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  The third-largest city in San Diego County, Oceanside is centrally located in the heart of the Southern California coastline. Aside from its almost four miles of white sandy beaches, guests enjoy visiting the historic Mission San Luis Rey de Francia and the four-acre Heritage Park. Built in 1888, Oceanside Pier is a famous tourist attraction in this city. For a scenic dining experience, visitors can choose from several harbor restaurants in the area.
  
  

Jolly Roger Restaurant

• Its waterfront location makes Jolly Roger a good choice for people looking to enjoy great food as they watch boats cruising along the harbor. Less than two miles from the Cape Cod Village Shopping Center, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and also offers catering services for special occasions. Its upstairs lounge has a karaoke bar where visitors can let loose and sing their hearts out. For private gatherings, this casual dining facility has meal packages, private room rentals and buffet tables available upon request. Serving mostly burgers and pasta, it also offers Express Lunches and Sunset Dinners that features steak and seafood dishes. A few steps from the beach and less than two miles from the Visitors Center, Surf Museum and Museum of Art, guests can enjoy water sports, explore the city or cruise the bay on a charter boat.
  
  Jolly Roger Restaurants
  1900 North Harbor Drive
  Oceanside, CA 92054-1033
  760-722-1831
  JollyRogerRestaurants.com
  
  

333 Pacific

• Just two miles away from California's Surf Museum, this restaurant is located right at Oceanside Pier and within walking distance from Rotary Park. Part of the well-established Cohn Restaurant Group, this eatery has contemporary interiors with modern lighting and stylish décor. Offering scenic views of the harbor front, 333 Pacific's elegant ambiance makes it suitable for formal gatherings and fine dining. Aside from its three-course prime-rib dinner and seafood specials, the restaurant also has a lounge with a fully stocked bar that serves a wide selection of wine and liquor. For big groups, it has three private rooms that can accommodate up to 60 people. The whole place can also be rented for special events and can hold up to 230 guests. Steps away from the waterfront and less than a mile from parks and museums, this property is also near beach resorts and surfing schools where guests can try various water sports.
  
  333 Pacific
  333 North Pacific Street
  Oceanside, CA 92054-2950
  760-433-3333
  CohnRestaurants.com
  
  

Hunter Steakhouse

• Established in 1970, Hunter Steakhouse specializes in hand-cut steaks, prime rib and fresh seafood. Serving generous portions, this restaurant also offers a salad bar, homemade soups and sauces and fresh-cut steaks that are carved in-house. Its cozy interiors and casual ambiance are ideal for business meetings and social functions. For a more intimate gathering, the restaurant has several private rooms and packages. It also provides catering services for special occasions. Less than two miles from the Buena Vista Lagoon where guests can visit the wildlife conservation area, this steakhouse is also near several parks.
  
  Hunter Steakhouse
  1221 Vista Way
  Oceanside, CA 92054
  760-433-2633
  HunterSteakhouse.com