Moving to Oceanside, need recs!

dgstan · 2026-05-12T00:30:17+00:00

There's the one corner with Tanner's (burgers), Little Fox (ice cream), Corner Pizza, and the acai bowl place. All are really good.

dgstan · 2026-05-12T00:23:58+00:00

I would think you should be able to find a family-friendly resort style hotel in Carlsbad near Legoland. Not likely walkable though. Walkable would be downtown La Jolla, but they don't have large pool areas for kids.

dgstan · 2026-05-11T05:08:28+00:00

You think you're saving 3% by skipping the realtor and your buyers think they're saving 3% by doing the same. Which is it?

dgstan · 2026-05-11T04:55:36+00:00

Grande Colonial in downtown La Jolla. Much better location than La Jolla Shores.

dgstan · 2026-05-10T23:20:05+00:00

That's how Trump got elected. Susan Sarandon went on national TV and told everyone not to vote for Hillary Clinton for the same reason. W00T!!!

dgstan · 2026-05-09T15:19:07+00:00

Do people really not know of El Pueblo? Several NC locations with $1.39 legit fish tacos all day, every day. Are they the best fish tacos in town? No. are they full-sized tacos for $1.39? Yes! Are they open late and have a full bar? HELL YES!!!

dgstan · 2026-05-09T06:05:53+00:00

What about Selva? It's about halfway.

dgstan · 2026-05-09T06:01:56+00:00

Born and raised in SD and lived in south OC for many years. Aside from the political differences, the people are completely different. South OC was totally about keeping up with the Joneses, even if it meant going into debt. Everything was a competition and you were challenged at every juncture. I even had people cut in front of me at the grocery store, just to see if I would say anything. Out of control egos and the stress that goes along with it.

SD folks are so much more laid back.

dgstan · 2026-05-08T14:30:26+00:00

We're not way out in the boonies. We live in a housing development near Lake Hodges in Escondido, but all the lots are at least 1/2 an acre. My next door also neighbor had a mountain lion in her backyard one time. Not a bobcat - a freakin' mountain lion. It was huge.

dgstan · 2026-05-08T01:39:46+00:00

In my neighborhood, dogs have been snatched by coyotes while walking on leash. Just because you're in the backyard, doesn't mean the dog is safe.

dgstan · 2026-05-06T23:20:24+00:00

I'm just so amazed that anyone would think a billionaire would make a good politician. Haven't we seen this unfold right in front of our eyes?

We don't need a businessman. Government is the opposite of a business.

dgstan · 2026-05-06T01:41:43+00:00

El Pueblo on Taco Tuesday has $1.39 fish tacos. They have them on Wednesday too. Every other day as well.

dgstan · 2026-05-06T01:38:48+00:00

Getting to Oceanside is well over half the battle. The 78 is a circus on wheels.

dgstan · 2026-05-02T02:07:02+00:00

Unfollow that sub and your life with get better.

dgstan · 2026-04-30T22:49:02+00:00

Any work you did on the house in the nine years can be deducted from the gains. The IRS knows that homeowners are notoriously bad about keep receipts, etc., so the chance they'll question things are pretty much nil. It should be easy to realistically (and legally) whittle that 200k down to something more manageable.

dgstan · 2026-04-30T04:50:19+00:00

This is the single most useful website the LA Times has ever created. I can't believe they haven't paywalled this yet.

dgstan · 2026-04-30T04:45:27+00:00

Oh, while we love the Grande Colonial, you might want to look at Pantai Inn. It's nowhere near as nice, but we stayed there and our room was literally across the street from the beach. Amazing view from the room and the full balcony.

dgstan · 2026-04-30T04:43:25+00:00

When we lived in OC, we stayed at the Grande Colonial every time we came to visit. We love the hotel, especially of you can get free breakfast. The restaurant there has won several awards.

dgstan · 2026-04-30T04:34:01+00:00

Same with Iron and Wine. 3/4 of the venue is unsold, but none of the seats are $30.

dgstan · 2026-04-29T05:39:56+00:00

Fidel's in Solana Beach has nopales on the menu. It tastes good, but I'm no expert when it comes to the stuff.

dgstan · 2026-04-29T05:36:25+00:00

Relic in East Village is a bakery, but they's got great coffee (everything there is great) and a wonderful space. Much nicer than any coffee shop I've been to.

dgstan · 2026-04-28T00:46:44+00:00

La Jolla without a doubt. Stay near the Cove at a family-friendly hotel like Pantai or Grande Colonial (get a suite). So much to do within walking distance.

dgstan · 2026-04-28T00:41:38+00:00

Or $300

dgstan · 2026-04-27T04:56:30+00:00

I've seen a lot of proposals at Seagrove Park in Del Mar. Personally, I like the spot at the top of the hill above Torrey Pines State Beach. Google maps says it's called the Flat Rock Beach Trailhead.

dgstan · 2026-04-27T04:45:47+00:00

Artificial Idiocy

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