Jason's Guidebook
Beaches
Great family style beaches. Incredible views from the pier
386 locals recommend
Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
Great family style beaches. Incredible views from the pier
This is the beach you can get to the quickest. $15 parking fee… but you can park in the neighborhood across the road for free.
144 locals recommend
Tamarack Beach
This is the beach you can get to the quickest. $15 parking fee… but you can park in the neighborhood across the road for free.
Touristy beach, walking distance from the Encinitas beach town culture.
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B StTouristy beach, walking distance from the Encinitas beach town culture.
Food scene
Carlsbad Village
Lots of restaurants, shops and beaches
The best Mexican food around. You wont regret it. The long line to get in should tell you something.
65 locals recommend
The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101The best Mexican food around. You wont regret it. The long line to get in should tell you something.
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101Eat great food, literally right beside the beach!
Buona Forchetta - San Marcos
250 North City DriveFantastic Italian restaurant
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
7740 El Camino RealAmazing iceacream. Recommended is the 10 flavor flight!
West San Marcos Boulevard
West San Marcos BoulevardLots of your typical restaurants, minutes from the house.
Sightseeing
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdCheckout the sea lions… a can’t miss spot.
Highest point in coastal north county SanDiego. You can see from Mexico in the south to the San Bernardino Mountains in the north. A short drive up from the house. This is the mountain in the backyard. You can also hike around on amazing trails, beginning behind the house (access trails through the path on the side of the house.
45 locals recommend
Double Peak Park
900 Double Peak DrHighest point in coastal north county SanDiego. You can see from Mexico in the south to the San Bernardino Mountains in the north. A short drive up from the house. This is the mountain in the backyard. You can also hike around on amazing trails, beginning behind the house (access trails through the path on the side of the house.
Fun hike or beach walk. Amazing views. adjacent to the world famous golf course
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadFun hike or beach walk. Amazing views. adjacent to the world famous golf course
A must if you have kids (or even if you don’t). A wild slot canyons minutes from the beach. Super fun, short hike.
53 locals recommend
Annie's Canyon Trail
2550 Solana Hills TrailA must if you have kids (or even if you don’t). A wild slot canyons minutes from the beach. Super fun, short hike.
Super fun… but if you come in the summer, go to the zoo. The Safari park will be too hot.
165 locals recommend
San Diego Safari Park( Insidegate) station
Super fun… but if you come in the summer, go to the zoo. The Safari park will be too hot.
The world famous San Diego Zoo will not disappoint. You can’t see it all in one day. Worth every penny.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThe world famous San Diego Zoo will not disappoint. You can’t see it all in one day. Worth every penny.
Fun park, with a playground, hiking trails and more. Only a 10 minutes walk from the house.
15 locals recommend
Discovery Lake
650 Foxhall DrFun park, with a playground, hiking trails and more. Only a 10 minutes walk from the house.
Coffee
Great coffee, super close
Copa Vida
905 J StGreat coffee, super close
Better Buzz Coffee Drive-Thru
904 W San Marcos BlvdLocal roaster. Close to the house with a drive through window.