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We've compiled the best of the best in North County and Around - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
A fixture on local papers' "best of" lists, Belly Up has been drawing crowds since it opened in 1974. Its longevity attests to the quality of the eclectic entertainment on its stage. Within converted Quonset huts, critically acclaimed artists play everything from reggae and folk to—well, you name it.
It’s funky, cool, and dim (not to be confused with dark) at this Oceanside bar where locals come for textbook cocktails that are made the right way, like espresso martinis, classic Manhattans, and old fashioneds where big ice cubes are the only thing that get in the way between you and that final sip. Swivel up to the wooden bar or grab a Chesterfield booth along the brick wall. For the best deals, come on Thursday for all-day happy hour.
This jazzy spot with a New Orleans vibe is a clear sign Oceanside is growing in the right direction. Drop in for a stiff cocktail paired with an ever-changing list of live jazz, blues, and funk performers.
