Where to Find the Best Seafood in the San Diego Area

You don’t have to go far to find fresh seafood in the San Diego Area. Many of our restaurants specialize in fresh, locally caught seafood brought in right from the Pacific Ocean. The only challenge is deciding where to go first. Whether you are craving fish tacos, sushi, grilled fish, poke bowls, or ceviche, there is something for everyone’s taste buds. Choose Beachfront Only Oceanside Vacation Rentals as your lodging partner and stay outside the city in the communities of Oceanside, Encinitas, or Carlsbad. Enjoy staying in a laid-back beach community while also being a stone’s throw away from the best seafood in San Diego!

Best Seafood in San Diego with a View

There’s nothing better than enjoying seafood with a view. Many San Diego restaurants offer outdoor dining areas overlooking San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Listen to the waves crash against the shoreline, feel the ocean breeze, and soak up the sunshine, all while enjoying freshly caught seafood:

Sally’s Fish House & Bar, Downtown San Diego

George’s at the Cove, La Jolla

Island Prime – C Level Lounge, Harbor Island

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse, Harbor Island

Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar, Several locations throughout San Diego

Best Seafood Markets in the San Diego Area

Purchase fresh seafood caught straight from local boats and fisheries from San Diego’s seafood markets. Choose from options like spiny lobster, yellow tail, white seabass, swordfish, and bluefin tuna. Purchase your favorites, bring them back to your vacation rental, and prepare a fresh seafood dinner: 

Point Loma Seafoods, Point Loma

The Fish Market, Downtown San Diego

Nico’s Fish Market, Pacific Beach

El Pescador Fish Market, La Jolla

Best Casual Seafood Dining Spots

Dining in San Diego doesn’t have to break the bank; there are plenty of affordable and casual spots where you can enjoy a delicious meal with no frills. Enjoy fresh seafood in a relaxed environment at these casual restaurants, perfect for families:

Mitch’s Seafood, Point Loma

Rockin’ Baja Coastal Cantina, Gaslamp Quarter, and Oceanside 

Las Olas Mexican Restaurant, Encinitas 

CRAB City, Barrio Logan

Best Seafood in North County

If you want to stay close to your vacation rental, there are plenty of delicious seafood options nearby in Oceanside, Encinitas, and Carlsbad. From casual eateries to upscale restaurants, there is a seafood restaurant for everyone’s style in North County: 

Encinitas Fish Shop, Encinitas 

Pacific Coast Grill, Cardiff

Fish 101, Encinitas

Bluewater Grill, Carlsbad 

King’s Fish House, Carlsbad

Stratford at the Harbor, Oceanside

333 Pacific, Oceanside

Reserve a Vacation Rental in North County San Diego

With so many seafood restaurants and markets in the San Diego Area, finding the best one can be impossible. We hope we gave you a head start! Book your vacation with Beachfront Only Oceanside Vacation Rentals and find the perfect beach home in Oceanside, Carlsbad, or Encinitas. Enjoy fantastic amenities, including oceanfront patios, panoramic windows, private hot tubs, BBQ grills, and fully equipped kitchens. Book with us today and experience the best of Southern California!