Vista, California is known for its vibrant craft brewery scene and there are quite a few very close to Ocean Hills Country Club. One of our personal favorites is Pure Project.
Outdoor Summer Concerts in Carlsbad
One of our favorite summer activities is packing a picnic and going to the TGIF Concerts in the Park sponsored by the City of Carlsbad. The concerts are free and they happen every Friday throughout the summer from 6-8pm. We have been doing this since the turn of the century (literally!) We used to take …
Fireworks & Drone Celebration in Oceanside
Oceanside Parks and Recreation Department hosted an incredible fireworks and drone display on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in celebration of Independence Day and the 137th anniversary of the City’s incorporation. TK and I usually try to beat the crowds and find somewhere to view fireworks from a distance, but something about this one made us …
The Plot in Oceanside
Looking for the perfect date night or unique dining experience? One of our favorite spots in Oceanside is The Plot. We recently celebrated our anniversary by enjoying dinner and dessert there. Everything on the menu is plant-based. They make everything from scratch and source as much as they can from local regenerative farms. They even …
Moonlight Theater: A local treasure
The summer season has started at Moonlight Theater. If you’re not already familiar with this venue, you have definitely got to add it to your local adventures. Every summer, The Moonlight presents an incredible line-up of musicals. Take your pick or get a season pass and see them all. The Moonlight is a casual, outdoor …
Access to Quality Healthcare near Ocean Hills Country Club
One of the most important (yet often overlooked) factors when choosing a new home is proximity to quality healthcare. Here in Ocean Hills Country Club, we’re fortunate to have an abundance of top-tier medical facilities just minutes away. Our family has been blessed with good health overall, but this past year brought several unexpected medical …
Hiking Mount Calavera
Right outside the gates of Ocean Hills Country Club, you can cross the street for a hiking adventure in the Lake Calavera Preserve. In fact, you can make a trek through the well-maintained trails to visit one of only three volcanic plugs in Southern California! Cerro de la Calavera (also known as Mount Calavera) is an 513 ft …
Buona Forchetta in San Marcos
We have enjoyed frequenting the original Buona Forchetta in San Diego’s South Park neighborhood over the years. Their food is always fantastic and it’s such a great place to gather with friends. We have a group of friends that whenever we are all in town together…we make a point of dining there. So, we were …
Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
If you’ve ever thought about participating in an endurance event – this is the one to try! We are so lucky to have this event right here in our backyard! The Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K typically takes place on the Sunday of the Martin Luther King holiday weekend. It has a reputation for …
Hiking Trails around Ocean Hills Country Club
There are so many hiking trails around Ocean Hills Country Club. You can walk right outside the gates of OHCC and start your adventure. Short. Long. Steep. Lake. Volcano. You name it! There is so much to explore! A great resource for starting your hiking adventure is to join the OHCC Walkers & Hikers Club. …