Step into Oceanside this week, where the salty breeze mingles with the buzz of live music, the hum of creativity, and the undeniable scent of adventure. From seafood dinners at Lighthouse Oyster Bar & Grill, where the harbor views melt away your worries, to painting under the stars at The Seabird, Oceanside has it all. You’ll sip, paint, laugh, and maybe even find yourself at Covet Art Gallery, where art dares you to think a little deeper. Throw in some dog-friendly shenanigans at Crackheads, and you’ve got yourself a week that’s more than just ordinary—it’s Oceanside magic.

Featured Restaurant

Lighthouse Oyster Bar & Grill 
The Lighthouse Oyster Bar & Grill in Oceanside serves up a perfect romantic escape with panoramic harbor views, seafood that’s fresh off the boat, and a warm, intimate vibe. Their Cioppino is a seafood lover’s dream—packed with flavor and brimming with ocean goodness. Sip from their well-curated wine list as you watch the sunset over the marina. And if that wasn’t enough, the downstairs Fish Market offers even more fresh seafood options to take home. Friendly staff make you feel like part of the harbor family.

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Phone: (760) 433-1900
Location: 262 Harbor Dr S, Oceanside, CA 92054

Events and stuff for the week!

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Live Music at Coomber Craft Wines
• Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Location: Coomber Craft Wines, 611 Mission Ave
• Details: Enjoy live music while sipping local wines.

Comedy Night at Privateer Coal Fire Pizza
• Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• Location: 1704 S. Coast Highway
• Details: A belly full of laughs, food and drink.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Family Feud Live at Black Plague Brewing
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Location: Black Plague Brewing, 2550 Jason Ct
• Details: Gather your friends for an engaging competition.

Live Music at The Jazzy Wishbone
• Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Location: 234 South Coast Highway
• Details: Enjoy drinks and live music… Jazz of course!

Thursday, October 3, 2024
Farmer’s Market
• Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Location: Corner of Pier View Way and Coast Highway
• Details: Fresh fruit, vegetables and local vendors market.

Sunset Market
• Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Location: Downtown Oceanside, Pier View Way
• Details: Experience food vendors, live music, and local crafts at this weekly night market.

Karaoke night at Tap That
• Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Location: 3207 Roymar Rd, Suite E
• Details: Ding your heart out with DJ Strikeout.

Friday, October 4, 2024
First Friday at Tremont Collective
• Time: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Location: 602 S Tremont St
• Details: Epic night of eats, drinks, music, chain stitching and more!

Oceanside Museum of Art First Friday Art Walk
• Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Location: Downtown Oceanside
• Details: Explore local art galleries, meet artists, and enjoy live music.

Sip, Paint and Gaze at The Seabird
• Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
• Location: Seabird Oceanside Resort & Spa
• Details: Join a guided painting session with live music and drinks.

2nd Annual What's you Superpower Adaptive Skate event - https://visitoceanside.org/events/whats-your-superpower-adaptive-skate-event/ 
• Time: 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
• Location: Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater
• Details: JCelebrate youth empowerment, sobriety, and inclusivity with an epic day of skateboarding competitions, live performances, giveaways, and community fun! 

Saturday, October 5, 2024
Taste of Oceanside
• Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
• Location: Downtown Oceanside
• Details: Sample food from Oceanside’s finest restaurants, with an option to add beer and wine tastings. Free trolley rides available.

Pups and Pints at Green Cheek Beer Co
• Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Location: 601 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA
• Details: a dog-friendly day featuring a dog adoption, a one-hour training demo, and homemade pet treats from a local bakery.

An Evening with CAKE at Frontwave Arena
• Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Location: Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Dr, Oceanside, CA
• Details: The band CAKE will be performing at the Grand Opening of Frontwave Arena, offering a mix of rock, pop, and more for an unforgettable night.

Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical at Brooks Theatre
• Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Location: 217 N Coast Highway
• Details: This Parody Musical is a hilarious ‘upside down’ take on the hit Netflix series - and all its campy 1980s glory.

Padres Watch Party at Pine Brewing - https://www.northernpinebrewing.com/event-details-registration/padres-watch-party
• Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
• Location: 326 N Horne St, Oceanside, CA
• Details: LFGSD! Join them for game one! $1.00 off any drink for the entire game if you wear your Padres gear.

Sunday, October 6, 2024
Free First Sunday: Art forAll at Oceanside Museum of Art
• Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
• Location: Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way
• Details: A free art-making session suitable for all ages. Create ocean-themed masks using provided materials.

North County Fisherman’s Market at The Harbor
• Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Location: Oceanside Harbor
• Details: Fresh FISH!!!

Monday, October 7, 2024
Karaoke Night at Pour House
• Time: 8:00 PM
• Location: Pour House, 1903 S Coast Hwy
• Details: Take the mic and perform your favorite songs, or just enjoy the show!

Imagine this: you, your date, and a bunch of adorable dogs frolicking around a brewery. “Pups & Pints” at Green Cheek Beer Co. might just be the ultimate icebreaker. Between the wagging tails, craft beers, and the constant possibility of your date adopting a dog on the spot (hello, future co-parenting!), this isn’t just a date—it’s an experience. Who knows, maybe one of the pups will witness the start of something special!

Looking for another idea? Maybe mix it up a little. Begin your evening at Coomber Craft Wines, where the wine flows like an unspoken promise, and the live music stirs something deep within, all under the dim glow of a perfect evening.

Get Artsy

Covet Art Gallery.
Covet Art Gallery isn’t just a place; it’s a beating heart, a sanctuary for the restless souls searching for truth through paint and canvas. In Oceanside, where the Pacific whispers against the shore, this gallery bursts with life, offering raw, unfiltered expressions of human experience. It’s where emerging artists collide with the established, and where each piece on the wall challenges you to see, feel, and maybe even unravel yourself a bit.

Covet Art Gallery dares you to come, lose yourself in the colors, and find something you didn’t even know you were searching for.

Monday – Thursday: By Appointment
Friday 12-5pm
Saturday 12-5pm (or opening nights 5-9pm) 
Sunday 10-2
Instagram: @CovetArtGallery

😎 Local tip: Grab a coffee down the street at Revolution Roasters (they also have epic pastries!) and then wander down to the gallery, it’s a just a block away.

For my DAWGS!

Crackheads 
Crackheads Oceanside isn’t just a place to grab a bite—it’s a wild, unapologetic love letter to laid-back afternoons that turn into unforgettable nights. You walk in, and it’s like stepping into someone’s backyard, where drinks flow, the music hums, and there’s room for you, your friends, and most importantly, your dog can hang out too!

Saturdays? Local food vendors transform the place into a culinary playground. Taco Tuesday? It’s a riot, every week. Crackheads is where you forget the clock, sink into the moment, and let Oceanside’s vibe carry you away.

Did we miss something? 

As you wrap up your week of endless Oceanside adventures, don’t keep it all to yourself. Share the love—forward this newsletter to a friend, invite them to the table at Crackheads, or show them the magic of a sunset stroll through Covet Art Gallery. Let’s keep the good vibes rolling. Stay connected with us, because in Oceanside, there’s always something worth discovering, and we wouldn’t want you to miss a single beat. Catch you next time—same ocean, same tide, new adventures.

We can’t catch it all, so let us know if we missed something you think our community would love. Also, submit an event of your own that we can highlight in future newsletters. Email us at [email protected] 

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Cheers!

Mark Ley and the DiscO’side Team

P.S. 😎 If you’re itching for a little escapade beyond Oceanside (because let’s face it, North County has its own brand of awesome), then mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024. Why? Because North County Transit is rolling out the magic carpet of FREE RIDES! We’re talking buses, COASTER, BREEZE, Trolley, and SPRINTERs—all gratis in honor of #CaliforniaCleanAirDay.

So whether you’re a transit rookie or the reigning champ of route maps, this is your golden ticket. 🆓 Do the planet a solid: go green, cut that pollution, and catch a ride—or heck, dust off that bike or take a stroll. Clean air never looked so fun.