The beauty of a rainy day should never be overestimated, even if it does happen to take place on your exciting vacation to Oceanside! Serving as Mother Nature’s way of admonishing us to slow down the pace a little, a rainy day on vacation is the perfect day to explore indoor adventures, perhaps linger a little longer over a beautiful dinner in the evenings, to learn a little about the history of the region, or, even better, to stay home and explore the amenities and comforts found inside your Brick Hotel vacation sanctuary! Sleep in a little later, letting the rain drumming down on the roof lull you into a more peaceful slumber, grab a seat on the balcony and watch the way the gray skies touch gray water and the frothy white foam of the waves breaking provides a contrast, and bring out the board games that you have brought from home or have taken off the shelves of our escape and play until the moon rises or the sun comes out to play once again! This guide to all the fun and relaxation a rainy day can bring you during your vacation in Oceanside will give you a new appreciation for the rains that fall into all our lives.
The Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Drive in Carlsbad
The scenery somehow looks shinier and new on a rainy day and although your short drive up the coast to Carlsbad won’t give you a lot of time to appreciate it, the fun you will have during your visit to the Museum of Making Music promises to make it a standout moment in your California vacation. Explore the magic of making music as you examine the process involved with building the instruments that bring so much pleasure, meet musicians and hear their stories as they show the finished results of the instruments, and just enjoy a few hours of fun while the rain falls gently outside!
Sea Hive Marketplace, 1555 S Coast Highway in Oceanside
Shopping is an age-old vacation tradition, but a visit to Sea Hive Marketplace is nothing like a souvenir trip to the bright and shiny shops of Oceanside. Sea Hive offers over 13,000 square feet of shopping adventures provided by over 100 vendors selling antiques, vintage items, and even some brand-new stuff that you just won’t find anywhere else in town! Lose yourself in the aisles, examining each piece of depression glass, holding up the vintage gowns against you as you try to imagine where they were worn, and giggling at some of the more whimsical items being sold. The rain is still pouring down and you have nowhere else to go this indoor shopping mecca is destined to be your newest obsession!
California Surf Museum, 312 Pier View Way in Oceanside
The surf is always up in Oceanside and if the rainy day is keeping you from enjoying it out in nature, the California Surf Museum provides an entirely wonderful substitute! Exploring the surfing world with exhibits that include colorful vintage surfboards, surf art, and a variety of other memorabilia surrounding the surf, the rain will fall, the skies will be gray, and you will not care at all as you hang 10 while staying dry and cozy!
A Walk on the Beach
A little rain won’t hurt you and a walk along the shore’s edge on a rainy day can offer the sweetest and most romantic moments of the trip. (Not recommended during a lightning storm, of course!) Feeling the surf tickle your ankles as the rain wets your hair, holding hands, and laughing over the sheer joy of being in love will create moments of bliss you will wish never had to end.
Vital Climbing Gym, 525 S Coast Highway in Oceanside
Burn off some excess energy with a visit to the most exciting climbing gym in the state. Vital Climbing Gym is open every day from 11 AM until 9 PM and offers a variety of boulder walls (no harnesses or extra equipment needed) they also provide classes for those who have never climbed before!
Comfortable Adventures with the Brick Hotel
The most comfortable adventures can be enjoyed at home with the Brick Hotel, taking the rain as a sign that today is the day to be lazy! Read where the light is best, lose yourself in the magic of the words on the page, binge-watch rom coms while sipping wine and munching on sweet or salty treats, and enjoy the naps you don’t get to experience at home. We aren’t talking about a 20-minute power nap, designed to revive you so you can get back to work. No, we are recommending a long and restful nap, the kind where your body melts into our soft sofas and your dreams take you to happy places. Reserve your favorite Brick Hotel sanctuary today and fall in love with the romance of a rainy day in Oceanside!
As we move deeper into the darkest days of winter, there is one bright spot that awaits you before the coming of spring and that, of course, is the holiday that celebrates love. Valentine’s Day falls during the coldest days of the season, but we believe that was strategic planning by whichever Hallmark biggies thought we needed another reason to buy cards! When it is cold outside and you can’t feel your fingers and toes what better way to warm up than by cuddling and snuggling with the one you love most? Of course, there are other ways to celebrate the most romantic holiday of the year and if you are seeking a little extra warmth, we at the Brick Hotel think a visit to Oceanside, California, and a stay in our Brick Hotel love nests will take your celebration to the next level of wonderful! This guide to your romantic escape to Oceanside will help you plan the romantic getaway in Southern California that will secure your title of Best Gift Giver EVER!
Sunrise, Sunset
There’s something about California you may not have realized at the time you started planning this getaway. Our sunrises and sunsets are life-changing and are best experienced while walking hand in hand on the beach with your favorite human. The dark skies of pre-dawn slowly lighten, changing the sky from inky black to dusky gray, and then morphs into a kaleidoscope of colors that can only be seen to be believed. The mornings are still cool in the winter months, so feel free to cuddle close together as you marvel over the show in the sky, or if early rising sounds like too much work, a sunset walk on the beach offers another version of the wonders in the morning and with temperatures in the 70s and 80s, you can walk barefoot through the golden soft sand and never feel a chill!
Cruisin’ for Whales
The first time you witness a majestic gray whale breaching the surface of the water is destined to be something that stuns and a romantic morning whale-watching cruise with Next Level Sailing promises to be an experience you will want to repeat over and over again. Casting off at 11 AM every morning (including Valentine’s Day, which falls on a Tuesday in 2023.) January through April is the best time to view gray whales and humpback whales, and Next Level Sailing will take you and your love to the spots where the viewing is best! And because this tour group also allows pets, you may get to cuddle with your sweetie while petting one of your new dog friends, creating a cruise that is perfect in every way!
A Meal to Remember
Another popular Valentine’s tradition that should not be ignored is the romantic meal. Sitting across the table from the one you love, enjoying the taste of a fine dinner as you enjoy the sight of your loved one happy and at ease is one of life’s greatest pleasures. And because we love tradition at the holidays, a meal at Hunter Steakhouse is one that will please your soul. Located at 1221 Vista Way, you won’t find a white tablecloth in sight but dim lights, wood tables, and thick and juicy steaks will add up to create a moment in time you will never forget.
A Night at the Theater
Follow up your delicious meal at Hunter Steakhouse with a live performance at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater. The Oceanside Theater company will give you a night to remember, performing the classics (their annual Christmas performances are charming and much loved!) and giving guests a chance to escape into a world of magic and drama.
A Night In with the Brick Hotel
The only thing better than a night on the town in Oceanside is choosing to spend this most romantic night of the year at home with the Brick Hotel! Watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean from the balcony outside your home sweet vacation home, putter around the cozy kitchen creating a meal of your favorite foods, and spend a happy evening doing whatever you want while wearing your comfy clothes! There is no need to make reservations as your space is open to you for your entire stay and if watching rom-coms on television while cuddling together on the comfortable sofas we offer sounds like heaven, we are certainly glad we can provide that option! After a big meal, you can head to the beach again, walking off the extra calories on moonlit beaches and if you haven’t gathered up the strength to ask that big question yet, we can honestly say you won’t find a more perfect time to drop to one knee and bring out the tiny box! Reserve your favorite love nest today!
The beauty of Oceanside deserves to be revealed and when you want to make your vacation dreams come true, exploring its beauty while choosing to stay in one of our Brick Hotel’s most cozy escapes promises to be the best way to accomplish both. We love our town on the ocean and we adore our Pacific Villas Unit 4 Oceanside vacation rental, a space that blends the modern with the vintage as it reflects the charms of the town. Today we are shining a spotlight on a vacation that can only be described as perfect as you enjoy long days of sun and sea and long nights of deep sleep and tranquil dreams. We invite you to take a few minutes out of your day, pour yourself your favorite beverage, and explore our portrait of a perfect vacation in the perfect vacation home.
Step into Comfort
Turquoise is the color of choice for jewelry, the color of the sea when the sun shines down on it, and the color that graces the front door of Pacific Villas Unit 4. A small seating area off to the side of the door also offers a touch of turquoise in the basket chairs placed there to help enjoy another angle of the Pacific Ocean but may soon be forgotten when you step inside for the first time. The footprint of Unit 4 is a cozy one, but bright white walls and generous windows will make the space seem much larger than it really is. Offering an open-concept floor plan, there are no secrets in this charming escape, just multiple ways to do your own thing while staying connected to your traveling companions.
A wide planked engineered flooring stained the color of driftwood lying on the beach leads the way to a cozy living room anchored by a navy blue velvet couch that we can attest will be the perfect spot to enjoy a nap on a lazy afternoon. Open the windows to let the ocean breezes sweep over you and allow the sounds of the waves crashing against the sandy beaches just below act as a peaceful lullaby. A beehive fireplace painted white and tucked away in the corner adds vintage charm and the television mounted to the wall at the corner of the breakfast bar provides a modern touch that will be much appreciated. This cozy condo doesn’t offer a dining room, per se, but the aforementioned breakfast bar provides the ideal spot to enjoy every meal if you choose to eat “at home.”
The kitchen of Unit 4 offers the charm of a much larger space and the turquoise glass tile backsplash adds drama to the room. Offering everything you need to create a feast or keep your beverages cold, the 4 burner gas range, refrigerator, and microwave are high-end ones of stainless steel. There is no dishwasher in the compact kitchen, but you may not mind the chore of washing dishes when performed in front of a window that offers more views of the sea! Now, this Pacific Villas unit is designed to be a cozy escape, built for couples in love or single travelers and offering sleeping space for 2 in the large single bedroom. Offering a comfortable queen bed and easy access to the solo bathroom, sleep will come easy after a long day of play in Oceanside, and dreams are destined to be happy ones. The bathroom offers a walk-in shower and updated fixtures and complimentary shampoo, bath gel, and conditioner can be found in the subway-tiled shower.
The Balcony You Will Never Want to Leave
The back balcony of Unit 4 offers virtually unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and conveniently provides 2 comfortable seats that are arguably the best seats in the house. Sitting out here on a sunny day, watching the ever-changing sea and the people that have come to play is a treat you will never forget, especially at sunset. The colors in the sky reflect on the surface of the water and as the sun slowly dips below the horizon, the sky darkens, and the stars start to blink on, one by one, you may find yourself never wanting to leave this chair, this balcony, this corner of paradise! Stormy days can be spent inside playing games or watching television, but the protection of the roof will allow you to come outside and watch Mother Nature throw a serious temper tantrum!
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The beauty of Oceanside is reflected in the cozy charms of a renovated condo housed in a building that has been standing in the same spot since the 1940s. Enjoy the blend of old and new as you experience a vacation that will give you cherished memories you will never forget! Reserve Pacific Villas Unit 4 today!
What happens when your favorite holiday occurs during your least favorite season? Not everyone loves a white Christmas, preferring not to be cold, not seeing the humor in all those videos of people slipping on the ice, and generally not understanding why such a beautiful holiday should take place in the dark depths of winter! If your idea of the perfect Christmas involves sunset walks on the beach, and if you want to find your last-minute gifts while walking along the aisles of the local farmers market that has NOT closed for the season, we at The Brick Hotel predict that the only thing that would make your holiday shine bright would be a visit to beautiful Oceanside, California. Spend a few days soaking in the sunshine and enjoying the same Christmas activities and Christmas events in Oceanside, CA you would be enjoying back home without numb fingers and toes. And when you have explored all the fun our waterfront town has to offer and come home to the comforts and quiet luxuries offered at The Brick Hotel’s seasonal sanctuaries, you will find yourself wishing this adventure never had to end!
So Many Ways to Shop
With the advent of the internet we may have drifted away from in store shopping quite a bit, preferring the convenience of shopping in our pajamas (especially when you live in one of our nation’s colder states) and having everything delivered to our doorstep. But during your Oceanside adventures, you will want to get outside and explore the shops, markets, and boutiques that dot our landscape. The Oceanside Sunset Market, open every Thursday evening of the year from 5-9 PM offers the normal produce and baked goods, plus stall after stall of wonderful Christmas gifts and décor, making it a popular stop for holiday shoppers. The Holiday Boutique and Gift Fair, however, held on December 10th from 11 AM until 4 PM will be making an appearance at the Arrowhead Golf Course and promises to make your gift buying experiences magical! If you are traveling with your kiddos and you aren’t planning on buying any of their gifts here, the fair is offering pictures with Santa, so bring them along! Featuring beautiful wares hand created by talented local artisans, food, drink, and an extra dose of Christmas spirit, this may be the most fun you have enjoyed during Christmas shopping ever!
Continue Your Family Traditions
We all have our own family traditions that our holidays would suffer without and you may be worried that you have to toss some of your most important traditions when you travel to the Golden State to celebrate Christmas, but we are here to tell you this will not be the case! Watching the Nutcracker live and on stage may be the one activity you are not willing to give up on and after a short drive to San Diego and the San Diego Civic Center, you won’t have to! The Golden State Ballet is offering seven different showings of this classic ballet and the talent and strength of the young dancers performing will stun! An evening spent exploring the lights in the local neighborhoods is a tradition you can continue in Oceanside as you just get in your rental car and start driving through neighborhoods; Snead Drive is known for one particular house that has an amazing Christmas Tree Village set up in its garage, and Santa has been known to arrive via air balloon! If you are visiting during the Christmas season, but not necessarily over Christmas you and your family can get in the Christmas spirit with a visit to the 41st Annual Fallbrook Christmas Parade. The beautiful town of Fallbrook is located about 20 miles outside of Oceanside and the parade is one that could have come straight from your memories of your own small town back in the day! Held on December 3rd from 5 to 8 PM, the decorated floats, bands playing Christmas Carols, and, of course, the jolly old elf himself will help build up your anticipation of your most favorite holiday of all!
All the Comforts of Home
When you choose The Brick Hotel, every moment of your Oceanside visit promises to be one you will never forget. Our home sweet vacation homes offer everything you need to relax and celebrate, much as you would in your own home, but without all the stress and chaos that normally accompanies your holidays! Watch the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade on state-of-the-art televisions, create a holiday feast in our fully equipped kitchens, and when the sun sets over the ocean on Christmas Eve, you can toast its beauty with a cup of homemade hot cocoa from the deck of your Brick Hotel holiday hideaway. Reserve your favorite escape today!
When you really want to experience a Thanksgiving for which you can be thankful, sometimes the best way to do so is to get away. Fly away to someplace warm and beautiful, perhaps a place that offers sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and a tropical escape that will make you forget any issues or problems you may be currently experiencing! Pick a vacation abode that makes you feel comfortable and welcomed and also offers a beautiful kitchen so that you can choose to create a Thanksgiving feast or use it simply to heat up an already prepared meal purchased at the local grocery store. Having your immediate family close will provide the love that this thankful holiday needs, and being away from the cold weather and potential cranky dispositions of your more distant family member will give your soul the respite it needs! And because all of the above can be found in our rentals at The Brick Hotel in the beautiful town of Oceanside, we think that a California Thanksgiving vacation is destined to be a dream come true!
The Big Meal
Yes, let’s get right down to the star of this delicious holiday, the big meal. If you are getting away from your home this holiday, chances are you are looking for someone else to do the cooking. (And if you still want to cook, later on down this page we will discuss the kitchens at The Brick Hotel) Lucky for you, our coastal city understands your needs and offers quite a few choices for enjoying a Thanksgiving feast prepared, served, and cleared away by others! Enjoy farm-to-table deliciousness at Piper Oceanside, 105 Mission Avenue, or take a scenic drive along the coast to explore the elegant options prepared at Adelaide at L’Auberge Del Mar, 1540 Camino Del Mar in Del Mar. Our proximity to San Diego expands your choices for a delicious meal on Thanksgiving Day, and if you are looking for something exceptionally different to dine on, look no further than Animae, 969 Pacific Highway in San Diego. If you are a fan of the traditional turkey dinner, Animae may not be your cup of tea but if you like to walk on the wild side and you think that caviar shrimp toast and Chinese sausage jam sounds exciting and delicious, we suggest you make your reservations today before you miss out on a meal you will be thankful for!
Black Friday
We are very happy that most stores will be staying closed on Thanksgiving Day, allowing employees to stay home with their own families, and we are even more excited that starting bright and reasonably early in Oceanside on the Friday after Thanksgiving, the stores will open again with some really incredible deals! Every store in town is destined to offer something you can’t live without, but a stop by Ozone at 102 Mission Avenue promises to bring you to new heights of delight! Offering fashionable clothing for men, women, and kids, it’s their lifestyle merchandise that really makes us smile and is the section where you will find the best gifts for everyone on your shopping list. Christian Lacroix notecards for the teachers in your life, Andy Warhol photo books for your own budding artist, and incredible body care items for your female friends are just a few things that caught our eye on earlier shopping trips, but we promise, there is so much more to buy and enjoy, you may not make it to any other stores on Black Friday! That’s ok, though, as the Black Friday deals generally last throughout the weekend, giving you a couple of more opportunities to get your shopping done.
Home Sweet Home
The best part of your Thanksgiving getaway, however, may just be the moments you spend enjoying the comforts found in our home sweet homes at The Brick Hotel! State-of-the-art televisions give crystal-clear pictures of the big Thanksgiving parade in New York City, and comfortable sofas offer a soft place to nap when the tryptophan from the turkey causes you to drift off to sleep! Fully equipped kitchens make it easy to prepare the family feast, and when it is time to clean up after, standing in front of large windows that look out over the Pacific Ocean will take your mind off the drudgery of the chores you are completing and give you a few more moments of peace and serenity! As a matter of fact, we suggest you put off the clean up for a few minutes and sit out on the balconies, raising a toast in celebration of the holiday and the stunning California sunset that helps affirm your decision to spend this Thanksgiving in paradise! The sandy beaches are just over there, so slip on your flip flops, grab some sunscreen and some beautiful moments with the family with your toes in the sand and know that you have never been this thankful before!
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Joyful and cozy and representing the past while offering all the modern conveniences that make travel that much more fun, our Brick Hotel Pacific Villas Unit 5 offers a unique charm that will make you fall in love. Its smaller size makes it the ideal Oceanside getaway for solo travelers, couples, or small families, as it is spacious enough for 4 guests to live together in harmony and peace. The structure itself was built in the 1940s and many of the charms of that long ago decade remain, including wood floors that have truly stood the test of time if you listen closely, as you prepare meals in the fully equipped kitchenette, sit out on the balcony that offers a peak of the sea that is practically in its backyard, or sleep deeply at night, the memories that are lodged in the walls of this beautiful escape will keep you and your family of travelers happy, offering an echo of history that adds to the charm of your stay!
The Beauty Within
Glass and wood doors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and crisp white paint help keep the space bright and inviting and as you step inside for the first time, you will feel your own future grow brighter as you realize that this vacation is going to be unlike any other. You can hear the waves of the Pacific Ocean crash against the sandy beaches that are visible from the balcony and just a short walk away from your front door. The wood floors we spoke of earlier, create a path of luxury that leads guests to spaces filled with charming luxuries and quiet treasures. Its dark stained surface adds a beautiful contrast against walls painted a crisp and welcoming white. A dove gray sofa hides a comfortable surprise, offering a pullout bed that kiddos will be thrilled to call their own. A state-of-the-art television mounted in the corner opposite the couch provides a crystal clear picture that enhances whatever show you decide to watch and a painted stone fireplace, adds a touch of charm that even if not able to be used will be appreciated by its simple beauty.
Unit 105 offers an open-concept floor plan for the public spaces and the breakfast bar of the cozy kitchen is located directly opposite the sofa, featuring two barstools for additional seating. The kitchen itself is a smaller space and yet it still manages to provide every modern convenience needed to prepare a family meal. Stainless steel appliances, a coffee maker on the counter, and although there is no electric dishwasher, the window over the sink offers views of the seas guaranteed to take the sting out of dishwashing chores. Throughout the space, touches of teal add a colorful cheer to the interior décor, perhaps inspired by the teal-colored exterior door and can be found in the throw pillows on the couch, artwork on the walls, and the tile backsplash that decorates the cozy kitchen. The balcony gives guests a chance to forget their troubles, offering a place to sit, sip, and savor million-dollar views that will speak to their souls; many naps have been taken on that teal-cushioned chair in the corner, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself drifting off to sleep there as well!
Deep Sleep and Peaceful Dreams
The solo bedroom in this charming cottage/condo is designed to ensure that every dream you have is peaceful even if you can’t remember them the next morning. Offering a queen bed with a padded headboard that makes it easy to prop yourself against and lose yourself in the words written by your favorite authors on the pages of that latest bestseller. A brightly colored seascape hanging on the wall serves as a reminder that the real version lies just steps away and the single bath offers a stone-topped vanity and exquisitely tiled walk-in shower with glass doors and a stainless steel shampoo, conditioner, and bath gel dispenser inside. Community amenities include a pay laundry, a patio with a grill, and a small table and chairs; oh, and of course, the sea that lies just over there. Do you really need anything more?
Beach Days and Cozy Comforts
The best part of your beach vacation in Oceanside will be the long lazy days you spend at the beach, but the comforts you enjoy in our Pacific Villas Unit 105 sanctuary will run a very close second. Wake up early to watch the sun rise over the ocean and head back to bed for a couple more hours of deep and peaceful sleep. Stake out your section of the beach and swim, play, or simply relax with your favorite streaming station playing your favorite music, piped into your ears through your earbuds; every minute of your vacation is guaranteed to be your favorite when you choose the Brick Hotel and our 1940s charmer to make your own. Reserve it today!
The California lifestyle is one of laidback fun and tranquil adventures, especially when hanging out or living at the beach. Who needs fancy clothes when shorts and tee shirts will stand up to the salt air and why would you even consider wearing a pair of closed-toe shoes when your flip-flops will navigate sandy beaches just fine? This casually wonderful vibe is reflected in the décor and comforts found in our Brick Hotel Pacific Villas Unit 3 and we thought today would be a great day to shine a spotlight on its charms. Offering 1 peaceful bedroom and 1 spa-like bath, an intimate Oceanside, CA vacation for 2 will be more romantic when you choose this charming escape for your California love nest!
Feel That?
As you open the door and step inside for the first time, your first impression will be of tranquility and comfort. No secrets are harbored in this open-concept floor plan and as you move further in, you will discover constant reminders of the sea in every space. The living room offers a comfy place to sit, cuddle, and watch the television mounted to the wall opposite, a television featuring a crystal clear picture is also one that may never be turned on as you seek peace and quiet from your Oceanside getaway and there are so many other things you may want to do!
The kitchen is a compact space that manages to provide everything you need to create a romantic dinner for two, offering stainless steel appliances, tile countertops, and a stunning turquoise-colored glass backsplash that may have you rethinking the beiges and tans in your own home! This cozy space offers a special treat, a sink placed under the window, giving guests the opportunity to gaze out onto the oceans as they wash up after dinner. 2 wood and metal barstools belly up to the breakfast bar giving guests a joyful spot to enjoy a bowl of cereal and a cup of coffee every morning before heading out to enjoy some Oceanside adventures and yes, a coffee maker is happily resting on the counters of the kitchen ensuring that every day will be well-caffeinated ones! And although there are no formal dining spaces in Unit 3, a marble coffee table placed in front of the plush dove-gray sofa makes the perfect spot to enjoy an evening meal as you watch television or engage in deep conversations about your dreams for the future!
Large windows in the living room and a glass and wood door allow you to always keep the sea in your line of vision and when you want to get even closer, the balcony outside your space provides extra seating and exquisite views of turquoise waters and sandy beaches. Sit out here with the ocean breezes kissing your cheeks, listening to the roar of the ocean, and reevaluating your choice in life to live somewhere without an ocean in your backyard!
Peaceful Nights
Less is more in this beautiful escape and the bedroom is a simple example of this phrase. Anchored by a plush queen bed offering a padded headboard, the crisp white walls, and collage of black and white beach pics provides a night filled with happy dreams and deep sleep. Read one more chapter of the book you carried with you in your travels before dropping off into the sweet oblivion that you may not often find for yourself at home. The solo bath of Unit 3 in our Pacific Villas escape is a modern space, offering updated fixtures, subway tile-lined walls in the walk-in shower, and a beautiful contrast to the historic accents of the structure that was built in the 1940s. The blend of modern and vintage is a constant in this beautiful building that has stood the test of time, something that doesn’t happen often in properties located this close to the ocean. Throughout the space, the décor of Unit 3 offers that casual and carefree vibe of the sea, apparent in turquoise accent pieces and photos on the wall, perhaps giving guests a hint of what to expect from their time in Oceanside!
More to Explore
Pacific Villas is a 3 story building harboring 6 “apartments” and incredible views of the ocean. Grill your catch of the day on the provided grill located on the first floor of the building, take your meals outside to the table that offers serene bird’s eye views of the oceans and the surrounding buildings, and start every day with a walk along the shore’s edge. There is no limit to the fun and joy you will find during your California adventures and when you choose the Brick Hotel for your sanctuary your escape from reality will shine bright! Reserve this beautiful space today!
Fall is inarguably the most beautiful season of the year and although most of us are back in school, behind our desks, or are just firmly ensconced in real life, some of our favorite people are getting to enjoy its beauty from the comforts offered in our Brick Hotel magical escapes! And although you may find yourself walking on the beach feeling the sand squish between your bare toes in the moonlight rather than huddling in front of a roaring fire and sipping a cup of cocoa for extra warmth, we think you will love every second of your beachy escape! If you are one of the lucky ones spending a part of autumn in the beauty of Oceanside, this guide to the fall activities in Oceanside you can enjoy during your visit will perhaps lead to a new seasonal tradition, spending time with us!
Rise with the Sun on Cool Mornings
Vacations are meant to be filled with lazy days, but at least once during your getaway to Oceanside, we recommend waking up early and watching the sun rise over the sea. The mornings are cool, so a jacket may be necessary, but don’t worry about makeup, hair, or even the fact that you are still in your jammies, Mother Nature doesn’t care if you dress up and her show promises to be spectacular no matter how casual you are! After the big show, you can always go back to bed and sleep for a couple of more hours; the linens will probably still be warm enough to take the chill off your skin!
Fall at the Farmers Market
We think Farmers Markets are so awesome, we actually offer 2; Oceanside Morning Farmers Market is held on Thursdays from 9 AM until 1 PM at N Coast Highway &, Pier View Way, and naturally, Oceanside Sunset Market is also held on Thursdays from 5 PM until 9 PM at 401 Pier View Way! Choose the morning you rose with the sun, stopping by Beach Break Café, 1802 S Coast Highway for the best pancakes in the state, making sure you arrive at the market in time for opening; you want to get the best of what’s available, not what’s left over after being picked through by early risers! Or combine the beauty of the sunset with the fun and wonders found at Oceanside Sunset Market! Offering a food court, live entertainment, and a huge selection of vendors selling everything from apples to zithers, if you can’t find it here you probably didn’t need it anyway!
Whale Watching Adventures
Every season is the best season to watch whales, but Gray Whale watching season does start at the end of November and Oceanside Adventures has the perfect tour for you! Offering tours aboard their luxury catamarans that last approximately two hours, the guides take you to where the whales like to congregate, and when you see the magnificent beasts breach the surface for the first time you will understand why this activity is such a popular one! Food and drinks are available for an additional cost and if you happen to be visiting in September and October, no worries; May through October is the perfect time to see Fin whales, blue whales, minke whales, humpback whales, and all four species of dolphin.
Taste of the Town
The best vacations are the ones where you get to play hard AND enjoy a taste of the town and one of our favorite fall festivals really do offer a taste! Taste of Oceanside, taking place on Saturday, October 1st from 2 to 5 PM offers a selection of the best nibbles in the state, as well as beer and wine. Meander through downtown, sipping and savoring your way through each booth, and discover why Oceanside is also considered a foodie paradise! Tickets cost $40 for food only or $55 for food and drink!
Relax in Comfort and Style
Of course, the best way to enjoy the beauty of the season can be the most comfortable way of all! Choose to spend at least one day of your fall escape exploring the wonders of your Brick Hotel seasonal sanctuary! Sleep in late, wake up on your terms and take a freshly brewed cup of coffee out to the balcony to watch the goings on below. The sea is known for its tranquility and its ability to restore whatever ails you and if your escape offers a peek at the Pacific, you will immediately notice the noises in your brain quieting and the tattered edges of your soul rending together. The cool sea breezes, the briny smell of the water, and the roar of waves crashing against the sandy shores; these moments will help prepare you for the crazy days that lie ahead as the holiday madness begins! Contact us online or call us today to reserve your favorite Brick Hotel sanctuary today!
The history of Oceanside reveals itself in the charms found in our Brick Hotel Pacific Villas Unit 6. Built in the 1940s and recently renovated to ensure modern conveniences coexist with cozy comforts, this 1 bedroom, 1 bath escape offers the perfect getaway for up to 4 guests. Perched on the second floor of the Pacific Villas community, partial ocean views ensure that the compact balcony will offer the best seat in the Oceanside condo. Nautical accents throughout serve as a reminder that frolicking in the surf will be a popular hobby and crisp white walls keep the rooms light and bright.
Charm and Whimsy
Cobbled bricks and a bright turquoise-hued door lead guests into an open concept floor plan that harbors no secrets and provides guests of the Brick Hotel with an immediate sense of peace, serenity, and belonging. The living room may be compact, but the plush sofa topped with fabric the color of a stormy sky provides extra comfort and second sleeping space as it pulls out into a queen bed. A state-of-the-art television hangs on the wall opposite, providing late-night entertainment for the night owls in your traveling group and a beehive fireplace, a tribute to its nearly 100-year-old existence brings romance and additional charm to the space. A gallery wall of black and white photographs framed in bright turquoise adds a touch of charm to the room, with the vibrant color repeating itself in lampshades, throw pillows, and tchotchkes that sit atop the mantel of the fireplace.
In the corner opposite the fireplace, a small desk offers a great place to sit and surf on your laptop and although there is no designated dining room, the surfboard topped breakfast bar gives occupants a whimsical place to enjoy a quick meal prepared in the fully equipped kitchen. Yes, a polished wooden surfboard creates an ideal eating surface, and two wooden saddle stools that front the breakfast bar are comfortable and unique. A space-age ceiling fan with sleek black blades keeps guests cool on warmer days and a single French door made of wood and glass leads guests out to a patio that doesn’t just offer the ocean views we spoke of earlier, it also offers the perfect spot in which to sit, sip, and watch the sunset over the sea. Two Adirondack chairs, separated by a generously sized table perfect for holding your beverages and dinner plates while the turquoise cushioned rocker in the corner could be the spot where the best naps are enjoyed as occupants are lulled to sleep by the rocking motion of the chair and the lullaby provided by waves crashing on the beach.
The kitchen retains much of its 20th-century charms with its custom cabinetry retro-inspired door knobs, but its stainless steel appliances keep it firmly ensconced in the 21st century. Smaller sized to be able to fit into the compact footprint of the condo, there is still plenty of room to store your foodstuffs and beverages in the refrigerator and even though there is not a dishwasher washing dishes by hand will not be a chore as the sink is placed to also enjoy views of the ocean! How can you be less than happy when all the natural beauty of Oceanside is peeking back at you through the window, which also opens to enjoy ocean breezes? Accented with a bright turquoise tile backsplash the kitchen is a picture-perfect example of joy, even if chores are involved! A coffee maker and microwave complete this portrait of morning meals and late-night snacks, ensuring that every day will start out properly caffeinated and well-fed.
The sole bathroom is a beautiful modern space featuring subway tile walls in the walk-in shower, a niche for holding your own toiletries as well as a wall-hanging dispenser filled with quality gel, shampoo, and conditioner for guests’ convenience. A single vanity topped with a stone counter and updated fixtures face a cottage framed mirror and fluffy white towels will feel soft against slightly sunburned skin. The bedroom of Unit 6 is a tranquil space, dominated by a Queen bed topped with silky soft linens and a premium mattress. Downstairs and outside a barbecue grill is provided for the guest’s use and a small laundry room containing two full-sized washers and dryers allows travelers to pack light and save room for souvenirs; if they can tear themselves away from the beach that is located just across the street, that is!
At Home with the Brick Hotel at Pacific Villas Unit 6
All of our vacation escapes offer that special something that makes guests feel treasured and wanted and this charming property is no exception! Reserve Pacific Villas Unit 6 today!