Oasis Beach Bungalow Guidebook
Food
With 100+ restaurants to choose from, here are our five favorite casual dining spots, all within walking distance of the Bungalow.
Great indoor/outdoor spot for live music, craft cocktails, and tasty food.
C & P Favorite: Falafel Burger
44 locals recommend
The Roxy Encinitas
517 S Coast Hwy 101Great indoor/outdoor spot for live music, craft cocktails, and tasty food.
C & P Favorite: Falafel Burger
Quiet, with delicious food, an outdoor covered deck, and a large, welcoming bar. Walk to to the beach after dinner.
27 locals recommend
Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana & Seafood
1933 San Elijo AveQuiet, with delicious food, an outdoor covered deck, and a large, welcoming bar. Walk to to the beach after dinner.
There's always a line, a sure sign it's worth the wait. It'll feel like you're ordering street tacos somewhere in Baja.
65 locals recommend
The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101There's always a line, a sure sign it's worth the wait. It'll feel like you're ordering street tacos somewhere in Baja.
If gourmet street tacos were a thing, this is the place you'd go. You'll love the deliciously creative gourmet taco recipes.
C & P Favorite: Taco Tuesday specials with a DJ
150 locals recommend
City Tacos
3028 University AveIf gourmet street tacos were a thing, this is the place you'd go. You'll love the deliciously creative gourmet taco recipes.
C & P Favorite: Taco Tuesday specials with a DJ
Almost a stone's throw from the Bungalow, this indoor/outdoor bistro allows you to select your own wine from its storage racks.
C & P Favorites: Short Rib Sliders and Shrimp Arrabbiata
180 locals recommend
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon StAlmost a stone's throw from the Bungalow, this indoor/outdoor bistro allows you to select your own wine from its storage racks.
C & P Favorites: Short Rib Sliders and Shrimp Arrabbiata
Sightseeing
A serene and richly landscaped garden perched on the cliff overlooking Swami's Beach. Stunning 180 panoramic views of the Pacific. No admission fee, but check their website for hours of operation.
92 locals recommend
Meditation Gardens
215 W K StA serene and richly landscaped garden perched on the cliff overlooking Swami's Beach. Stunning 180 panoramic views of the Pacific. No admission fee, but check their website for hours of operation.
37 acres of rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, and a subtropical fruit garden.
196 locals recommend
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens Dr37 acres of rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, and a subtropical fruit garden.
Visting the library? Then be sure to walk across the street to see this lovely view park with a panoramic view of downtown Encinitas.
View Point Park
56 E D StVisting the library? Then be sure to walk across the street to see this lovely view park with a panoramic view of downtown Encinitas.
Groceries
Vons
453 Santa Fe DrNearest full-service grocery store. It's less than a mile from the Bungalow.
A family-owned gourmet grocery business that's popular for prepared foods, including tri-tip, with an outdoor eating area. An excellent selection of wine and spirits.
C & P Favorites: Tri-Tip Sandwich and Mexican Chicken Salad
176 locals recommend
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveA family-owned gourmet grocery business that's popular for prepared foods, including tri-tip, with an outdoor eating area. An excellent selection of wine and spirits.
C & P Favorites: Tri-Tip Sandwich and Mexican Chicken Salad
Laundry & Dry Cleaning
From self-service coin-operated washers and dryers to eco-friendly dry cleaning service.
Coin-operated laundry service located in a small shopping center. Window shop at the other businesses while your clothes are being cleaned.
C & P Favorite: Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill for a Beer or Two (It's Right Next Door)
Jolly Clean Giant
132 Encinitas BlvdCoin-operated laundry service located in a small shopping center. Window shop at the other businesses while your clothes are being cleaned.
C & P Favorite: Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill for a Beer or Two (It's Right Next Door)
Best Cleaners
457 Santa Fe DrSolid reliable eco-friendly, on-site dry cleaning service.
Best Local "Dive" Bars
Our favorite collection of small, unglamorous, eclectic, old-style bars with (reasonably) inexpensive drinks, dim lighting, shabby or dated decor, neon beer signs, packaged beer sales, cash-only service, and a local clientele.
Top of the food chain when it comes to local dive bars.
17 locals recommend
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill Live Music
136 Encinitas BlvdTop of the food chain when it comes to local dive bars.
At 87 years-old, this bar doesn't look a day over 75. It has a classic western-style long bar, presenting a unique opportunity to belly up to the bar and order a whiskey.
18 locals recommend
The Saloon
546 S Coast Hwy 101At 87 years-old, this bar doesn't look a day over 75. It has a classic western-style long bar, presenting a unique opportunity to belly up to the bar and order a whiskey.
Self proclaims they are the best dive bar you'll ever visit. Who are we to disagree?
C & P Favorite: Kraken Crush (Don't Ask, Just Drink It)
37 locals recommend
The Kraken
2531 S Coast Hwy 101Self proclaims they are the best dive bar you'll ever visit. Who are we to disagree?
C & P Favorite: Kraken Crush (Don't Ask, Just Drink It)
Recreation
Only a 0.6 mile walk from the Bungalow. Walk down the D Street Beach stairs to the sand, and you'll be ~75 yards south of Moonlight Beach. There's volleyball, surfing, fishing, tennis courts, recreational equipment rentals, and a snack bar. (Don't forget to bring the beach chairs, umbrella, and beach towels from the Bungalow).
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B StOnly a 0.6 mile walk from the Bungalow. Walk down the D Street Beach stairs to the sand, and you'll be ~75 yards south of Moonlight Beach. There's volleyball, surfing, fishing, tennis courts, recreational equipment rentals, and a snack bar. (Don't forget to bring the beach chairs, umbrella, and beach towels from the Bungalow).
Locals proclaim this location 'pickleball paradise' as it has the highest concentration of top-tier pickleballers in the world. Open to the public.
C & P Favorite: All level open play on Sat and Sun from 2p-5p
Bobby Riggs Racket & Paddle
875 Santa Fe DrLocals proclaim this location 'pickleball paradise' as it has the highest concentration of top-tier pickleballers in the world. Open to the public.
C & P Favorite: All level open play on Sat and Sun from 2p-5p
RIDE Cyclery - Encinitas
449 S Coast Hwy 101Best spot for top-rated road and mountain bike rentals.
One of the most popular "locals" surf beaches, there is plenty of sand for relaxing, boogie boarding and, during minus-tides, navigating an exquisite array of tide pools.
44 locals recommend
Swamis Seaside Park
1298 S Coast Hwy 101One of the most popular "locals" surf beaches, there is plenty of sand for relaxing, boogie boarding and, during minus-tides, navigating an exquisite array of tide pools.
When you get an urge to go beyond the Village boundaries, rent an e-bike and head north into Leucadia and Carlsbad, or south into Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Solana Beach, and Del Mar.
8 locals recommend
San Diego Electric Bike
101 Hwy 101When you get an urge to go beyond the Village boundaries, rent an e-bike and head north into Leucadia and Carlsbad, or south into Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Solana Beach, and Del Mar.
Need to rent a board, wetsuit or other beach recreation equipment? This is the place to go. Offers surfing lessons too.
8 locals recommend
Concept Surf Shop
215 W D StNeed to rent a board, wetsuit or other beach recreation equipment? This is the place to go. Offers surfing lessons too.
Entertainment
Encinitas’ original hometown theatre and San Diego’s oldest, since 1928.
67 locals recommend
La Paloma Theatre
471 S Coast Hwy 101Encinitas’ original hometown theatre and San Diego’s oldest, since 1928.
Beautiful panoramic views of the coastline and Pacific from this beautiful hilltop vista.
25 locals recommend
Encinitas Library
540 Cornish DrBeautiful panoramic views of the coastline and Pacific from this beautiful hilltop vista.
Solana Beach's premier 600-seat, live music venue featuring concerts and events from the biggest and best in the entertainment industry.
C & P Favorite: Friday Night Dance Music with Atomic Groove
271 locals recommend
Belly Up
143 S Cedros AveSolana Beach's premier 600-seat, live music venue featuring concerts and events from the biggest and best in the entertainment industry.
C & P Favorite: Friday Night Dance Music with Atomic Groove