Transportation train between so many cities within San Diego from Oceanside to LA. Alleviates the…read morecrazy LA traffic and freeways. Convenient locations to board and an app to buy tickets. Can also buy tickets at each station. Schedules posted. Free parking at the stations. Lots of times throughout the day. Seniors ride all day for $5 on Saturday and Sunday. Super clean trains and comfy seats. Downside: no actual person at each station location to ask questions or find out about trains running late.

I love taking the train going to Los Angeles rather than driving two hours in a half or three…read morehours, depending on traffic! I highly recommend taking the train if you are going to Los Angeles ! It is very convenient and easy! Download the AMTRAK APP and you can purchase tickets online or ahead of time!

I've ridden the Coaster several times previously and always considered it the best train system…read morealong the California coast, but I rode it again recently and the Wi-Fi was out. Although, I had ridden it 2 days previously, and the Wi-Fi was out then also, on my next ride, I asked the conductor and he acted as if he wasn't aware of that and would report it. Also, at least 1/2 the bathrooms were out of order. That's a problem. I hope that's not a sign of deterioration.

What is the one question that comes to mind when you think of trains and the ones that you see from…read morethe movies? There have been so many trains and those trains that have stared in the major motion pictures from the many that stared in the Total Recall and the Superman movies that you see Superman come to save the trains and there are those that are used for business and commercial traffic giving you the most beautiful trip that can be the best vie4ws and the many stops when the train stops through. If you have the answer its one train that services, the many coastal cities and the ones that are a walk to the beach. Yes, the Coaster is one train that has two levels which you can sit on the top level and the bottom level and sit have the best views and when you go to the second level you get the wide view you can eat lunch on board you have to clean up the area where you're sitting at. There is one thing that the Coaster Train doesn't allow is alcoholic drinks of any kind that is a $250.00 fine that you are found on board with open containers. The Coaster train has changed and the cleanup and the remodel it began with no alcohol on board yes, many people thought it was cool to drink on board, but it's not allowed. The remodel of the trains was to change the seats and clean floors yet with the many cars that are still being used they do have some of the older cars that show the age of wear and tear. What is the best day when you have a great doctor's appointment? Yes, the day is called over the hump day to take the 101 buses to the city of Oceanside and the many stops in between to see some of the many locations in the many cities on the way up to Oceanside. There are so many things that you can discover when you take the Coast Bus of the 101 that makes many stops even including the coaster stations along the way. Catching the bus at the UTC Transit center the 101 bus that takes you up through the La Jolla area and the many Campuses of UCSD. The trip is one of the best because with many buses take you to transit center the 101 Bus takes you straight up the coastal highway with the trip the City of Oceanside along the way to the transit and train stations. The train ride that takes you through the many cities on the way back to San Diego with the train ride that takes a little over an hour when you leave the Oceanside Transit Center with the Coaster Train and the Amtrack that share the same tracks the train has to slow when the Amtrack approaches the coaster has to slow and stop and wait for the Amtrack to pass by. The Coaster Train is one of the best rides with the many stations you can also buy tickets for the shorter trips that you may take from San Diego or from the city of Oceanside. Going on the 101 buses from the UTC Transit Center taking that to the many areas and locations along the way you can visit the many areas between the stations. The Coaster Ride from the Oceanside Transit Center is one smooth ride that you can sit back relax and take time to go over work that you may have taken home for many that do take home. The low-cost prices with the many stations that you can transfer over to the many buses take you to the many areas and the Inland cities. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer, the day was one of the best to take the 101 Bus. And have the whole day and still be able to get back to National City certain bus routes do stop at certain times there were many places in the Oceanside and the Carlsbad area that I had never been to before. The many services and buses that service the many areas south of Oceanside and the Encinitas which has so many places to visit and spend the day. Happy Travels to one and all its a great day for a train ride.

Easy to buy tickets, time are clearly posted for next train. I hope they will redo the area, new…read morebenches, bathroom and maybe a small store. Plenty of parking which is nice, we've been taking the train to SD to avoid parking there.

This railroad station in Downtown Carlsbad serves the Coaster computer rail line between Oceanside…read moreand Downtown San Diego. It has a single side platform for the single set of tracks that go through Carlsbad. Overall, I think this is a very nice station. North County Transit District buses also stop here, most importantly in my book, Route 101 that runs on Historic 101 between Oceanside and UTC in La Jolla. There are over 400 parking spaces at the station, which is a short walk to restaurants, coffee shops, retail shops, and more. The Carlsbad Village station is not the historic Carlsbad station that was used by Santa Fe Railroad until 1960. That station still stands about 1/10th of a mile south.

几个月前我来这里，准备搭乘太平洋冲浪者号列车沿着海岸去圣巴巴拉。车站本身和美国大多数类似场所一样，看起来井井有条、管理得当，但（相比世界上其他地方）人手不足。我们想在售票窗口确认一下行李和已购车票的事…read more但那里没有人能回答问题----估计那个人当时在站台上忙别的事情。慢慢地有人开始排队，等着有人出现。于是我们拨打了美铁的客服电话，试图解决问题。等了一会儿，接线员接听了，最后的答复大致是："我们在电话里确实没法高效地帮到你，但开车还时间快到了，售票窗口应该很快就会有人来了。"接着，那种经常发生的事情发生了：那个人出现了，回答了我的问题，处理好了我的麻烦，也照顾到了排队的每个人----所有事情在大概8到10分钟内就搞定了，而那时离火车到站还剩10分钟左右。效率相当高。列车本身体验很不错，我在别处写过。非常棒，强烈推荐。和我习惯的东亚火车在很多层面都很不一样（不是更好或更差，只是不一样）。 Came here a couple of months ago to take the Pacific Surfliner along the coast to Santa Barbara. Station itself like pretty much most similar situations in the U.S. seemed organized, well-runned, and understaffed (as compared to some other places in the world). We tried to get some confirmation on some things around luggage and our pre-purchased ticket from the booth, but there was nobody there to answer our questions (think the guy was working on something else around the platform). A bit of line began to form waiting for someone to show up. So we called the Amtrak number to try to get things sorted out and after waiting for awhile the operator and answered and the conclusion of the discussion was something to the effect of: "we can't really help you in an efficient way here over the phone, but there should be someone at the booth soon given how much time remains." And then kind of what often happens, happened: guy showed up, answered my questions, took care of my problems, took care of everybody on the line, got everything done within like 8-10 minutes, all with about 10 minutes left before the train arrives. Pretty efficient to say the least. The train ride itself was quite good, and I wrote about it elsewhere. Quite amazing and highly recommend. Also very different from what I'm used to in East Asia on several levels.

Here you go -- strong, sharp, but still platform-safe:…read more 1 Star - Absolutely Disgraceful Experience at Amtrak Oceanside I've traveled all over Southern California and rarely leave negative reviews, but what happened at Amtrak in Oceanside was beyond unacceptable. I purchased a $30 ticket to Los Angeles for an important business meeting. I arrived with my Segway -- a small, compact mobility device I've traveled with over 100 times without issue. Suddenly, I was told it was "prohibited" and I would not be allowed to board the train. No clear explanation. No attempt to problem-solve. Just flat-out refusal. The way it was handled was even worse. The staff raised their voices, treated me like I was doing something criminal, and even threatened to call the police for "trespassing." Trespassing? With a valid paid ticket? Completely unprofessional and humiliating. Meanwhile, I've personally seen electric bikes, scooters, and other devices allowed without issue. So what exactly is the policy? It felt inconsistent at best and borderline discriminatory at worst. Because of this, I missed an important meeting in Los Angeles and it cost me serious money. There was zero empathy, zero customer service, and zero accountability. This was not just inconvenience -- it was a complete failure of professionalism. I will be contacting corporate directly and requesting a formal explanation of their policy and how their staff handled this situation. Extremely disappointed. I will be reconsidering using Amtrak in the future. They have to address this major concern immediately a total disgrace. Amen

My family and I have taken the Coaster several times to enjoy a nice relaxed ride…read moreto watch a Padres game. This Sunday when we returned to Oceanside upon Entering our vehicle I received a notification that my wallet was left behind. I immediately ran back to the Coaster and could see my wallet on the seat where it had fallen out of my pocket. However all the doors were closed, I noticed an employee walking towards the front of the train and ran towards him while repeatedly calling for him only to be ignored. I reached him as he was climbing up to where the driver was also sitting and asked him if he could please open the door so I could quickly hop on and grab it. He said NO we're going home You'll have to contact lost and found. That's policy he said.. Long story short, my wallet had an AirTag in it so I tracked it all night where it sat in the train yard, and went to bed at 11 PM. Woke up the next morning and my wallet was an hour and a half away near Hemet. Call the Hemet sheriff department and they went to the location and talked to the resident who said he was a manager for the train and he accidentally picked up my wallet and put it in his pocket. I wonder if that is policy needless to say it was empty and two days later all my cards & ID were returned to me by a sergeant from Camp Pendleton, who found them scattered along the road, leaving the train yard. So be careful not to leave anything behind on the train, especially your wallet because they're employees and management are thieves and very dishonest.

For the past 2 months I had to take the coaster beginning at Oceanside to the Santa Fe Depot. And…read moreI have no complaints at all in regard to the coaster and the staff onboard. The coasters are always clean. There's never been a foul odor. Even the people traveling on it are polite. The staff onboard the coasters are always courteous and answer and all questions I might have. I've always been greeted with a smile and a hello. You can purchase a pass at the transit center OR download the Pronto app and purchase them that way. The train is equipped with an upper and lower deck. Some seating have a table so you can do work or eat on. Do they run on time? Not 100% of the time. But a lot of that has to do with the fact that sometimes they need to wait for another train to pass by, weather conditions and some other factors that are out of their control. But you get to where you need to and safely. I highly recommend the coaster. Especially if you hate the 5 traffic! *Oceanside Transit Center: The public bathroom is atrocious!!!*

A fantastic slice of early California history with a beautiful church built in 1811, fascinating…read morecemetary, a 200+ year old pepper tree, coffee shop, excellent gift shop, museum, and tours of the buildings and grounds. There is even a priest who sits outside to bless you and any items you purchased in the gift shop -- a nice touch! Notwithstanding Father Junípero Serra's apparent and controversial role in the cultural and physical destruction of Indigenous peoples, the place is a great peek into the past from religious, cultural, and archtectural perpectives.

A must see mission. I would also recommend taking the behind the scenes tour with Ted on Sundays…read more This mission has so much history and is the King of all Missions

Once you get bored of the beautiful beaches, you need to check out the local history of Carlsbad…read more Lots of posters, neat period furniture, a barn with tools and a buggy, and player pianos too. There is a small display for the police department, and another one for the schools. Carlsbad is a micro cosmos of much of California history.

From the owner: The Carlsbad Historical Society a non profit volunteer organization, was established in 1975 to…read morepreserve, promote, and enhance knowledge of the surrounding area's history, significant landmarks, institutions and memorabilia. Our museum and research center located in Magee Park is dedicated to reaching out to the community through educational as well as social events. Our site and knowledgeable docents present the complete Carlsbad historical story. Come visit and "Know Carlsbad" California.

Literally just across the street from two resorts costing twice the price. Here are the differences…read morelisted as "Resorts" vs Marriott: * free water bottles and a welcome champagne (vs free cold water and cups at Marriott at every level) * free family entertainment room (vs paid arcade at Marriott) * slightly larger pool with view of beach (vs warmer pool with rooftop view at Marriott) * smaller hot tub with view of beach (vs rooftop with beautiful sunset view) * much more expensive food such as $18 for a waffle (free unlimited waffles with included breakfast which also had eggs, yogurts, fresh fruits, cereals, etc.) * free sunblock * free rentals of beach supplies (vs rentals and purchases available at Marriott) * farther from train (vs right next to train at Marriott) * resorts have short activities like crafts for kids once a day and something like a movie night once in a while (they literally could not tell us the schedule and despite saying nothing was happening, a movie night popped up after our stay) * resorts have chairs on the room balconies (vs Marriott does not but there is that lovely 2nd floor seating area) Our Marriott room was clean and spacious. My only complaint is there was no way to direct the AC and it blew right into my face on the main bed.

Nice clean hotel. Right next to the train tracks…read more Friendly staff. No valet but do charge to self park in their underground garage for $40 a night. We parked across the street for $5. Rooftop pool.

We drove in late from out of town. We called ahead to let them know not to give away our room, and…read morethey noted that we would be late and they were open 24/7. The valet who also took our bags up was very nice and helpful. Front desk greeted us with a smile. They do have a handicapped elevator with lots of room. The building had a fresh scent and welcome feel to it. Ice cold water on the main level and coffee in the morning. We got a two bedroom condo. It was not accessible, but the six was beyond what we expected.we were able to fit both scooters. It also has two bathrooms and we were able to call down for a shower chair for the walk in shower in the suit. We had an issue with the safe and the jets in the tub didn't work, but they fixed it quickly when we called. They are all so friendly and helpful and quick. The beds are a little on the firm side, but the space was comfortable. When the windows and doors are closed you can't hear the outside noise except when the guests are slamming their doors in the halls. The pool is on the second floor and heated but mildly. The hot tub is great temperature with powerful jets. They do have a decent sized gym and nice activities center. Each day they have something different going on by the members desk. It is conveniently located across from the pier, attached to two restaurants, and within walking distance of the markets. The balconies are small, but nice. The chairs are metal so a little uncomfortable. The property was clean. The check out was easy. The valet who picked up the luggage when we left greeted us with a smile. They were both quick and helpful. We do plan to come back.

Needs some work on their property. I've had a few issues with my room almost every time I go…read more People are nice in staff and the area is lovely to walk around. There are many choices to eat and the beach is right out the door. Pier is still having some work done on it as there was a fire at one point and they have to repair damage and build more tourist shops and spots. Pool was working but spa was closed my last trip. I like the spa better. Nice ambiance overall. Will visit again soon because it is so close to San Diego and I like going to Sea World.

As a young boy, 50+ years ago, LEGO bricks helped me to hone my creativity and wonder when I built…read morejets and planes. And today, I still have that wonder and creativity that attracts me to LEGO and its abundance of creativity for anyone young at heart. It is so much fun to build with LEGO bricks!!! The LEGO community has expanded exponentially with the help of Social Media and places like Bricks and Minifigs in Oceanside. Don't let the humble entrance deceive you because once you enter you will transported to a place full of wonder and amazement of LEGO. There's a great selection of LEGO products and so many mini figures. You can spend a lot of time here just looking and admiring the vast selections. Found LEGO keychains and was able to sign up for their rewards program. Look for them on Instagram. What will make me return again and again is the knowledge and experience of the staff with LEGO. They are aware of the LEGO community and have their thumb on the pulse of the community. I had a great conversation with Will, a manager at Bricks and Minifigs. I was impressed with his knowledge and understanding of how LEGO has evolved and impacted so many generations of people. He was very passionate about LEGO and I appreciate his warmth and friendly perspective. I look forward to receiving the emails about future events. I will return!!!

Decided to drop in to create a customized mini figure family for a wedding anniversary gift…read more Pleasantly surprised on the F1 bodies available as the family are McLaren fans. We ended up spending close to 3 hours in the store, but had a blast and the end product turned out better than we expected. Staff were friendly and helpful with our needs, even more-so with our sweet golden, @pete_the_goldenboy, who accompanied us. As aforementioned we ended up spending close to 3 hours sifting and crafting our mini-figs from the table bins, so our backs were aching from bending over during this build, so highly recommend asking for a seating option if you're like us...the demographic that looks for seating options at concerts. Iykyk