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Neighborhood Eats
Places to eat that are local favorites. Not too fancy, just good So Cal food.
Our family "go to" for Mexican food. Try the Jose's special burrito which will feed 2+ people. We actually have a club for those who finish it by themselves...if you do, write it in our Camp Journal.
Jose's Taco Shop
2440 South Melrose DriveOur family "go to" for Mexican food. Try the Jose's special burrito which will feed 2+ people. We actually have a club for those who finish it by themselves...if you do, write it in our Camp Journal.
Fast, quick and convenient to Base Camp. This is definitely a drive through option at 2 am place because it is open 24 hours. A local favorite, no frills, just, " need some rolled tacos" kind of place.
Albertaco's Mexican Food Inc
601 Sycamore AveFast, quick and convenient to Base Camp. This is definitely a drive through option at 2 am place because it is open 24 hours. A local favorite, no frills, just, " need some rolled tacos" kind of place.
Traditional and authentic Thai food but not the fastest service. If you have time, this is well worth the trip.
Onny's Thai Restaurant
1903 West San Marcos BoulevardTraditional and authentic Thai food but not the fastest service. If you have time, this is well worth the trip.
Downtown Vista is a great place to hang out. Great brewery and the best pizza with what locals call, "That really great salad."
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
URBN Coal Fired Pizza
203 Main StDowntown Vista is a great place to hang out. Great brewery and the best pizza with what locals call, "That really great salad."
This is run by a group of people who live and work in a communal society. Their food is healthy, delicious but you better have time to wait... nobody is in a hurry. They keep late hours too. A must visit if you have time.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Yellow Deli Vista, LLC
315 E BroadwayThis is run by a group of people who live and work in a communal society. Their food is healthy, delicious but you better have time to wait... nobody is in a hurry. They keep late hours too. A must visit if you have time.
Because everyone needs some bbq sometimes. Great food. This guy won all kinds of bbq competitions so he must be good. Downtown Vista is always a good option to hang out.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
When Pigs Fly BBQ
230 Main StBecause everyone needs some bbq sometimes. Great food. This guy won all kinds of bbq competitions so he must be good. Downtown Vista is always a good option to hang out.
Awesome place for breakfast but get there early or you will have to wait for their amazing pancakes!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chan's Chinese Restaurant
1650 Descanso AveAwesome place for breakfast but get there early or you will have to wait for their amazing pancakes!
Local favorite for decades. Their cinnamon rolls and coffee cake are worth the trip.
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Curbside Cafe
307 Main StLocal favorite for decades. Their cinnamon rolls and coffee cake are worth the trip.
A local favorite for Fish and Chips. Their battered shrimp is amazing and the view from the tables outside makes this place a must for your So Cal experience.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harbor Fish & Chips
276 Harbor DrA local favorite for Fish and Chips. Their battered shrimp is amazing and the view from the tables outside makes this place a must for your So Cal experience.
Coffee and more
Everyone hangs out at Old Cal. Great coffee and pretty good food. Free wifi and a great place to work from.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old California Coffee House and Eatery
1080 W San Marcos BlvdEveryone hangs out at Old Cal. Great coffee and pretty good food. Free wifi and a great place to work from.
A few blocks to the beach but parking can be a hassle. All the young people we know don't seem to care and drive all the way down there because they love the coffee....and its cool.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Revolution Roasters
1836 S Coast HwyA few blocks to the beach but parking can be a hassle. All the young people we know don't seem to care and drive all the way down there because they love the coffee....and its cool.
Donuts should not be this decadent. Local stop here on date night. It is an excursion and not your corner donut shop. Carlsbad Village is a great place to hang out and you should start your day here.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Goods
2965 State StDonuts should not be this decadent. Local stop here on date night. It is an excursion and not your corner donut shop. Carlsbad Village is a great place to hang out and you should start your day here.
One block from the beach and so so good. Get a juice or coffee and take a walk along Carlsbad Beach. (two blocks west and turn left for the boardwalk)
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Choice Juicery
430 Carlsbad Village DrOne block from the beach and so so good. Get a juice or coffee and take a walk along Carlsbad Beach. (two blocks west and turn left for the boardwalk)
Neighborhoods
This is a great place to hang out, especially in the morning. Great places to eat, get a donut at the goods or try out one of the cute coffee places then take a walk along the beach. You can't go wrong.
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Carlsbad Village
This is a great place to hang out, especially in the morning. Great places to eat, get a donut at the goods or try out one of the cute coffee places then take a walk along the beach. You can't go wrong.
Downtown Vista off of Vista Village Drive has some great restaurants, breweries, wineries and funky charm. Take in a movie or get some great pizza at Urbn... if its really late, hit the Yellow Deli for some Matcha.
Vista Village Drive
Vista Village DriveDowntown Vista off of Vista Village Drive has some great restaurants, breweries, wineries and funky charm. Take in a movie or get some great pizza at Urbn... if its really late, hit the Yellow Deli for some Matcha.
Sightseeing
Breathtaking views. Well worth the hike. Go all the way down to the ocean. It's wonderful.
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Torrey Pines State Beach
Breathtaking views. Well worth the hike. Go all the way down to the ocean. It's wonderful.
A bit of a drive but worth the effort. Great hiking and beautiful scenery.
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Palomar Mountain
A bit of a drive but worth the effort. Great hiking and beautiful scenery.
Animals in their own habitat looking at you as you tram it around their space. Go early. It can get hot. You will still do a ton of walking so plan for that.
967 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Safari del Zoológico de San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdAnimals in their own habitat looking at you as you tram it around their space. Go early. It can get hot. You will still do a ton of walking so plan for that.
Museums and more. The carousel is beautiful. Don't miss it and if you re down in that area eat at Hash House a Go Go but go early and be very hungry. It is Martha Stewards favorite place to eat.
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Parque Balboa
Museums and more. The carousel is beautiful. Don't miss it and if you re down in that area eat at Hash House a Go Go but go early and be very hungry. It is Martha Stewards favorite place to eat.
Baby Giraffe... need I say more?
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Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrBaby Giraffe... need I say more?
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Who doesn't like legos? They also have a great waterpark for the kids.
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LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrWho doesn't like legos? They also have a great waterpark for the kids.
It is an hour-is drive away, but just about everyone here in north county San Diego has no problem doing this as a day trip. Heck..you are this close. Go see Mickey.
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Parque Disneyland
1313 Disneyland DrIt is an hour-is drive away, but just about everyone here in north county San Diego has no problem doing this as a day trip. Heck..you are this close. Go see Mickey.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
The train station is one mile from Basecamp.
Take the train west all the way to the Oceanside. Hang out there or hop on another one to explore more coastal cities from San Diego to Los Angeles. It also stops in Anaheim not too far from Disney.
Qué debes empacar
Believe it or not, it does get cold here at night.
Pack a light jacket for summer and fall nights and a heavier one for winter and spring.
No te pierdas
The best thing about Basecamp.
You can get to anywhere from Base Camp. You can watch the sunset from the ocean, watch the elephants at the zoo or the whales at sea world. We are just a drive away from the mountains and Disneyland. If you like beer, we are a hub for local small breweries. The possibilities are endless.