As Oceanside’s number one pizza place, Santino's Pizza has been serving up high-quality pies to area residents for years, providing an excellent alternative to generic chain places. Based around a thin, chewy crust that holds up well underneath just about whatever toppings you choose to pile on it, this is a great deal no matter how you slice it. Regulars opt for the Semper Pie, which comes loaded down with the works, and the OVP (Oceanside Vegetarian Pizza), which provides a robust combination of farm-fresh flavors, but pretty much everything on the menu will satisfy. Ordering by the slice is a great way to fill up without spending too much money. In addition to the pies, they also serve salads, sandwiches, Stromboli, calzones, and more—all of which are good to great. Locals know that subscribing to their monthly newsletter is a great way to get on the inside track for coupons and special discounts.

Santino’s Pizza
401 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 967-6300
www.santinospizzas.com

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One of San Diego’s best restaurant views comes at Pacifica Del Mar, a fantastically-located fine dining palace in Del Mar. Overlooking the water, the ambience is spectacular, and the food more than matches it. Pacifica Del Mar specializes in fresh, inventively-prepared seafood, with fantastic oysters, shrimp, and fish dishes winning raves from visitors. The crown jewel of the bar is the International Vodka Bar, which offers a staggering 75 of the world’s best vodkas. Gone are the days when a vodka was judged by how little you noticed its presence—these are artisanal spirits with a variety of tastes and profiles. The bar menu offers snacks made with the same care and craft as the service menu. Drinks are $1 off at Happy Hour. Show up early in the summer months to get a seat on the outside deck and take in a fantastic Pacific sunset.

Pacifica Del Mar
1555 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 792-0476
www.pacificadelmar.com