There is something peaceful about staying home for the holidays and relaxing with your family. This quiet time allows everyone to reset and spend time together. You can still enjoy a holiday with family when you take it on the road. Consider visiting Oceanside California this holiday season for a beachside Christmas that offers plenty of fun and excitement. One of the best family activities to do together on Christmas Day is dinner. Getting the opportunity for everyone to sit down together is a rare occasion so make the most of it. You can dine out with one of the local restaurants remaining open for the holiday, order take-out, or simply prepare a meal at your vacation rental. Here is how to do Christmas dinner in Oceanside CA:
Dining Out for Christmas in Oceanside
It can be difficult to find a restaurant open on Christmas Day if you do not know where to look here in Oceanside. Luckily, we have done the hard work for you so you can rest easy knowing these restaurants will be available for you to try out.
One local favorite for Christmas is enjoying a fine dining experience at 333 Pacific. This local restaurant is found right across the street from the Oceanside Pier, making it easy to get to. It is a high-end steakhouse that offers lovely chic art décor and fresh seafood. They are open for reduced hours on Christmas evening so you can enjoy your meal with your family. Enjoy the raw bar that includes oysters and ceviche. If you prefer a more casual entrée, you can find a variety of comfort food items, including the steak burger and half chicken entrée. With 333 Pacific being a steakhouse, you can find some delectable cuts of meat, including the filet mignon, dry aged New York strip, flat iron, and porterhouse. 333 Pacific also offers some truly delicious seafood such as Maine scallops, glazed cod, salmon, lobster, and much more. You cannot go wrong, especially when pairing your meal with a glass of red wine or cocktail.
Killowat Brewing Oceanside Taproom is also another restaurant here in town that remains open for Christmas and offers a more casual experience. Order up one of their handcrafted ales on tap and pair it with one of their hot dogs or sausages. Our very own Q & A Oyster Bar & Restaurant is often also open on Christmas Day so you can indulge yourself in fresh oysters and other seafood items.
Ordering Take-out in Oceanside
Not everyone will want to spend time out eating dinner at a restaurant on Christmas Day. If you prefer to grab your food and take it back to the comfort of your vacation rental, you can always order take-out to go. Several restaurants in town will be open for dinner with take-out available or just take-out services open. For those looking for a casual meal of comfort food, look no further than Alfredo’s Mexican Food. In years past they have been open all day on Christmas so you can purchase your favorite Mexican dishes to go. You can purchase all of your favorite Mexican food items a la carte or in combination plates. This can include tacos, nachos, burritos, enchiladas, rolled tacos, quesadillas, and more. The breakfast burritos are served all day so who said you could not have breakfast for Christmas dinner. Many bigger pizza chains have certain locations will remain open for limited hours on Christmas Day so call the closest ones during your visit. Zig Zag Pizza is a local pizza joint that offers take-out services on Christmas Day so you can enjoy a cheesy slice of pizza. There are plenty of more options where that came from!
Make Dinner at Your Rental
The last option for Christmas dinner here in Oceanside is to simply prepare your own at your vacation rental. There is never a bad option and lets the whole family spend time together preparing the meal. You will find the gourmet kitchens have plenty of room to lay out all of your ingredients. Full size appliances allow you to cook everything at once. Once everything has been prepared just right, you will be able to sit down as a family and enjoy the meal together in the dining room. Time together is always spent best here in Oceanside.
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When it comes to staying in Oceanside, you will always have options with The Brick Hotel. In addition to our lovely rooms at the hotel, we also offer vacation rentals throughout the area. Contact us today to learn more about our options and book your holiday stay!
