The May/June 2024 issue of the Osider Magazine

SET IN STONE

A word from the publisher

Welcome to late spring here in Oceanside.

The weather is still sorting itself out going into summertime and, much like the weather, things continue to change within our beautiful city’s landscape.

For starters, one of the biggest and most recent changes is the Oceanside Pier closure from the fire nobody saw coming. Our incredible first responders handled the situation so well and saved the majority of our pier from going down. Thank you to everyone who fought the brave fight. It truly shows anything can happen at anytime in the O.

While we all understand change is the only constant, we still need to make the effort to protect those that have been here pioneering our growth.

If you are a small business owner, there are some real challenges ahead. Rent is skyrocketing at an immense pace, while cost of goods are going

up at the same time. This is our call to action to you, our community, to continue to support small businesses now more than ever.

Don’t get us wrong—we embrace the change, but we also need to protect our culture. In the last year, we have seen some very special long-term Oceanside mainstay businesses close up shop while newer and more corporate companies take their place.

There is a place for everyone in Oceanside, but we need to retain our longtime family-owned business, too. Let’s keep our revenue in the hands of the people who have helped shape our city and have made it so appealing to begin with. This is Oceanside and we take care of our own.

So, maybe think about where you get your morning coffee or where you purchase your next surfboard. Eat where they know your name when you walk in the door. If you are a newer

business, there’s room for you, too— just make sure you understand the community you are part of and give back what you pull out.

With that said, enjoy everything Oside has to offer this summer and remember to love and respect your community like we always do here in the O.

Happy summertime, Oceanside!

Jamey Stone

With rising rent, Real Surf was forced to move recently after 20 years in the little yellow house on Coast Highway.

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PUBLISHER

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EDITORIAL

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

ADVERTISING

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ADMINISTRATION

Alicia Stone

CONTRIBUTORS

Priscilla Iezzi, Alondra Figueroa, Katie LaLicata, Jesse Lopez, JT Rhoades, Kristi Hawthorne, Vladimir Medvinsky, Kevin Mijares, Kailoa Powers, Elizabeth Schwartze, Russell Spencer, Alicia Stone, Katie Trippe

SPECIAL THANKS

Oceanside Historical Society, Tim Wrisley, Amber Lussier, Abijah Hensley Alondra Figueroa, Bruce The Trenchcoat Guy, Anamarina Hernandez, 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

This issue is dedicated to the loving memory of Beach Break's Zell Dwelley. Facebook.com/TheOsiderMagazine @theosidermag

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Oceanside's Finest LOLA SWANK

WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE

PHOTO: PRISCILLA IEZZI

Oceanside Lifeguard Lieutenant, Lola Swank, guards two of Oceanside’s greatest resources, our ocean and our children.

As a lifeguard, she has dedicated her career to protecting beachgoers. As the Oceanside Junior Lifeguard Coordinator, she has taught lifesaving skills and instilled confidence to thousands of children that enroll in and complete Oceanside Junior Lifeguards each summer. Lola’s passion and dedication to our community, especially for our youth, and distinct love of all things Oceanside make her Oceanside’s Finest.

Lola was a young girl when her father relocated her family to North County in 1980 to work in the family business. Her grandfather owned Briles Rivet Corporation in Oceanside, where they manufactured rivets for commercial and military airplanes. Her lifeguarding career began at seventeen years old.

“I was a junior in high school when I applied. I got hired on the spot and never looked back,” Lola explained.

She graduated from Rancho Buena Vista (RBV) High School in 1990 and moved to an apartment in downtown Oceanside in 1994. She was a lifeguard on Camp Pendleton for five seasons, then was hired by Oceanside in 1994. She met her now husband, Dieter Swank, while lifeguarding. They married in 1998 and have two children, Nathan and Natalie, who attended and graduated from Oceanside schools.

The Swank children have continued the lifeguarding career along with their parents. Each summer, all four members of the Swank family serve as lifeguards, including her husband who

is an assistant principal during the school year and seasonal lifeguard in the summer.

In 2021, Lola applied for the permanent lifeguard position, which oversees the Junior Lifeguard Program, passed the tests, and received the job offer! It was a personal and career dream.

“I really wanted that job, to make Junior Lifeguards even more successful, to dedicate my time to the kids, and I got the job. It’s surreal and I’m so thankful for this opportunity—getting to do what I love,” Lola excitedly proclaimed.

The Oceanside Junior Lifeguards have always been highly regarded primarily because the instructors are professional lifeguards. In the past few years, it has become iconic in the community,

“I really wanted that job, to make Junior Lifeguards even more successful, to dedicate my time to the kids, and I got the job. It’s surreal and I’m so thankful for this opportunity— getting to do what I love”

attracting kids from throughout the county and neighboring counties. Not surprisingly, under Lola’s watch it has flourished!

Every year on April 1, registration opens at midnight and all four sessions sell out within hours. This year, two sessions sold out in 55 minutes and all four sessions were sold out by sunrise. This summer, Lola will oversee 840 children, ages 9-17, that will be running, swimming, learning

about the ocean and beach safety, jumping off boats, and altogether becoming more well-rounded, ocean-friendly citizens.

“There are a lot of things we do during guards where kids think they can’t do it, and when they do it, that’s just amazing,” Lola stated proudly. She is a mentor and role model for the kids that complete Junior Lifeguards, especially those that continue their lifeguarding career.

The annual year is filled with regular lifeguard duties but starting in January, Junior Lifeguard prep kicks into full gear with assistance from her peers, fellow lifeguards, and JG Boosters.

Lola manages the social media for Oceanside Junior Lifeguards, arranges the website, recruits assistants, grants scholarships, and then organizes the swim tests (every Junior Lifeguard must complete a swim and safety test before starting). This past year, Lola organized a meeting for all the Junior Lifeguard coordinators throughout the county. The coordinators shared insights for what works in each city and learned new strategies for their own programs.

Advancing Junior Lifeguards is always top priority, but as a career goal, Lola would love to see every student that graduates from Oceanside Unified be able to swim “because every kid should know how to be safe in the water, and we have the pools where kids can take lessons at some point in their educational career,” she explained.

Dedicating her career to improving Oceanside, all the while enjoying the experience, is truly definitive of Oceanside's Finest. “I live here. I work here. I ride my e-bike to work every day. It’s just a great place to be!” Thank you, Lola, for protecting our citizens, and empowering the next generation.

Marine Debris Reduction Ordinance

City of Oceanside Marine Debris Ordinance

Effective July 1, 2024

The City of Oceanside’s Marine Debris Reduction Ordinance will go into effect soon! Starting July 1, 2024, businesses will be prohibited from distributing polystyrene foam products and food serviceware. For more information on the Marine Debris Reduction Ordinance, visit GreenOceanside.org to find recorded workshops, register for an upcoming workshop, or download educational resources.

To learn more attend an upcoming workshop on Tuesday, May 21 at 10am at Main Street Oceanside (701 Mission Ave.) Pre-register for this free workshop at greenoceanside.org

On August 23, 2023, Oceanside City Council approved and adopted the Marine Debris Reduction Ordinance.

Beginning January 1, 2025

Businesses will be prohibited from distributing single-use carryout bags and will be required to charge at least ten cents for reusable or recyclable paper bags.

The new Ordinance speci cally addresses polystyrene foam and single-use plastic bags. All retail establishments and food service providers in Oceanside will be required to nd more sustainable alternatives to these products.

Distribution of polystyrene foam containers and products will be PROHIBITED. This includes but is not limited to egg cartons, cups, trays, bowls, etc.

Distribution of single-use plastic bags will be PROHIBITED by all food service and retail businesses.

The following MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED if made from polystyrene foam unless encased within another material: coolers, ice chests or similar containers, pool or beach toys, dock floats, mooring buoys, or anchor or navigation markers.

Businesses will be required to post information about the Marine Debris Ordinance for one year.

A poster is available for download on the City’s website www.GreenOceanside.org

Business Support

* If a reusable or recyclable bag is provided, it must be provided for at least 10 cents.

The City of Oceanside has partnered with the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and MainStreet Oceanside to provide both virtual and in-person workshops starting in 2024 to ensure businesses are prepared for the upcoming Ordinance restrictions. The workshops will focus on educating businesses about the ordinance, provide technical support and educational resources. Please visit www.GreenOceanside.org for upcoming workshop date and times. Workshops will also be recorded and posted on the website.

SERVICES FOR OCEANSIDE RESIDENTS

LARGE ITEM & E-WASTE COLLECTION

Residents can schedule collection of 5 large items such as furniture, appliances and electronic waste 5 times a year. Call (760) 439-2824 to schedule a curbside pickup.

Waste management will coordinate a pickup of your items at the curb or alley of your residence.

FREE ANNUAL CART EXCHANGE

Single-family households can exchange their trash, recycle, and organics carts once a year for free for any reason. To request a cart exchange

contact Waste Management at (760) 439-2824 or email them at cssandiego@wm.com for more information.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

Properly dispose of your hazardous waste like used oil or paint by calling (760) 439-2824 to set up a drop-off appointment.

Seniors or disabled persons can make a reservation for a free curbside collection of their household hazardous waste.

HARVEST OCEANSIDE

Contact ProduceGood at info@producegood.org to schedule a FREE PICK of your surplus backyard produce that will be donated to local feeding organizations.

www.GreenOceanside.org (760) 435-4500

QUICK KORNER MARKET & KRISPY KRUNCHY CHICKEN

WORDS: ALICIA STONE

PHOTOS: JT RHOADES

In 2002, El Cajon native Al Putrus was visiting Oceanside and saw an opportunity to buy a little inconspicuous corner market and, twenty two years later, it has become a steadfast favorite in the fabric of downtown. Along with his wife, Ann, and son, Bryan, they have turned that business into a local’s hangout where customers are greeted by name and treated as family.

The market has everything you might think of as far as a convenience store goes—drinks, snacks, chips, candy, easy prep food items, and a large selection of wine, liquor, assorted toiletries, and household products, as well as a beer cave and a deli. The deli offers several signature and build your own sandwiches all made with Boar’s Head meats and cheeses. Recently, their clientele has expanded greatly due to the fried chicken.

In November of last year, they underwent a full remodel to accommodate the addition of Krispy Krunchy Chicken, a franchised business that makes cajun seasoned freshly made chicken and sides available in a convenience store setting. Krispy Krunchy Chicken was founded in 1989 and currently has 2,600 locations in 47 states across the country.

The chicken is in high demand and often sells out quickly. The very reasonably priced fried chicken is double hand-breaded and measures up to all the chicken chain restaurants around. The blueberry biscuit alone is delicious enough to keep customers coming back.

Bryan Putrus, who called himself more of a volunteer in the family business rather than an employee, said it feels like they live in Oceanside because they spend so much time here and they have watched first hand the construction and transformation over the last ten years.

He said,”the downtown area has changed completely in both good and bad ways. It’s been cleaned up and has become more of a tourist area but lately we’ve seen it driving a lot of the locals away. So, it’s a plus and minus at the same time but we feel blessed everyday we are able to be here.”

Owner Al Putrus

Summer of Arts & Culture

Upcoming events in the Oceanside CA Cultural District

Sublime Sobriety Festival | Family Jam Civic Center Plaza & Oceanside Museum Of Art May 11 | 10am-3pm & 5pm

Oceanside Art Walk Civic Center Plaza | May 3 & June 7 | 4-8pm

5th Anniversary Ladies First Jam Hill Street Country Club | May 25 & 26

Pride By The Beach Civic Center Plaza | June 1 | 12-6pm

Annual Filipino American Cultural Celebration Civic Center Plaza | June 8 | 12-6pm

More Disruption: Exhibition Celebration Oceanside Museum Of Art | June 8 | 5-7pm

NSDC NAACP Celebration Civic Center Plaza | June 15 | 10am-5pm

Oceanside Independence Day Parade Downtown Oceanside | June 29 | 10am-12pm The Oceanside California Cultural District is one of 14 state-designated districts appointed by the California Arts Council brimming with arts & culture programs, venues, public

Cynthia’s Artistic Expressions, 2018 NSDC NAACP Juneteenth Celebration

Arts & Culture events happen throughout the city.(D1) District 1, (D2) District 2, (D3) District 3, (D4) District 4 Brought to you by the City of Oceanside Arts Commission

Festivals & Multicultural Events

• Festival de Música Latina (May 5) MiraCosta (D3)

• A Sublime Life Sobriety Festival (May 11) Civic Center Plaza (D1)

• Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation (May 18) Pier (D1)

• Pride by the Beach (June 1) Downtown (D1)

• Latino Book & Family Festival (June 8) MiraCosta (D3)

• Filipino Cultural Celebration (June 8) Civic Center Plaza (D1)

• San Luis Rey Intertribal Pow Wow (June 8-9) Mission San Luis Rey (D4)

• Strawberry Festival (June 8-9) Mellano Farm Stand (D2)

• VANC Annual Car Show (June 15 ) VANC Center (D1)

• Juneteenth (June 15) Civic Center Plaza (D1)

• Oceanside Independence Parade (June 29) Downtown (D1)

Performances

• Disney's Aladdin Jr. (April 26-May 5) Star Theatre (D1)

• Dance II/III show (May 2-4) El Camino HS (D4)

• Spring Showcase (May 3) Coastal Music (D1)

• Vocal Jazz Solo Night (May 3) MiraCosta (D3)

• Supreme Reflections (May 4) Ocean Hills (D3)

• PopRox LIVE (May 6) MiraCosta (D3)

• San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra (May 6) Ocean Hills (D3)

• Next to Normal (May 8-26) Brooks Theater (D1)

• Sublime Family Jam (May 11) Oceanside Museum of Art (D1)

• Student Veteran Oral History Project (May 15) MiraCosta (D3)

• Dance Break 2024 (May 16-19) MiraCosta (D3)

• API Experiences in Oceanside (May 19) Brooks Theater (D1)

• Oceanside High School Choir Pop Show (May 24) OPAC (D1)

• Coastal Music Spring Band Show (May 25) Coastal Music (D1)

• Ladies First Jam (May 25-26) Hill Street Country Club (D1)

• The Rockin' Revival (June 1) Brooks Theater (D1)

• Cultural Pioneers: Pride Pioneers (June 8) Brooks Theater (D1)

• Cadence Dance Project Recital (June 13-16) Star Theatre (D1)

• 30 Years of Brit Pop and Pop Punk (June 14) Brooks Theater (D1)

Do You Have a Special Event in 2024? Let us know what events are happening in your district May-June 2024 Contact us by email: arts_commission@oceansideca.org

Homegrown

In the heart of Oceanside, Margaret Hernandez, a descendant of resilient Mexican migrants, is forging her own version of community and creativity.

Uprooted as a result of the Mexican civil war, Marge’s ancestors fled their home state of Michoacán. Drawn to the economic opportunities promised by the temperate climate of Southern California and the fertile fields of the San Luis Rey and Rancho Santa Margarita (Camp Pendleton) river basin, they joined other Mexican migrants in Oceanside’s eastside, settling along Higgins St and Archer St.

Marge’s ancestor’s story is intertwined with the neighborhood itself as many of its original occupants would become family, bound by blood as well as the thread of resourcefulness and resilience. Distant relative, Anita Cruz Romero, owned her own home, something incredibly rare for a woman (albeit a Mexican woman) at the time. Marge describes her as a hustler who worked as midwife, farm worker, cannabis seller, and posole vendor, selling her hot soup along the barrio streets. (Fun fact: this is one rumored way the Posole neighborhood got its name!)

Marge’s grandfather, a mason, built their Archer Street home stone by stone, all while working backbreaking days in the fields. Gilbert Nares, the son of neighbors who became family, would go on to become a Supreme Court Justice. It is these families, streets, and stories that became the backbone of the neighborhood now known as Posole.

Within this context of entrepreneurial, radical ancestors, Marge’s path has taken shape. After college in Arizona, Marge moved to Oceanside, reconnecting with her deep Oceanside roots and exploring her passion for art. Her journey led her to an internship at the Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA), where she crossed paths with Dinah Poellnitz with whom she instantly developed a connection. Both shared a vision of empowering their community through democratizing art and making it accessible to all.

Their "ah-ha" moment came while working with underprivileged middle schoolers through OMA’s Art Quest, a program connecting underresourced kids to art. “Watching these kids—who had never been to a museum before—light up was so inspiring,” Marge said.

After witnessing the transformative power of art in young lives, their first ever exhibit was a fundraiser to raise money to purchase art kits the kids could take home. For most of the kids, it was the first time they had ever had art supplies to call their own.

In the early days, Marge and Dinah held pop up galleries wherever they were able, including Oceanside restaurants like Mary’s and TBG. Their first permanent gallery opened in what is now known as Artists Alley, and they were instrumental in founding the First Friday Art Walk. Their current

MARGARET HERNANDEZ

WORDS: KATIE TRIPPE

PHOTO: ZACH CORDNER

home came by way of Geoff Cunningham at LinkSoul, a community-minded golf shop that sits along PCH, originally known as Hill Street.

From this, Hill Street Country Club (HSCC) was born, a woman-of-color run, non-profit endeavor that defies traditional norms and celebrates diversity in expression. HSCC is a rebuff of the traditional country club and the antithesis of the conventional art gallery. The gallery houses work made from under-represented artists and the duo works hard to source hyper-local art and artists while encouraging experimentation.

There are no barriers to admission or costs to enter. Formerly incarcerated interns are welcomed as gallery sitters and volunteers are welcomed

as extended family, while partnerships with the Oceanside Public Library and collaboration with local businesses strengthen community ties.The gallery also functions as a community gathering space, hosting weekly step and dance classes, Lyric and Liberation Poetry nights, film screenings, and art shows.

For Margaret, HSCC isn't just a passion project; it's a tribute to her family and all they did to build Oceanside. Together, she and Dinah are rewriting the narrative of Oceanside, transforming it into an inclusive cultural hub rivaling San Diego or LA, where everyone has a place and a voice. Their vision is well on its way to becoming a reality—one artful step at a time.

MAY

JUNE

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Inter-Tribal Powwow returns to Mission San Luis Rey on Saturday, June 8th.

Tourism’s Vision Plan Prioritizes

Sustainability, Community, and Economy

STMP Destination Vision: In southern california's MEETS

Most creative coastal destination Vibrancy Authenticity

There’s only one Oside and, as destination stewards, Visit Oceanside wants to keep it that way. We know how important it is for tourism to work in harmony with the community and environment, which is why we have invested in a Sustainable Tourism Master Plan (STMP).

A product of a year-long collaborative effort that included input from over 1,500 residents, city leaders, and businesses, the STMP is a game plan for the future of tourism. The goal? To make sure it’s a win-win for everyone—keeping Oceanside awesome and making sure it stays that way.

The unanimous endorsement of the STMP by the City Council in March underscores its significance. This ten-year road map is designed to foster exceptional tourism experiences while simultaneously bolstering our local economy and creating quality job opportunities for residents. The plan also aspires to position Oceanside as a leader in environmental and community stewardship, preserving our authentic culture and unique heritage while growing new experiences such as agritourism, activating the city with cool new events, and embracing smart solutions to environmental and social challenges.

The STMP provides a guide for achieving this shared vision through four strategic goals:

• Elevate and Cultivate Events and Experiences

• Support Environmental Sustainability

• Enhance Connectivity and Mobility

• Champion Community Stewardship

Innovative, realistic, and achievable recommendations within each goal will ultimately strengthen our industry’s ability to deliver more positive benefits to Oceanside while proactively addressing potential negative impacts and risks to ensure long-term resilience.

OSIDER SURVEY FEEDBACK

Over 1500 residents participated in the STMP survey. Here are a few highlights from the responses:

TOP 3 EXPERIENCES FOR VISITING FRIENDS & FAMILY

1. Dining

2. Outdoor Recreation

3. Beaches

OCEANSIDE SCORECARD

(1 worst, 5 best)

Likely to recommend Oceanside as a place to visit: 4.34

Importance of tourism to the economy: 3.96

Quality of life in Oceanside: 4.24

PRIORITIES FOR IMPROVING RESIDENT & VISITOR EXPERIENCE

1. Beach Improvements

2. Address Homelessness

3. Reduce Traffic Congestion

4. Parking

5. Thoughtful Coastal Development

Visit Oceanside is leading the plan but its success hinges on all city stakeholders working toward this collective vision. As our community continues to evolve, we are optimistic that the STMP can inspire progress in a manner that honors our heritage, cherishes our natural surroundings, and inclusively embraces all who call Oceanside home.

We’re stoked about the future of Oceanside. Working together, we can help the STMP vision become reality, and all become destination stewards so that Oceanside thrives for generations to come. It’s how we can all ‘Love Oside.

Things You Didn’t Know About MiraCosta College

WORDS: KRISTI HAWTHORNE PHOTOS COURTESY OF OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MiraCosta College celebrates its 90th year in 2024. The school started from humble beginnings, starting with a simple but essential need for higher education in Oceanside and the surrounding area.

Today, MiraCosta has an enrollment of over 14,000 students seeking to obtain a variety of degrees. Many areas of its campus are being renovated, and new building projects have been completed or are underway to accommodate students and enhance their higher learning experience.

1. In 1934, Oceanside High School principal, George R. McIntyre spoke in favor of forming a junior college on the campus of the OceansideCarlsbad Union High School (now Oceanside High School).

McIntyre remarked of the hardship for local students and stated that only one student of the 1934 graduating class was able to afford college, while “75 others want the additional education but for various reasons cannot leave their homes. Why shouldn’t they be permitted the advantage they desire, when it would cost so little to give it to them?”

McIntyre went on to plead his case, suggesting that no additional buildings would be needed to accommodate the college students and that the junior college “would be housed in the high school.”

2. The Depression made it financially impossible for many of the high school graduates to continue their education and it was reported that after receiving their diplomas, students “had nothing to do but remain at home or wander the towns and highways in search of employment.”

Advocates pleaded for the cause stating, “a junior college would give [students] an opportunity to receive two additional years of education at no additional cost to them.” It was also noted that there was no opportunity for students living in North San Diego County to attend a local college, as there were none in proximity.

MiraCosta College campus, April 5th, 1967.

3.

The State Board of Education voted and approved the school on August 17, 1934, at a special meeting which was held at the Hotel Del Mar, formally authorizing the institution of the Oceanside-Carlsbad Junior College.

4.

The first class was held on September 4, 1934, with a total of 135 junior college students, fifteen of those were registered from Los Angeles. The Oceanside Blade newspaper reported that green felt caps would be worn by college students “to distinguish them from the high school pupils” because they shared the same campus. The school selected the Spartan to represent the school and sports teams.

5.

Thirty-seven members of the first OceansideCarlsbad Junior College graduating class received their diplomas in 1936. Wearing gray caps and gowns, graduates attended a ceremony which took place on the high school tennis courts.

6. In February 1940, it was announced that the State Division of Architects had made preliminary plans for a new building for the junior college. Principal Dr. Ralph Hale reported the plans for a proposed structure had been forwarded to Washington, D.C. and awaited approval for a Public Works Administration project. The new building would be situated near the northwest corner of the high school grounds.

7. Enrollment at the college continued to grow. By the early 1960s, 600 students attended day classes and 900 attended night classes. Oceanside High School enrollment grew as well and needed additional classrooms. A need for new facilities was evident and long overdue.

8. In 1964, the school was moved to its present 121-acre location and renamed MiraCosta College. Proponents of the name change wanted the college to have “an all-new flavor,” but it was not without controversy. John MacDonald, a 1941 graduate, was named superintendent president of the college. In 1965, the day class enrollment jumped to 750.

9.

In addition to its main campus, MiraCosta has a 47-acre San Elijo campus in Cardiff which opened in 1980. The Community Learning Center at 1831 Mission Avenue in Oceanside opened in 2000, and the Technology Career Institute located in Carlsbad opened in 2015. Students can choose over 50 associate of arts degrees. In 2017, MiraCosta College was one of just fifteen community colleges selected in the state to offer a four-year degree and students can earn a BA in biotechnology.

10. In February 2024, MiraCosta College celebrated the opening of its new Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition (KHAN) building and gymnasium complex. The 40,000 square-foot complex replaced the original gym, which dates back to the 1960s, and features basketball and volleyball courts, offices, classrooms, a lobby, team rooms, as well as laundry facilities to serve student athletes and students struggling with housing insecurity.

Early 1940s

Circa 1940s

Oceanside-Carlsbad High School and Junior College circa 1956.

Construction of the KHAN Building, 2024.

JESSE LOPEZ

Local Flavor

Nautical Bean

WORDS: SHELBY ROWE

PHOTOS: RUSSELL SPENCER

Congratulations to Nautical Bean on their 30 year anniversary! This little coffee shop, nestled quaintly in the Oceanside Harbor, is among our most long-standing businesses in Oceanside. Despite all the development and changes to our city, Nautical Bean has managed to maintain its beautiful and original location since 1994.

Owners and Oceanside locals, John and Bobbie Alvarez, are a husband-wife duo who run the shop with an unmatched passion for their business. John grew up in Oceanside and would frequent the harbor back when it was Beach Lake.

Bobbie moved to Oceanside when she was in first grade thanks to her father’s deployment at Camp Pendleton. The two met twenty-one years ago at the bank Bobbie worked at and ever since they married, she’s joined John in running the business.

The Nautical Bean is very much a representation of John and Bobbie’s lives. John is a water dog through and through, starting his career as a 100 ton boat captain and working in sports fishing for the past 55 years. John and Bobbie also used to be part of the liveaboard community right here in the harbor.

While they now live in a home on land, they still get to enjoy the immaculate harbor views thanks to their business being situated in one of the best spots in Oceanside. Can you imagine a better place to work?

John and Bobbie credit their 30 years of success to keeping up with ever-evolving technology. Their latest addition is their new Eversys coffee machine, which guarantees a consistent and quality cup of coffee. No need to worry about which barista is making your cup of joe in the morning. This machine makes sure your coffee is top notch every time you order.

The staff at Nautical Bean is also a huge contributor to the coffee shop’s success. Their general manager, Robert Fry, holds down the fort on most days and has been part of the team for the past 30 years. Thanks to a lot of hard work, dedication, and a tight-knit crew, Nautical Bean has survived the tides of change in Oceanside and remains a staple at the harbor.

If you haven’t been to Nautical Bean yet, then you’re sleeping on some of the best coffee in town. Come on down, grab a cup of coffee, and take a beautiful stroll around the harbor. Better yet, snag an acai bowl or breaky sandwich on your way to the beach, or enjoy it right on their water-front patio.

The Nautical Bean crew.

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DINE & UNWIND RESORT STYLE

Book a two-night stay and receive a $75 food and beverage credit nightly to enjoy at Valle, featuring MICHELIN Star Mexican contemporary cuisine, Piper, serving Californiainspired dishes in a family-friendly atmosphere, The Shore Room, an oceanfront lounge, or The Rooftop Bar, offering poolside bites and surf-inspired cocktails. Experience expansive coastline views and breathtaking sunsets at The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, boasting an award-winning spa, stunning suites, and worldclass amenities.

Our Iconic Pier Ablaze

The Oceanside Pier Catches Fire

WORDS:

SHELBY ROWE

On April 25, 2024, at around 3pm, a fire broke out at the end of our beloved Oceanside Pier, engulfing the former Ruby’s Diner and Brine Box fish shack in flames. The entire hammerhead section of the pier set ablaze and a frighteningly large plume of black smoke could be seen as far east as Vista and as far south as La Jolla.

Locals looked on in horror as the fire continued to rage on, burning a hole through our hearts and memories of by-gone days spent at the pier. The fire, while controlled in a few hours, lasted nearly two days before being completely extinguished. It will always be a tragic day remembered in Oceanside history.

Thankfully, everyone on the pier was able to evacuate safely and firefighters, lifeguards, and police arrived on scene within minutes to save the pier. Their swift response and strategic teamwork are the reasons why 95% of the pier remains unscathed.

“I would say the damage at the end of the pier, probably the last five percent we call the hammerhead which is the platform that houses the restaurant, is more or less a total loss,” Jess Specht, Oceanside Fire Deputy Chief and Operations Chief on the incident, said. “Our operations crews cut a trench cut across the pier to prevent the

spread…so we saved, I’d say, 90-95% of the pier.”

The tremendous teamwork between Oceanside’s Fire Department, Oceanside Lifeguards, and Oceanside Police Department, in addition to the help from Carlsbad Fire Department, Vista Fire Department, Encinitas Fire Department, San Diego Harbor Police, U.S. Coast Guard, San Diego County Sheriff's Department, SDG&E, and Mason Construction, is the reason why most of the pier was saved from flames.

“We work on these relationships before we ever have an incident. We train with Carlsbad and Vista Fire all the time. The Marine Safety Unit has

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Oceanside Lifeguards jumped into action immediately after the fire started.

a monthly training with the Coast Guard, so they have a relationship that has developed, and I’m pretty sure that connection enhanced their ability to respond,” Oceanside Fire Chief David Parsons said. “It’s the work we do before the incident that just enhances the success…building relationships and training together across the region is what got us to this point.”

Extinguishing a fire on this scale was no easy task. Not only is the pier made of wood and highly flammable, but it’s also 1,950 feet long. The fear that the entire pier would go up in flames was a real concern.

Also, the location of the fire under the former Ruby’s building was difficult to reach, and the fire engines were too heavy to drive on the pier. There were a handful of obstacles, but the collaboration between Oceanside and San Diego agencies overcame the challenges.

Oceanside Lifeguards provided crucial support on the pier, using their trucks to transport firefighters and their supplies to the hammerhead. They were also among the first on the scene and tackled the blaze from the water.

On the pier, firefighters cut a five-foot wide trench cut to separate the hammerhead from the rest of the pier, proving to be the most crucial decision of the day. This prevented the fire from spreading, isolated the damage to the end of the pier, and gave them a better vantage point to battle the flames.

Several vessels from the U.S. Coast Guard, San Diego Harbor Police, Oceanside Lifeguards,

Oceanside EMT's and lifeguards help with laying hose lines.

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The San Diego Sheriff's helicopter made several drops on the fire.

and Mason Construction fought the blaze from the ocean. In the air, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and San Diego Gas & Electric helicopters made water drops from overhead.

“It really was all hands on deck,” Chief Parsons said. “And I think the proof is in the results.”

Fire officials say there is currently no evidence that the fire was set intentionally. It may have started underneath the northwest side of the pier, however, the source of the fire has not yet been identified.

So, what’s next for the pier? Oceanside Mayor Esther Sanchez said the rebuild will start as soon as possible.

“When I started talking about how we’re going to rebuild right away, immediately, ASAP—I hadn’t really talked to the city manager yet to see if it was ok to say that—and the first thing he said was ‘we’re going to do this right away, we’re going to do this ASAP’ so we’re all thinking that, the citizens, everybody, we gotta rebuild,” Mayor Sanchez said. Rebuilding may take some time. First, the investigation needs to be complete and the cause of the fire needs to be established, which—at the time of writing this article—it has not. Then, the city will have to see if insurance will cover the cost. Structural studies will also need to be conducted

and the city will have to submit a request for emergency permits to expedite the rebuild.

For now, the pier will remain closed, but the beach and the strand around the pier are back open to the public. Time will tell when reconstruction of the pier will start and what the new end of the pier will look like. Thanks to Oceanside’s first responders and the help from agencies all over San Diego County, our pier still stands. The Osider thanks everyone who helped save the pier on that fateful day, thank you for your hard work and bravery. All of us in Oceanside are grateful for you.

ZACH

CORDNER

KAILOA POWERS

VLADIMIR MEDVINSKY

OFD Fire Chief David Parsons speaks to the media at a press conference with Congressman Mike Levin and Mayor Esther Sanchez.

SDG&E's Sky Crane made a huge dent in suppressing the flames.

OFD firefighters worked through the next day putting out hot spots.

Ebb and Flow of the Oceanside Pier

A Historical Perspective by Kristi Hawthorne

The pier fire on April 25, 2024, came as a shock and surprise to Oceanside. Many stood helplessly along Pacific Street and on social media watching the pier burn and the firefighters battle the blaze. As the black smoke billowed over downtown, it seemed the pier was lost. Emerging from flames, the pier stands heavily damaged on the west end. But it still stands. The pier has been built and rebuilt six times. It is part of who we are.

One hundred thirty-six years ago, our first pier was built in 1888 at the end of Wisconsin Street. By August of that year, it had been built to a length of 1200 feet. But the first pier was damaged by storms in December 1890 and reduced to 940 feet. By January 1891 a larger storm finished what was left and swept away all but 300 feet of Oceanside’s first pier.

Oceanside’s second pier was built in 1894, but plans to rebuild began just after the first one was destroyed. The pier location was moved to the end of Third Street or Pier View Way. It was small, just initially 400 feet, and braced with iron pilings. It was later extended a few hundred feet, but it too was damaged severely in 1902 by heavy storms.

Oceanside's third pier was then built in 1903. Supported by steel railway rails purchased from the Southern California Railway Co., it was nearly 1300 feet and later extended to 1400 feet. Again, storms took a toll when in 1912 supports were swept away at the end of the structure, leaving

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The Brine Box completely torched.

the stumps of railway steel exposed. By 1915, the pier was down to a little more than 800 feet.

Voters approved a $100,000 bond issue in 1926 to build a fourth pier. The concrete portion, an “approach,” is still used today, but it too will be rebuilt. When the 1900-foot pier was dedicated on July 4, 1927, Oceanside threw a three-day celebration. However, with continuing heavy storms in 1945 and 1946, the pier was closed after being deemed unsafe by deep sea divers and engineers.

When our fifth pier was built in 1947, it was the longest pier on the West Coast and the pride of Oceanside. After nearly 30 years, it fell victim to the relentless storms. It was damaged in 1976 by heavy surf and then a fire at the pier café caused further damage. The end of the pier had to be amputated.

Oceanside's sixth and present pier was dedicated and formally opened September 29, 1987. At a cost of $5 million dollars, the pier was 1942 feet long and deemed the longest wooden pier on the West Coast.

The pier is synonymous with Oceanside. If history tells us anything, we can and will rebuild again. We will see our seventh pier soon? If repairable, we will enjoy and appreciate this one for years to come. This isn’t the end, it’s only a new chapter in Pier History.

ZACH

CORDNER

Oceanside Outrigger Canoe Club

WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE

Oceanside Outrigger Canoe Club

“Hike, hut, ho!” The call of Oceanside’s own outrigger club can be heard throughout the harbor basin as the dedicated team members practice together throughout the week. Oceanside Outrigger Canoe Club was founded in 2007 by the merging of two local outrigger clubs: Makana Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe Club (since 1997) and Paopao Outrigger Association (around 1992).

Outrigger is an ancient sport that combines teamwork, athleticism, grit, and a love of tradition through the Spirit of Aloha. “Our club is for everyone, eight to 88 years old! Let us share the enthusiasm we have for the ocean, our canoes, and especially our Ohana (family).”

With approximately 235 members, the cool thing about the sport is the fact that it’s the only water sport that requires a team, and it spans all age demographics.

“Our club is growing leaps and bounds, and our largest team is the women’s 55+ Golden Masters,” according to Melissa Vansant, Communications Director. “We have parents that brought their kids down and now the parents are racing. It’s truly ohana and it’s for the families.”

Another cool feature of the sport is its inclusiveness. “The way the canoes are designed, there isn’t a specific body type for this—there’s a spot for everyone on the canoe,” Coach Monica explained. “It just requires teamwork. Regardless of age or body type, we’ve got a spot for you on our canoes.”

It’s that inclusiveness and ohana that has fostered a robust juniors team. The youth program is co-ed and consists of Keiki’s (ages 8-12), and O’Pios (ages 13-19). In 2022, the O’pio (Junior) program competed in 9-man style races for the first time in club history.

As a team, they were given the opportunity to experience this style of racing and, because of this experience, in 2023, the O’pios participated in the Catalina Race for the first time and completed it in 4 hours and 48 minutes. The Junior Girls combined with the USA Dragon Boat girls to race in the Catalina Channel Crossing and brought home a second place title.

Coach Monica Moody has been a paddler since 1996 and the junior program coach since 2019. She is proud to teach the juniors the traditions of outrigger and dragon boats.

“I got to the point where I knew I had knowledge I could pass on. I had world competition experience

with both Outrigger and Dragon Boat so I could teach them both types of paddling to be competitive in all races,” she explained.

When Southern California Outrigger Racing Association (SCORA) announced try-outs for World Distance Championships in Samoa, Coach Monica knew she had the talent on her junior team. Oceanside Outrigger sent five young men to try-out and three made the U.S. team: Lucas Clarke, Elijah Sleigh, and Lochlan Hayes. The three Oceanside juniors trained and competed in Samoa in summer 2023.

“Our club is multi-generational, and when those kids made the U.S. Team, we celebrated because we’ve all watched them grow, and we felt so much pride. They are the future of our sport,” Melissa Vansant boasted. Another accomplished paddler is Junior paddler, Trevor Stevenson, who raced in the International Dragon Boat Federation Racing Championships in Thailand.

One of Oceanside Outrigger’s most skilled junior paddlers is Summer Stevenson. Summer is currently a sophomore at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), but in summer 2023 she was a very busy paddler! With two world competitions, 2023

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The Outrigger Juniors crew from left to right: Coach Monica Moody, Elijah Sleigh, Pierce Robinson, Trevor Stevenson, Sam Kelly, Elizabeth Lee, Kirill Kapunin, Melissa Whittington, and Adrian Freeland.

was peak paddling as she competed in Samoa and Catalina. In her own words, “being able to paddle in Samoa was a once-in-lifetime, unforgettable experience. I was part of a strong team and was so proud of our finish. And then in Catalina, it was my second time steering a boat, which was just a personal accomplishment.”

With a 14.55 mile race in Samoa that was completed in 2 hours and 30 minutes, Summer’s feat at such a young age was astounding. Then, in Catalina, Summer completed 30.77 miles to Catalina in 6 hours

with an OC-6 long-distance outrigger.

“It was a great way to end my time with the juniors before heading off to UCLA to study Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, which actually relates a lot to paddling,” Summer said.

Coach Monica Moody further explained, “If families are interested in sports that lead to scholarships, paddling is a great opportunity, especially for females. Many of the UC schools have dragon boat teams. But the thing is, we’re also creating well-rounded human beings that are strong competitors, strong

teammates, and environmental stewards. Everything we do looks great on a resume.”

Oceanside Outrigger hosts two big races in Oceanside each year. This year, the Paopao is August 24, 2024, and the Becky Stewart Memorial Race is at the beginning of December. Oceanside Outrigger is also a 501(c)(3) so it’s governed by a Board of Directors that oversee its success.

Oceanside Outrigger has a packed calendar full of fun races for paddlers and their families with April to September being their busiest season. The physical Oceanside Outrigger building is located at Oceanside Harbor boat launch, but the paddlers can be seen on the water all days of the week. Stop a paddler, ask questions, join their Newcomer Program, and get in a canoe; it’s quite the experience. Oceanside Outrigger is already gearing up for the big races in 2024 and 2025 and is recruiting sponsors and more paddlers—especially juniors! “We don’t have try-outs. Everybody makes the team. No previous experience is necessary, so come on down!”

For more info go to oceansideoutrigger.org

Arts

JOE KENNEDY

WORDS: KATIE LALICATA

PHOTOS: PRISCILLA IEZZI

Creatives are often the heartbeat of a community. Here in Oceanside, this sentiment rings true. As local as they come, Joe Kennedy (Stone) a silversmith, self proclaimed rock hound, and teacher of his craft, offers masterfully built pieces to adorn the hands, necks, and wrists of this community.

Having made jewelry part time for the last ten years or so, life gave Joe a shift and therefore an opportunity to turn his passion into a full time jam. Although he truly loves the process of creating custom pieces, he began to assemble quite the collection gallery to sell via Instagram or at local makers markets.

From idea to fruition, this labor of love is an intricate process of which Joe savors every second. This love went beyond learning and eventually led him to become the head instructor at the Vista Gem and Mineral Society. Joe was not only able

to share his love of the silversmith craft but fine tune his own skills in the process.

The coolest part about Joe and his creations is that he’s not just a one trick pony. He makes art out of reused surf resin and even has the special skill set of Japanese metal crafting called Mokume Gane. This is the technique of laying gold and silver, different color metals, ultimately creating a final product that looks like wood grain. The outcome of this artistry is quite exquisite. But beyond fancy techniques or metals, what really spawned this whole process or creativity was the love of rocks, and Joe has even been able to locally mine some of the stones he uses himself.

Once a stone is acquired, it’s then ground and polished down by hand and smoothed and shined to perfection. From here, Joe really begins to nerd out on the completion of this creative journey. He likes to let the stones sit near the silver so they can really “get to know one another.” This altruistic approach just adds insight to the care and heartfelt mad scientist energy that is behind every piece that Joe creates.

Next, once the idea has fully begun to bloom, the fun part begins—the silversmithing where he plays with fire and alchemy takes place. Into a tiny hot pot goes metal pieces and boric acid. The hand torch is lit and through meticulous attention, the solid metal melts into a glowing hot liquid. Finally, Joe delicately pours this molten metal into a mold and the backing or band for the stone is created. Then more fire, rolling, pounding, and intricate detail all make way for a final shimmering product.

One piece at a time, Joe has adorned the shelfs of his home workshop with stunning silver bracelet cuffs with the most ornately carved stones and pendant necklaces pieced with the perfect silver backing, as well as rings. All the rings and stones and shapes and sizes one can dream— hunky square stones, for men or women, ornate opals for a petite pinky finger, and all the creative brilliance in between.

Joe’s jewelry is magnificent but it's his humble spirit that really brings the story home. He wants all the readers out there to stay inspired to live their dreams “I've been to the bottom and pulled myself up.” And if that, paired with these beautiful pieces, isn’t a testament to the tenacious and resilient spirit of this town itself, then what is?

Go check Joe out, support local, and get yourself something spectacular to rock, literally “rock” around town. Joe can be found on IG @joestoneandsilver.

COASTAL EXPOSURES 10 years of Photography at The Osider Magazine

Thank you to everyone who joined us on March 30 to celebrate our Coastal Exposures photography exhibition at the Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA). The community showed up to celebrate The Osider ’s 10 year anniversary, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the support.

The rain gave way for the two hour exhibition and anniversary celebration, giving us the perfect window to come together as a community. Oceanside was represented well thanks to everyone in attendance, and thanks to the Members Only Car Club, Por Siempre Car Club, and Socios Car Club who held it down with a fleet of lowriders and cars along the OMA entrance on Pier View Way.

The main event of the evening was the Coastal Exposures exhibition, which showcased ten years of photography from The Osider magazine and

was curated by our co-founder, Zach Cordner. The exhibition featured a collection of images shot for The Osider from the past ten years by Zach and other extremely talented local photographers.

You can still see the Coastal Exposures exhibition at OMA through July 28, and it’s definitely something you’ll want to experience with your own eyes. The exhibition is like a visual time capsule, featuring stunning images of our rapidly changing city from the eye’s of our most skillful photographers.

Plus, there’s an entire section dedicated to Bruce Parker, popularly known as The Oceanside Trench Coat Guy, who may just be the most photogenic guy in town.

The evening carried into the night seamlessly

thanks to Dj Chaps One’s signature beats. The Osider merch tent was also selling limited-edition 10 year anniversary t-shirts and skateboard decks, which are still available on our website. Thanks to everyone who has made a purchase and is reppin’ The Osider !

This magazine has grown rapidly over the past ten years thanks to the immense love and support we’ve received from our Oceanside community. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the celebration on March 30, OMA for hosting the event and Coastal Exposures exhibition, everyone who has read The Osider for the past ten years, and, of course, big thanks to our advertisers who are the reason we’re able to deliver The Osider free to our community.

Cheers to the next ten years!

PHOTOS: KEVIN MIJARES & JESSE LOPEZ

PRIDE BY THE BEACH 2024

This year’s Pride by the Beach is June 1 and it's ramping up to be even better than last year!

The North County LGBTQ Resource Center’s sponsored annual event prides itself on being open to all of the Oceanside community and happens to be very family friendly.

Pride by the Beach director, Roxanne Deatherage shared that this year’s theme is “Our Stories, Our Power.”

“Telling our personal stories is powerful. This is what helps our youth and gives them courage and hope, especially in the face of the recent anti-LGBTQ climate. It is critical,” Roxanne said.

I wholeheartedly agree and believe it or not, yours truly will be speaking at the event sharing my personal perspective of working as an educator with LGBTQ youth. I look forward to seeing you all there supporting pride for all.

We’re super excited that homegrown Osider, DJ Inspire, will be back by popular demand as the headliner for the all day event. Another homegrown artist, DJ Jocelin, will be headlining

the community stage, so be sure to check both of them out for some great music! There will also be a new Silent Disco hosted by DJ Ciara, and we can’t wait to try that out this year.

Oceanside’s Pride by the Beach is the only free, family friendly Pride event in the area. It is alcohol and tobacco free, so people of all ages can enjoy the day. They will have an interactive mural located in the education tent featuring different aspects of Oceanside life and every pocket of our diverse community. They will also be featuring the History of the LGBTQ Resource Center as an educational piece for the community to enjoy.

There will also be representation from student-led Gay Straight Alliance’s (GSA) at the education zone. Schools proudly submitted logos that will be displayed on banners to celebrate the students' work.

Roxanne also shared that they wanted to make sure that they are very inclusive of the neurodivergent population and this year will be

providing a sensory and calm zone by the Civic Center. This area will have fidget toys, comfy bean bags, crayons, and all sorts of things to allow neurodivergent people a place to relax, regroup and still be involved, support, and show their pride.

At The Osider we continue to support the growing LGBTQ+ community throughout our beautiful city. We’d like to encourage everyone to attend this year’s Pride by the Beach to show their support and we hope to see you there!

If you’re looking for services or support throughout the rest of the year be sure to check out the North County LGBTQ Resource Center located at 3220 Mission Avenue or go to ncresourcecenter.org

This year’s Pride by the Beach will be located at the Downtown Civic Center on June 1st from 12pm-6pm. For more information go to pridebythebeach.org

WORDS: ALONDRA FIGUEROA

PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

BRAND-X TOXIC

WORDS: JAMEY STONE

PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

For some, a skateboard is nothing more than a toy but for others, it’s truly a lifestyle all on its own. Sure, they are fun to ride, but the attraction digs deeply into a culture full of the colorful characters who have helped shape its existence.

The Truitt family is a perfect example of just that. Dorsey Truitt was the first skateboard distributor beginning in 1974 from the East Coast. He also began manufacturing the legendary brand Kryptonics Skateboards in 1978. Fast forward to the ‘80s when they purchased a small company, Brand-X Skateboards, from super talented West Coast artist, Bernie Tostenson.

This brand was way ahead of its time, creating special shaped skateboards with colorful multi-color screen printed decks that have stood the test of time. Today, Dorsey’s son, Patrick Truitt, and his partner, Amy McConnaughy, have expanded their distribution location here in Oceanside to a full-blown showroom and shop. You can view all the amazing boards and wheels that have been an integral part of skateboarding history for the last 50 years.

Everything on offer is hand-screened from original artwork and is 100% North American made. Skateboards are often more than just something to ride on, with graphics like art pieces that hang proudly from the walls of skateboarders and collectors across the globe. The shop also carries newer products including signature wheels from heroes past and present.

They are also working on some new pro models for shop employee and northwest shredder Noah Johnson, along with local legend Shawn Ross. Patrick and Amy love Oside and its deep history within the skateboarding universe. They love the vibe here and are proud to call Oceanside homebase.

Whether you are a skater or just show interest in the culture, please take the time to go check out the Brand-X Toxic. You will be blown away by everything on the walls and the amazing staff who are ready to share their knowledge on a lifestyle so close to our hearts.

Owners Patrick and Amy

BP DIAMONDS AND LOANS

WORDS: JAMEY STONE PHOTOS: KEVIN MIJARES

Whenever you hear the phrase pawn shop, our minds immediately veer towards the down and out person who is willing to trade his most prized possessions for a portion of its net worth in order to keep afloat.

But what most don’t understand is that it’s also a place where you can find really solid deals on everything from a used skill saw to rare guitars, and everything in between. BP Diamonds and Loans has all those types of items, but they mainly specialize in gold and jewelry.

Original owner and property owner, Scott Arthur, has owned the location since 1999 and built the building from the ground up. In fact, he still lives in the home above the shop.

He met current owner, Val Diaz, right before COVID and quickly realized his expertise in the

wholesale gold and jewelry market. Originally from NYC, Val boasts over 30 years of experience in this field and before he knew it, he had purchased the business and began focusing on gold and fine jewelry.

Whether you need a quick loan or want to buy or sell some gold, this is the right place. I love visiting the shop—you can easily get lost looking over his wide variety of stock. The jewelry cases are filled with an array of stylish watches, wedding rings adorned with diamonds, and the earrings and necklaces to match.

The prices are fair and the knowledge that Val carries ensures the authenticity of each item available. The employees are classic, too. Whether it's Veteran Gunner, a retired warrant officer, or soft spoken Poinyisa, you will feel welcome and well looked after.

Also, don t forget to give my buddy, Mufasa the Sheppard, a scratch or two on the way out. Small businesses like this have always been the lifeblood of our once humble military town and will always have a place in our Oside community. So, next time you are driving down Coast Highway, drop in and check 'em out.

Owner, Val Diaz and Mufasa

Dining: Coastal

LITTLE FOX CUPS + CONES

WORDS: SHELBY ROWE PHOTOS: PRISCILLA IEZZI

I’d assume you’ve had a fair few ice cream cones in your lifetime that have all brought a jolt of delight and dopamine to your senses. But, I’ll bet some serious cash you haven’t had ice cream quite like what they’re serving over at Little Fox in South O.

Between their eclectic flavors and farm-to-table approach, the ice cream at Little Fox puts an adventurous and modern twist on a nostalgic classic.

With flavors like Lavender Haze—made with lavender, meyer lemon cream, and meyer lemon custard—or It’s a Thai—made with coconut milk cream, thai basil, lemon grass, and sweet ‘n spicy shredded coconut—there is absolutely no shortage of out-of-the-box ideas here. Even their most popular flavor, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, is made with toasted corn cream, honeycomb, and caramel.

Do those flavors sound crazy? Absolutely. Are they delicious? Completely out of this world. It’s a party for the taste buds at Little Fox and, thankfully, they offer ice cream flights for those who can’t choose just one flavor (myself included).

If your ice cream preference is more mellow, then don’t fret—you’ll love Nothing Butter Than Vanilla, made with buttered rum vanilla bean cream. Whether you like adventurous tastes or are loyal to the classics, there’s something for everyone at Little Fox.

To my surprise, my favorite during the tasting was Matcha Pea-ccu, which is crafted with paru matcha mint cream, sweet pea puree, and greek yogurt swirl. I’m not one to choose matcha flavored anything, but this one had me head-over-heels.

And, THAT is the mission over at Little Fox—to get you to try flavor profiles you normally wouldn’t and fall in love with them after one taste.

“My most favorite thing that I hear people say when they try our ice cream is, ‘oh, that’s actually good,’” Meghan Koll, owner of Little Fox and mom of two, said. “It honestly makes me so happy because it tells me that they’ve read the ingredients and none of them made sense to them, but when we put them together and they’ve tasted it, we’ve changed their mind.”

The main reason why these abstract flavors work so well is because each ice cream is made from scratch in a pasteurizer. This lets Meghan have full creative control over her flavors, giving her the ability to add real fruits and vegetables to her ice cream.

She sources all her produce from local farms and creates flavors with in-season ingredients. Some of the concoctions she’s made are a tomato and olive oil ice cream (it was a huge hit and will be back when the season is right), guava ice cream with fresh guavas from Mraz Family Farms, and an avocado toast ice cream with—you guessed it—real avocados.

Meghan credits the playful and adventurous spirit behind Little Fox to her absence of formal culinary education. She never learned the official “rules,” so she’s been able to embrace her creativity when formulating recipes. She has built Little Fox from her passion for food and community and works with local farmers and seasonal fruit to get

the most nutritional value in her ice cream. Plus, she cuts down majorly on sugar!

Little Fox started back in 2020 with Meghan selling her homemade ice cream on bike at popups and events. Now, she proudly serves out of her Freeman Collective storefront. She thanks her team for helping her make her wildest (and sweetest) dreams come true and is grateful for all the locals who have welcomed Little Fox with open arms since day one.

Owner Meghan Koll

Dining: Coastal

GOOD MOUNTAIN FOOD

Sometimes the name says it all. Good Mountain Food, at The Lodge at Northern Pine Brewery, is exactly that: good mountain food.

The Lodge is “Inspired by the Mountains, but made for San Diego.” It’s their tagline and their truth. They encompass outdoor living, hiking, fishing, and board sports. At the end of the day of play in the mountains, people go to The Lodge to eat and drink. So, here they expound upon that idea, but built it for the beach.

Veteran owned, woman owned, local owned. This establishment is the epitome of everything that Oceanside celebrates. This spacious open concept brewery now boasts a new full restaurant, a new outdoor enclosed patio area equipped with heaters, fire pits, and massive TV’s. To compound this growth, the beer that so many have loved since 2017 has just stepped up its game.

“Danny Garcia from Black Plague has come in and completely elevated the program—it’s been nice having a fresh set of eyes and tons of experience to adjust and produce better beer,” the Ortega’s (Anne and Aaron) cheerfully praised their evolving team.

Another truly brag-worthy recruit is the addition of Executive Chef Lucas Moreira. He’s young and passionate and has a resume that is drenched in culinary genius. For the foodies out there, he has blossomed from the kitchens of two Michelin Star restaurants: The French Laundry and D.O.M, to then locally honing his culinary craft at the likes of Dija Mara, All Mine and, finally, to Oceanside’s own Michelin ranked eatery, Valle. To say he’s talented is an understatement.

But just like the name “Good Mountain Food,” his creativity and flavor palette speak for themselves. Moreira took the concepts the Ortega’s presented and elevated them to divinely delicious offerings. Emphasis on quality meats and fresh produce (like Anne Ortega’s grandma used to grow in her garden) play a part in empowering Lucas to build a masterful menu. Here the food concepts are familiar, but flavors burst with culinary wizardry.

So, all this talk about food. Idaho, from where the Ortega's originally hail, is synonymous with finger steaks. Finger steaks and fry sauce are kind of a thing. Everyone has their version of the marinated sirloin strips and here, they come with

signature homemade lodge sauce. With a nod to all the sauce lovers out there, the menu even offers a sauce flight for all your dipping desires. From burgers piled high like love notes properly loaded in between fresh baked buns, to cheese sauce and gravies made from scratch, every bite of food here is thoughtful and delicious. Weekend specials, and one of Lucas’ favorite dishes, the Roasted Chicken Plate with sunchoke puree is reason alone to make a date on the calendar. It’s succulent and savory and a presentation that represents the exemplary expertise and passion Moreira brings to his food.

WORDS: KATIE LALICATA PHOTOS: KEVIN MIJARES

Roasted Chicken plate

(L-R): Executive Chef Lucas Moreira, owners Anne and Aaron Ortega and Brewer Danny Garcia.

Sun Valley Chicken Sandwich

Dining: Coastal

EVAGA LOUNGE

Nestled in the Oceanside Village Square right off of Oceanside Boulevard, you’ll find Evaga Lounge, a wonderful Mexican place featuring a full bar and deliciously fresh flavors from Michoacán.

We’ve been watching these guys since they opened up last year and have enjoyed seeing them gain much deserved popularity for their great food, Latin flair, and warm hospitality. Their motto is family first, food second, which means they go hand-in-hand.

Evaga strives to give their customers a welcoming safe space to hang out and enjoy mouthwatering food and refreshing drinks. We are proud to feature and celebrate Evaga Lounge in this issue as their one year anniversary comes up this May.

At Evaga, owners George Lopez and Mike Frausto together with partner Eddie Macias work hard to create an authentic atmosphere where people can feel like they are truly part of the family. Both note that family is critical to them and both tout their mothers as major influences in their love of food and business.

George shared with us that his mamá, Irma Lopez, taught him to always hustle by working hard herself as a single mother to make ends meet. Soon, her homemade tamales and chocoflan will be featured at the restaurant—I can’t wait! Mike also mentioned that his mother, Maria Castorena, was the major influence of his life and taught him how to truly cater to people’s needs and provide excellent customer service, which is why he is the hospitality and margarita master!

Both of these guys also know how to create a fun and friendly community environment by hosting Loteria nights where you can play the famous Mexican-style bingo and win some cool prizes! We love it, and I’ll be going soon and you can go too on the first and last Wednesday of

every month. They also host Industry nights where they feature talented bartenders from other local bars and restaurants to support each other. We applaud their efforts and support their desire to build community here in Oceanside.

We were lucky to sit down with owners Mike and George to try some of their best selling drinks and dishes. Frankly, they were all delicious! Head chef, Santiago Castillo, developed the menu with family recipes featuring flavors from Michoacán. The bubbling hot and very impressive Molcajete (hot stone bowl) features perfectly grilled shrimp, chicken, carne asada, nopales, and queso fresco all swimming in a unique spicy sauce that carries quite a kick, but is incredibly flavorful. They paired this amazing dish with the delightful Hibiscus Margarita that was a perfect mix of sweet and tangy topped with a chamoy and tajin rim, so yummy!

They also specialize in handmade corn tortillas, chips, and salsa so they’re always fresh! All food is made to order and while it takes a little longer, it is so worth it!

The classic cheese enchiladas stand out with their homemade corn tortillas and ooey gooey texture. Served with amazing rice and lard-free peruvian refried beans that were spectacular. This dish was paired with the Watermelon Paloma, my favorite drink! It’s made with natural Mexican ingredients including Mexican Squirt and their featured CaliFino Tequila.

We also tried the Bandera Mixta which is like a ceviche meets a Coctel de Campechana with shrimp, octopus, and fish served deconstructed on a platter with their made to order chips. This was delivered with the classic margarita that was light and refreshing and perfectly paired with the fresh seafood.

The sizzling shrimp, carne asada, and chicken Fajitas Mixta will wow you as well! They came

perfectly seasoned with lots of onion and peppers and served with all the fixings and those awesome in-house tortillas! Paired with the Razo Delight named after owner, Mike “Razo” Frausto, it is infused with a hint of mint, blackberry, CaliFino Anejo Tequila and a dash of pineapple. Such a fancy treat!

Egava Lounge is a great go to spot for remarkable Mexican food and craft cocktails. Their Oceanside location boasts ample parking and good music, as well. Their brand new Vista location is more of a taco shop and can be found inside the Chevron station on the corner of East Vista Way and Bobier Drive.

Overall, our experience at Egava has always been casual yet fantastic and we hope you’ll give them a chance to surprise you, and maybe you can become part of the Evaga family, too.

WORDS: ALONDRA FIGUEROA

PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Cheese Enchiladas

Bandera Mixta

Molcajete paired with a Hibiscus Margarita.

(L-R): Co-Owner George Lopez, Chef Santiago Castillo and Co-Owner Mike Frausto

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Bar & Restaurant Guide

BAKERIES/DONUTS

BLACKMARKET BAKERY

510 Vista Way, Ste 102

101 BAGELS & SUBS

323 North Coast Hwy. (760) 421-6555

THE FAMOUS HIGH-PIE

250 N Pacific St.

HILL STREET DONUT HOUSE

1926 South Coast Hwy. (760) 439-7741

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

19TEN OCEANSIDE

1910 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 730-5199

BEERTOWN

507 N Coast Hwy. (760) 826-2337

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

FRANKIE'S

406 Pier View Way (442) 266-2270

ANGELINA'S BAR & GRILL

3375 Mission Ave. (760) 433-5086

JUNKYARD GRILL & SPORTS BAR

3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd. (760) 231-6600

MISSION AVE. BAR & GRILL

711 Mission Ave. (760) 637–2222

OSIDE SPORTSBAR & GRILL

113 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-5968

PACIFIC COAST SPIRITS

404 South Coast Hwy. (760) 453-7150

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

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

4259 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 806-4826

HERITAGE BREWERY & BBQ 2002 South Coast Highway

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 BUNKER HOUSE CAFÉ

322 North Cleveland Street (760) 400-0520

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

MARY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT

307 North Coast Hwy. (760) 722-3052

PIPER

105 Mission Avenue (760) 512-3816

SUCCULENT CAFE

306 N Tremont St (760) 519-7163

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

RYES & GRIND

236 South Coast Hwy.

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

BLACK PLAGUE BREWING

2550 Jason Court (760) 631-8110

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

NORTHERN PINE BREWING

326 N. Horne St. (760) 754-1434

OCEANSIDE ALE WORKS 1800 Ord Way (760) 295-0731

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

ANGELO’S BURGERS

2035 South Coast Hwy. (760) 757-4064

COSMOS BURGER

208 North Coast Highway (760) 607-7083

THE HABIT BURGER GRILL

2267 South El Camino Real (760) 433-3390

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

TY’S BURGER HOUSE

515 Mission Street (760) 757-5890

SMASH & DASH

3760 Oceanic Way (858) 209-6026

SUBLIME TAPHOUSE

121 North Cleveland (760) 696-3284

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

CHINESE

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

CHU’S QUIK WOK

815 College Blvd. (760) 726-7771

GREAT WOK OF CHINA

4635 Frazee Road (760) 439-8939

PICK UP STIX

125 Old Grove Road (760) 967-4081

QUIK WOK

2184 Vista Way (760) 439-2228

COFFEE/TEA/JUICE

BANANA DANG

115 South Coast Hwy. (760) 846-0162

BLISS TEA & TREATS

301 Mission Ave. (442) 500-4796

BLACK ROCK COFFEE BAR

1918 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 722-7133

BOUND COFFEE COMPANY

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

BROWN CUP

401 North Coast Hwy. (760) 231-7968

TZONE

318 Pier View Way (760) 299-5678

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

LIVING TEA BREWERY & TASTING ROOM

302 Wisconsin Ave (760) 231-9986

LOLLICUP

4121 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 295-0824

NAUTICAL BEAN COFFEE CO.

240 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4851

NORTH COUNTY ROASTERY

129 South Coast Hwy.

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

ROOTS CRAFT JUICE 631 South Cleveland St

TAPIOCA EXPRESS

2611 Vista Way (760) 722-8279

REVOLUTION ROASTERS

1836 South Coast Hwy. (760) 529-9736

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

BREAD & CHEESE EATERY

1904 S Coast Highway (619) 709-6016

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

SUBMARINA 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-7840

Z-MARKET

3200 Mission Ave. (760) 967-2184

FILIPINO

MISSION ASIAN MARKET

3320 Mission Ave. (760) 722-8024

GASTROPUB

FLYING PIG PUB & KITCHEN

509 Mission Ave. (760) 453-2940

GOOD MOUNTAIN FOOD

326 N Horne St (760) 306 - 4066

LOCAL TAP HOUSE

308 South Coast Hwy. (760) 547-1469

MASTERS KITCHEN AND COCKTAIL

208 South Coast Hwy. (760) 231-6278

HAWAIIAN

L&L HAWAIIAN BARBECUE

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

L&L HAWAIIAN BARBECUE

4225 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 726-0888

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

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

THE SWITCHBOARD

131 South Coast Hwy. (442) 266-2781

ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT

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

BASKIN ROBBINS 1112 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-0654

DISFRUTA

610 N Redondo Drive (760) 583-5681

FRUGOS YOGURT

3509 Cannon Road (760) 732-1000

FUGU TAIYAKI

410 Mission Ave. (760) 696-3366

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

CURRY & MORE

600 Mission Ave. (442) 266-8366

TIKKA MASALA HUT

3780 Mission Ave Suite 2 (442) 888-0535

Bar & Restaurant Guide

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

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

FRATELLI’S

3915 Mission Ave. (760) 696-9007

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

MOUNTAIN MIKE’S PIZZA

455 College Blvd. (760) 295-3121

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

1001 South Coast Hwy. (760) 758-3638

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

VENETOS

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 harneysushi.com

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

POKI POKI

3480 Marron Road (760) 295-9086

POKI POKI #2

4140 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 295-4924

RISING SUN SUSHI

272 South Harbor Drive (760) 277-0582

SUNSHINE KITCHEN 1006 Mission Ave. (442) 222-1811

SUSHI4REEL

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

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

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

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

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

M. 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

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

PITA GUYS 4111 Oceanside Blvd, Ste 102 (760) 295-2636

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

MEXICAN

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

ANITA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA 1714 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-6323 anitasoceanside101.com

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

CARLITO’S CHICKEN 158 Roymar Road (760) 433-3427

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

HOMESTATE

510 Vista Way (760) 491-1636

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

LA PERLA TAPATIA

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

MARISCOS ENSENADA

1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024

MI ASADOR MEXICAN AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

4750 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 806-6684

PEDRO’S TACOS

656 Benet Road (760) 722-7221

POLLOS MARIA

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

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

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

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

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

COCINA DEL MAR

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

CRAB PUB

3766 Mission Ave Suite 111 (760) 696-3577

333 PACIFIC

333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333

HARBOR FISH & CHIPS

276 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4977

HELLO BETTY FISH HOUSE

211 Mission Ave. (760) 722-1008

JOE’S CRAB SHACK

314 Harbor Drive (760) 722-1345

LIGHTHOUSE OYSTER BAR & GRILL

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

MARISCO’S ENSENADA

1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024

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

Q&A RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR

408 Pier View Way (760) 688-7249

SHOOTZ FISH & BEER

602 South Tremont St. (760) 696-3524 shootzfishxbeer.com

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

TAIWANESE

TASTY POT

1058 Mission Ave (760) 730-5054

THAI

CAFÉ DE THAI & SUSHI

4196 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 945-5533

OCEAN THAI 2455 Vista Way (760) 722-9779

OCEAN THAI

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 THAI 4121 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 295-5445

THAI GARDEN

4750 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 940-1009

THAI TABLE

1910 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 721-4850

VEGAN

ERIS FOOD CO

302 Wisconsin Ave. (760) 231-9986

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

SAIGON SOUP

4160 Oceanside Blvd Ste. 169 (760) 726-4650.

PHO HA

3905 Mission Ave (760) 754-5267

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

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.

ORFILA VINEYARDS & WINERY 221 N Cleveland Street (760) 755-7040

THE MILLER’S TABLE 514 S Coast Hwy. (442) 615-7200

THE PRIVATEER

MARKETPLACE & WINE BAR 1704 South Coast Hwy. (760) 453-2254 privateer-marketplace.com

SECCO

301 Pier View Way (442) 266-2011

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