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Amtrak stops just steps from the pier.
In fact, the family-friendly downtown area has been
very much transformed in the last 20-plus years through
well-considered, environmentally sound redevelopment,
and a new interest in city history that incorporates with
pride the town's coastal beauty. From the moment the new
civic center was opened in 1990 to the Surf Museum's re-
location and expansion – displacing a seedy bar – in 2009,
the city has dedicated itself to the environmentally sound
plan of renewal; and focused on celebrating and preserving
the coast that gives the town its name.
So, if you're ready for a great green destination, a spot to
renew yourself, check out these two eco-conscious resort
locations: La Jolla and Oceanside.
• SpringHill Suites Oceanside
110 N Myers St, Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone: (760) 722-1003
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanod-spring-
hill-suites-san-diego-oceanside-downtown/
• Pantai Inn
1003 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 224-7600
https://www.pantai.com/
Be sure to visit another green-friendly San Diego-county
spot: in nearby Carlsbad, West Inn and Suites is just blocks
from the beach and grows most of its dining room's produce
on a 3-acre farm in town, owned by the inn. e farm-to-
table approach for dining includes vegan menu options such
as seasoned quinoa with roasted cauli ower, broccoli, and
Brussel sprouts with house-made vegetable stock & fresh
herbs. Pet friendly and smoke-free, the hotel practices eco
activities from recycling to water-saving policies as well.
With free breakfast and shuttles to the beach and Legoland,
you can once again keep the car parked.
West Inn & Suites
4970 Avenida Encinas
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: (866) 431-9378
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