.COM

the people here are cool. There is a strong community in Oceanside.”

Mr. Pho’s most popular items include their delicious appetizer spring rolls that have a crispy filling set in a classic thin soft shell, and their tasty egg rolls have a savory filling in a thin, crispy shell. Try wrapping an egg roll in a lettuce leaf and then dip it into their two house sauces for maximum taste. It’s a perfect way to start your meal.

Mr. Pho’s menu displays a variety of dishes, focusing primarily on Phô and Banh Mi sandwiches. The Phô Ga (chicken soup) broth has outstanding depth of flavor and is immensely popular. “We put a lot of ginger into the chicken broth, so it’s really healthy for you,” smiled Rolando. There’s also the “special dish”—Beef Stew with bread and noodles that includes traditional sprouts, jalapeños, and other garnishes— simply amazing. The #24 Seafood Soup is also a crowd pleaser.

With fast and friendly service, Mr. Pho should be everyone’s “go-to” for Phô in North County. It’s that good.

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Owner Rolando and his brother, Manager Bob Nguyen

Mr. Pho 4750 Oceanside Blvd # A21 (760) 940-1306

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BAKERIES 101 BAGELS & SUBS 323 North Coast Highway (760) 421-6555 ELENA’S CAFE FRENCH CREPES 511 Pier View Way (240) 644-3205 HILL STREET DONUT HOUSE 1926 South Coast Highway (760) 439-7741 LA PERLA TAPATIA 1910 Mission Avenue (760) 721-8486 LE RENDEZ-VOUS FRENCH BAKERY 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 414-9109 MISSION DONUT HOUSE 1502 Mission Avenue (760) 757-2979 MR. DONUTS 1950 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 967-6508 O'SIDE BAKERY 3815 Mission Ave. Suite 101 (760) 305-9500 OHANA CUPCAKES 2455 Vista Way (760) 757-4262 PETITE MADELINE BAKERY 223 North Coast Highway (760) 231-7300 SAM’S DONUT SHOP 3504 College Boulevard Suite A (760) 945-0416 SK’S DONUTS 1129 South Coast Highway (760) 722-0455 SAN LUIS REY BAKERY & RESTAURANT 490 North El Camino Real (760) 433-7242

CABO BAR & GRILL 212 North Tremont Street (760) 637-2450 DANI P’S CORK & TAP 560 Greenbrier Drive (760) 967-0128

MISS KIM'S BY THAT BOY GOOD 207 N Coast Highway (760) 433-4227

SWAMI’S CAFÉ 202 North Coast Highway (760) 966-1203

TAP THAT 3207 Roymar Road Suite E (760) 433-4827

QUIK WOK 2184 Vista Way (760) 439-2228

SAN DIEGO COFFEE TEA & SPICE 1722 South Coast Highway (760) 439-8001

THAT BOY GOOD 326 North Horne Street (760) 754-1275

BREWERIES/TAP ROOMS

BURGERS

BAGBY BEER COMPANY 601 South Coast Highway (760) 270-9075

ANGELO’S BURGERS 621 North Coast Highway (760) 757-5161

HIBACHI GRILL BUFFET 3766 Mission Ave #111 (760) 721-1889

TAPIOCA EXPRESS 2611 Vista Way (760) 722-8279

ANGELO’S BURGERS 1050 South Coast Highway (760) 757-4064

THE MANDARIN 1058 Mission Avenue (760) 439-0288

REVOLUTION ROASTERS 1836 South Coast Hwy (760) 529-9736

COFFEE/TEA

DELI/SANDWICHES

ANGELO’S BURGERS 2035 South Coast Highway (760) 757-4064

BANANA DANG 115 South Coast Highway (760) 846-0162

101 BAGELS & SUBS 323 North Coast Highway (760) 421-6555

THE HABIT BURGER STORE 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-1355

BLACK ROCK COFFEE BAR 1918 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 722-7133

BEACH HUT DELI 280 Mission Ave (760) 529-9767

PAUL’S PLACE 3671 Mission Avenue (760) 721-0124

BROWN CUP 401 North Coast Highway (760) 231-7968

THE CHEESESTEAK GRILL 1771 South Oceanside Boulevard (760) 529-0077 thecheesesteakgrill.com

PIT STOP DINER 3825 Mission Avenue (760) 901-4299

BUBBLE TEA 318 Pier View Way (760) 967-0088

RUBY’S DINER 1 Oceanside Pier (760) 433-7829

CAPTAIN’S GROUNDS COFFEE 1832 South Coast Highway

BREAKFAST DINERS AND CAFÉS

THE DRAFT RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-4700

101 CAFÉ 631 South Coast Highway (760) 722-5220

BARREL REPUBLIC 215 North Coast Highway (760) 435-0042 barrelrepublic.com

IRINA’S BAR & GRILL 3375 Mission Avenue (760) 433-5086

BEACHBREAK CAFÉ 1802 South Coast Highway (760) 439-6355

BELCHING BEAVER BREWERY 1334 Rocky Point Drive (760) 599-5832

JUNKYARD GRILL & SPORTS BAR 3613 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 231-6600

BREAKFAST CLUB DINER 228 North Coast Highway (760) 722-3124

BLACK PLAGUE BREWING 2550 Jason Court (760) 631-8110

MISSION AVENUE BAR & GRILL 711 Mission Avenue (760) 637–2222

THE BROKEN YOLK CAFE 2434 Vista Way (760) 967-9655

BREAKWATER BREWING 101 North Coast Highway (760) 433-6064

OSIDE SPORTSBAR & GRILL 113 South Coast Highway (760) 722-5968

BUCCANEER CAFÉ 1508 South Pacific Street (760) 966-1804

FIRE WATER SALOON 406 Pier View Way (760) 722-2216

PCH SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1835 South Coast Highway (760) 721-3955 pchsportsbarandgrill.com

COME ON OVER BOUTIQUE & CAFE LEGACY BREWING CO. 363 Airport Road 2405 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 705-3221 (760) 687-6193 DON’S COUNTRY KITCHEN 1938 South Coast Highway (760) 722-7337

MASON ALE WORKS 2002 South Coast Highway (760) 429-7424

ELENA'S CAFE FRENCH CREPES 511 Pier View Way (240) 644-3205

MIDNIGHT JACK BREWING 3801 Oceanic Drive Suite 101 (760) 637-9670

GRANDMA’S RESTAURANT 539 Vista Bella (760) 757-8777

NORTHERN PINE BREWING 326 N. Horne St. 760.754.1434

HARBOR HOUSE CAFÉ 714 North Coast Highway (760) 722-2254

OCEANSIDE ALE WORKS 1800 Ord Way (760) 721-4253

BBQ

DINO'S 400 Mission Avenue (760) 433-9900

OCEANSIDE BREWING COMPANY 312-314 Via Del Norte (760) 453-7900

FELIX’S BBQ WITH SOUL 3613 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 439-7072

MARY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 307 North Coast Highway (760) 722-3052

POUR HOUSE 1903 South Coast Highway (760) 730-5944

GUAHAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 806-4826

START FRESH CAFÉ 1034 South Coast Highway (760) 439-7940

STONE COMPANY STORE 310 North Tremont Street (760) 529-0002

PRIMO FOODS 606 Morse Street (760) 439-8711

STRATFORD AT THE HARBOR 280 South Harbor Drive (760) 453-2073

SURFSIDE TAP ROOM 507 North Coast Highway (760) 730-5449

RED ROOSTER 1985 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 754-8383 ROOKIE’S SPORTS GRILL 2216 South El Camino Real (760) 757-1123 iloverookies.com TONY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 274 South Harbor Drive (760) 433-8466 TREMONT STREET BAR & GRILL 311 North Tremont Street (760) 435-9555

SMASHBURGER 3460 Marron Road (760) 729-1686 TY’S BURGER HOUSE 515 Mission Street (760) 757-5890 CHINESE CHIN’S SZECHWAN CUISINE 4140 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-4808 CHINA STAR SUPER BUFFET 1401 Mission Avenue (760) 435-9001 CHINA FUSION 4225 Oceanside Blvd (760) 726-8888 CHU’S QUIK WOK 815 College Boulevard (760) 726-7771 GREAT WOK OF CHINA 4635 Frazee Road (760) 439-8939 PICK UP STIX 125 Old Grove Road (760) 967-4081

THE CUP 206 Wisconsin Avenue (760) 231-9817 JB JUICE & COFFEE 4635 Frazee Road (760) 529-0807 JITTERS COFFEE PUB 510 North Coast Highway (760) 967-7886 KONA HUT 1940 South Freeman Street (760) 757-7873 LIVING TEA BREWERY & TASTING ROOM 302 Wisconsin Ave (760) 231-9986 THE LOOSE LEAF 408 Mission Avenue (760) 231-8338 NAUTICAL BEAN COFFEE CO. 240 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4851

CREAM OF THE CROP 2009 South Coast Highway (760) 433-2757 creamofthecropnatural.com FIREHOUSE SUBS 2619-B1 Vista Way (760) 721-4321 HARBOR PELICAN 1380 North Pacific Street (760) 722-5853 I LOVE BAGELS CAFE 3910 Vista Way (760) 945-3838 I LOVE BAGELS CAFE 4101 Avenida Del Oro (760) 216-6611 PORT OF SUBS 510 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 439-3354 RED & WHITE MARKET 510 Vista Way (760) 433-5516 SUBMARINA 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-7840

Z-MARKET 3200 Mission Avenue PANELS COMIC BOOK COFFEE BAR (760) 967-2184 713 Mission Avenue suite A GASTROPUB (760) 696-3276 PIER VIEW COFFEE COMPANY 300 Pier View Way (760) 966-1150

101 PROOF 2002 South Coast Highway

FLYING PIG PUB & KITCHEN 626 South Tremont Street (760) 453-2940 flyingpig.pub LOCAL TAP HOUSE 308 South Coast Hwy (760) 547-1469 localtaphouse.com MASTERS KITCHEN AND COCKTAIL 208 South Coast Highway (760) 231-6278 mastersoceanside.com URGE GASTROPUB & WHISKEY BANK 2002 South Coast Highway (760) 429-7424 urgegastropub.com GERMAN IRINA’S BAR & GRILL 3375 Mission Avenue (760) 433-5086 HAWAIIAN AIGA ISLAND GRILL 55 400 Mission Avenue (760) 453-7537 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 BASKIN ROBBINS 4201 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-1286 BASKIN ROBBINS 1112 South Coast Highway (760) 722-0654 FRUGOS YOGURT 3509 Cannon Road (760) 732-1000 GELATO ETC. 224 North Coast Highway (858) 761-4479 MENCHIE'S FROZEN YOGURT 2525C Vista Way (760) 730-5728

BAR AND RESTAURANT GUIDE 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 RICOS ANTOJITOS 3753 Mission Avenue (760) 231-7793

KNOCKOUT PIZZA 401 Mission Avenue (760) 722-8888 kopizza.com LA CASA PIZZA 209 North Tremont Street (760) 722-1949 MOUNTAIN MIKE’S PIZZA 455 College Boulevard (760) 295-3121 THE PRIVATEER COAL FIRE PIZZA 1706 Pacific Coast Highway (760) 453-2500 ROMA’S PIZZA & GRILL 617 North Redondo Drive (760) 757-2003 ROUND TABLE PIZZA 3440 Marron Road (760) 434-5977

INDONESIAN

SHAKEY’S PIZZA PARLOR 4141 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-4243

DIJA MARA 232 S. Coast Hwy (760) 231-5376

TONY PEPPERONI PIZZERIA 805 College Boulevard (760) 726-6400

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 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 fratellisitaliankitchen.com

TWO BROTHERS FROM ITALY 4760 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 758-3638 1001 South Coast Highway (760) 758-3638 twobrotherspizza.net UPPER CRUST PIZZA 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-9330

HARNEY SUSHI 301 Mission Avenue (760) 967-1820 HON SUSHI 1733 South Coast Highway (760) 529-0255 KAMPAI SUSHI 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-1484 KYOTO GIFT & FOOD 559 Greenbrier Drive (760) 757-5456 LOVE BOAT SUSHI 125 Old Grove Road (760) 721-3737

WRENCH & RODENT SEABASSTROPUB 1815 South Coast Highway (760) 271-0531 WU LAN RAMEN TAP HOUSE 4645 Frazee Road Suite F (760) 453-7526 YUKIYA SUSHI 2415 Vista Way (760) 439-3283 KOREAN MARU RESTAURANT 3744 Mission Avenue (442) 615-7438

POKI POKI 3480 Marron Road (760) 295-9086 POKI POKI #2 4140 Oceanside Blvd (760) 295-4924 RISING SUN SUSHI 272 South Harbor Drive (760) 277-0582

MAAN’S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Boulevard Ste.107 (760) 726-2249 MEXICAN ANITA’S RESTAURANT 309 South Coast Highway (760) 722-6323

SUNSHINE POKE & SUSHI 224 North Coast Highway (760) 231-5481

ANITA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA 2250 South El Camino Real (760) 757-7745

SUSHI N JOY 2530 Vista Way (760) 721-1888

CAFÉ ROSARITA 1816 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 722-6224

SUSHI4REEL CARLITO’S CHICKEN 4750 Oceanside Boulevard Suite A-20 158 Roymar Road (760) 659-6784 (760) 433-3427 CEJA’S MEXICAN DINER & GRILL 4259 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-2199

TERI CAFÉ II 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-8888

CHRONIC TACOS 208 North Coast Hwy (760) 435-1178

JAMAICAN

UMI JAPANESE GRILL & CAFÉ 401 Mission Avenue (760) 439-3566

COLIMA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 404 Pier View Way (760) 439-4045

ONE LOVE ISLAND CUISINE 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 685-4618

WARAII SUSHI 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-3770

COMPADRES CHICKEN 4225 B Oceanside Boulevard (760) 806-6867

JAPANESE/SUSHI

WICKED POKE 2401 Vista Way (760) 529-0774

DAVINA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 3320 Mission Avenue (760) 722-8017

THE WHET NOODLE 1815 South Coast Hwy (760) 453-2738

DE KOTIJA’S TACO SHOP 3504 College Boulevard (760) 758-0399

ZIGZAG PIZZA 333 North Myers Street (760) 433-1555

GIANNI’S PIZZA 3910 West Vista Way (760) 724-2670

CAFÉ DE THAI & SUSHI 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-5533

KILLER PIZZA FROM MARS 3772 Mission Avenue (760) 722-6060 killerpizzafrommars.com

GO GO JAPAN SUSHI 4121 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-1288

EL CHAPÍN 3753 Mission Avenue (760) 842-7683 EL MUNDO DE MARISCOS 3110 San Luis Rey Road (760) 754-8922 FIESTA MEXICANA 3784 Mission Avenue (760) 757-9872 GOURMET TAMALES 3616 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 439-3343

MEDITERRANEAN

TERI CAFÉ 2216 South El Camino Real (760) 722-8399

VENETOS 608 North Coast Highway (760) 722-1228

DIEGO’S MEXICAN FOOD 1030 South Coast Highway (760) 721-1985

JALISCO CANTINA 213 North Coast Highway (760) 429-1679 thejaliscocantina.com

POLLOS MARIA 125 Old Grove Road (760) 435-9071 pollosmaria.com ROBERTO’S TACO SHOP #13 518 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-2377 ROBERTO’S TACO SHOP 2983 Via Las Rosas (760) 433-5004 SAN LUIS REY BAKERY & RESTAURANT 490 North El Camino Real (760) 433-7242 TONY’S FRESH MEXICAN FOOD 2983 Via Las Rosas (760) 433-5004 VALERIE’S TACO SHOP 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 712-1296

JOHNNY MANANA’S 308 Mission Avenue (760) 721-9999

PERUVIAN

KING BURRITO 3490 Marron Road (760) 720-9747

PANCA PERUVIAN CUISINE & ROTISSERIE 1902 South Coast Highway (760) 722-3396 PancaPeruviancuisine.com

TIN FISH OCEANSIDE 302 North The Strand (760) 966-0007

PHO OCEANSIDE 518 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 754-2828

STEAKHOUSES

YUMMY PHO 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-1800

333 PACIFIC 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333 HUNTER STEAK HOUSE 1221 Vista Way (760) 433-2633

THE BUNKER HOUSE 322 North Cleveland Avenue

CAFÉ DE THAI & SUSHI 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-5533

GOLDEN COAST MEAD 4093 Oceanside Boulevard Ste G. (760) 630-4468

OCEAN THAI 2455 Vista Way (760) 722-9779 OCEAN THAI 3846 Mission Avenue #A3 (760) 967-9901 RIM TALAY 508 Mission Avenue (760) 435-2007

SEAFOOD 333 PACIFIC 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333

SAVORY THAI 3829 Plaza Drive (760) 806-9606

LA PERLA TAPATIA 1910 Mission Avenue (760) 721-8486

HARBOR FISH & CHIPS 276 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4977 harborfishandchips.net.com

THAI GARDEN 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-1009

LOS TACOS 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-8226

HELLO BETTY FISH HOUSE 211 Mission Avenue (760) 722-1008

MARIETA’S 485 Vandegrift Boulevard (760) 967-1769

JOE’S CRAB SHACK 314 Harbor Drive (760) 722-1345

MARISCOS ENSENADA 1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024

JOLLY ROGER 1900 Harbor Drive North (760) 722-183

MI ASADOR MEXICAN AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 806-6684

LIGHTHOUSE OYSTER BAR & GRILL 262 Harbor Drive South (760) 433-1900 lighthouseoceanside.com

LA PERLA TAPATIA 625 North Redondo Drive (760) 722-2877

THAI TABLE 1910 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 721-4850 VIETNAMESE

MIRAMAR FISH TACOS & BEER 41 Douglas Drive (760) 721-2147

MARISCO’S ENSENADA 1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024

PEDRO’S TACOS 656 Benet Road (760) 722-7221

OCEANSIDE BROILER 1325 North Harbor Drive (760) 722-3474

BEACH HOUSE WINERY 1534 Sleeping Indian Road (760) 732-3236

THAI

SABAI SABAI THAI KITCHEN 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 529-5597

LA FUENTE DE MARISCOS 2936 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 529-0150

WINE BARS/WINERIES

I LOVE PHO 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 630-8889 MR. PHO 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-1306 ND BANH MI 4160 Oceanside Boulevard Ste. 169 (760) 726-4650 PHO HOUSE 3753 Mission Avenue (760) 754-9999 PHO KITCHEN 4121 Oceanside Boulevard #203 (760) 295-5445

MATTUCCI WINERY 3830 Oceanic Drive, Suite 407 (760) 305-8435 THE MILLER’S TABLE 514 S Coast Hwy (442) 615-7200 THE PRIVATEER MARKETPLACE & WINE BAR 1704 South Coast Highway (760) 453-2254 privateer-marketplace.com

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THE 200 BLOCK OF NORTH COAST HIGHWAY

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2018

BERAN & MARELLY Coastal North County #1 Real Estate Team 3 NEW DETACHED BEACH HOMES! NOW SELLING 212-216 Windward, Oceanside $1,795,000 to $1,950,000

Together John and Patrick sold 155 homes and over $95 million in North San Diego County in 2017 alone!

Whether you are selling a home or looking for a vacation home, investment property, or your permanent residence, JOHN BERAN & PATRICK MARELLY know the coast. Call us for a “ ” at our coming soon inventory not yet on market.

The Marelly Group Patrick Marelly 760.473.0000 John Beran 760.717.1229

NOW SELLING 700 S The Strand, Oceanside $1,500,000

NOW SELLING 3914 Sheridan Pl, Carlsbad $1,695,000 HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER!

NOW SELLING 923 S Pacific, Oceanside $2,995,000

Patrick Marelly 760-473-0000

John Beran 760-717-1229