where o'side comes alive after dark
The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Oceanside’s nightlife mirrors the city’s eclectic charm, with laid-back yet lively bars, craft cocktails galore, an impressive selection of beer—and occasionally pirates?!
LISTEN UP
Tunes are always on tap in Oceanside. The music scene leans into local bands, cover acts, and jazz. The Pour House is a go-to for almost nightly live music from SoCal bands, while Coomber Craft Wines features local acts and award-winning artists seven nights a week. The Jazzy Wishbone showcases jazz, blues, and funk. And for a different type of auditory experience, listening bar Sound by the Sea spins curated tracks through a vintage sound system upgraded with state-of-the-art technology.
BREW WITH A VIEW
As the sun sets over the Pacific, locals and visitors alike flock to O’side’s ocean-view rooftop bars to enjoy a drink while they look for the legendary green flash. The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific Beach Resort offers chic poolside lounging and DJ beats, while Cococabana, atop The Brick Hotel, serves island vibes and weekend energy. Keep an eye out for the “Pablo Discobar,” a sharable punchbowl cocktail served in a glittering disco ball.
SOMETHING… DIFFERENT
It wouldn’t be Oceanside without going off the beaten path. Check out Kilowatt Brewing, a retro brewpub with a space-themed speakeasy, and say “Arrrr” at the Haunted Head, a pirate-themed bar in Downtown Oceanside where patrons occasionally dress the part.
COCKTAIL CULTURE
Behind the bar you’ll find pros mixing tried-and-true classics and creative concoctions. Frankie’s specializes in timeless cocktails with a twist while Mission Avenue Bar and Grill is a more casual cocktail spot. Or pick up a bottle from Pacific Coast Spirits and try your hand at an Old Fashioned.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
At establishments across Oceanside, you’ll find an array of weekly happenings that keep the fun going. Test your knowledge or try your luck at trivia and bingo nights hosted by local favorites like South O Brewing, Green Cheek, and Hangar 76. Catch a laugh at The Privateer’s Tuesday Comedy Night, or hit the dance floor—line dancing lights up Arrowood Golf Course and Rookie’s Sports Bar, while lively salsa sessions energize The Surf Club in Downtown Oceanside.
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