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In this episode, host Jack Dawson explores the best nightlife and entertainment spots in Vista, California — from intimate cocktail lounges with live music to craft breweries, karaoke bars, and lively downtown pubs that make evenings out fun and memorable.

Places featured:

Misadventure and Co. — 2420 Grand Ave, Ste C, Vista, CA 92081

Main Street Pour House - Vista — 206 Main St, Vista, CA 92084

Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill — 302 E Broadway, Vista, CA 92084

CoLab Public House — 2129 Industrial Ct, Vista, CA 92081

Smitty's Downtown — 119 E Broadway, Vista, CA 92084

Scotland Yard - The Pub — 837 Williamston St, Vista, CA 92084

The Roadies Brewing — 1495 Poinsettia Ave, Ste 148, Vista, CA 92081

In this episode of The North County Lifestyle, host Jack Dawson leads listeners on “The Ultimate Carlsbad Brewery Crawl”, showcasing six of Carlsbad’s best breweries — from high-quality craft beer and lively brewpubs to cozy taprooms and full-menu breweries. Perfect for locals and visitors who love great beer and even better vibes.

Featured Breweries & Addresses:

Pure Project Carlsbad – 2825 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Visit Carlsbad

Pizza Port Carlsbad – 571 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Patch

Carlsbad Brewing Company – 6133 Innovation Way Suite 101, Carlsbad, CA 92009 Wanderlog

Burgeon Beer Company – 6350 Yarrow Dr STE C, Carlsbad, CA 92011 Burgeon Beer Company

Culver Beer & Locally Toasted Delicatessen – 2719 Loker Ave W STE D, Carlsbad, CA 92010 Visit Carlsbad

Arcana Brewing Company – 5621 Palmer Way Suite C, Carlsbad, CA 92010 San Diego Beer Official

In this episode of The North County Lifestyle, host Jack Dawson explores “Casual & Cozy: Coffee, Breakfast & Local Soul”, featuring seven of Vista, CA’s best coffee shops and breakfast spots. From specialty brews and community-focused cafés to family-owned breakfast gems, discover where to start your morning with flavor, comfort, and a welcoming local vibe.

Featured Spots & Addresses:

Cosmic Bloom Coffee – 253 Main St, Vista, CA 92084

Ascend Coffee Roasters – 802 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084

Vigilante Coffee Vista – 732 E Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084

Better Buzz Coffee Vista Commons – 1465 E Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084

Silverback Breakfast and Cafe – 1717 E Vista Way Suite 117, Vista, CA 92084

AM Goodness Cafe – 1031 S Santa Fe Ave Unit A, Vista, CA 92083

Curbside Cafe – 307 Main St, Vista, CA 92084

In “Oceanside on the Water”, host Jack Dawson explores Oceanside’s best waterfront dining and activities, from scenic harbor restaurants to casual seaside bites and ocean tours. Discover where to eat, explore, and enjoy the Pacific with unforgettable views.

Featured Places & Addresses:

Oceanside Harbor Village – 280 Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054 Tripadvisor

Stratford at the Harbor – 280 Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054 stratfordattheharbor.com

Rockin’ Baja Lobster – Oceanside – 258 Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054 rockinbaja.com

Oceanside Broiler – 1325 N Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054 Oceanside Broiler

Harbor Fish & Chips – 276 Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054 iloveoceanside.net

Oceanside Adventures – 256 S Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054 danapointboaters.org

Episode Description

In this episode of The North County Lifestyle, host Jack Dawson takes listeners on a tour of Oceanside’s best dessert spots — from handcrafted gelato and creative cookies to classic doughnuts and irresistible sweet shop favorites. Discover where locals go to satisfy their sweet tooth and plan your next dessert-loving outing!

Featured Places & Addresses:

1022 Cafe & Gelateria – 602 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92054

Little Fox Cups + Cones – 1940 S Freeman St Suite 100, Oceanside, CA 92054

Dirty Dough – Oceanside – 1850 Rancho Del Oro Rd Suite 160, Oceanside, CA 92056

Petite Madeline Bakery – 223 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054

Parlor Doughnuts – 331 N Cleveland St, Oceanside, CA 92054

Nana’s and Pops Sweet Shop – 280 S Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054

Episode Description

In this episode of The North County Lifestyle, host Jack Dawson takes listeners on a delicious dessert tour around Carlsbad, CA. From artisanal gelato to decadent doughnuts, classic ice cream, and fresh strawberry-filled treats, this episode highlights some of the town’s most beloved dessert destinations.

Places featured:

GelatoLove — 300 Carlsbad Village Dr #104, Carlsbad, CA 92008 — https://www.gelato.love/

The Goods Doughnuts — 2965 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008 — https://www.thegoodsdoughnuts.com/

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream — 2825 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008 — https://handelsicecream.com/store/carlsbad/

McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams — 1935 Calle Barcelona Ste 175, Carlsbad, CA 92009 — https://www.mcconnells.com/pages/locations

The Strawberry Shack — 2906 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008 — https://thestrawberryshack.com/

Episode Description

Join Jack Dawson on The North County Lifestyle as we explore Vista’s global dining scene. From Lebanese mezze to sushi artistry, Vietnamese soup bowls to Mediterranean grill plates — six international restaurants in Vista that bring bold, authentic flavors to North County San Diego.

Featured Businesses:

Shak’s Mediterranean Bistro — http://shaksbistro.com — 406 Main St, Vista, CA 92084 shaksbistro.com

Taverna Mediterranean Cuisine — https://tavernamediterraneancuisineca.com — 1072 E Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084 Taverna Mediterranean Cuisine

Mikko Sushi — (info via menu listing) — 330 Main St, Vista, CA 92084 Roost Cafe and Bistro

Pho Trúc Xanh — https://photrucxanh.com — 770 Sycamore Ave #118-119, Vista, CA 92083 Photrucxanh

Pho House — (listing) — 1876 Hacienda Dr, Vista, CA 92081 Pho House - Vista

Wasabi Japanese Cuisine — (TripAdvisor listing) — 1688 S Melrose Dr Ste 212, Vista, CA 92081 Tripadvisor

Join host Jack Dawson on The North County Lifestyle for a sunset dining adventure across Oceanside and Carlsbad. From upscale coastal cuisine to harbor-front favorites and rooftop cocktails, this episode spotlights the best ocean-view restaurants in North County San Diego.

Featured Businesses (Verified & Active):

Oceanside Broiler — oceanside-broiler.com — 1325 Harbor Dr N, Oceanside, CA 92054

333 Pacific — 333pacific.com — 333 N Pacific St, Oceanside, CA 92054

Stratford at the Harbor — stratfordattheharbor.com — 280 Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054

The Shore Room (The Seabird Resort) — theseabirdresort.com/restaurants-bars/the-shore-room — 101 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92054

Campfire — thisiscampfire.com — 2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Chandler’s Oceanfront Dining — chandlerscarlsbad.com — 1 Ponto Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Join host Jack Dawson for “Surf, Sun, and Snacks: A Day on Carlsbad’s Beaches”, an easygoing guide to the perfect coastal day — from early coffee runs to sunset dinners by the fire. Discover Carlsbad’s best beach spots, surf breaks, and nearby eats loved by locals.

Featured Spots (Verified & Active):

Tamarack State Beach — parks.ca.gov — Carlsbad Blvd & Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Baba Coffee — babacoffeeco.com — 2727 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008

South Carlsbad State Beach (Ponto) — parks.ca.gov — 7201 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Board & Brew Carlsbad Village — boardandbrew.com — 201 Oak Ave #2, Carlsbad, CA 92008

The Goods Doughnuts — thegoodsdoughnuts.com — 2965 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Campfire — thisiscampfire.com — 2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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In this episode of The North Country Lifestyle, Jack Dawson invites listeners to discover the most enchanting date-night spots in Carlsbad—where romance meets fine flavors.

Lilo — 2571 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad, CA 92008 — [restaurantlilo.com]

Jeune et Jolie — 2659 State St., Ste 102, Carlsbad, CA 92008 — [jeune-jolie.com]

Paon Restaurant & Wine Bar — 2975 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad, CA 92008 — [paoncarlsbad.com]

Vigilucci’s Seafood & Steakhouse — 3878 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA 92008

Campfire — 2725 State St., Carlsbad, CA 92008 — [thisiscampfire.com]