The Osider Magazine September/October 2019

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2019

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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 VOLUME 6/ISSUE 5

DEPARTMENTS 8 SET IN STONE Local's Summer 12 COASTAL EXPOSURES Featuring some of the best images of Oceanside on tap.

Photography by Aaron Pedro and Zach Cordner 16 GREEN O • Choose to be disposable-free 20 OCEANSIDE’S FINEST • Ryan Keim 22 COMMUNITY • Beach Safety Officers 44 HOMEGROWN • Jason Betz 46 LOCAL FLAVOR • With Harney Sushi 52 ARTS • Oceanside International Film Festival 54 LOCAL BUSINESS • The Bumbag Co. 56 LOCAL RETAILER • Indio White 58 WHAT’S BREWING OSIDE? • Northern Pine Brewery RESTAURANT REVIEW 60 COASTAL • Mr. BIBI 62 VALLEY • La Perla Tapatia 64 INLAND • Big Bob’s Best Pizza 66 RESTAURANT & BAR GUIDE The Osider´s guide to all the best bars and eateries in town 71 FAST FORWARD TO YESTERDAY Loose Leaf Tea Bar

FEATURES Thanks for an epic summer!

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26 TEN THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE HISTORY OF BOWLING IN OCEANSIDE Learn about some iconic bowling alleys of the past 30 THE OCEANSIDE CERT PROGRAM Our local Community Emergency Response Team 38 LAST DAYS OF THE OCEANSIDE SWAP MEET “On any given Sunday, you could find a brilliantly colorful mix of families enjoying the music, food, endless shopping, and festivities”

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

It’s September, and for most people it means fall is here, but for all of us Osiders it means that it’s finally “local’s summer.”

We have endured the crowded beaches; long wait times at our local establishments, and the ever-menacing hunt for a decent parking spot. Now it’s our turn to enjoy all that Oceanside has to offer without the extra flow of people buzzing around town.

Local's summer is the best and that’s exactly why we do our THEOSIDER.COM

annual Oside Flavor food event this time of year. Last year, we had an amazing turnout. We raised a solid amount of revenue for the Oceanside Boardriders Club and fun was had by all.

What better place to enjoy all that Oceanside has to offer than Goat Hill Park?

This year, we will be raising money for Oceanside High School and El Camino High School’s photography scholarships. Make sure to get your ticket to Oside 8

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Flavor and support all of our young talented photographers in training.

Thank you all for the love and support. Now get out there and enjoy your local’s summer—you deserve it.

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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 VOLUME 6/ISSUE 5 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 ADVERTISING Nolan Woodrell/Advertising Director nolan@theosider.com ADMINISTRATION Alicia Stone WEBMASTER Courtney Barnett CONTRIBUTORS Renordo Bowen, Christopher Donez, Katie LaLicata, Kristi Hawthorne, Alyson Klier, Eric Klier, Priscilla Iezzi, Aaron Pedro, JT Rhoades, Elizabeth Schwartze, Alicia Stone, Promise Yee

SPECIAL THANKS Oceanside Historical Society, Tim Wrisley, Amber Lussier, John Beran, Alondra Figueroa, The Carter Family, Hans Molenkamp, The Woodrell Family, The Becker Family, Ron Goodin, Bailey Stone, Braden Stone, Judy Camp, The Hoffer Family, Steve and Linda Josepho, Jean Josepho, Jack Amarillas, Bottom Line Management, Oceanside Museum of Art, and all of our advertisers

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C O A S TA L EXPOSURES Ladies line up for the beginning of the Procession of the Saint, the annual celebration for the patron saint of Mission San Luis Rey. Photo by Zach Cordner

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CHOOSE TO BE DISPOSABLE-FREE

The City’s Green Oceanside team invites you to be a part of Oceanside’s “Be Disposable-Free” Campaign. Take the pledge today at www.GreenOceanside.org. Up to 80-percent of plastic in our oceans comes from land-based sources.

With an increasing number of single-use items polluting our oceans and waterways, taking action against plastic pollution has been more important than ever. Be a part of the movement by taking the pledge to ditch disposables and take action against plastic pollution

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through the use of reusable items.

Since the start of the campaign in July, the Green Oceanside team (along with numerous volunteers), received pledges to be disposable-free from over 1,000 residents, visitors, employees, and stakeholders. Many of these pledges were taken at community events, MainStreet farmer’s markets, and pop-up events at Green Oceanside businesses such as The Loose Leaf Tea Bar and Knockout Pizza.

Although summer may

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be ending, the campaign for a disposable-free Oceanside is just beginning. With children going back to school and summer activities dwindling down, you can take action against plastic pollution by making simple swaps throughout your daily routines. Whether it be at home, school, or even at work, teachers, students, and their families can make a big difference with their daily actions and keep Oceanside healthy, clean, and beautiful for generations to come.

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ZERO WASTE LUNCH KIT: Choose to use a zero waste lunch kit at work, school, or just on the go! Instead of single-use baggies, opt for a reusable sandwich and snack baggie along with a reusable container. Add a refillable water bottle and reusable utensils and you’re good to go!

Not only will you save money in the long run, but your planet will thank you as well.

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SCHOOL OR OFFICE SUPPLIES: Choose to reuse school supplies from the previous school year, or even create a supply swap with friends, family, peers, or coworkers.

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RECYCLED FASHION: When adding to your closet for the school year, purchase clothing from local thrift shops! These clothes have a ton of life left, and with your help, you can ensure they don’t end up in a landfill. If you’re cleaning out your closet, choose to donate your clothing to local nonprofits or give them to a friend or loved one.

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AT HOME: Reduce, Reuse, Rethink, Recycle! While grocery shopping or even cooking dinner, make conscious decisions to purchase items with the least amount of packaging. Don’t forget to repurpose your leftovers and recycle what you can!

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TRANSPORTATION: Make it a goal to walk, ride your bike, or use public transportation at least once a week when commuting to work or school. Don’t forget your reusable water bottle! On your route, bring a litterbag and make it a goal to pick up three pieces of litter every day.

MAKE YOUR STATEMENT HEARD Post your actions for a plastic-free lifestyle on social media and hashtag #GreenOceanside, #BeDisposableFree, #HowDoYouOside, and #ZeroWaste. Take the Be Disposable-Free Pledge and give the City you input on how Oceanside can reduce litter and address single-use plastic at www.GreenOceanside.org.

For more information on the City's environmental programs or to contact the Green Oceanside team e-mail GreenOceanside@ oceansideca.org, visit www.GreenOceanside. org, or download the Green Oceanside App by searching Green Oceanside in the app store.

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OCEANSIDE’S NEWEST COUNCIL MEMBER WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE PHOTO: ZACH CORDNER

Oceanside’s newest council member, Ryan Keim, has made Oceanside’s public safety his life goal.

From the beaches and pools of Oceanside in his youth, to the streets of Oceanside as a police officer, and to the unanimous appointment to Oceanside City Council in January 2019—Keim is a genuine public servant. Valiantly assuming his role as an advocate, partnered with a career in service, Keim is dedicated to Oceanside, making him one of Oceanside’s Finest.

Life in Oceanside began for him at a young age where he attended local schools. After graduating from California State University, San Marcos with a degree in Political Science, Keim served on the Police and Fire Commission until he joined the Oceanside Police Department (OPD). In 2006, he medically retired from the police force, but quickly assumed the role of Public Information Officer for the OPD. Keim received a great opportunity to be the Public Affairs Director for San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, working under Sheriff Bill Gore. With an education in political science and a background of public service, government is a natural fit. Due to a new policy in Oceanside,

council member candidates are required to live within their district. Therefore, a seat was vacated

by Esther Sanchez with two years left on the term. City Council decided to fill the seat, and after applications were reviewed, Ryan Keim was

“My goal is to always represent the best of Oceanside, because I’ll always be here” on the short-list for each seated council member.

A move to appoint Keim was “seconded” and unanimously passed at the January 9, 2019 council meeting.

An avid surfer, Ryan loves being in the water with the same pals he’s known all his life.

His friends are small business owners, teachers, and public servants—the same kids that surfed with Keim are now grown men and women working together to make Oceanside its finest.

In his role as a city council member, he prioritizes

public safety (including homelessness, a problem he handled for years as a police officer), and fiscal responsibility. Environmentally, he looks forward to working together and finding a solution to keep sand on our beaches. “I have never been as optimistic about the city as I am now,” stated Keim.

Ryan is accessible, and his background has taught him to listen and find viable solutions. “I want to make all residents succeed,” he boasted.

“And validating someone, sometimes just by listening, accomplishes so much.” His congenial council aide Janene Shepherd helps him with his busy schedule. If invited, he also willingly attends neighborhood meetings to get accurate information to the residents first-hand. “I know how hard everyone is working to make Oceanside the best place it can be. I’m grateful to be a part of it as a police officer, and now, as a city council member,” said Keim.

As an Oceanside resident with his wife Ivy and his daughter Charlotte, Ryan and his family usually can be found enjoying the Oceanside Harbor. “My goal is to always represent the best of Oceanside, because I’ll always be here.”

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(L to R): Beach Safety Officers Veronica Velasquez and Chandra Faist

BEACH SAFETY OFFICERS CHANDRA FAIST AND VERONICA VELASQUEZ WORDS: PROMISE YEE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER As soon as Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer season, a cheer can be heard along Oceanside beaches: “Hurray, the white shirts are back!” Residents shout out a welcome and thank you to Beach Safety Officers who provide extra eyes on crowds from late May to early September. The non-sworn officers enforce beach regulations, such as no smoking; no alcohol, no dogs, and no overhead casting on the pier, so sworn officers can focus on more urgent beach calls. “We take the small stuff off the plates of sworn officers, so they can handle the big stuff,” Beach Safety Officer Chandra Faist said. They also write up daily reports and testify in court as needed.

In addition to enforcing beach rules, safety officers serve as police department liaisons.

The non-sworn officers do not carry guns, and are viewed as more approachable than sworn officers. “Building positive community relations is one of the greatest rewards of the job.

Residents appreciate us so much,” said Faist.

“Kids run up to us, give us hugs, and get stickers.” Faist has worked as a Beach Safety Officer for nine years, and partnered with THEOSIDER.COM

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“We take the small stuff off the plates of sworn officers, so they can handle the big stuff”

Swearing in a new Junior Officer.

Veronica Velasquez for the last seven years.

Together, they patrol the beach sands along The Strand, walking over ten miles a day.

The pair also works together during the school year as employees of the Oceanside Unified School District. Faist is a high school criminal justice instructor, and Velasquez is a school district security guard. The rest of the Beach Safety Officer team are professionals who have the summer months free, and college students pursuing a career in criminal justice.

She often works with her former students.

Faist created Oceanside High School’s Academy of Justice program the same year she began working as a Beach Safety Officer. The program is a four-year study that introduces high school students to the profession through classroom instruction, speakers, and field trips. It also serves as a pipeline for future Oceanside police explorers, cadets, and sworn officers.

“Part of my biggest impact is helping to mold future officers,” explained Faist. Through her onthe-job example and classroom instruction, she continues to do just that.

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The Star Theatre's production of Mama Mia! opens Friday September 20th. Get your tickets at startheatreco.com

SEPTEMBER 2019 SUNDAY

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Brunch Party with Live Music @ Harney Sushi 11am-3pm

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Sock Hop Adult Dance @ Country Club Senior Center 3-5pm

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Brunch Party with Live Music @ Harney Sushi 11am-3pm

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Oceanside Harbor Days @ The Harbor 9-5pm

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LABOR DAY Annual Labor Day Pier Swim @ The Pier 7-11:30am

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U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championships @ The Pier

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Trivia Night @ Barrel Republic 7-9pm

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

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

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Trivia Night @ Barrel Republic 7-9pm

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

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Garrison Creek Bird Walk @ El Corazon Park 7:30-9am

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Sunset Sessions with Shane Hall @ Privateer Marketplace & Wine Bar 6-9pm

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Generation Idol @ Harrah’s 9pm

Beach Cleanup @ Oceanside Pier 9-11am

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The Corvelles @ Harrah’s 9pm

Café Tacvba 30th Anniversary Tour @ Harrah’s 8pm

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Sunset Market 5-9pm

Mamma Mia Opening Night Gala @ Star Theatre 6:45pm

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Sunset Market 5-9pm

U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championships @ The Pier

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

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

TikiSwim @ Oceanside Pier 7-11:30am

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

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U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championships @ The Pier

First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk @ Downtown 5-9pm

Moonlight Paddle @ the Harbor 7:30-9:30pm

Chicago @ Harrah’s 8pm

Uptown Funk @ Harrah’s 9pm

Surf for the Sea @ Oceanside Harbor North Jetty 7am

Downtown Oceanside History Walk @ Civic Center Plaza 9-11am

Oceanside Harbor Days @ The Harbor 9-5pm Farm to Fork Week Happy Hour Tour @ Cyclops Farm 10-4pm

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Eddie B. @ Harrah’s 8pm U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championships @ The Pier

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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019

OCTOBER 2019 SUNDAY

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

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Brunch Party with Live Music @ Harney Sushi 11am-3pm

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

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Brunch Party with Live Music @ Harney Sushi 11am-3pm

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INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY COLUMBUS DAY

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

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Brunch Party with Live Music @ Harney Sushi 11am-3pm

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Behind-the-Scenes Tour @ Old Mission San Luis Rey 1-2:30pm

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Dia de los Muertos Festival @ Mission San Luis Rey 10-4pm Reggae Sunday’s @ Legacy Brewing Co. 2-6pm

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

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

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

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First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk @ Downtown 5-9pm Get The Led Out @ Harrah’s 8pm

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Beach Cleanup @ Oceanside Pier 9-11am Taste of Oceanside @ Downtown 2-5pm Harbor Wine Cruises @ Oceanside Adventures 5-6:30pm

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Pride by the Beach @ Civic Center Plaza 11-5pm Experience Hendrix @ Harrah’s 8pm

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Behind-the-Scenes Tour @ Old Mission San Luis Rey 1-2:30pm

Theory Of A Dead Man @ Harrah’s 8pm

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OSIDE FLAVOR @GOAT HILL PARK 5-9PM

Trivia Night @ Barrel Republic 7-9pm

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

Garrison Creek Bird Walk @ El Corazon Park 7:30-9am

Trivia Night @ Barrel Republic 7-9pm

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Sunset Market 5-9pm

Trivia Night @ Barrel Republic 7-9pm

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm Taste of Art: Jasper Johns @ Oceanside Museum of Art 6-8pm

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Sunset Sessions with Shane Hall @ Privateer Marketplace & Wine Bar 6-9pm

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HALLOWEEN Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

Art After Dark: Classic Halloween Bash @ Oceanside Museum of Art 6-10pm

Oceanside's Eastside bowling team at the Bowladrome in 1952. (L to R): Refugio Magana, Monty Nares, unknown, Val Gonzales, Vince Nares, Steve Magana, and Pete Nares.

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THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE HISTORY OF

BOWLING IN OCEANSIDE WORDS: KRISTI HAWTHORNE PHOTOS COURTESY OF OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

While bowling is considered an “all American” pastime, many years ago it was associated with gambling and was often banned or heavily regulated by local towns and cities.

Oceanside has had several bowling alleys in the last 100 years, and they went from being regulated to hosting gubernatorial and presidential candidates.

Oceanside's first bowling alley, 1917.

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In 1903, Ordinance No. 143 was issued

by Oceanside’s City Council related to both bowling alleys and merry-go-rounds. The oddly worded ordinance read, “No person shall maintain or carry on any pin or bowling alley, shooting gallery, any merry-go-round, or peddle or hawk any article about any street or in the City of Oceanside without having first obtained a license therefore in the manner hereinafter provided that this ordinance does not apply to farmers disposing of their own produce.” Bowling alleys were assessed $1 a month, while merrygo-rounds a whopping $50 a month.

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One of the earliest known bowling alleys in Oceanside was owned and operated by Frank Mebach. The two-lane alley opened in 1911, and was located on Third (Pier View Way) and Myers Street. Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company installed the lanes “with all the frills” for a then state-of-the-art establishment, which also included pool and billiard tables.

Local merchant E. W. Everett “rolled the first ball” on opening day. Bowling quickly became popular with residents of all ages, and a local team formed and traveled to Escondido to challenge their rivals. One of the best bowlers in Oceanside was Charles F. Tapsico, who held the record in 1917 with a score of 234.

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The Mebach bowling alley operated until 1918. The building was sold and moved to a local bean cleaning plant, and used as a warehouse the following year. In 1923, J. W. Fattig opened a two-lane bowling alley on Second Street (Mission Avenue) near Freeman Street.

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By 1936, a bowling alley was built in the basement of 206 North Hill Street (Coast Highway). The Oceanside Bowling Alleys

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Blue Pallette Room at the Bowladrome.

featured four alleys. Pins were manually set with pinsetters paid eight-cents a line. Oceanside native Ernie Carpenter remembered that it could be a harrowing experience: “I used to set pins in the back. [The bowlers] would try to hit the pin setter!” Owned by Russell and Bernice Grosse, the alley was sold in 1943 to Kenneth Stanley, John Fisher, and Paul Beck.

Highway). The bowling alley was operated

by Beny Young, and featured ten “brand new Brunswick alleys” and “theater-type seats” for spectators. The building was built and owned by the Richardson Brothers of Oceanside. A cocktail room and snack bar was leased to Oliver Morris, owner of the M&M Café. He turned the lounge into the swanky Blue Palette room.

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In 1948, the Bowladrome was built on the 1400 block of South Hill Street (Coast 28

It was announced in 1960 that construction of a new bowling alley had begun at 121

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Oceanside bowlers Dee Watkins, Dolly Daley, Dot Richardson and Buelah Allen, 1968.

Brooks Street. Paul Ecke of Encinitas was the owner, and he hired builder Carl Braverman of Beverly Hills to construct the $235,000 building, which included a restaurant and cocktail lounge.

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The Mission Bowl—as it was named— was operated by George Atos. It featured a lounge that offered “dining, cocktails, and dancing.” The banquet room hosted films, local events, singles dances, and even bridal shows.

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Local John Daley remembers that a particularly popular act was a hypnotist who would fill the room to capacity when he performed, making participants cluck like chickens to the amusement of the crowd.

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In 1966, Ronald Reagan—a then candidate for governor of California—made three public appearances in San Diego County, one of which was at the Mission Bowl, where Reagan’s tour began with a five-dollar-a-plate breakfast.

The following year, former Alabama governor George C. Wallace also included the Mission Bowl as a campaign stop while he was running for president under the American Independent Party. The Mission Bowl was torn down in 1992 to make way for a present-day card room.

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Oceanside’s remaining bowling alley, the Bowladrome on Hill Street/Coast Highway, changed its name to Welcome Lanes in the 1960s and eventually expanded to 32 lanes.

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Bowlers of the Week, 1963

It was likely at that time its iconic “Googie”-style marquis was erected, replacing the original sign that simply said “Bowling.” In 1995, the alley’s name was changed to Surf Bowl. Owner Dale McVey refurbished the bowling center at the time, adding outdoor neon lighting and “Xtreme Glow-in-the-Dark Bowling.” After 71 years, the bowling alley still attracts bowlers of all ages, and has even been featured in the television show Animal Kingdom.

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

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CERT members from all over San Diego County recently participated in search and rescue exercises at the Oceanside Fire Training Center.

Oceanside CERT COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE  PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Oceanside High Teen CERT members volunteering at the school's Lilac Fire evacuation center in 2017.

Civilian Heroes Oceanside is populated with hometown heroes and is proud to have its very own CERT. For those who don’t know, CERT stands for the “Community Emergency Response Team.”

It’s a national organization that trains civilians to aid fellow community members in the event of a disaster. Therefore, it’s no surprise that Oceanside has a thriving CERT program within its city boundaries. Oceanside CERT members are there to answer the call when the need arises, and safeguard the neighborhoods of Oceanside with everyday heroes—CERT trained heroes!

The CERT program began in Los Angeles in 1985. It was the Whittier Narrows earthquake in Los Angeles that identified the need to train citizens for disaster preparedness, since they’re often the first ones on the scene.

Trained citizens alleviate the urgency for help until first responders can answer the call. In the case of widespread emergency, trained citizens are often the only help while first responders can prioritize needs. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) took THEOSIDER.COM

notice of CERT’s effectiveness and rolled out a national program in 1993, and official CERT programs are found in all 50 states. In San Diego County, there are 31 recognized CERT programs, including our very own Oceanside CERT program.

Oceanside CERT was established by the Oceanside Fire Department in 2005. Since then, the program created its own 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with an involved Board of Directors.

Oceanside CERT has trained over 600 community members, and is run exclusively by dedicated volunteer power. OFD serves as the program advisor with support from Fire Chief Robinson. “I get to teach some of the classes and watch civilians get excited about the skills they learn, and then take those skills home to help their family and community,” Robinson proudly disclosed.

Why get involved in CERT? “Prepare, prepare, prepare. At the end of the day, we need to have this mindset to take ownership of our own well-being when disaster hits. First responders 32

will usually be strapped, so be prepared for three days in case of widespread disaster. Take ownership of your own well-being and be prepared!” said Rhonda Deniston, Oceanside CERT Program Coordinator.

Oceanside CERT offers two trainings per year; one in the fall and one in the spring. It consists of four classes that are four-to-five hours each for a total of twenty hours of training.

The course overview includes: • • • • • •

Disaster Preparedness Fire Suppression Medical Operations Light Search & Rescue Operations Psychology & Team Organization Course Review & Disaster Simulation

In June 2019, Oceanside hosted the county-wide disaster simulation at the Oceanside Fire Training Center. The earthquake disaster scenario was chosen for its relevance to Southern California. Disaster simulation utilizes

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the skills participants have learned in the classroom. According to Deniston, the Oceanside-hosted earthquake simulation had over 120 participants and 60 staff from around the county. With a county-wide rotating schedule, Oceanside was honored to be chosen for 2019’s simulation.

Teen CERT is a program offered through Oceanside High School for young adults.

Through Teen CERT you can serve your community and help take care of your school and home. There are two classes taught at OHS that reach capacity at 35 kids per class. Given its popularity, a future goal is for OHS to have their own Teen CERT program to accommodate even more high school students. If young THEOSIDER.COM

adults are not students at OHS, they can get involved in Oceanside CERT, beginning at the age of sixteen.

A unique subcommittee of Oceanside CERT is the Amateur Radio Team, consisting of over three dozen licensed Amateur Radio Operators (a.k.a “Hams”). In the event of a major disaster, almost all forms of major communication will cease (no cell, cable, or internet), therefore, amateur radio operators serve a vital role to keep communication up and running. The team goal of the Amateur Radio “Hams” is to have at least four-to-five hams within each fire service area. It’s a fun hobby that can also serve an imperative role in a major disaster.

The hams gladly welcome new members, and are willing to provide the resources to get started.

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In the event of a disaster, it’s reassuring to know that family, friends, and neighbors can be “CERT-trained” and ready to help. “There’s a group of volunteers in your community that are looking out for your well-being,” said Billy Woodson, Oceanside CERT Outreach Coordinator and Board of Directors, Member At Large. “I would encourage anyone to take the training course. At the minimum, visit the website to be prepared, because it’s not a matter of if—it’s a matter of when.”

For more info on the Oceanside CERT program, please visit oceansidecert.org

The OHS Teen CERT program helped support the school's Lilac Fire evacuation center in 2017.

OHS Teen CERT students handing out meals at the Lilac Fire evacuation center.

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LAST DAYS OF THE OCEANSIDE SWAP MEET WORDS AND PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER Since 1971, the Oceanside Swap Meet has been held weekly at the old Valley Drive-In and has been a cultural melting pot. On any given Sunday, you could find a brilliantly colorful mix of families enjoying the music, food, endless shopping, and festivities. To some, the swap meet was an eyesore packed with all sorts of junk, but to many people it was a communal place with a sincere sense of belonging.

Locals know you could find anything and everything at the Oside swap meet—it might be brand new, gently used, or even beat up, but people didn’t mind—as long as you could haggle a good deal.

The food was a fantastic mix of deliciousness, snacks a plenty, tons of fresh veggies, ripe fruit, nuts, and other amenities could be found all over. The smell of fresh churros wafting through the air encouraged you to keep walking through the rows of trinkets, tennis shoes, swords, and military gear as you followed its scent.

On Sunday April 28th, 2019, the Oceanside Swap Meet opened and closed its gates for the final time. The crowd was massive; the lines to get in were so lengthy that it became crystal clear our swap meet was more than just “junk”—it was a community hub. It was a place to meet friends and cruise around giggling at all the random things, a place to take your family—especially, the kids—out for an affordable and fun time.

We’ll just have to see what actually becomes of the old Drive-In, but rumors abound. Will it be more housing? Will it be a strip mall? Some think it might be a wave park for surfers. Whatever takes its place; we hope it’ll offer more fun experiences for new generations of Osiders.

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HomEgrown JASON BETZ WORDS: JAMEY STONE PHOTO: CHRISTOPHER DONEZ One of the coolest things about Oceanside is that most people from other cities tend to leave home once they finish high school, but true O’siders always seem to stick around town and plant their roots. Maybe it’s that Oceanside pride we all grew up with. For Jason Betz, that’s exactly the case.

Jason’s a second-generation local who’s now working on a third generation with his beautiful wife Melissa and his kids Kassidy, Maverick, and Kali. The Betz family has always been a big part of the Oceanside community. Jason’s father, Robert, was both a lifeguard and police officer, and his THEOSIDER.COM

Uncle Bill was a fire captain. This is why he has such deep connection to our city and is so proud to call Oceanside home.

At the young age of eleven, Jason gave his first tattoo. We all know that’s pretty young, but Oceanside was a different place back then.

Fast-forward to the early 2000s, he opened up his first tattoo shop Frontline, where he mostly served the local crowd and military personnel.

Along the way, he met a man while tattooing who told him about the history of this art form in Oceanside, and from that point, Jason dug into the history books and started to build a 44

collection of the tattoo legacy here.

In 2016, he opened up Oceanside Tattoo Arcade, where he has set up a museum of tattoo history in Oceanside. Like I said, people who grow up here tend to stay and deepen the roots of Oceanside, and Jason Betz is no exception. Other than tattooing, you can find Mr. Betz out fishing and spending quality time with his family around town. One thing Jason always states is that his sense of O’side pride is stronger than ever and he loves that he can make an honest living and raise his family in the same place he grew up. We couldn’t agree more, Jason. O’sider for life.

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INGREDIENTS 1 sheet of crispy Nori (seaweed) 4.5 ounces of mildly sweet sushi rice 2 pieces of golden crunchy tempura shrimp 2 pieces of garden picked asparagus 2 ounces of freshly caught Hawaiian Big Eye Tuna – 3 slices 1 ounce of zesty jalapenos 1 ounce of garlic aioli 1 ounce faux-Nagi sauce 1 ounce handcrafted garlic Ponzu sauce

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6. Cut roll into eight even pieces.

7. Cut jalapeños and lay on top of each roll.

8. 1 dollop of garlic aioli on top of each jalapeño.

9. Torch seared aioli.

10. Drizzle garlic Ponzu and faux Nagi sauce on top of roll.

11. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of roll.

12. You now have yourself a Rollz Royce Roll!

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Q&A with Blade Runner actress Joanna Cassidy.

For nine years, the Oceanside International Film Festival has been providing Oceanside with a top-notch red carpet experience, and this year was no exception. The festivities last throughout the week and present a variety of content and filmmaking styles. This year’s festival kicked off the week with the world premier of a classic video tribute from a local up and coming rock and roll band Mrs. Henry. From there, the week led into a “red carpet” opening ceremony showcasing TNT’s hit program Animal Kingdom.

Animal Kingdom is not only filmed in Oceanside, but proudly proclaims that the authenticity and character of our town is part of what gives their show the depth that it has. “The vibe in Oceanside is great. There are real people, and there’s the relationship with the community.

It’s the perfect place for our story,” said Animal Kingdom actor Shawn Hatosy. “Oceanside is a character in itself. Without Oceanside, we wouldn’t have a show.” Hatosy is one of the main actors that’s also begun directing select episodes, as well.

This year’s Oceanside International Film Festival featured dramatic short films, narrative works, and non-fiction short films. Many of these programs where produced in San Diego, and satisfied the demands of viewers from a vast artistic community. The weekend ushered in more great times at the OIFF. A highlight of THEOSIDER.COM

Animal Kingdom actors Ben Robson and Shawn Hatosy.

Saturday’s showings was a feature produced by Vans showcasing the life and story of legendary professional skateboarder Tony Alva. After that, the audience was treated to a special evening of film from the iconic, and award winning surf filmmaker Taylor Steele. Sunday closed out the film festival awarding Taylor Steele a lifetime achievement award and finished of the day with a community-oriented panel discussion from the Emmy-nominated actress Joanna Cassidy of Blade Runner fame.

To dive deeper into the highlights of the week, we’ll start with Wednesday evening and the premiere of the most recent episode of Animal Kingdom directed by Shawn Hatosy. We had the honor of a private interview with Hatosy and Ben Robson, and they gave us an inside scoop on why they love Oceanside so much.

“Oceanside has that sort of authenticity, a sense of beach style, and identity. It’s fun to be a part of it and represent it in the show,” Robson told us.

“That’s why when they asked us to come to the OIFF, we wanted to be here because the community has been so supportive to us. Getting to screen the show here is like saying ‘thank you’ to this community that’s helped us get to where we are. And in a way, it’s saying that you guys are owners of the show as well,” elaborated Hatosy.

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the duration of the evening. The VIP event was catered by several local restaurants and was a true highlight of the life, arts, and culture that Oceanside encompasses.

The action sports night of this weeklong film festival certainly did not disappoint. The evening kicked off with an in-depth view into the life and times of Tony Alva, perhaps one of the most legendary skaters to ever hit the pavement.

During some of the days in his career, Alva had a thriving skate shop here in town and helped put Oside on the map in the 90s as a destination for SoCal skate culture.

Departing from the concrete and out to sea and far off places, Taylor Steele and crew stole the show. Their night launched off with epic grom-like banter and laughter from three old friends who could only have bonded with such closeness after years of brotherly adventures.

Before Taylor’s video exhibition began, local legend Taylor Knox and Hawaiian charger Kalani Robb (both featured in many of Steele’s films) had their fun cracking jokes and sharing tales of 30 years of shenanigans with Steele.

Taylor led the audience through some of his most memorable and favorite surf adventures talking story and sharing behind-the-scenes looks into some of his most intimate filmmaking endeavors. From a soul searching mission with professional WSL surfer Mick Fanning into the

Filmmaker Taylor Steele was joined onstage by pro surfers Kalani Robb and Taylor Knox.

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jungles of Africa, to the wave-hunting adventures with names like Rob Machado and Dave Rastovich, Steele kept the audience captivated with spectacular visual images and his incredible storytelling gift.

Steele is a legend in the filmmaking industry, and has set a bar for generations of men and woman to come. In his life and films, he’s been able to capture an essence of not just surfing, but the tender human condition and our never ending search to find peace and happiness. It’s this ability that made him the prefect candidate to receive a lifetime achievement award. To honor

the career and path of Steele, the OIFF honored him with a lifetime achievement award for his dedication to film, in addition to his time and energy spent documenting surfing here in Oceanside.

Finishing up the weekend with a bang, OIFF brought in a big name from Hollywood.

Joanna Cassidy, an Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe recipient, perhaps most well know for her roll in the 80s blockbuster hit Blade Runner, was gracious enough to spend an evening here in Oceanside by interacting with attendees of the film festival and indulging them 53

Backstage with Kalani Robb and Taylor Steele.

in a very personal and intimate setting of a “Q & A” forum. Needless to say, it was well received by the audience. This sealed the week off and left everyone feeling satisfied and elated by another successful week at the theater.

Always seeking to improve and expand, the OIFF will surely outdo itself in the years to come.

Mark your calendars and join in the fun next year at the historic Brooks Theater tucked right in the central of our growing and thriving downtown district. Be prepared to enjoy a night at the cinema and participate in the amazing arts, music, and culture that the town of Oceanside has to offer.

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Weekly Thursday meeting at the Mansion.

The Bumbag Co. is more than just a brand— it’s a labor of love. It’s about tight friends who came from the streets of Oceanside with nothing more than the shirts on their backs, a love of skateboarding, and the desire to start a company of their very own. Launched in 2017, Bumbag is the brainchild of local skate legends and brothers Troye (aka Bobby Long) Rhoades, Lannie Rhoades, and JT Rhoades, and is masterminded by Brad Hooker, an Australian THEOSIDER.COM

skateboard industry veteran, who runs the dayto-day sales and marketing from down under.

The brand was instrumental in helping usher the “fanny pack” craze back into play as Bobby Long has been wearing one for years.

Fanny packs were huge in the late 80s and early 90s and has since made a comeback, thanks to Bumbag. “Two years ago, I was laying in bed and I had been wearing a fanny pack for a good amount of time, and my buddy Brad Hooker 54

called me up and told me that we needed to start making fanny packs and then sell them on the Internet. Brad is Australian, so he thought it’d be pretty funny to call them “bumbags” because that’s what they’re called where he’s from,” said Bobby. It’s interesting to note that their company made fanny packs popular again, and since then, many big name streetwear, footwear, and lifestyle brands have jumped on the bandwagon and recently started making their own fanny packs. But Bumbag was the first company to bring it back, and that’s what makes them so special.

“It’s a product that’s going to help you the moment you leave your door. You’ll feel way better with your fanny pack on you with all your needs in there and everything. No pockets, no problem,” smiled Bobby.

Bumbag is 100-percent skateboarder owned and operated and is headquartered at the infamous Loretta Mansion in the Posole neighborhood, where the crew has their weekly Thursday meetings. With the exception of a few sales reps out in the field, Bumbag employs around 25 people locally. “We all influence each other—a bunch of homies kickin’ it, skating, and just being with each other. It really helps us brainstorm, feed off each other, and come up with good ideas,” explained Bobby.

Besides fanny packs or “hip sacks,” Bumbag also produces different styles of backpacks, shoulder bags, new styles of bags, and they’ve recently made a cooler and a duffle bag for travel.

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Oceanside artist, Nolan Cooley with his Bumbag creation.

“We like to just get into all sorts of bags. We’re going to do a water bottle holder soon, and maybe a laptop case,” said Bobby. Last April, Bumbag teamed up with local artist Nolan Cooley in support of Autism Awareness Month. Nolan’s unique art was featured on a Bumbag and helped raise awareness of the acceptance of Autism. The brand has also made fanny pack collabs with legendary skateboard companies like Toy Machine and Baker Skateboards, and they have the support of professional skateboarders, such as Jackson Pilz, Boo Johnson, Jesse Noonan, Jack Kirk, Jamie Foy, Kevin Long, Nora Vasconellos, Kevin White, Tristan Funkhouser, and the list goes on and on.

“At the start of Bumbag, it was unreal to see how many people here were supporting it. That’s why we love doing our events in Oceanside. The last event we did was a ‘run and gun’ one at old 500 Motors where we just barged it,” said Bobby. “We’d give kids a free Bumbag for boardsliding a flatbar or whatever. It didn’t really matter what they were doing—if they came, they were getting something.

I’ll throw thousands of Bumbags at these kids—I don’t care. We want to help people from the streets because that’s where we came from.”

For more info, please visit thebumbag.com or you can follow them on Instagram @thebumbagco

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INDIO WHITE WORDS: ALICIA STONE PHOTOS: PRISCILLA IEZZI

Indio White—the nomadic home—is one of the new additions to our Coast Highway collective.

This meticulously curated artisanal home goods retail space is a stop worth making if you’re in the market for handmade and exotic decor.

Owners Jason and Tina Fisher have taken their knowledge of cultural aesthetics and love for globetrotting and brought their treasures from foreign lands home for us to experience.

Jason and Tina met twenty years ago while working for a large resort on the island of Maui.

They soon started their adventure together living in Australia, China, and then backpacking their way through hostels around the world. When they decided to settle down, they earned their degrees from Design Institute of San Diego and worked for large firms in the area. They began to blend their love of travel and design into their own projects and in 2014 Fig Studio was born. The couple made it a priority to get to know the local artisans they met in other countries and thought it was a natural progression to use those connections to bring their unusual finds to their THEOSIDER.COM

own customers. They set their sights on Tina’s hometown of Oceanside, and now have recently planted their business along our main route.

In addition to the retail shop, Indio White offers a full interior design service. They have the ability to provide consultation, schematics, and project design using sustainable materials as well as all construction documents. In “the nomadic home” showroom, they have a colorful array of vintage hand loomed rugs and runners, leather poufs, Indian hand-stitched quilts, and Moroccan Sabra and Turkish Kilim woven pillows. They also have Beaded “swag” (African décor made with recycled glass and hemp) unique kitchen accessories, and rustic accent furniture.

Tina was raised in Oceanside as one of eight children by third-generation residents.

“My family has always been involved in this community, and after years of living so far away, it felt right to open our business here.

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my hometown as his own.” Tina expressed her excitement for the future of our city by adding, “In a tourist destination, progress is inevitable, but Oceanside residents take pride in their own. It’s important for us to be supportive of locals trying to add value to the community we all share.”

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The connection between the military and Oceanside has always been an important catalyst in the community. In 2008, marine veterans Aaron Ortega and Robert Parsons met and discovered that they shared a passion for craft beer and soon started brewing together.

Shortly thereafter, the idea of starting a brewery didn’t seem so out of reach. Aaron, his wife Anne, and Robert combined their love for the outdoors and great beer to form Northern Pine Brewing.

They opened their doors in 2017, bringing a taste of the Northwest to Oceanside.

Located right off the I-5 freeway and Mission Avenue, Northern Pine has a diverse collection of beers that have the highest quality with a little something for any craft beer enthusiast. One of the favorites is a Pale Ale called Koastrider. A collaboration between PCH Sports Bar & Grill and The Privateer, this delicious pale ale has a

hoppy, piney taste that’s smooth and delicious.

With its golden color and amazing aroma, it’s become a crowd favorite.

Another great beer is the Saized and Confused Saison. This Belgian-style beer has a spicy taste and definitely brings an array of flavors to the table. Saisons can be tricky, but Northern Pine hits the nail on the head with this one. They also mix it with juice to make a saisedmosa for that perfect breakfast beer. It wouldn’t be a great San Diego brewery without a great Southern California IPA, and the Golden Horizons IPA is just that. This hop-forward IPA is bursting with fruit flavor that perfectly compliments each other, and the Citra and Amarillo hops are a perfect match. The Sunny Vibes Mexican lager is smooth, light, and just what the doctor ordered on those hot Oceanside afternoons.

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is the way they embrace the community and give back. Whether it’s brewing for charities like Brewbies or donating to the troops, they’re always thinking of ways to make our city and community better. Northern Pine assistant brewer Chad Lee can be seen playing drums in many bands, most notably Mrs. Henry, whose documentary was featured at this year’s Oceanside International Film Festival. This group of great humans is yet another reason why Oceanside is one of the greatest cities in California. So do yourself a favor and head on in and enjoy great people and great beer.

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MR. BIBI WORDS: KATIE LALICATA PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER Tucked away in plain sight right in the heart of downtown Oceanside is the newest addition to the booming culinary scene this town is seeing.

Mr. BIBI enters this food explosion by bringing new flavors and dishes that are as exciting as they are unique. The Yons, a Korean family transplanted here from Riverside, are thrilled to be in a beachside town serving food that represents their culture and their heart. “We were out where it was hot, and we wanted to be beach side, somewhere where it was cooler.

We found this location, and we wanted to serve Korean food because our restaurant before was Japanese, and it was hard for us because it wasn’t out culture,” said Mr. BIBI owner Gin with a smile. “We are proud to serve Korean food.”

Family owned and operated, their authenticity and genuine dedication to serve locals great food makes them a perfect fit for Oceanside. Their star dish is the Bibimbap, a traditional Korean mixed rice dish with a fusion of both American and Korean ingredients. It’s a hot stone bowl filled with rice, veggies, meats (chicken, spicy pork or beef Bulgogi), and crafted exactly to your liking.

The style here is casual as you order at the counter and build your bowl as you go. What makes this feast so fantastic is the way the rice gets a magical crispy caramelization when it sears in the bottom of the hot stone bowl. Their selection of sauce also leaves nothing to be desired. From gochujang, a classic Korean condiment, to spicy mayo and soy sauce, Mr. BIBI THEOSIDER.COM

offers flavors to satisfy any and all palates.

According to Kwan, “The Bibimbap is the perfect balanced meal, it’s not too salty, not too sweet, not too greasy, and it’s catered exactly to your taste. With our food, you can’t go wrong.”

The set up here is simple, affordable, and a perfect place to dine alone or bring the whole family. Although the Bibimbap bowl is the star of the menu, their restaurant has a variety of other Korean fusion offerings, as well. These items include udon, gyoza, salads, tempuras, and even a house kimchi. As Korean food becomes more popular for diners seeking new options Mr. BIBI is proud to bring their original style and flavors here to Oceanside. As they get settled into life at the beach, they’re excited to grow their menu and plan to serve alcohol and traditional Korean style fried chicken in the near future. In a land of taco shops and fancy eateries, Mr. BIBI is the perfect fit to satisfy your hunger and compliment the ever growing and diversifying culture of Oceanside. If you’ve never tried Korean food before, there’s no better time than now!

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Spicy Pork Bibimbap Bowl and Gyoza Appetizer

The owners Kwan, Gin and Young Yon.

Mr. BIBI 208 North Coast Highway (442) 266-8269 mrbibioceanside.com

DINING: VALLEY

Chilaquiles Street Tacos

Torta Cubana

LA PERLA TAPATIA WORDS: JAMEY STONE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

I spend a lot of time in Mexico chasing waves, camping, and enjoying the local foods. So whenever I see a Mexican restaurant around town, I can be a bit skeptical regarding its authenticity. Upon entering La Perla Tapatia, I was immediately taken to my happy place.

Right when you walk in the door, you can feel the goodness brimming to the top. There’s a full kitchen serving traditional street tacos, Mexican breakfast and traditional plates such as Chile Rellenos, Chilaquiles, Tortas and even house made Moles.

Everything at La Perla Tapatia is made from scratch with love. The recipes come from owner Reggie Gaeta’s Guadalajara roots, and they’re all delicious. Maybe it has something to do with the bakery and meat market that grace the right side of the store. The tortas, tortillas, and assortment of baked goods are made daily.

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The cuts of meat are done in house, too. Not to mention, the Agua Fresca is made daily with fresh fruits, such as Watermelon, Mango, and Tamarind—just to name a few. Much like most markets in Mexico, you can shop and get a home made meal all under one roof. They also have an outdoor taco cart on Friday and Saturday evenings just like they do in Mexico.

Reggie opened in 1994 when he moved down from Orange County where he was a chef at the Four Seasons in Newport Beach. He set down roots in Oceanside, and, along with his wife, Martha has raised his children Brian, Jason, Perla, and Belinda. They all contribute to the restaurant in one way or another. This is a true family affair. Reggie loves the Oceanside community and is very proud to call this place home. With two locations in the Valley, stopping in for a taco and an Agua Fresca is a must.

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Owner Reggie Gaeta

La Perla Tapatia 1910 Mission Avenue (760) 721-8486 @laperlatapatiaofficial La Perla Tapatia 625 North Redondo Drive (760) 722-4158

DINING: INLAND Pepperoni Pizza

Cannoli

Greek Salad

BIG BOB’S BEST PIZZA WORDS: AARON SCHMIDT PHOTOS: CHRISTOPHER DONEZ Located at 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard, owners Diana and Dave Cole, and their business partner Bob Richards opened Big Bob’s Best Pizza back in April of 2011. Bob is the face of the company and he does the day-to-day operations at the restaurant, and you can usually find him everyday in the back, manning the kitchen. Dave and Bob were best friends growing up together in Orange County, and by opening Big Bob’s eight years ago, they both fulfilled a childhood dream of theirs to run their own pizza place.

Big Bob’s serves everything from traditional old world-style pizza, sandwiches, salads, pasta, and much more. Everything is made in-house from scratch and only the freshest ingredients are used. “Since we’re not a franchise, we really put our money into our ingredients. I think it really works because of our food quality and customer service,” said Diana.

The most popular pizzas are the Tuscany and The Works, with the Tuscany featuring chicken breast, tomatoes, avocados, and their delicious garlic pesto. The Works features pepperoni, ham, sausage, mushroom, black olives, green peppers, THEOSIDER.COM

and onions. Both are equally amazing and should be on your radar when you stop in for lunch. “What sets us apart from other pizza places is that we serve ‘masculine’ pizza. It’s got heavy toppings and larger quantities, so we have a sort of 1970s style,” explained Diana.

Other popular menu items include the garlic cheese bread, the Greek Salad, lasagna, Italian Sub, and the crowd favorite for dessert has to be the cannoli—it was so good I thought I was back in the old world. A definite fan favorite is their pepperoni pizza—I usually gauge a pizza place by how good their pepperoni pizzas are and Big Bob’s pepperoni is on point with some of this town’s best on offer.

When it comes to giving back to our local community, Big Bob’s has donated (and continue to donate) pizzas to Bread of Life Rescue Mission, Women’s Resource Center, Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside, El Camino High School, Oceanside High School, Ivey Ranch, McAuliffe, MLK Middle School PTSAs, and Oceanside National Little League, to name a few.

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cater any party or special event that comes their way. Their lunch specials run daily until 4pm. If you haven’t stopped by to try them out, now’s as good as time as any, and I promise you you’ll be glad you did.

Big Bob's Best Pizza 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard #105 (760) 231-5050 bigbobsbestpizza.com

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BAR AND RESTAURANT GUIDE

DANI P’S CORK & TAP 560 Greenbrier Drive (760) 967-0128

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 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 BAR AND GRILLS CABO BAR & GRILL 212 North Tremont Street (760) 637-2450

THE DRAFT RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-4700 FAT JOE’S O’SIDE 424 S Coast Hwy (760) 722-5637

BREAKFAST DINERS AND CAFÉS 101 CAFÉ 631 South Coast Highway (760) 722-5220 BEACHBREAK CAFÉ 1802 South Coast Highway (760) 439-6355 beachbreakcafe.net

BARREL REPUBLIC 215 North Coast Highway (760) 435-0042 barrelrepublic.com BELCHING BEAVER BREWERY 1334 Rocky Point Drive (760) 599-5832 BLACK PLAGUE BREWING 2550 Jason Court (760) 631-8110

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

BREAKFAST CLUB DINER 228 North Coast Highway (760) 722-3124 bcdc-oceanside.com

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

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

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

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

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

COME ON OVER BOUTIQUE & CAFE 2405 Oceanside Boulevard MASON ALE WORKS (760) 687-6193 2002 South Coast Highway (760) 429-7424 DON’S COUNTRY KITCHEN 1938 South Coast Highway MIDNIGHT JACK BREWING (760) 722-7337 3801 Oceanic Drive Suite 101 (760) 637-9670 ELENA'S CAFE FRENCH CREPES 511 Pier View Way NORTHERN PINE BREWING (240) 644-3205 326 N. Horne St. (760) 754-1434 GRANDMA’S RESTAURANT 539 Vista Bella OCEANSIDE BREWING COMPANY (760) 757-8777 312-314 Via Del Norte (760) 453-7900 HARBOR HOUSE CAFÉ 714 North Coast Highway POUR HOUSE (760) 722-2254 1903 South Coast Highway (760) 730-5944 MARY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 307 North Coast Highway STONE COMPANY STORE (760) 722-3052 310 North Tremont Street (760) 529-0002 START FRESH CAFÉ 1034 South Coast Highway TAP THAT (760) 439-7940 3207 Roymar Road Suite E (760) 433-4827 STRATFORD AT THE HARBOR 280 South Harbor Drive BURGERS (760) 453-2073 ANGELO’S BURGERS ST TROPEZ BISTRO & BEYOND 621 North Coast Highway 524 S Coast Hwy (760) 757-5161 (760) 966-0985 ANGELO’S BURGERS SWAMI’S CAFÉ 1050 South Coast Highway 202 North Coast Highway (760) 757-4064 (760) 966-1203 ANGELO’S BURGERS BREWERIES/TAP ROOMS 2035 South Coast Highway (760) 757-4064 BAGBY BEER COMPANY 601 South Coast Highway THE HABIT BURGER GRILL (760) 270-9075 2267 South El Camino Real (760) 433-3390

PCH SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1835 South Coast Highway (760) 721-3955 RED ROOSTER 1985 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 754-8383 ROOKIE’S SPORTS GRILL 2216 South El Camino Real (760) 757-1123 TONY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 274 South Harbor Drive (760) 433-8466 TREMONT STREET BAR & GRILL 311 North Tremont Street (760) 435-9555 BBQ FELIX’S BBQ WITH SOUL 3613 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 439-7072 GUAHAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 806-4826 PRIMO FOODS 606 Morse Street (760) 439-8711 MISS KIM'S BY THAT BOY GOOD 207 N Coast Highway (760) 433-4227 THAT BOY GOOD 326 North Horne Street (760) 754-1275

BREAKWATER BREWING 101 North Coast Highway (760) 433-6064 KILOWATT BREWING OCEANSIDE TAPROOM & PROVISIONS 406 Mission Avenue (760) 231-1997 LEGACY BREWING CO. 363 Airport Road (760) 705-3221

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

EVERBOWL 2535 Vista Way (760) 754-1572

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

JB JUICE & COFFEE 4635 Frazee Road (760) 529-0807

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

JITTERS COFFEE PUB 510 North Coast Highway (760) 967-7886

TY’S BURGER HOUSE 515 Mission Street (760) 757-5890

KONA HUT 1940 South Freeman Street (760) 757-7873

CHINESE

LIVING TEA BREWERY & TASTING ROOM 302 Wisconsin Ave (760) 231-9986

CHIN’S SZECHWAN CUISINE 4140 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-4808 CHINA FUSION 4225 Oceanside Blvd (760) 726-8888 CHU’S QUIK WOK 815 College Boulevard (760) 726-7771

THE LOOSE LEAF 408 Mission Avenue (760) 231-8338 NAUTICAL BEAN COFFEE CO. 240 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4851

BOARD & BREW 2213 S El Camino Real Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 688-9217

URGE GASTROPUB & WHISKEY BANK 2002 South Coast Highway (760) 429-7424

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

GERMAN

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

GREAT WOK OF CHINA 4635 Frazee Road (760) 439-8939

PANELS COMIC BOOK COFFEE BAR 713 Mission Avenue suite A (760) 696-3276

PORT OF SUBS 510 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 439-3354

PICK UP STIX 125 Old Grove Road (760) 967-4081

PIER VIEW COFFEE COMPANY 300 Pier View Way (760) 966-1150

RED & WHITE MARKET 510 Vista Way (760) 433-5516

QUIK WOK 2184 Vista Way (760) 439-2228

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

SUBMARINA 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-7840

THE MANDARIN 1058 Mission Avenue (760) 439-0288

STEEL MILL COFFEE 605 Mission Ave Oceanside, CA 92054

Z-MARKET 3200 Mission Avenue (760) 967-2184

COFFEE/TEA

STAY GOLDEN COFFEE COMPANY 110 N Myers St (760) 915-0089

GASTROPUB

BANANA DANG 115 South Coast Highway (760) 846-0162 BLACK ROCK COFFEE BAR 1918 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 722-7133 BROWN CUP 401 North Coast Highway (760) 231-7968

TAPIOCA EXPRESS 2611 Vista Way (760) 722-8279 REVOLUTION ROASTERS 1836 South Coast Hwy (760) 529-9736

HAWAIIAN HOMESTYLE HAWAIIAN 1950 Oceanside Boulevard Suite R (760) 696-3030 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 FUGU TAIYAKI 410 Mission Avenue (760) 696-3366

101 PROOF 2002 South Coast Highway

GELATO ETC. 224 North Coast Highway (858) 761-4479

EXHALE 236 South Coast Highway (760) 231-1743

MENAS SHAVED ICE 1943 S Coast Hwy (760) 278-3876

FLYING PIG PUB & KITCHEN 626 South Tremont Street (760) 453-2940

MENCHIE'S FROZEN YOGURT 2525C Vista Way (760) 730-5728

LOCAL TAP HOUSE 308 South Coast Hwy (760) 547-1469

NANA AND POP’S SWEET SHOP 280 Harbor Drive (760 722-1723

MASTERS KITCHEN AND COCKTAIL 208 South Coast Highway (760) 231-6278 mastersoceanside.com

OCEAN RAINBOW 3784 Mission Avenue (760) 435-0750

DELI/SANDWICHES

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

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

CAPTAIN’S GROUNDS COFFEE 1832 South Coast Highway

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

THE CUP 206 Wisconsin Avenue (760) 231-9817

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

RED CUP FROZEN YOGURT 301 Mission Avenue (760) 637-2189

BAR AND RESTAURANT GUIDE

ROSARIA PIZZA 209 North Tremont Street (760) 722-1949

RICOS ANTOJITOS 3753 Mission Avenue (760) 231-7793

MANGIA E BEVI 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd (760) 231-1225 MOUNTAIN MIKE’S PIZZA 455 College Boulevard (760) 295-3121

HARNEY SUSHI 301 Mission Avenue (760) 967-1820 harneysushi.com

WRENCH & RODENT SEABASSTROPUB 1815 South Coast Highway (760) 271-0531

KAMPAI SUSHI 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-1484

WU LAN RAMEN TAP HOUSE 4645 Frazee Road Suite F (760) 453-7526

LOVE BOAT SUSHI 125 Old Grove Road (760) 721-3737

YUKIYA SUSHI 2415 Vista Way (760) 439-3283

POKI POKI 3480 Marron Road (760) 295-9086

KOREAN

INDONESIAN

THE PRIVATEER COAL FIRE PIZZA 1706 Pacific Coast Highway (760) 453-2500 theprivateercoalfirepizza.com

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

ROMA’S PIZZA & GRILL 617 North Redondo Drive (760) 757-2003

ITALIAN/PIZZA

ROUND TABLE PIZZA 3440 Marron Road (760) 434-5977

RAMEN MENMA BASSO DRILLMAN OCEANSIDE 509 Mission Avenue (442) 500-8080

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

RISING SUN SUSHI 272 South Harbor Drive (760) 277-0582

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

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

TWO BROTHERS FROM ITALY 4760 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 758-3638

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

1001 South Coast Highway (760) 758-3638

SUSHI4REEL 4750 Oceanside Boulevard Suite A-20 (760) 659-6784 ANITA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA TERI CAFÉ 1714 South Coast Hwy 2216 South El Camino Real (760) 722-6323 (760) 722-8399 CAFÉ ROSARITA TERI CAFÉ II 1816 Oceanside Boulevard 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 722-6224 (760) 945-8888 CARLITO’S CHICKEN THE POKE CAFÉ 158 Roymar Road 3910 Vista Way (760) 433-3427 (760) 458-3986 CEJA’S MEXICAN DINER & GRILL UMI JAPANESE GRILL & CAFÉ 4259 Oceanside Boulevard 401 Mission Avenue (760) 945-2199 (760) 439-3566 COLIMA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT WARAII SUSHI 404 Pier View Way 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 439-4045 (760) 630-3770 COMPADRES CHICKEN WICKED POKE 4225 B Oceanside Boulevard 2401 Vista Way (760) 806-6867 (760) 529-0774 DAVINA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT THE WHET NOODLE 3320 Mission Avenue 1815 South Coast Hwy (760) 722-8017 (760) 453-2738

BENITO'S PIZZA CAFE 610 Mission Ave (760) 721-3000 BEST PIZZA & BREW OCEANSIDE 1639 S Coast Hwy (760) 435-1000 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 GIANNI’S PIZZA 3910 West Vista Way (760) 724-2670

POKI POKI #2 4140 Oceanside Blvd (760) 295-4924

M. BBQ 2216 S El Camino Real (760) 433-1888 MR. BIBI 208 North Coast Highway (442) 266-8269 SONU BBQ 3744 Mission Ave (760) 696-3686 MEDITERRANEAN MAAN’S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Boulevard Ste.107 (760) 726-2249 MEXICAN

UPPER CRUST PIZZA 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-9330 VENETOS 608 North Coast Highway (760) 722-1228 ZIGZAG PIZZA 333 North Myers Street (760) 433-1555 JAMAICAN ONE LOVE ISLAND CUISINE 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 685-4618 JAPANESE/SUSHI

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

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

KNOCKOUT PIZZA 401 Mission Avenue (760) 722-8888 kopizza.com

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

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

DE KOTIJA’S TACO SHOP 3504 College Boulevard (760) 758-0399 DIEGO’S MEXICAN FOOD 1030 South Coast Highway (760) 721-1985 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 JALISCO CANTINA 213 North Coast Highway (760) 429-1679 JOHNNY MANANA’S 308 Mission Avenue (760) 721-9999 KING BURRITO 3490 Marron Road (760) 720-9747 LA FUENTE DE MARISCOS 2936 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 529-0150 LA PERLA TAPATIA 625 North Redondo Drive (760) 722-2877

MIRAMAR FISH TACOS & BEER 41 Douglas Drive (760) 721-2147 PEDRO’S TACOS 656 Benet Road (760) 722-7221

LOS TACOS 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-8226

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

POLLOS MARIA 125 Old Grove Road (760) 435-9071 pollosmaria.com

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

ROBERTO’S TACO SHOP #13 518 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-2377

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

ROBERTO’S TACO SHOP 2983 Via Las Rosas (760) 433-5004

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

SAN LUIS REY BAKERY & RESTAURANT 490 North El Camino Real (760) 433-7242

STEAKHOUSES

SANCHO'S TACOS 400 Mission Avenue (760) 231-8228 TONY’S FRESH MEXICAN FOOD 2983 Via Las Rosas (760) 433-5004 VALERIE’S TACO SHOP 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 712-1296 VALERIES TACO STAND 2213 S El Camino Real (760) 231-5458 PERUVIAN

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

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

PANCA PERUVIAN CUISINE & ROTISSERIE 1902 South Coast Highway (760) 722-3396 SEAFOOD

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

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

MARISCOS EL PULPO LOKO 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 547-5624

HARBOR FISH & CHIPS 276 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4977

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

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

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

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

333 PACIFIC 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333 HUNTER STEAK HOUSE 1221 Vista Way (760) 433-2633 THAI CAFÉ DE THAI & SUSHI 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-5533 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 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

VIETNAMESE I LOVE PHO 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 630-8889 MR. PHO 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-1306 PHO BOWL & GRILL 1006 Mission Ave Ste. C (760) 453-2999 ND BANH MI 4160 Oceanside Boulevard Ste. 169 (760) 726-4650 PHO HA 3905 Mission Ave (760) 754-5267 PHO HOUSE 3753 Mission Avenue (760) 754-9999 PHO KITCHEN 4121 Oceanside Boulevard #203 (760) 295-5445 PHO OCEANSIDE 518 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 754-2828 YUMMY PHO 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-1800 WINE BARS/WINERIES BEACH HOUSE WINERY 1534 Sleeping Indian Road (760) 732-3236 COOMBER CRAFT WINES 601 Mission Avenue GOLDEN COAST MEAD 4093 Oceanside Boulevard Ste G. (760) 630-4468 HOLME ESTATE CELLARS 216 N Coast Hwy (760) 305-8435 MATTUCCI WINERY 3830 Oceanic Drive, Suite 407 (760) 305-8435 ORFILA VINEYARDS & WINERY 221 N Cleveland Street 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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