Had a incredibly fun day sailing with Steve on Sunset Sails up and down San Diego coast. We saw…read moreDolphins, jelly fish, and Pelicans Steve our Captain has been sailing his whole life and takes meticulous care of his sail boat. There was 6 of us and we had plenty of room a few of us had fun helping and leaning how to sail. We were blessed with a perfect day of weather

Thank you Captain Steve for a wonderful morning on the water. We could not have asked for a better…read moretime and nicer facilities on the boat. We look forward to booking this excursion again on our next trip to Oceanside.

Brought my family here for the weekend, and I was quite unhappy…read more The staff exhibited unprofessional behavior and displayed rudeness, along with inappropriate comments. The water was extremely dirty and had a foul odor. I won't be bringing my family back to this filthy lagoon.

Beautiful area! Can get busy, but it is always fun to see paddle boarders and kayakers enjoy their…read moretime on the lagoon. This area is dog friendly too!

I really enjoy this little harbor. There's so much going on. There are a bunch of restaurants, you…read morecan rent boats, kayaks and paddle boards and they host different events. It's a beautiful walk and you can walk as long or short distance as you desire. One direction leads to the beach the other leads to the Oceanside yacht club. People bring picnics or go to the nearby happy hours. Sunsets here are always lovely too!

The Oceanside Harbor is another place to check out if you are near the pier and in the area. There…read moreis a lot of paid parking if you want to park steps away, but if you are willing to walk 750 feet or so, there is also free parking. The harbor has a mix of shopping, dining, whale watching, and other assorted businesses to check out. There are restaurants, coffee shops, boat rentals, jet ski and kayak rentals, places to store your boat, souvenir shopping, etc. There is a lighthouse, and there are sidewalks so you can walk from one end all the way to the other end out by the ocean. And down by some of the boats are plenty of seals / sea lions to check out. They like to hang out on the dock sunbathing, fighting, frolicking, and general shenanigans. During the holidays they have boat parades, and it is fun to watch them cruise by all lit up. Pictures and videos attached.

Lake San Marcos, Marina is just a fantastic place to spend the day even if you are not at the…read moreresort. Just enjoying the restaurants, a coffee, a gelato or a gondola tour or some kayaking. It's just a great lake and a great marina. It is so quiet. It is so sunny. Think abour being in perfect day like if it was 1963 when the hotel there was founded. I have a friend in San Marcos and that is always our meeting point because we enjoy the quiet we enjoy people watching and especially the view. There are so many photo opportunities here that makes you feel the looks deluxe even if you are a local. d During Christmas is also a good time to visit because everything gets so wonderland and with lots of igloos and lots of activities too. Just a fantastic spot.

I was having breakfast at Amalfi and decided to stop by to check the prices. I haven't rented it…read moreyet. It's very convenient to access--there's street parking available, and you can get to it through the hotel, the restaurant, or simply walk directly to it. You can either call ahead to reserve or just walk in. There was only one employee assisting. They were friendly but got busy while I was asking questions, so it took some time to get the help I needed. I will definitely try it if I have visitors to San Diego..

We had an unforgettable day with Pura Vida sailing out of Oceanside. Eric is very professional,…read moreinstructing all aboard on safety and was a gracious host while aboard. Took the time to show anyone interested how to steer whether child or adult. An amazing captain piloting the beautiful Song of David expertly both in the harbor and under full sail in the open water. He has incredible knowledge of the local waters and other boats in the area. We were able to see a minke whale when he noticed another boat in the area had stopped. Saw so many dolphin it was incredible. Cannot wait to sail with Pura Vida again!

Enjoyed an amazing day of sailing with my wife and friends on the Song of David. Captain Eric was…read moreawesome! He was able to get us on several pods of dolphins getting us so close we could hear them taking deep breaths as they jumped out of the water. We were also able to see a whale! Eric is a wonderful host. Highly recommend Pura Vida Sailing Charters for your next sailing adventure. Truly good for the soul!!

We booked Hot Tub Cruisin as a Bachelorette activity this past weekend and had a great time! There…read morewere 12 of us on the boat, and it didn't feel overcrowded--everyone had a spot to relax and enjoy. When we first arrived, most of us needed to use the restroom (since there isn't one on the boat), and the girl working at check-in seemed a bit annoyed by that. However, once we got on the boat, she was totally fine and helpful. A few things to note: someone in your group does have to drive the boat, so plan ahead for that. You can bring your own 21+ drinks as long as they're not in glass containers, and you'll need to bring your own ice. Once you're out on the water, it's pretty lively with lots of other boats and people. We played our own music and just hung out--it was a really fun, chill experience. The two hours definitely go by fast, so keep an eye on the time. They're strict about going over, even by a minute, so we set a timer and started heading back 30 minutes before our end time. Overall, a fun and unique experience we'd recommend!

If you're even thinking about booking a hot tub boat, stop thinking and just DO IT--especially with…read morethis company! From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of incredible. The boat was clean, comfortable, and perfectly warm even with the breeze on the water. It's not every day you get to combine luxury, adventure, and pure relaxation all in one, but, what truly made the day unforgettable was the amazing service. Huge shout-out to Kyle - he was fantastic! Super friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make sure we were having a memorable experience for my friends bachelorette party. Do not be discouraged by the other ratings on this site, I highly, highly recommend and think this is the perfect addition to any plan in San Diego. It will create a lifetime memory. Plus you get to see Sea Lions on your way out!

My wife and I recently decided a great way to spend a holiday Saturday with our son, his wife, and…read moretheir daughter, would be to spend some time on Lake San Marcos - and what better way to do that then a gondola? After some quick research on Yelp, we made our reservations (VERY easy to do) and met everyone on said Saturday at the Black Swan dock. (side note - they want you there 20 minutes early...this does NOT mean you can check in 20 minutes early...chances are very high that the person checking you in is your gondolier, and he/she will be on the water at that moment). We had Conner (VERY traditional Italian name....cough) - and he was awesome. He shared some great details as we made our way along the shoreline, including some of the local nicknames for the houses on the water. He was VERY knowledgeable about when the lake was created, the various depths, and gave us tips on when to avoid being on the water (July 4th was high on that). We brought along our own drinks and snacks, and thoroughly enjoyed our ride. Highly recommended!

What a great experience. Drew was very good. I highly recommend this service. We did the sunset…read morecruise, and was fun for everyone. Thanks again Drew!

Went on a morning hike with friends. There's a small parking lot, and the trail we took along the…read morelake was flat and easy. The scenery was nice, and we came across both hikers and bikers along the way.

Excellent place to go hiking. It's hard to go wrong with any trail that loops around the lake with…read moremagnificent views. Out of all the trails, I highly recommend Fletcher Point: https://hiddensandiego.com/things-to-do/places/fletcher-point Fletcher Point takes you across a peninsula with excellent views. 10/10 would recommend.