The new year is finally upon us and we can look behind at 2024 and forward to 2025. If you are like us we are excited for another New Year’s resolution to help us achieve our best year yet. This year, make your resolution something that the whole family can appreciate such as a vacation getaway to Oceanside. There is no other California destination quite like us, where you can find all kinds of fun nearby. Take a look at what your New Year’s resolution an Oceanside vacation can look like for you:
Dolphin and Whale Watching Charters
Whenever you visit Southern California you have the opportunity to see some truly majestic animals out in the wild. Of course we are talking about seeing beautiful dolphins and whales out in the ocean water. Oceanside is home to countless dolphin and whale watching charters that will do just that. These types of charters are a fantastic activity for the whole family. You will get the chance to be taken to areas where dolphins and whales frequent for the best viewing possible. Many charters offer both public and private options. You can even book sunset cruises that add a little romantic ambience. Whatever you choose dolphin and whale watching cruises are never a bad idea in Oceanside!
Visit the Oceanside Pier
One of the most well known attractions in Oceanside is our very own Oceanside Pier. This is the sprawling pier that extends out onto the water where you can get incredible views of the coast. This is the ideal spot for a sunset viewing or a casual stroll with the family. Fishing is always a popular here in Oceanside and you will spot plenty of rods on the pier. Visit a local fishing shop to rent gear and purchase a license to try and reel up your own trophy size catch. Oceanside Pier also features several shops and restaurants close by too. This is is longest wooden pier in the state of California stretching out over 1,900 feet. Don’t miss a chance to walk the Oceanside Pier!
Learn About the Local Surf and Art History in Oceanside
Your New Year’s resolution trip can even include some educational learning with a bit of fun. Stop by local attractions such as the California Surf Museum where you can see some colorful displays and learn about the history of surfing in the area. The kids will love the aesthetic and how this water based sport is so popular in California. The Oceanside Museum of Art is also close by and will be a favorite for the adults. Check out incredible collections of art from local and national artists. Plenty of surfside fun will help inspire the artists too. Mission San Luis Rey is a national historic landmark and was originally founded in 1798. This original mission is open for self guided tours where you can see the former home of Franciscan friars. It is always fun learning all about Oceanside during your visit.
Hang Out at the Beaches
With a name like Oceanside you can expect to find plenty of beaches when you visit the area. Oceanside is known to have some truly stunning beaches all being available to the open public. One of the most popular beaches is Harbor Beach located by the harbor itself. This beach is known to be clean and have stunning views of the sunset. Oceanside City Beach is perfect for families who want to lay out under the warm sun and take a dip in the water. You will find affordable parking and restrooms here at this public beach. Strand Beach is perhaps the most popular with similar amenities including outdoor showers to wash the sand off you. Oceanside is a part of the greater San Diego area so you can always drive further Norther for additional beaches too.
One Location for All of Your Needs
Booking a vacation getaway for a New Year’s resolution can be difficult if you do not have a lodging that offers plenty of options. The Brick Hotel does more than offer pristine rooms. You will find that our property also features plenty of options for food and drink too. Hang out on the rooftop at the Cococabana Rooftop Bar where you can find tasty cocktails waiting for you. The Stone Beer Garden is perfect for those who prefer to enjoy a craft beer instead. Grab your morning coffee at Succulent Coffee. You will find that everything you need can be close by!
Your Time to Book at The Brick Hotel
Our rooms at The Brick Hotel will make sure you stay comfortable all stay long. We even offer full vacation rental properties too. Check us out and reserve today for your New Year’s resolution trip.
When it is time to start planning for your vacation journey to Oceanside, the first and only place you will need to look at for accommodations is the Brick Hotel. Offering a variety of condos, rooms, and cottages that overlook the sea, every minute spent in every unit we offer promises to be the best minutes of your life, especially when you choose our Pacific Villas Unit 1! Your intimate getaway with your favorite person will be comfortable and romantic as you spend your days exploring the beaches of Oceanside (including the one you will be watching from the balcony of your rental!) and your nights enjoying all the comforts of home. This guide to Pacific Villas Unit 1 will help you take a quick peek into your vacation future!
Feel its History
Pacific Villas is a property built in the 1940s and while it retains all its period charms, your vacation experience will be enhanced by modern conveniences! Step inside the light and bright floor plan and fall in love as you sink into the rumpled softness of a teal-hued sofa and prop your feet up on the marble table placed directly in front of it. White painted vaulted ceilings help the compact space feel larger as do the wall of windows that offers peeks of the balcony and the sea beyond. A beehive fireplace tucked into the corner provides warmth and romance and a smart tv mounted in the corner of the wall opposite, provides an easy way to relax at the end of the day. There is no dining room in unit 1, but the breakfast bar at the edge of the kitchen and two wicker and iron seats that anchor the room gives guests the perfect spot to share an intimate meal together. The kitchen packs a lot of punch in its limited floor space, offering a sink under the window that looks out over the sea (no dishwasher, but we doubt you will mind as you bury your hands in soapy water and stare out onto a seascape that is almost too beautiful to be true) turquoise glass tiles as a backsplash, and stainless steel appliances that are sized down to fit comfortably in the room, but are an upgrade that will help bring the joy back to your cooking experiences! Holding all the accouterments you will need to create a meal, minus the food, this space holds all the charm of its decades while providing the modern conveniences that make life that much easier.
Peace and Tranquility
The bedroom is a room filled with all the peace and tranquility the sea can provide. Anchored by a queen bed topped with a premium mattress and crisp white linens, this room is designed to ensure that every night spent under the vaulted ceiling will be one filled with deep sleep and happy dreams. A padded headboard provides comfort for reading sessions that go late into the night as the bookworm tells herself that she will just finish one more chapter. Access to the sole bathroom of unit 1 is found inside the bedroom and the spa-like space provides a single sink and walk-in shower that embraces the history of the property with subway tiles that grace the walls from floor to ceiling.
Memories Made Here
The beauty of Unit 1 is overshadowed by the stunning seascape visible just outside and when you step out onto your balcony for the first time no one will judge you for the gasp of delight that escapes your soul. Bring out your favorite beverage, climb into the tall chairs (they bear a charming resemblance to the ones lifeguards sit in at your local pool!), and prepare to lose yourself in the magic and beauty of the Pacific Ocean. This is where ocean breezes will kiss your cheeks and tousle your hair, where the sounds of waves crashing against sandy shores provide a lullaby for your soul, and the sight of turquoise waters stretch out endlessly to the horizon. This is also the spot that you will claim as your own for the duration of your stay. Sometimes the best vacations are the ones in which you do very little and if your plans include plenty of do-nothing moments, the balcony of Pacific Villas Unit 1 is the only place you will want to be!
Happiness Found
Real life is chaotic and stressful but the moments you spent sheltered under the roof of Pacific Villas will be the ones that bring you happiness. Our properties harness the tranquility of the sea and guests feel welcomed as they rest and relax in a space that has spent many decades looking out over the same views. Reserve this special escape today and discover why life really is better at the beach!
Perhaps where you are today, the sun isn’t shining and the nights are still cold and your skin may still be pale from the winter without sun. Or maybe you live in a warmer place and your summer shenanigans have already begun as you hold the first pool party of the year and barbecue hot dogs and burgers for the people you hold close to your heart. However you are spending the waning days of spring, there is one more thing you should add to your to-do list of the day. Now is the time to book your winter 2022 getaway and we at the Brick Hotel are here to tell you all the reasons why! We know it is hard to start planning for winter when you are eager to get out there and give summer a start, but the benefits to doing so will soon be crystal clear, so clear you may end up asking yourself why you have never thought about booking a Brick Hotel suite before!
The Choice is Yours
As you begin scrolling through the photos available for our Brick Hotel sanctuaries for your winter escape to Oceanside, there will be that moment when you stop scrolling and begin dreaming. Your heart may beat a little faster as you begin to imagine sitting out on that balcony of your modern and sophisticated Brick Hotel suite overlooking the town, sipping a glass of wine, and relishing the warmth of another perfect day in paradise. (especially in comparison to the snow, cold, and gloom experienced in your hometown each winter) Or maybe it’s our oceanside villas that bring you the most pleasure, imagining the sound of the ocean waves crashing against the sand, feeling the breezes kiss your cheeks, and basking in the tranquility the sea brings. You can picture yourself whipping up a batch of margaritas in that sleek white kitchen and you can practically feel the softness of the linens on the bed. You have found the vacation home of your dreams and then, when you click the book now button you discover it is not available for the time you have set aside for vacation and your heart sinks as you keep scrolling and become resigned to having to settle. This scenario will take an altogether cheerier turn, however, when you choose today to book your getaway and just as the early bird is famous for getting that worm, your Brick Hotel dream escape will be yours for the taking!
More Time to Daydream
It sounds strange, but the anticipation of a dream vacation can be just as exciting as the actual adventure! Book now and over the next few months, every time you feel work becoming a tad overwhelming, the traffic becoming unbearable, or when kids tell you they are bored for the millionth time, you can step away from reality for a minute, find a quiet corner in your home, close your eyes and imagine that you are already lying on the hammock that rests in the back yard of our Brick House Pacific Bungalow. The peace, the quiet, and the serenity of your getaway will seep into your soul and when you open your eyes once again, your outlook on life will be happy and at ease.
Less Strain on Your Vacation Budget
How lucky will you feel knowing that you spent less for all the same luxuries and amenities the procrastinators in life are paying more for? Planning ahead can lead to cozy discounts, discounts that allow you to buy a few more trinkets and treasures from the Oceanside Sunset Market, splurge on a fancy dinner out at 333 Pacific, or just relax and soak away the savings for a return to Oceanside another season in your life!
More Time to Save
Vacations are expensive but if you book early you can spend the next few months stashing away extra dollars to ensure you can afford to do everything on your bucket list! Make coffee at home, eat out only once a week, or put off buying that new bathing suit you can imagine wearing at the beach until after the summer has ended! Bag your lunch a few days of the week, take the bus to work instead of driving, and buy off-brand items at the grocery store. Off-season discounts for vacation necessities can bring about the biggest savings and if you take the difference between what you spent and what you would have spent and add it to the “kitty” your Oceanside escape is destined to be full, rich, and extremely satisfying as you explore all our California town has to offer without wincing at the cost!
Now is the Time!
Book your favorite Brick House sanctuary today and rest easy every night knowing that the vacation property of your dreams will become your reality in just a few short months!