| Holiday Gift Market Dec. 29, Sunset Market Discover local holiday gifts and treats at San Diego County’s top weekly food and music street market every Thursday in December from 5-9 p.m. Enjoy one-stop shopping and dining with additional retail vendors, hot foods from around the world, gourmet gifts, kids activities and live music. |
| Holiday Dining Guide Dec. 31-Jan. 1, Downtown Oceanside Whether you’re looking to sip champagne oceanfront or coffee curbside this New Year’s weekend, check our Downtown Oceanside Holiday Dining Guide to see which Downtown restaurants will be open and ready to serve you on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. |
| Sleigh the SZN Through Dec. 31, Mission Pacific Hotel Join Mission Pacific Hotel for good company, phenomenal cuisine and stellar music this New Year’s weekend. Make reservations for NYE Dinner at Oceanside’s newest Michelin Guide restaurant, Valle. Celebrate the last glorious Pacific sunset of 2022 with a special four-course menu featuring dishes such as Wagyu Wellington, king oysters, black cod and more in a phenomenal presentation of flavor, thoughtful service and delicious wine. Ring in 2023 at The Rooftop Bar at the Stop the Clock New Year’s Eve party from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. with two live DJs spinning the best dance music straight through to the wee hours of the new year. |
| Jingle on the Beach Through Dec. 31, The Seabird Consider yourself home for the holidays at The Seabird Resort. Enjoy a free Golden Hour Champagne Toast Thursday to Sunday as you watch one of The Shore Room’s skilled bartenders expertly saber a sparkling bottle of champagne. From 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, The Noble Experience Prohibition New Year’s Eve Party at The Shore Room will include live music, a full cocktail menu of Prohibition-style cocktails, a New Year’s toast at midnight, party favors and Roaring ’20s costumed fun! At Piper Restaurant, make reservations for the NYE Dinner Saturday or New Year’s Day Farm Fresh Brunch from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The Seabird is also offering kids activities open to locals on Saturday, including a Holiday Movie By The Pool and Kid’s Night Out. |
| The Lounge Grand Opening Dec. 29, The Lounge Don’t miss the Grand Opening of The Lounge at 301 Mission Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Thursday with 15% off all menu cocktails. A place of good people, good conversation and amazing drinks, the new Downtown cocktail bar, part of Harney Sushi, will serve Japanese-inspired craft cocktails Thursday-Saturday 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. |
| Chick & Hawk Holiday Tour Dec. 29, Frankie’s The Chick & Hawk Holiday Tour pops up on Frankie’s patio Thursday. They will be flippin’ birds in the best, tastiest way from 5 p.m. until all their chicks fly the coop. Cocktail specials will keep your wings flappin’ while your lips are smackin’. Might as well say cluck it and keep partying all the way through the New Year! |
| New Year’s Eve Paint Party Dec. 30, Mission Pacific Hotel Looking to ring in 2022 in style? Join Cynthia’s Artistic Expressions at 5 p.m. Friday on the rooftop of Mission Pacific Hotel to Sip, Paint and Gaze. Tickets are $55 per person and include all painting supplies and step-by-step artist instruction. Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase to fuel your inspiration. |
| Nerd Comedy New Year’s Eve Dec. 31, Oceanside Theatre Company Clever comedy and a nerdy audience make this sober New Year’s Eve at Oceanside Theatre Company one-of-a-kind. Scientist turned comedian Tim Lee hosts the show with several top nerd comics in the state. The show concludes with the Nerd Olympics, a game show where audience members compete. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show begins at 7 p.m. Save the date and buy tickets now for Swedish jazz superstar Gunhild Carling Jan. 13. |
| NYE 2023 at Cococabana and Q&A Restaurant & Oyster Bar Dec. 31, Cococabana Celebrate the New Year with dinner at Q&A Restaurant & Oyster Bar and a rooftop party at Cococabana with sounds by Hixxen and Friends starting at 8 p.m. A limited number of discounted General Admission tickets are available for $20 until sold out, then $25. Book an NYE reservation with Q&A here. |
| PierClub Presents: Club12 Dec. 31, Hello Betty Enjoy two floors of entertainment at Club12 on NYE by PierClub Presents. Dance the night away from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with 2 stages of music, get your game on with black jack and roulette tables for a chance to win prizes and indulge in two hosted champagne countdowns at 9 p.m. and midnight at Hello Betty in Downtown Oceanside. |
| 333 Pacific Dec. 31, 333 Pacific Ring in 2023 at 333 Pacific. Celebrate the New Year with a delicious 3-course menu plus champagne toast from 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Indulge in Filet Mignon or Pan Roasted Scallop. The Downtown restaurant’s NYE Menu is priced at $79.95 per person, excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge. For reservations, please call 760-433-3333. |
| NYE at Blade 1936 Dates, Location Make your reservations for New Year’s Eve at Blade 1936. It will be a night to remember with a three-course menu curated by Chef Angelo Traversa offering your choice of five starters, eight entrees and three desserts. See the full menu below. Guests who are 21 and over will enjoy a Welcome Prosecco Cheers. |
| Mission Avenue Bar & Grill Welcomes 2023Dec. 31, Mission Avenue Bar & GrillCelebrate the New Year at Mission Avenue Bar & Grill from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Enjoy a special three-course menu — Scallops Grenoloise, Surf & Turf and Beignets — curated by the Downtown Oceanside restaurant’s own Chef Armando Galasso while you sip on a bottle of bubbly and listen to the Johnny Deadly Trio from 7-11 p.m. Add a bottle of champagne for $25. The regular menu will be available as well. Reservations not required but encouraged. |
‘Tis the Season to Shop Local Participating Business Survey
Through Jan 10, Oceanside
We want to hear from our local businesses and makers who participated in ‘Tis the Season to Shop Local to provide the best event experience. Take our ‘Tis the Season to Shop Local Survey during the next two weeks and you will be entered to win a free 2023 Shop or Maker registration. One survey participant will win a free Oceanside Holiday Challenge registration ($100 value) or a free Merry Makers Fair registration ($150 value). Participants, check your email for the survey.
| O’side Mardi Gras Jan. 19-Feb. 21, Downtown Oceanside We’re bringing a new, lively spirit of Mardi Gras to our city during the months of January and February. Created by Downtown Oceanside businesses and sponsored by MainStreet Oceanside, Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, Visit Oceanside and the Oceanside Cultural District, the first-ever O’side Mardi Gras celebration will kick off Thursday, Jan. 19, with Mardi Gras Night at the Sunset Market. Downtown businesses will create a Mardi Gras/Carnival experience within their establishments with live music, in-store events and specials, concluding with a Fat Tuesday celebration on Feb. 21. Local businesses can sign up through Jan. 13. |
| Authors Night Call for Authors Jan. 26, Sunset Market Calling all Oceanside authors! Share your work at Authors Night at the Sunset Market. From 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, join local writers representing a variety of literary genres who will be signing and selling their books at the market. Meet the community while enjoying all the international eats, gourmet goodies and desserts, eclectic shopping and live entertainment this weekly MainStreet Oceanside event has to offer. To sign up, email Sunset Market Manager Cathy Nykiel. |
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SUNSET MARKET VENDOR SPOTLIGHT
| Captain Jack’s Shellfish Co. Enjoy a variety of east and west coast oysters, locally caught live sea urchin, grilled oysters, clams and mussels fromCaptain Jack’s Shellfish Co. Thursdays at the Sunset Market. The premium seafood company also serves lobster rolls. |
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