The March/April 2026 issue of the Osider Magazine by Montage Visual Communication

A full moon setting early in the morning behind the pier.

Photo by Vladimir Medvinsky

Tangerine-colored sky viewed from the Oceana neighborhood. Photo by Zach Cordner

SET IN STONE

A word from the publisher

Home court—everybody has theirs and Oceanside has no shortage of places that feel this way to everyone in our community.

For me, it has always been Buccaneer beach. I started surfing there 45 years ago, and I start and finish every day at Buccaneer with a quick stop to recharge my mental batteries. It’s a place that reminds me of how lucky we are to live right here on this magical coastal stretch of sand.

Taking this time to start and finish our day on a positive note is so important for our mental health. A place where you can gather your thoughts, organize your next moves, and be thankful for the life we live.

I guess this is my PSA to remember that Oceanside provides plenty of places to absorb just how lucky we are to be alive and well.

With that said, we also have a responsibility to monitor and protect these special places and not

take them for granted.

So, wherever your home court is, please keep it clean, share the love with other locals and visitors, and most importantly never take these places for granted. Oceanside will always provide positive energy. It’s really up to us to open up our souls and soak it all in.

Thank you, Oceanside

Jamey Stone

PUBLISHER

Jamey Stone /Publisher/Co-Founder bucclife@gmail.com

EDITORIAL

Zach Cordner/Creative Director/Co-Founder zach@zachcordner.com

Dwayne Carter/Design Director dwaynecarter@me.com

Shelby Rowe /Editor shelbyamrowe@gmail.com

Kevin Mijares/ Staff Photographer

Anamarina Hernandez /Social Media Manager

R.I.P. Aaron Schmidt /Editorial Director (1972-2022)

ADVERTISING

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ADMINISTRATION

Alicia Stone

CONTRIBUTORS

Katia Brunson, Alondra Figueroa, Katie LaLicata, Jesse Lopez, Vladimir Medvinsky, Kristi Hawthorne, Joel Muzzey, Elizabeth Schwartze

SPECIAL THANKS

Oceanside Historical Society, Tim Wrisley, Amber Lussier, Abijah Hensley, Bruce The Trenchcoat Guy, The Carter Family, The Woodrell Family, The Becker Family, Ron Goodin, Bailey Stone, Braden Stone, Judy Endorf, The Hoffer Family, Steve and Linda Josepho, Jean Josepho, Oceanside Museum of Art, and all of our advertisers Facebook.com/TheOsiderMagazine @theosidermag

Oceanside's Finest Raye Clendening

Twenty years ago as a brand new educator, I walked into Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and, as everyone was heading towards the multipurpose room, I was stopped by this lovely woman who said, “Hi Alondra, I’m so glad you're here!”

I said, "Thank you so much. I'm happy to be here, but I’m sorry I don't think we've met?” She quickly said, shaking my hand, “I’m Raye, Raye Clendening. Listen, you don't know me, but I know who you are because I wanted you to be here. You are good for this school and this community. Welcome to the King family!"

As she hurried away, I instantly felt thrilled and yet eased by her genuinely warm energy. To this day that brief interaction was not only the most welcomed I’ve ever felt at a new job, but also helped solidify that I had made the right decision to join education. Her thoughtful words empowered me to start my dive into education and to do exactly what she said…be good for the school and be good for the community.

Raye Clendening is such a force, a petite powerhouse that our whole North County community has been very lucky to have on their side for almost 50 years. Raye’s family moved from Arkansas to Pasadena when she was in middle school. She attended Pasadena City College, graduated from Cal State Los Angeles, then went on to obtain a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University.

Clendening moved to Oceanside with her husband, Charles, and son, Christopher, when she began her career in education as a teacher in Carlsbad in 1979. After being a successful teacher she moved on to administration in 1988 as a vice principal at Potter Jr. High School in Fallbrook. She then became principal of Potter and then of Maie Ellis Elementary School.

While she loved it, she kept driving from her home in Oceanside to Fallbrook past the construction of a new middle school right on Mesa Drive. She decided to apply for the Principal position, and she got it! Raye would become the founding principal of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in 1994 and remained at the helm until 2002 when she became Director of Student Services and

Special Education from 2002 through 2006. She has since moved on to serving as consultant to districts for administrative coaching, parent involvement activities, and leadership development.

When asked about her long standing involvement in Oceanside as an educator, community volunteer, activist, and boss lady extraordinaire… Raye shared that when she came to the Oceanside community, in her opinion, “There seemed to be a loss of identity by many minorities.

It was a difficult time across the nation for everyone, especially young people. Sadly, gang and drug involvement was prevalent at that time. Drug and crime enforcement was the tone of the nation. Diversity was not something that was on the minds of leaders, punishment was.” She added, “It was very important for students of color to see examples of leaders who reflected

“Empowering others always brings me joy and fulfillment”

who they were and who cared to make a difference in their lives.”

Clendening explained that at the time working with Black students was new to her as her teaching and leadership experience had been in predominantly white school districts. When she applied to Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School she knew that she would need to do things differently.

“I knew I needed to create a space for students to achieve despite the many obstacles they were facing in school as well as in their community. I set about creating an enriching and highly motivating space for all the students that attended King so that they could thrive and reach their potential.”

It means a great deal to her that she was able to bring hope and a sense of belonging to her work as an educator at King and within the district. “My purpose was to be good and to do good in whatever ways that I could.”

Aside from her long career in education as a teacher and award winning administrator, she

has also done so much for our community. She has served as a member to the Board for Vista Community Clinic since 2002 and served as president from 2010-13. Raye’s been on the MiraCosta Foundation Board for ten years and the Cal State San Marcos Advisory and Administrative Council. She currently serves as Trustee for MiraCosta College and remains a board member and treasurer with the North County African American Women’s Association (NCAAWA) which she helped found with eleven other women in 1994.

Clendending’s passion and leadership skills have always helped her empower others. As an integral part of the NCAAWA leadership team they have an almost 30 year history of making an impactful difference in the lives of women and girls through the Biennial Women’s Conferences, ongoing mentoring programs like Becoming a Global Citizen, Global Ambassadors and, soon to be online, Luminary Sisters.

More than 300 students have benefited from their programs. Additionally, she has been a force of energy and support for the scholarship program that has helped more than 250 students gain a total of $447,000 in scholarships to go on to higher education, even graduate school. She is always looking to support others to bring their dreams to fruition, and we love that about her!

Clendening was inducted into the San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame in 2024 and in 2025, she was awarded Woman of the Year by Assemblywoman Laurie Davies. She is incredible, and Raye Clendening has graciously and consistently given our community so much of herself for so long that it’s no surprise she was chosen as this issue's Oceanside’s finest.

Currently, she is one of the amazing women featured in the HerStory production on the Black women educators in Oceanside Unified School District who have done and continue to do their best work to ensure a bright future for students and the overall community. We can’t wait to see what else Raye might be involved in and look forward to seeing her continue to shine and bring out the shine in others as well.

WORDS: ALONDRA FIGUEROA PHOTO: ZACH CORDNER

Saturday, April 25 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Satur day, Apr i l 25 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Alongside Día Del Niño

A long side Día Del Ni ño

709 San Diego St., Oceanside, CA 92058

A long side Día Del Ni ño

709 Sa n Diego St., Ocea nside, CA 92058

Join the Green Oceanside team for a family-friendly Earth Day community event packed with games and eco-friendly fun for all ages. Participants can visit our onsite water trailer for refreshments in reusable cups and join in on a neighborhood cleanup to help keep the environment pristine. Don’t miss out on the excitement as we celebrate our planet with sustainable giveaways and even more surprises!

Join the Green Oceanside team for a family-friendly Ear th Day communit y event packed with games and eco-friendly fun for all ages. Par ticipants can visit our onsite water trailer for refreshments in reusable cups and join in on a neighborhood cleanup to help keep the environment pristine. Don’t miss out on the excitement as we celebrate our planet with sustainable giveaways and even more surprises!

@CityOceanside @CityofOceanside @CityofOceanside

Scan QR code or visit GreenOceanside.org

Free Tours Available

Le a r n H ow C o m po st a nd Mul ch a re Mad e

WM is offering tours of the El Corazon Compost Facility showing how food scraps, food-soiled paper and green waste are transformed into compost and mulch through natural decomposition Get a firsthand look at how this material turns into valuable resources for the community and how the facility supports the City of Oceanside’s zero waste goals.

WM is offering tours of the El Corazon Compost Facility showing how food scraps, food-soiled paper and green waste are transformed into compost and mulch through natural decomposition. Get a firsthand look at how this material turns into valuable resources for the community facility supports the City of Oceanside’s zero waste goals

Dates: Saturday, April 18 and October 3, 2026

Time: 9 a.m.

Participants: Must be a City of Oceanside resident and at least 16 years old.

To sign up for a tour, visit tinyurl.com/ElCorazonTourApril2026 or scan below

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El Corazon Compost Facility

3210 Oceanside Blvd.

Oceanside, CA 92056

Phone: (760) 439-9920

Facility Days/Hours:

Mon.-Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun: Closed

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If you need help deciding what product to use or how much you need, please call (760) 295-6255.

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Arts & Culture

Upcoming creative and cultural events happening in Downtown Oceanside

International Women’s Day Arts + DanceXchange | March 7

Enjoy a full day of workshops in various dance genres, along with Brazilian and West African drumming with master teachers, and Capoeira Open Roda. There will also be a mini wellness market, local art show, an evening fundraiser, and live dance performances. Tickets on sale at womensdayxchange.com. Located at Bookabl Studio, 835 Coast Highway.

Sit & Paint with Artist S.M. Jackson | March 14 | 4:30-8:30pm

Unleash your creativity at a relaxing evening of painting, held every second Saturday of the month. The next event will be held on March 14. Reserve your spot using the details on the flyer. Located at Oceanside Alternative Medicine, 401 N Coast Highway.

NEA Big Read Program | March 21- May 1

The Oceanside Public Library is proud to bring a seventh NEA Big Read program to Oceanside! A program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read goal is to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book.

On March 21, the library will open the Big Read with a kick-off event, Seeds and Song, in the Civic Center Library Courtyard at 1pm featuring art creation and a concert honoring local indigenous culture. Free copies of the book will be given away at the event while supplies last.

On April 10, the library is pleased to welcome Diane Wilson, author of The Seed Keeper, to the Sunshine Brooks Theatre at 6pm. Moderator Bianca Bonilla of Plants, People, Community will explore themes from the book with the author in an intimate setting.

The Big Read will wrap up on May 1 with a special program at First Friday Art Walk in downtown Oceanside from 5-8pm.

For more information on the Big Read in Oceanside or other Library programs, please visit the Library’s website at oceansidepubliclibrary. org or call 760-435-5600

Creative Maker’s Market | March 21 |12-5pm

Explore over 30 unique vendors, enjoy live music, get creative at the free arts and crafts table, and discover helpful community resources. Located in 212 Artist Alley.

Open Mic Nights at Oceanside Alternative Medicine | 6:30 pm

Held on every third Saturday of the month, this event brings together people from all backgrounds, encouraging connection, wellness, and creative collaboration. The next event will take place on March 21. Located at Oceanside Alternative Medicine, 401 N Coast Highway.

Ukulele 6-week workshops for ages 10 and up Umeke, a local organization focused on preserving Hawai'i's culture and traditions, is offering ukulele lessons for kids ages 10 and up. The next six-week session starts April 18. Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Oceanside Art Walk | May 1 | 5-8pm

First Friday Oceanside Art Walk is back. Experience a vibrant showcase of artwork by talented artists. Located in the Civic Center Plaza and Library Courtyard, 300 North Coast Highway, and Artist Alley.

Malama Pono: Care Through Culture | May 8-10

Join local cultural organization Umeke and participate in a weekend of celebrating community, environment, and self through everyday practices of Native Hawaiian origin. Scan the QR code on the flyer for more information on this event.

Hidden Gems

Covet Art Gallery

Covet Art Gallery is inarguably one of the best kept secrets in Oceanside. A champagne supernova of art and community are erupting from within these gallery walls. Laurie and Trey King are setting the standard high. They are displaying the unlimited potential that exists as a modern art gallery. They are reinventing the vision of what an art gallery can be. They are breaking the barriers of many old school preconceived ideas of art galleries as stale, stark, and snobby spaces. Covet Art Gallery isn't just breaking the rules, they are rewriting the book. Here, it’s a comprehensive experience from online marketplaces to constant art shows. Everything they do is a dynamic celebration of creativity and community.

The walls of this intimate space explode with color and shapes of art that can be described as fresh, funky, edgy, provoking, and fun. The sprawling back patio area offers equal allure. Especially when it comes to the personalization and presentation of every show. Every show has a unique theme. Local (and remote artists) submit their work, and the outcome? A monthly reoccurring show!

Yes. Once a month. Every four weeks Laurie King curates a whole brand new art show. Curating an art show is a feat in and of itself, but to do it once a month is downright impressive. This undertaking is simply a testament to Laurie’s conviction to create a zone where art is exciting, available, and accessible to everybody.

What makes the monthly show even more compelling is that it is a full party every time! One Saturday each month from 5-9pm, the show launches and the King’s open the doors of Covet to the public. The gallery becomes infused with life. We’re talking about a taco guy, a live DJ, a live artist painting, the artists themselves show

up, and libations on the house! It’s a pretty stellar celebration all in the name of art.

Covet however isn’t just a brick and mortar gallery. It’s a multi-faceted production. Laurie is again setting the precedent as to the magnitude of what an art gallery can be. Her foresight is unparalleled. She’s created a bridge between the art, the artists, and the consumer by presenting an online market place with over 2,000 pieces of art for sale. Wow!

This online presence is where all artists she features in her gallery can continue to sell their art in real time, online. It’s masterful thinking of how to maximize exposure of the gallery and the artists all while making it easier for collectors and interested people alike to purchase art!

What makes these art listings special is that each individual artist manages their own online presence (not the gallery itself). It’s such an inventive way, as Laurie said, “for everyone to build together.”

It’s brilliant. It’s the evolutionary tale of how one or two people can create ripples in a community that end up reshaping whole landscapes. Laurie, specifically, and her partner/ husband / right hand man, Trey King, are two of these people.

Since its opening just over two years ago, Covet Art Gallery is making itself known to locals and art savants alike. With its “rotating exhibitions” every month nothing here goes stale. It makes art intoxicating in a romantic kind of way. It says art is for everybody — 27 and single, 39 and just married, 52 and starting over, Covet Art Gallery is saying art is for YOU. It’s bold. It’s engaging and it’s ingenious.

So now that the secret is out, go tell all your friends. Go find their IG or website and pop in to their next opening show later this March!

Covet Art Gallery

WORDS: KATIE LALICATA

PHOTOS: KEVIN MIJARES

Owner, Laurie King

The Fisherman's Market at Oceanside Harbor is every Sunday from 8am-12pm.

MARCH 2026

Oceanside Theatre Company Presents: “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” 8pm (through March 29)

Women’s Day Arts + DanceXchange @ Bookabl Studio USA Surfing Prime West @ Harbor Beach Chris Isaak @ Harrah's 8pm

Sit & Paint with Artist S.M. Jackson @ Oceanside Alternative Medicine 4:30-8:30pm

MTAC Young Artists Showcase @ MiraCosta College 7:30-9:30pm

IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside @ The Pier

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Historical Oceanside

Playground North of the pier, 1958.

Park Life: A nostalgic look back at the history of Oceanside Parks & Recreation

WORDS: KRISTI HAWTHORNE

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Recently Mark Germundson, with the Oceanside Parks and Recreation Department, discovered several boxes of slides that had been hidden away for many years.

He brought them to the Oceanside Historical Society who scanned them to reveal hundreds of color images from the 1950s to the 1980s. They captured various scenes and activities from the Parks and Rec Department. Particularly, images from 1957 and 1958 provide a nostalgic look at Oceanside from that era.

The Parks and Recreation Department was established in 1948 when the City hired its first director. Then in 1951, the department was set up formally by a city ordinance.

The 1950s in Oceanside was marked with unprecedented growth after World War II. Expansion of the city limits stretched further into the San Luis Rey Valley, new housing developments were built along with new schools and the advent of shopping centers.

This decade of prosperity also ushered in

the need for new parks and recreation facilities. Oceanside welcomed two community centers: The Beach Community Center in 1955 and the Eastside Community Center in 1957.

In 1958 Oceanside was celebrating its Diamond Jubilee Year which marked 75 years. (City council and civic leaders used Oceanside’s year of establishment of 1883, rather than 1888, the year Oceanside incorporated as a city.)

Gleas Renaud was hired as Oceanside Parks and Rec Superintendent and was given credit as

Historical Oceanside

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the “mastermind” of the success that kept Oceanside residents and visitors busy with sports as well as entertained with a wide variety of activities and hobbies for all ages.

Renaud even estimated that in 1957 over half million people utilized the City’s Park and Recreation facilities either as a participant or as a spectator during that year.

Along with Renaud, the Parks and Rec Department employed just seventeen people: a community center director, an assistant director, one secretary, a parks supervisor, beach master and assistant, two building custodians, two park caretakers, and five maintenance men. In the summer the permanent staff was supplemented by twelve lifeguards, twelve playground leaders, a beach activity director, three tram drivers, one softball supervisor, six softball umpires and five maintenance men.

At the time, Oceanside lifeguards were under Parks and Recreation department supervision,

and lifeguards were hired each summer to watch over beachgoers.

Parks and Rec were also responsible for beach activities, maintaining volleyball nets and playground equipment. Each summer they conducted a ten-week summer playground program for Oceanside children.

The busy department offered softball and baseball leagues, which were played at Recreation Park, located just east of Brooks Street on Mission Avenue. In addition to the ballgames at this park, the fields were used for model airplane events, bike races and more. A lighted archery range was also available, and a skeet, trap, rifle and pistol range was constructed, located in the valley behind the municipal airport.

The Parks Department hosted an annual Easter egg hunt on the “east lawn” of Recreation Park, and the festivities included sack races, a bunny hop contest and other activities.

Summer events offered to children by Parks

and Rec included checker tournaments, beach parties, free square dancing, a drama hour, and a kid’s western day at the movies at the Crest Theatre. Activities were available at area playgrounds which at the time were at South Oceanside, St. Mary’s School, the Eastside neighborhood as well as Laurel and North Terrace schools.

The program employed ten playground leaders to oversee children as well as a baseball coach and a supervisor for drama and arts and crafts. Oceanside children enjoyed dancing, games, picnics, nature hikes, and zoo trips. Parks and Recreation also offered junior and senior life-saving classes for ages twelve and up.

In the summer of 1958, a pet show was held at the Eastside Community Center with children from all over Oceanside attending. They brought dogs, frogs, cats, birds, and guinea pigs. One casualty was reported however, a five-year-old goldfish owned by Constance McHugh died while at the event. The Oceanside Humane

Petting Zoo at Buddy Todd Park, 1958.

Spider Monkeys at the Buddy Todd Petting Zoo, 1958.

Easter Egg Hunt near Barnes Street, 1958.

Society announced they would replace the fish for Miss McHugh.

Another popular spot overseen by Parks and Rec was the beach stadium and bandshell which included open-air square dances and summer evening “concerts under the stars” thrilled attendees. The annual Miss Southern California Beauty Contests were held at the stadium for decades and packed in thousands of spectators.

The Beach Community Center building located just north of the pier was the cornerstone for many Oceanside events, including talent shows, movies, dances, military events, and sports. The OceansideCarlsbad Junior College basketball team practiced and played all of their home games there.

The Beach Community Center was also the home of the first senior center known as the "Golden Age Club" and a shuffleboard pad was laid out in the front of the building.

The first symphony concert in the Beach Community Center was held in August 1957 and the Camp Pendleton special services rented the building for a number of dances, including the Marine Corps Birthday Ball and a New Year’s Eve dance.

In addition, Parks and Rec provided men and women’s recreation programs which included volleyball leagues and “rocking chair” basketball. The younger crowd attended movies and a Teen Age Club meeting each Wednesday.

Park Life

Other activities at the center included a camera club, sewing classes, model airplane club, coin club, and baton class. The Parks Department held “figure conditioning exercises” for women. The recreation program for women and girls also included volleyball, badminton, table tennis, tennis basketball, and checkers. A judo course was also offered.

One of Park and Rec’s most popular assets was Buddy Todd Memorial Park located on Mesa Drive. Dedicated in 1946 in honor of Buddy Todd, a local boy who died in World War II, this 19-acre park was remodeled in 1957 and a children’s zoo constructed.

In 1958 a children’s zoo was located at Buddy Todd Park through the efforts of the Parks and Recreation Department. The zoo was part of an expansion program to enhance and beautify the city and make its parks facilities comparable to a city of Oceanside’s size.

Among the zoo animals were four spider monkeys named Jimmy, Tony, Tilly, and Suzie. Saul Villaseñor donated a skunk while Joseph Jeffers of San Diego donated two chinchillas. Bill Joba was the zoo supervisor, who also cared for deer, guinea pigs and rabbits along with a bird aviary which housed doves and a peacock. Joba said that the Oceanside children’s zoo was a dream project, but it is unknown how long the zoo was in existence.

In 1958, a five-acre tract of land in “North

Oceanside” was being prepared for a park known as Capistrano Park, and the City Council had purchased a three-acre park site in South Oceanside. Plans were in place to build two swimming pools, one at Recreation Park, which is now known as Brooks Street swimming pool, and one at the South Oceanside, named Marshall Street Pool.

In addition to sports and athletic ventures, the Parks and Recreation department joined with the Oceanside Humane Society to offer obedience training for dogs. At one time training was reserved only for purebred dogs but the emphasis was on a “well behaved pet” for any dog owner.

In July 1958, it was announced that heavyweight boxer Floyd Patterson would arrive to train in Oceanside, along with his legendary trainer, Cus D’Mato (who would train Mike Tyson). This was a great achievement for Oceanside’s Park and Rec department, as Patterson trained and sparred at its Beach Community Center under the watchful eyes of local spectators. The City of Oceanside and its Parks Department had garnered the attention of the boxing world and the World Heavyweight Champion trained in its facilities.

Today the Oceanside Parks and Recreation Department continues to offer a wide array of activities for residents of all ages with four community centers, two senior centers, three aquatic centers, and over twenty parks staffed by twenty-four full time and over 100 part time employees.

Beach Community Center, 1958.

Gleas Renaud, Oceanside Parks & Rec's first Superintendent, 1957.

Marine Corps basketball game at Beach Community Center, 1958.

Square dance night at the bandshell, 1958.

Suede Denim Secret Police

WORDS: JAMEY STONE

PHOTOS: KEVIN MIJARES

What happens when COVID strikes, and you and a bunch of your surfer buddies get together to hang tight and enjoy a jam session? Well in this case, SDSP was born.

What started as weekly jam sessions at a friend’s house and a chance meeting at legendary surf spot Todos Santos Island eventually led to the formation of local garage band, the Suede Denim Secret Police.

Rooted in punk rock and ‘80s hits, vocalist Mark McGinnis, bassist Jason Daum, guitarist Mark O Toole, guitarist and vocalist Greg Drude, and drummer John Walls began jamming on a regular basis. Their first official gig came in the form of local shredder Coral Mcduffy’s twentyfirst birthday party at the legendary Moose Lodge where she slated them to play. They didn’t have a name at that point, so Coral came up with their moniker.

Fast forward to present times and you can

find these guys playing house parties, local bars, and some local surf events around town. Being surfers and playing big parties allowed them to rub shoulders with surfing greats Occy. Their sound is punk and raw. Mark is a great front man and sings with a ton of passion and energy. The band is always on point musically and are super fun to watch perform. Their knowledge of punk rock and good music in general shines through like a beacon of a musical hurricane.

What I loved most is that these guys are family men, with jobs, real life responsibility, and are avid surfers but somehow still find time to rock out and keep the vibes right wherever they play. I highly recommend checking them out next time you hear about an upcoming show. Long live SDSP!

Follow SDSP on IG: @theband_sdsp

Osi d er Spring Specials

WORDS: JAMEY STONE

The food scene here in Oceanside has grown into a foodie’s paradise over the last few years and we here at The Osider love sharing all the great places in town.

We also love our advertising partners. Without them, we wouldn’t have a magazine to produce. So, we handpicked sixteen of our best partners to create collaborations with each of them to share with you, our amazing readership.

Welcome to The Osider Spring Specials. Each special is a combination of food and drink thought up between local chefs and our staff. There are quick snacks, full meals and, of course, great cocktails, beers, and refreshing beverages for all to enjoy.

The idea is simple. Pick one that looks good to you, walk in, ask for The Osider Spring Special, and enjoy. Maybe some of you will even try them all? They will only run for the months of March and April which is the time this issue is on the shelves.

We would love to hear your feedback, so please feel free to post on social media and tag @theosidermag #osiderspringspecials. We would love to repost the best posts and spread the love. So, let the games begin and happy springtime!

Buccaneer Café

1508 S. Pacific St.

buccaneer-cafe.com

@buccaneercafe

Tuna melt on focaccia with fries and mango ice tea

Price: $20

Tuna salad, yuzu aioli, homemade focaccia with melted swiss cheese served with seasoned fries.

Oceanside Harbor Fish and Chips

276 Harbor Dr. (760) 722-4977

harborfishandchips.net

Medium fish basket and fries with beer or wine

Price: $18.88

Two pieces of freshly battered fish fried in avocado oil, French fries, and choice of a glass of wine or beer and the harbor view.

Senor Grubby’s

311 N. Tremont St. (760) 721-6040

eatgrubbys.com

@senorgrubbys

Pastor torta with crosscut fries and margarita or draft beer

Price: $20

House seasoned pastor pork, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, beans, jack cheese, and chipotle sauce on a fresh torta roll. Served with cross cut fires and a house margarita or draft beer.

Beach Break Café 1802 S. Coast Hwy (760) 439-6355

beachbreakcafe.net

@beachbreakcafe

Baja chicken sandwich and fries with drink of choice

Price: $16.50

Shredded chicken machaca, served on fresh torta bread, with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and pepper jack cheese.

The Plot

1733 S. Coast Hwy (442) 266-8200

theplotrestaurant.com

@theplotrestaurant

Charcoal roasted eggplant and choice of cocktail or mocktail

Price: $20.00

Homegrown panko crusted charcoal roasted eggplant, baba ghanoush, apricot sultana, fresh herbs, cucumber, and pistachios. The squirt gun cocktail, sparkling grapefruit, mint, green tea, rosemary, charcoal, salt rim, and greens from the garden for garnish.

Rookies Sports Bar

2216 S. El Camino Real #104 (760) 757-1123

iloverookies.com @iloverookies

Rookies burger crinkle cut fries and draft beer

Price: $15.00

Rookies signature half pound burger with grilled onions, secret sauce, pickles, and American cheese on a soft pretzel bun served with a frosty draft beer.

Local Tap House

308 S. Coast Hwy (760) 547-1469 localtaphouse.com @localtaphouse

The girl dinner and glass of Sauvignon blanc

Price: $25.00

Caesar salad with house made dressing, two deviled eggs, and French fries served with a glass of sauvignon blanc.

Corner Pizza

1940 S. Freeman St. (760) 201-3393

cornerpizza.com

@the_corner_pizza

Meatball sub and Mexican lager

Price: $14.00

Homemade meatballs and melted mozzarella cheese on a fresh roll smothered in tomato sauce and sprinkled with fresh parmesan cheese.

Uncle Anthony’s Local Market

700 N. Coast Hwy (760) 722-5557

uncleanthonysmarket@gmail.com @uncle_anthonys

Choice of deli sandwich and bag of chips

Price: $12.00

Sandwich shown: The Italian sub. Select Italian deli meats, ham, pepperoni, calabresi salami, prosciutto, provolone cheese, spicy brown mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a dash of salt, pepper, oil, and vinegar on a fresh roll. Chips on the side.

Anita’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina 1714 S. Coast Hwy (760) 722-6323 anitasmexicanfoodrestaurant.com @anitasoceanside

Chicken Mole plato with Me Vale cocktail Price: $32.00

Grilled chicken thighs smothered in house made mole, drizzled with Mexican crema and served with rice, beans, and fresh tortillas. Accompanied with the Me Vale cocktail. Brown butter fat, washed anejo tequila, mezcal con cacao, liquor de elote, mole bitters, and demera syrup.

Choice of fresh bagel topped with eggs, bacon, and melted cheese with choice of fresh brewed coffee or Martinelli’s apple juice.

Enzo’s BBQ Alehouse 4140 Oceanside Blvd (760) 643-9602

enzosbbq.com @enzosbbqalehouse

Price: $29.00

Musubi and Shoots Japanese lager

Price

$10.00

Spam, nori, white rice, furikake seasoning and teriyaki glaze, served with ice cold Shoots Japanese lager.

Slow cooked shredded pork on a fresh bun smothered in BBQ sauce, a beef rib, coleslaw, and Enzo’s signature BBQ beans and a cold pint of beer.

Price:

Brisket

Roasted chicken wings with choice of flavor, buffalo, lemon pepper, tamarind BBQ, and cajun (shown here). Paired with local Plainview beer.

CITY OF CHAMPIONS Oceanside Pop Warner

This is the story of Oceanside Pop Warner Football, the training ground for great football athletes since 1971. Oceanside is hailed as the “City of Champions” and the home of inspirational football players like Linebacker Tiaina “Junior” Seau (#55). Oceanside Pop Warner teaches a sport that unites Oside families, carries the esteem of building a solid foundation for our youth, and forges lifelong friendships that translate to unwavering pride for Oceanside.

In 2026, the story of Oceanside Pop Warner Football (OPW) continues stronger than ever as it celebrates an unforgettable 2025 season that culminated on December 12, 2025, at the Pop

Warner National Super Bowl in Charlotte, North Carolina. OPW sent the 14U Oceanside Warriors, the 13U Oceanside Smack City, and the 11U Running Pirates to compete at the highest level for Pop Warner Football.

The results? Oceanside Pop Warner returned home with two National Champions! 14U Oceanside Warriors & 13U Oceanside Smack City won it all — they’re the best in the nation! The 11U Running Pirates finished strong, but lost their final game. It’s the first time Oceanside has sent three teams to represent our city.

Coach Tupu Shoop Malele is humbled with

pride for his twenty-two players on 14U Warriors. “This was everything for these boys since this is their last year together before heading off to different high schools,” Coach Shoop explained. “After losing last year, we dedicated 2025 to achieve our goal to win, and we did it! We ended our time together as champions.”

The 13U Smack City team enjoyed their 2025 victory after missing the opportunity to attend the national championships when they were 11U. Coach Josh Galeai is honored as the head coach for his son’s team, 13U Smack City, composed of 25 athletes.

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He explained their dynamic, “Smack City has become our brand, when we were 11U, we had the opportunity to play the national championship games, but fell short on funding. We weren’t going to let that happen again. This opportunity meant everything to our team, and our hardworking,

committed families. We seized the opportunity and we won. Our families are everything and we’ve spent a lot of time together. Some of these kids play multiple sports and have played together since they were five.”

Thanks to support from Oceanside, the road

to become national football champions was a city-wide effort. To send 75 players to victory, fundraising was a major part of building their team chemistry. Between sponsorships, car washes, a barbecue, and Oceanside Turkey Trot participation, the teams raised approximately $40,000.

“We missed the opportunity to play a few years ago due to funding, so we were more strategic this time,” Coach Josh Galeai said. “We had amazing partnerships, such as Tri-City Medical Center. We did plate sales that involved cooking for eight hours. We sold blankets, held a car wash, even raffles. All of it turned out to be great team builders and we grew even closer. That really helped us.”

As the home to two National Pop Warner Champions, the City of Oceanside did not miss the opportunity to celebrate. On January 17, 2026, at the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre, a celebration was held in their honor. Hundreds of friends, families, fans, and supporters showed up for the three hour event in the perfectly named amphitheatre in honor of Junior Seau.

Oceanside City Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa reported on the exciting development. “While the teams were still competing in North Carolina, several parents from Oceanside Pop Warner reached out to ask if I could help coordinate with the City to organize a celebration upon their return,” he said.

“With a short turnaround between Nationals and the busy holiday season in December and January, I immediately connected with City staff to explore what could be done. Given the time frame, we agreed that hosting a celebration at the City’s amphitheater would be the most appropriate option. Staff across departments were enthusiastic and fully supportive of recognizing these young athletes. Once the date and location were secured, the OPW board and parents took the lead and organized a truly memorable event for the teams and families. This moment was especially meaningful to me because I grew up alongside many of these coaches and parents— families I’ve known and called friends for 25 to

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30 years. Some of the coaches were once my teammates in youth sports here in Oceanside.”

With the national championship trophies in hand, OPW is hoping their next story is about the preservation and expansion of their football program and all youth sports in Oceanside.

“We used to be known as the City of Champions, and somewhere resources for our sports dwindled,” Coach Galeai explained. “Hopefully with this train of momentum it triggers more funds for youth sports and investment in our current and future champions. We need the sports fields fixed

and dedicated for youth sports. We would pass vacant fields in Oceanside to go play 30 minutes away at another team’s field. Save our Streets has been instrumental in getting attention for youth sports and reinvesting in our youth. They attend city council meetings on our behalf and work with the council. This is an ongoing story.”

Ultimately, investing in youth sports, including the high schools, is an investment for the entire community because when our youth win and are proud of Oceanside, we all win.

Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa perfectly

summed up the city’s sentiments for OPW. “Congratulations to Oceanside Pop Warner on a truly historic year! Sending three teams to the National Championships is an extraordinary accomplishment, with Smack City and the Warriors bringing home national titles and the Running Pirates finishing an incredible season as national runnersup. But this is bigger than football. Our coaches are instilling discipline, hard work, and resilience while showing our youth what it truly means to have someone believe in you. We all need that kind of support, and here in our city, it makes a life-changing

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Our national champions were honored by the City of Oceanside and Mayor Esther Sanchez

Coaches Shoop Malele, Johnathan Vae’ena, and Josh Galea’i.

difference. They are showing our young people that their dreams are within reach and that there is a path filled with opportunity, purpose, and success beyond the streets. Thank you to every coach and parent for your time, heart, and sacrifices. Oceanside is so very proud of you all.”

Congratulations Oceanside Pop Warner! The City of Oceanside is beyond proud to be the “City of Champions” once again!!!

Changes to Oceanside’s E-Bike Ordiance

The rise of electric bikes (e-bikes) is undeniable, especially in scenic cities like Oceanside where bikes make accessing beautiful trails and locales quicker than ever.

With the rise of e-bikes, Oceanside needed to enact clear rules because too many people were impacted on a daily basis—almost everyone has an e-bike story! Therefore, effective February 28, 2026, Oceanside City Council unanimously approved e-bike safety ordinance amendments using an education-based approach. The overarching goal of the amendments is to keep everyone safe!

“The ordinance amends Chapter 5 of the Oceanside City Code in response to a significant and sustained increase in e-bike-related calls for service over the past several years. Oceanside Police Department data show calls rose from 69 in 2021 to 918 in 2025, an increase of more than 1,200%.”

Key Updates Include:

• (OCC 5.18) Temporary E-Bike Seizure Authority: Allows for the temporary seizure of an e-bike when a rider is cited for reckless operation, failure to exercise due regard for safety, or two or more violations within twelve months.

• (OCC 5.19) Prohibition on Unauthorized Passengers (“Double Riding”): Prohibits carrying passengers on e-bikes unless the device is designed and equipped with a passenger seat, consistent with California law.

There are three reasons an e-bike can be seized:

1. Reckless operation

2. Failure to exercise due regard for the safety of persons or property

3. Two or more violations of Chapter 5 in a twelve month period

Once a bike is seized, the retrieval procedures include one of three options:

1. Contest the citation in court (judge/commissioner verdict) OR

2. Pay the court imposed fine OR

3. Complete a bicycle education course within three months from the date of the citation

Oceanside Police Captain, Scott Garrett, said that the Oceanside Police Department (OPD) in conjunction with the City of Oceanside spent a great deal of time analyzing e-bike usage and tailored rules specifically for Oceanside in a pilot program.

While many nearby cities set an age limit, Oceanside decided to utilize an education-based approach. Oceanside didn’t want to penalize people already riding their bikes legally, or kids (under age twelve) that simply want to ride their bike to school. They wanted to send a clear message that there are repercussions for hazardous and dangerous riding — no matter the age of the rider.

The education-based approach enacted by OPD offers free classes for the community offered

by OPD. OPD recognizes that many e-bike riders and cyclists may have never received formal driver’s training or know the rules of the road. See more information about these classes at the end of this article.

One law that remains in place and is strictly enforced: helmets are legally required for riders under eighteen years of age and on all Class 3 e-bikes. That law has not changed and is extremely effective in the case of an accident.

There is a difference between legal electric bikes, and illegal bikes:

• Legal e-bikes include Class 1 (pedal-assist, max 20mph), Class 2 (throttle-assist, max 20mph), and Class 3 (pedal-assist, max 28mph) are allowed on the streets of Oceanside if following the rules of the road.

• Illegal bikes are electric motorcycles or dirtbikes (i.e. Surrons). Anything above 750 watts is considered a motorized vehicle and needs to be registered, insured, and riders must possess a valid driver’s license. Electric Motorcycles can be impounded with no warning. They are illegal.

Oceanside Unified School District (OUSD) was proactive in keeping their students safe and implemented new e-bike policies for all students beginning with the 2025 - 2026 school year.

“Our top priority is the safety and well-being

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of every student, OUSD Superintendent Julie A. Vitale, Ph.D said. “As e-bikes become a more common way for students to travel to and from school, this policy balances the benefits of active transportation with the need to minimize risk. We appreciate the partnership of families and staff in reinforcing safe practices and complying with the guidelines so all students can learn and move about our community confidently and responsibly.”

Effective in 2025 for all OUSD schools:

• E-bikes are allowed on school premises ONLY if the e-bike operator possesses a valid e-bike permit issued by OUSD

• E-bike permits are eligible to students who have met the following requirements:

1. Complete the e-bike liability waiver.

2. The student completed an online safety course. The course provider will submit the certificate of completion to the school.

3. Submit and e-bike application that must be signed by the student and legal guardian

4. Upon completion of the waiver, signed application, and approved safety course, the student is allowed to ride their bike on any OUSD site.

For example, Lincoln Middle School is home to approximately 700 Oceanside students attending sixth, seventh, and eignth grades. There is a large population that utilize e-bikes as their main form of transportation. It was important for school

administration to acknowledge the risk, but also allow their students to transport to school.

“At Lincoln Middle School, we know many of our students ride e-bikes to and from campus, and our priority is making sure they do so safely and responsibly,” Dr. Myeshia Whigham, Principal, Lincoln Middle School said. “Through regular reminders in advisory lessons, newsletters, and ongoing conversations with students and families, we reinforce safe riding practices that align with Oceanside Unified School District and OPD policies. Our partnership with OPD, along with required permits, safety training, and bike registration, allows students to enjoy the freedom and fun of riding their e-bikes while learning how to do so in a safe, responsible way.”

So, Oceanside, let’s stay safe and share the road because biking is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and a great way to keep kids off screens. Education is key, and the new amendments are a work in progress to reduce incident reports. OPD Captain, Scott Garett reminds the public, “E-bike usage is not an exclusive Oceanside problem, but most cities are scrambling to do what they think is best for the public. One of the most effective ways to start the process is to ensure that ALL bike riders know the rules of the road. The police department is not against e-bike riders, we just want people to do it safely.”

Free EBike Classes with OPD: March 21, May 16, July 25, September 19, November 29 at 9am 3855 Mission Avenue RSVP: 760-435-4835 or ebike@oceansideca.org

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Local Retailer

Ace Hardware

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PHOTOS: KEVIN MIJARES

Locally-owned and independent, Oceanside’s Ace Hardware stores stand out for their friendly, neighborhood feel, upbeat staff and peerless customer service. And when it comes to great products—you’ll find it all here. Ace is known as “The Helpful Place,” a vibe that feels genuine and very intentional. Not to mention refreshing.

Ace owner and Oceanside local Logan McEniry started working at an Ace store back in high school. Then after earning a college degree and commissioning into Marine Corps, he took his love for the hardware business and leveled up. In 2022, he took ownership of his first Ace store at 263 South Coast Highway, a beloved (and busy) community hub for DIYers and professional tradespeople alike.

And now, less than five years later, Logan and his crew have opened a new location—at 4181 Oceanside Boulevard. The new 10,000+ square-foot store, located a few miles east in Rancho Del Oro, sits conveniently at the corner of Oceanside and College Boulevards.

“I always knew I wanted to own more than one store,” he explained, and after recon, research and finding just the right location, he “took a leap of faith and went for it.”

Though not a whole lot larger than the downtown location, the Del Oro store is, “designed much differently,” he said. “We designed every single detail of the store and picked exactly which products we were going to carry. So, this store is the best

of everything that we could have come up with; and it’s Ace’s new store design, trying to create more of a showroom feel.”

From the Benjamin Moore Paint center, which is like a store within the store, to the barbecue grill and smoker displays from all the top brands, like Traeger, RecTek, Big Green Egg, and Weber, shoppers can see it all side-by-side.

The power tool zone is also exceptional, all separated by brand: Milwaukee, Stihl, DeWalt, Craftsman, EGo. Compared to the big box stores, the layout here is much easier to navigate and more personal when you need assistance.

And despite its smaller footprint, there are nearly 50,000 products on offer, from plumbing fixtures and fertilizer to hand tools, gas-powered generators and bird feeders to that obscure nut or bolt you can’t seem to find elsewhere.

So hit up Ace. They’ve got what you’re looking for and they’re here to help.

“We’re all about the community,” Logan said. “And it’s a two-way relationship. We serve the community and give back and in turn they support us. That’s truly why we’re here.”

Local Business

North County Periodontics & Implant Dentistry

WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE

PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

North County Periodontics & Implant Dentistry in Oceanside is an award-winning practice owned and operated by Dr. Behdad Javdan, DDS, DABP. He is board certified by the American Board of Periodontology and the real-deal when it comes to his commitment to Oceanside.

Dr. Javdan received the highest level of education at University of California, Los Angeles, and University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry. After completing a 36-month specialty advanced training in Periodontics at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, the native Californian was excited to return home to begin his professional career in periodontics.

He explained, “At North County Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, my mission is to restore both health and confidence for our neighbors here in Oceanside. While my academic path took me from UCLA and UCSF to a specialized residency in New York, I always knew I wanted to bring that level of expertise back home to Southern California.”

The skilled and experienced periodontal team provides:

Preventative Care

• Perio Tray Therapy

• Dental Exams

• Oral Hygiene

• Digital X-Rays

• Teeth Cleaning

Periodontic Services

• Deep Teeth Cleaning

• Periodontal Maintenance

• ARESTIN Therapy

• Guided Biofilm Therapy

• Gum Disease Laser Therapy

• Pocket Depth Reduction Surgery

• Soft Tissue Graft (Gum Graft)

Oral Surgery

• Tooth Extractions

• Bone Grafting

• Socket Graft

• Ridge Augmentation

• Sinus Lift/Augmentation

• All-on-4 (Full-Arch Restoration, Dental Implants)

Sedation Dentistry

• Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Inhalation Sedation

• Oral Conscious Sedation

Other Services

• CBCT Scan

• Pre-orthodontic Treatment

• Occlusal Therapy

• Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRP)

North County Periodontics & Implant Dentistry recently celebrated a major milestone on January 2, 2026. Along with Oceanside Mayor, Esther Sanchez, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held and Dr. Javdan was presented a 'Certificate of Recognition' for his work in expanding critical healthcare access to families across Oceanside and the broader North County region.

The new 'Gold Standard' of care is to support expansion. “We’ve invested in Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), which has become the gold standard for complex dental cases, “ Dr Javdan said. “This technology allows us to provide Precision Treatment Planning with exact measurements for dental implants. More importantly, it offers Enhanced Diagnostic Accuracy, allowing us to 'see around corners' to identify hidden infections or pathologies that traditional 2D X-rays simply miss.”

With safety and innovation in mind for patients, Dr. Javdan offers Anatomic Safety. This means he can precisely map sensitive structures like nerves and sinuses to reduce surgical risk while benefiting from Reduced Radiation Exposure compared to traditional medical CT scans. He believes it’s about using the best tools available to ensure every procedure is as safe and predictable as possible.

With a large military population in Oceanside, Dr. Javdan understands giving back to those who serve. He describes one of the most rewarding aspects of his practice is supporting the local military community.

“This community-first approach is also why we offer a 5% discount for veterans and their beneficiaries as a small token of gratitude for their service,” he said. “It’s an honor to serve those who have served us, and it’s our way of thanking

those who have served and to provide world-class care with a personal touch.”

Beyond perfecting smiles in North County, Dr. Javdan’s philosophy is simple: “treat every patient like family. Whether we are saving a 'hopeless' tooth or placing a permanent implant, my team and I focus on creating a comfortable, judgment-free environment where every patient leaves feeling more empowered than when they walked in."

Dr. Behdad Javdan

Dining: Valley

Owner and founder, Geo Mancilla, opened his brand new restaurant, Torta Time, in September of last year. His goal is simple, but bold; “to create the perfect torta.”

Talking to Geo, he beamed about his faith, family, and lifelong dream of opening a torta shop while jumping up eagerly to attend to customers who walk through the door. His love for food started young, and now Geo is proud to be serving up hefty tortas, a typical Mexican sandwich on a soft bread roll known as pan telera, and is deeply dedicated to his recipes.

His obsession for the perfect torta started when he was a kid. “I begged my mom every other week to take me to Mexico to eat tortas. I wanted to try all the different kinds,” Geo reminisced.

Geo grew up in North County San Diego. “It was rare to find tortas here and when I did find them, they weren’t as good as in Mexico. I was on a mission to find the perfect torta and bring my version to North County.”

So, what’s Geo’s perfect torta? A soft, buttery, toasted pan telera, with fresh lettuce, tomato, avocado, onion, and juicy, seasoned meat like carne asada, topped with cheese, a traditional bean spread, and his very own special chipotle sauce that brings everything together in a warm, smoky bite. All tortas are made to order and customizable, with different options for cheeses like Monterey, American, or queso fresco. His menu includes vegetarian options and can happily

accommodate any dairy or egg allergies.

Just like his beloved torta, Geo constructed Torta Time layer by layer with the utmost attention to detail, starting in his home kitchen where he created his bestselling menu items, to his committed search for the best quality telera rolls supplied by a local bakery. Geo puts his recipes through a panel of judges consisting of family and friends. His tortas, sauces, and chilaquiles went through numerous taste tests for authenticity and flavor before reaching the menu.

Geo would argue that “torta time” is all the time, and so is breakfast, which is served all day. In addition to tortas, Torta Time serves up tasty red salsa chilaquiles, and if you can’t decide, you can order the best of both worlds with the Chilaquiles Torta. An off menu “secret” item, this torta is a sandwich stuffed with saucy chilaquiles and a fried egg, perfect for breakfast or brunch on the go!

The Super Torta is your “meat lover's” edition, packed with crispy, breaded chicken and beef milanesa, turkey slices, chorizo pork sausage, piled high on top of fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado. For more heat, try the creamy jalapeno salsa; you’ll want it poured over every bite! To soothe your burning mouth, Torta Time offers sweet, cinnamon horchata or refreshing aguas frescas like cucumber lime and jamaica.

“When I think about Oceanside, I think about the diversity of the people and I knew that it would be a welcoming place for my business,” Geo said.

For Geo, opening his own restaurant felt like a calling, and he continues to attribute his success to his supportive family and his faith. He wanted his restaurant to be a reflection of himself and his dream to feed people and connect with them through food.

Torta Time has a wall dedicated to Geo’s favorite inspirational quotes, reminders of the dedication and perseverance it takes to follow your dreams. It reads, “You are beautiful, for you are fearfully and wonderfully made...” One could say the same about the tortas.

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PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Owner, Geo Mancilla

Super Torta with fries.

The Super Torta

Chilaquiles Torta

Dining: Coastal

Oceanside Fish Shop

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Downtown Oceanside finally has a new seafood spot. Fish tacos, ceviche, poke, oysters — you name it, the Fish Shop’s got it!

The Fish Shop opened its doors in January, taking over a familiar corner on Coast Highway that has rotated through concepts over the years. But owner Billy Ramirez isn’t intimidated by the address. If anything, this location in coastal Oceanside feels just right.

“I was in the Marine Corps from ’93 to ’97,” Ramirez said. “So I spent some time in Oceanside. To see what it is now… it’s kind of a no-brainer to take it on.”

If you’ve been to the Fish Shop in Encinitas, Pacific Beach or Point Loma, you already know the drill: order at the counter, grab a local beer, find a table inside or out, and settle in.

The space is clean and approachable with an easy indoor-outdoor flow that fits our city’s laidback pace. It’s family-friendly, dog-friendly and proudly military-friendly, offering a 10% discount to all who have selflessly served.

The menu is where things get fun. As Ramirez puts it, “It’s kind of a build-your-own menu,” which means you can keep it light with sashimi or poke, stack up a couple of tacos, or commit to a full plate with your choice of fish and sides. Rotating specials often feature locally caught halibut, sea bass, and yellowtail

when available, while staples like fish and chips hold down the daily menu.

Their elote taco has become a standout — and not just for the flavor. A portion of the sales from that taco supports Gigi's Playhouse, a nonprofit serving individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

This give-back program isn’t just a sideproject, it’s how Ramirez runs his business. Throughout the year, Fish Shop hosts organized give-back events across its locations and invites local schools and community groups to partner on fundraising nights where a percentage of proceeds goes back to the cause. If Oceanside High or any local teams need help raising funds, contact Fish Shop for their support.

The Fish Shop has only been open for a short couple of months, but the reception from our community has been nothing but supportive right off the bat. If you’re looking for more from this little fish shop, then you’re in luck. Thursdays are oyster nights, offering $1.25 oysters starting at 4 pm, and seasonal Cajun boils are on the horizon.

So grab a few friends, order that extra taco, don’t skip the oysters, and make a night of it. Oceanside loves a good comeback story, and this corner of downtown might have just found its match. Go see for yourself and give them the kind of local welcome we’re known for.

Fish N' Chips

Swordfish Plate

Albacore Salad

L-R: General Manager Melana Cook, Owner Billy Ramirez and Operations Management Larry Alva.

Guahan Grill

WORDS: JAMEY STONE

PHOTOS: KEVIN MIJARES

Guahan Grill is no stranger to most of us Osiders and for good reason. Their food and vibe is so fresh and on point. In fact, they have been featured in The Osider in the past and won our Best Oside Flavor award in 2023.

The main reason for another story is that they recently moved away from their old location, which was out near the College and Oceanside Boulevard area, to downtown on Mission Avenue and Coast Highway. So, now it’s much more accessible for the downtown crowd to get in and try some amazing Chamorro flavors.

Owners Carlsky and Carlos Quichhocho have been bringing their Guamanian food and culture to our community since 2010 and are ecstatic about the new location. Being downtown where all the action is right where they belong, and the new space has an amazing outdoor patio

in the back that is perfect for summertime dining and live events.

The food is, as always, so delicious and pays homage to their roots. Think island vibes with Asian influence. The red rice is one of my personal favorites, especially with a good dousing of the Finadine (soy sauce and vinegar blend).

They offer great plated lunch style specials with a choice of fried or BBQ chicken, salad, and that rice I love so much. I always add in a bowl of the mac salad for good measure and, of course, why not get an order of empanadas and a poke nachos platter for the table to share? You can also enjoy traditional items like their Kelaguen chicken and new menu items, like the spicy BBQ chicken wings.

They also have beer on tap along with a small wine selection and are now doing a solid

happy hour, Monday through Friday from 3-6pm. You won’t want to miss this sweet deal where you can get half off appetizers and $2 off drinks. So, let’s welcome Guahan Grill to the downtown area. Congratulations and welcome to your new location. See you for lunch soon!

Chamorro Fried Rice

Guahan Special

Chicken Wings

The Osider Publisher Jamey Stone

Bar & Restaurant Guide

BAKERIES/DONUTS

85°C BAKERY CAFE

3762 Mission Ave, Unit 102 (442) 266-8077

101 BAGELS & SUBS

323 North Coast Hwy. (760) 421-6555

CRUMBL - OCEANSIDE

459 College Blvd (760) 330-5969

DIRTY DOUGH

1850 Rancho Del Oro, Ste 160 (442) 266-8283

KIMY GETS SKINNY DOATNUT

2530 Vista Way (760) 231-1319

HILL STREET DONUT HOUSE

1926 South Coast Hwy. (760) 439-7741

I LOVE BAGELS

3910 Vista Way, Ste 101 (760) 945-3838

LA PERLA TAPATIA

1910 Mission Ave. (760) 721-8486

LE RENDEZ-VOUS FRENCH BAKERY

4225 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 414-9109

MISSION DONUT HOUSE

1502 Mission Ave. (760) 757-2979

MR. DONUTS

1950 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 967-6508

O'SIDE BAKERY

3815 Mission Ave. Suite 101 (760) 305-9500

PETITE MADELINE BAKERY

223 North Coast Hwy. (760) 231-7300

PARLOR DOUGHNUTS

331 N Cleveland St. (760) 231-5150

SAM’S DONUT SHOP

3504 College Blvd. Suite A (760) 945-0416

SK’S DONUTS

1129 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-0455

SAN LUIS REY BAKERY & RESTAURANT

490 North El Camino Real (760) 433-7242

STRAWBERRY SHACK

211 N Tremont St (760) 458-0734

BAR AND GRILLS

COCOCABANA

408 Pier View Way (760) 688-0195

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

FAIRWAYS KITCHEN & BAR 5201 Village Drive (760) 967-8400

FAT JOE’S O’SIDE

424 S Coast Hwy. (760) 722-5637

FINNEY'S CRAFTHOUSE (619) 825-1400 212 North Tremont St

FRANKIE'S

406 Pier View Way (442) 266-2270

JUNKYARD SPORTS BAR & GRILL

3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd. (760) 231-6600

LITTLE FAWN

131 S Coast Hwy (442) 266-2781

MISSION AVE. BAR & GRILL

711 Mission Ave. (760) 637–2222

OSIDE SPORTSBAR & GRILL

113 South Coast Hwy (760) 722-5968

PCH SPORTS BAR & GRILL

1835 South Coast Hwy (760) 721-3955

RED ROOSTER

1985 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 754-8383

ROOKIE’S SPORTS GRILL

2216 South El Camino Real (760) 757-1123

SOUND BY THE SEA

325 S Coast Hwy (760) 547-5441

TONY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL

274 South Harbor Drive (760) 433-8466

THE LOBBY TIKI BAR & GRILL

408 Pier View Way (760) 280-7902

BBQ

ENZO'S BBQ & ALEHOUSE 4111 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 643-9602

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

GUAHAN GRILL

515 Mission Ave (760) 806-4826

HILL STREET BREWING

2002 S Coast Hwy (442) 266-8227 hillstreetbrewing.com

PRIMO FOODS

606 Morse Street (760) 439-8711

BREAKFAST DINERS AND CAFÉS

101 CAFÉ

631 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-5220

BEACHBREAK CAFÉ

1802 South Coast Hwy. (760) 439-6355 beachbreakcafe.net

THE BROKEN YOLK CAFE

2434 Vista Way (760) 967-9655

THE BREAKFAST MUG 1401 South El Camino Real (760) 231-1010

BUCCANEER CAFÉ

1508 South Pacific Street (760) 966-1804

COME ON OVER CAFÉ

2405 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 201-3393

DON’S COUNTRY KITCHEN

1938 South Coast Hwy (760) 722-7337

ELENA'S CAFE FRENCH CREPES

511 Pier View Way (240) 644-3205

GRANDMA’S RESTAURANT

3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd (760) 757-8777

HARBOR HOUSE CAFÉ

714 North Coast Hwy (760) 722-2254

HIGH/LOW

201 North Myers Street (760) 512-3329

KAHLO CAFE

2035 Mission Ave (619) 519-2239

MARY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT

307 North Coast Hwy. (760) 722-3052

PIPER

105 Mission Avenue (760) 512-3816

START FRESH CAFÉ

1034 South Coast Hwy. (760) 439-7940

STRATFORD AT THE HARBOR

280 South Harbor Drive (760) 453-2073

SWAMI’S CAFÉ

202 North Coast Hwy. (760) 966-1203

TOASTED GASTROBRUNCH

339 North Cleveland Street (760) 836-0500

BREWERIES/TAP ROOMS

ARTIFEX BREWING

940 S Freeman, Ste 102 (760) 231-8377

BELCHING BEAVER BREWERY

1334 Rocky Point Drive (760) 599-5832

BOOZE BROTHERS BREWERY

606 Mission Ave. (760) 385-3973

CRAFT COAST BREWING

275 Mission Ave. (760) 231-1432

KILOWATT BREWING OCEANSIDE TAPROOM & PROVISIONS

406 Mission Ave. (760) 231-1997

GREEN CHEEK

601 S Coast Hwy (442) 266-8171

HILL STREET BREWING

2002 S Coast Hwy (442) 266-8227

OCEANSIDE BREWING COMPANY

312-314 Via Del Norte (760) 453-7900

POUR HOUSE

1903 South Coast Hwy. (760) 730-5944

SOUTH O BREWING COMPANY

1575 South Coast Hwy. (442) 266-8244

STONE COMPANY STORE

310 North Tremont Street (760) 529-0002

TAP THAT

3207 Roymar Road Suite E (760) 433-4827

TIPPING PINT BREWING 3229 Roymar Road (760) 586-2898

BURGERS

ANGELO’S BURGERS

621 North Coast Hwy. (760) 757-5161

2035 South Coast Hwy. (760) 757-4064

COSMOS BURGER

208 North Coast Highway (760) 607-7083

EAT CRISPY BURGER 207 N Coast Hwy

THE HABIT BURGER GRILL

2267 South El Camino Real (760) 433-3390

1870 Rancho Del Oro Road (760) 400-7878

PAUL’S PLACE

3671 Mission Ave. (760) 721-0124

PIT STOP DINER

3825 Mission Ave. (760) 901-4299

TANNER’S PRIME BURGERS

510 Vista Way

CHICKEN SHOP

ANGRY CHICKZ

612 Mission Ave (442) 266-2167

DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN

4201 Oceanside Blvd Ste A (442) 291-1830

KRISPY KRUNCHY CHICKEN

102 N Coast Hwy (760) 722-4471

MAIN CHICK HOT CHICKEN

1006 Mission Ave, Ste D (442) 273-8060

ROOSTR YARD

1810 Rancho Del Oro Rd (760) 696-3178

CHINESE

24 SUNS

3375 Mission Ave. (760) 433-5086

CHIN’S SZECHWAN CUISINE

4140 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 631-4808

CHINA FUSION

4225 Oceanside Blvd (760) 726-8888

2530 Vista Way, Ste J (760) 283-8888

GREAT WOK OF CHINA

4635 Frazee Road (760) 439-8939

JOYEE DUMPLING HOUSE

3460 Marron Rd. #107 (442) 266-8416

QUIK WOK

2184 Vista Way (760) 439-2228

COFFEE/TEA/JUICE

ACAI REPUBLIC OCEANSIDE

125 S Coast Hwy

ALOHANA ACAI & COFFEE

1810 Rancho Del Oro Rd, Ste 110 (760) 421-7175

BANANA DANG

115 South Coast Hwy. (760) 846-0162

BETTER BUZZ

1050 South Coast Hwy (442) 325-9129

1004 Mission Avenue (442) 372-7232

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

BLUE BOWL SUPERFOODS

1940 S Freeman St, Ste 103 (657) 281-9089

BOUND COFFEE COMPANY

2110 S Coast Hwy Suite C (442) 266-2259

BROWN CUP

401 North Coast Hwy. (760) 231-7968

CAMP COFFEE COMPANY

101 N Cleveland Street (442) 266-2504

CAPTAIN’S GROUNDS COFFEE

1832 South Coast Hwy. (760) 522-4271

COATL COFFEE

105 Copperwood Way Ste. B (833) 332-6285

COMMUNAL

602 South Tremont St. (619) 376-5710

THE CUP

206 Wisconsin Ave. (760) 231-9817

EVERBOWL

2535 Vista Way (760) 754-1572

JB JUICE & COFFEE

4635 Frazee Road (760) 529-0807

JITTERS COFFEE PUB

510 North Coast Hwy. (760) 967-7886

LOLLICUP

4121 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 295-0824

NAUTICAL BEAN COFFEE CO.

240 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4851

O'SIDE STRAND CAFE

206 The Strand S

PANNIKIN COFFEE & TEA

322 N Cleveland St

PIER VIEW COFFEE COMPANY

300 Pier View Way (760) 966-1150

PLANTOLOGY CAFE

913 South Coast Hwy. (760) 805-3258

TIERRA MIA COFFEE 1420 Mission Ave (619) 694-5220

TZONE

318 Pier View Way (760) 299-5678

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

SUCCULENT CAFE

306 N Tremont St (760) 519-7163

DELI/SANDWICHES

101 BAGELS & SUBS

323 North Coast Hwy. (760) 421-6555

BEACH HUT DELI

280 Mission Ave. (760) 529-9767

BOARD & BREW

2213 S El Camino Real (760) 688-9217

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

CREAM OF THE CROP

2009 South Coast Hwy. (760) 433-2757 creamofthecropnatural.com

HARBOR PELICAN 1380 North Pacific Street (760) 722-5853

I LOVE BAGELS CAFE 3910 Vista Way (760) 945-3838

JERSEY MIKE'S

302 Mission Ave (760) 435-0783

125 Old Grove Rd (760) 231-1602

SUBMARINA 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-7840

WEST COAST SOURDOUGH

1870 Rancho Del Oro Road (760) 696-3059

Z-MARKET

3200 Mission Ave. (760) 967-2184

FILIPINO

MISSION ASIAN MARKET 3320 Mission Ave. (760) 722-8024

FOOD COURTS

CRACKHEADS OCEANSIDE 502 South Coast Hwy

GASTROPUB

FLYING PIG PUB & KITCHEN 509 Mission Ave. (760) 453-2940

LOCAL TAP HOUSE

308 South Coast Hwy. (760) 547-1469

HAWAIIAN

DALU HAWAIIAN BBQ

125 Old Grove Rd. (442) 266-8100

L&L HAWAIIAN BARBECUE

510 Oceanside Blvd. Ste 102 (760) 231-1142

4225 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 726-0888

MAUI HAWAIIAN BBQ 2455 Vista Way (760) 722-8383

OHANA HAWAIIAN BBQ 459 College Blvd. (760) 630-6800

PB POKE HOUSE OCEANSIDE

216 N Coast Hwy (442) 266-8143

POKEPORT OCEANSIDE 4635 Frazee Rd (760) 231-5200

ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT

1022 CAFE & GELATERIA 602 Mission Ave (760) 231-1734

DISFRUTA 610 N Redondo Drive (760) 583-5681

FRUGOS YOGURT 3509 Cannon Road (760) 732-1000

FUGU TAIYAKI 410 Mission Ave. (760) 696-3366

GOLDEN SPOON 4121 Oceanside Blvd (760) 295-0564

HANDEL'S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

228 North Coast Hwy. (442) 266-8552

LA MICHOACANA PLUS 1060 Mission Ave. (760) 696-3602

LITTLE FOX CUPS + CONES 1940s S Freeman St Suite 100 (442) 266-8086

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

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

OCEAN RAINBOW 3784 Mission Ave. (760) 435-0750

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

RICOS ANTOJITOS 3753 Mission Ave. (760) 231-7793

STRAWBERRY SHACK 211 N Tremont St

INDIAN

TANDOORI CORNER 158 Roymar Rd (442)266-8433

TANDOORI GUYS 127 South Coast Hwy (760) 231-8093

TICCA TIKKA 600 Mission Ave (442) 266-8488

TIKKA MASALA HUT 3780 Mission Ave Suite 2 (442) 888-0535

Bar & Restaurant Guide

THE OSIDER MARCH/APRIL 2026

TURMERIC HUT

125 Old Grove Rd. Suite 4 (760) 470-3415

INDONESIAN

DIJA MARA

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

ITALIAN/PIZZA

ALLMINE

119 South Coast Hwy. (760) 966-6888

AMALFI CUCINA ITALIANA

221 North Cleveland Street (760) 755-7040

BEST PIZZA & BREW OCEANSIDE

1639 S Coast Hwy. (760) 435-1000

BIG BOB’S BEST PIZZA

3617 Ocean Ranch Blvd. (760) 231-5050

BLADE 1936

401 Seagaze Drive (760) 231-1456

BROOKLYN BOYZ PIZZA

2183 Vista Way Suite B (760) 757-4992

CORNER PIZZA

1940 S. Freeman St. (760) 231-9002

CUSIMANO’S PIZZERIA

3809 Plaza Drive (760) 414-1200

DOMINIC’S AT THE HARBOR RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA

268 Harbor Drive South (760) 754-1881

GIANNI’S PIZZA

3910 West Vista Way (760) 724-2670

GRAZIANO'S PIZZARIA 101 Old Grove Road (760) 231-5990

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

KNOCKOUT PIZZA

401 Mission Ave. (760) 722-8888

MANGIA E BEVI

3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd. (760) 231-1225

ODIE’S PIZZA

121 N. Cleveland (760) 579-2382

PIZZA GUYS

1830 Rancho Del Oro (760) 795-9888

THE PRIVATEER

COAL FIRE PIZZA

1706 Pacific Coast Hwy (760) 453-2500 theprivateercoalfirepizza.com

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

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

TONY PEPPERONI PIZZERIA

805 College Blvd. (760) 726-6400

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

UPPER CRUST PIZZA 4196 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 630-9330

VENEZIA

608 North Coast Hwy (760) 722-1228

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

JAMAICAN

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

JAPANESE/SUSHI/POKE

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

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

HARNEY SUSHI

301 Mission Ave (760) 967-1820

KAMPAI SUSHI 1906 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 757-1484

KYOTO'S JAPANESE MARKET 559 Greenbrier Drive (760) 757-5456

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

MATSU

626 South Tremont Street (760) 231-6331

PB POKE HOUSE 216 North Coast Hwy (442) 266-8143

POKI POKI

3480 Marron Road (760) 295-9086

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

ROBATA X SUSHI & IZAKAYA 3915 Mission Ave, Ste 12 (442) 266-8477

SUNSHINE KITCHEN 1006 Mission Ave. (760) 547-5554

ROSEWOOD KITCHEN 608 Mission Ave. (760) 231-5886

SUSHI4REEL 4750 Oceanside Blvd. Suite A-20 (760) 659-6784

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

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

TEN GU RAMEN 2183 Vista Way B-2 (760) 696-3266

THE POKE CAFÉ 3910 Vista Way (760) 458-3986

UMI JAPANESE GRILL & CAFÉ

401 Mission Ave. (760) 439-3566

WARAII SUSHI 4225 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 630-3770

WICKED POKE

2401 Vista Way (760) 529-0774

WRENCH & RODENT SEABASSTROPUB 1815 South Coast Hwy. (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

GAJA KOREAN BBQ 2693 Vista Way (760) 231-1195

KM BBQ 2216 S El Camino Real (760) 433-1888

SONU BBQ 3744 Mission Ave. (760) 696-3686

ZZANG HOT DOG & CHICKEN

409 Mission Ave (760) 231-5335

MEDITERRANEAN

GEORGIE'S MEDITERRANEAN 1950 Oceanside Blvd, Unit R (442) 266-8099

MAAN’S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Blvd. Ste.107 (760) 726-2249

THE ORIGINAL KEBAB 224 North Coast Hwy (760) 231-7723

THE GREAT GREEK 1830 Rancho Del Oro Rd, Ste 150 (858) 883-1553

MEXICAN

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

1714 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-6323 anitasoceanside101.com

CAFÉ ROSARITA 1816 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 722-6224

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

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

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

EL MUNDO DE MARISCOS 3110 San Luis Rey Road (760) 754-8922

EVAGA LOUNGE 1906 Oceanside Blvd 760) 547-5624

FIESTA MEXICANA 3784 Mission Ave. (760) 757-9872

FRIDA'S TAQUERIA 2011 Mission Ave (760) 696-3104

GOURMET TAMALES 3616 Ocean Ranch Blvd. (760) 439-3343

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

JORGE'S MEXICATESSEN 1129 South Coast Hwy. (760) 696-3072

KING BURRITO

3490 Marron Road (760) 720-9747

LA FUENTE DE MARISCOS

2936 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 529-0150

LA PERLA TAPATIA

625 North Redondo Drive (760) 722-2877

1910 Mission Ave (760) 721-8486

LOS TACOS 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-8226

MARIETA’S

485 Vandegrift Blvd. (760) 967-1769

MARISCOS HUALTUCO

3110 San Luis Rey Rd. (760) 754-8922

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

PEDRO’S TACOS

656 Benet Road (760) 722-7221

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

SAN LUIS REY BAKERY & RESTAURANT

490 North El Camino Real (760) 433-7242

SANCHO'S TACOS

400 Mission Ave. (760) 231-8228

SEÑOR GRUBBYS

311 N. Tremont St. (760) 721-6040 eatgrubbys.com

THE TACO STAND 1722 S. Coast Hwy (760) 385-6222

TACOS DON PACO

1850 Rancho Del Oro Rd. (760) 696-3188

TONY’S FRESH MEXICAN FOOD 2983 Via Las Rosas (760) 433-5004

VALERIE’S TACO SHOP 3617 Ocean Ranch Blvd. (760) 712-1296

1006 Mission Ave. (760) 231-1824

125 Old Grove Rd, Ste. 8 (760) 231-5047

VALERIES TACO STAND 2213 S El Camino Real (760) 231-5458

VALLE

222 North Pacific St. (760) 512-3328

NEPALESE

HIMALAYAN BISTRO

4225 Oceanside Blvd. Ste. W (760) 631-1800

PERUVIAN

AL TOQUE PERUVIAN KITCHEN

1906 Oceanside Blvd Ste. EF (760) 625-3007

CASERA LATIN KITCHEN & BAKERY

4225 Oceanside Blvd. Ste. D (442) 222-1332

LATIN CHEF PERUVIAN CUISINE

4259 Oceanside Blvd, Ste 105 (760)201-8997

SEAFOOD

333 PACIFIC

333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333

COCINA DEL MAR

650 Douglas St, Ste 122 (760) 925-3060

CRAB PUB

3766 Mission Ave Suite 111 (760) 696-3577

FOUR TUNAS FISH & BAR

41 Douglas Dr., STE 100 (760) 696-3096

HARBOR FISH & CHIPS

276 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4977

JOE’S CRAB SHACK

314 Harbor Drive (760) 722-1345

LIGHTHOUSE OYSTER

BAR & GRILL

262 Harbor Drive South (760) 433-1900 lighthouseoceanside.com

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

OCEANSIDE FISH SHOP

236 S Coast Hwy (760) 512-0061

SHOOTS FISH & BEER

602 South Tremont St. (760) 696-3524

TIN FISH OCEANSIDE

302 North The Strand (760) 966-0007

STEAKHOUSES

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 Blvd. (760) 945-5533

OCEAN THAI 2455 Vista Way (760) 722-9779

3846 Mission Ave #A3 (760) 967-9901

RIM TALAY

508 Mission Ave (760) 435-2007

SABAI SABAI THAI KITCHEN 1906 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 529-5597

SAVORY THAI 3829 Plaza Drive (760) 806-9606

THAI GARDEN 4750 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 940-1009

CHIIM

3753 Mission Ave, Ste 106 (858) 397-7570

THAI THAI 4121 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 295-5445

THAI TABLE

1910 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 721-4850

VEGAN

ERIS FOOD CO

302 Wisconsin Ave. (760) 231-9986

JITTERS COFFEE PUB

510 North Coast Hwy. (760) 967-7886

THE PLOT

1733 South Coast Hwy. (442) 266-820 theplotrestaurant.com

VIETNAMESE

MR. PHO 4750 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 940-1306

PHO BOWL & GRILL 1006 Mission Ave. Ste. C (760) 453-2999

PHO HA

3905 Mission Ave (760) 754-5267

PHO OCEAN GARDEN 4111 Oceanside Blvd (760) 216-6356

PHO HOUSE

3753 Mission Ave. (760) 754-9999

PHO OCEANSIDE

518 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 754-2828

YUMMY PHO 4225 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 631-1800

WINE BARS/WINERIES

BEACH HOUSE WINERY

1534 Sleeping Indian Road (760) 732-3236

BUENO WINE & GOODS

602 S Tremont St, Unit 103 (480) 334-4116

COOMBER CRAFT WINES 611 Mission Ave. (760) 231-8022 coomberwines.com

GOLDEN COAST MEAD

4093 Oceanside Blvd Ste G. (760) 630-4468

HANGAR 76 3229 Roymar Rd.

MERENDA

1931 S Coast Hwy #102 (760) 696-3309

THE PRIVATEER MARKETPLACE & WINE BAR

1704 South Coast Hwy. (760) 453-2254 privateer-marketplace.com

SECCO

301 Pier View Way (442) 266-2011

HI, I’M AGGIE CARPENTER

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