Was just in downtown Vista, its a short little two block strip with a new center with a huge movie theater and stores just west of it. The strip has tons of breweries, a wine place, and art. Its like a little wanna be North Park. There is even a historic theatre "The Avo" that has lots of performances now. For what it is I'm slightly impressed. New housing is going up close by and Belching Beaver Brewery is going to open up in an old bank right off Main St. so it will give the downtown some width.
Just letting you guys know what is out there. Some chick at the art gallery was saying that Oceanside is really stepping there game up too, they have a new Art Museum and a big brewery complex just opened on Pac Hwy.
Was in Carlsbad two weekends ago visiting grandparents and they are stepping game up too, lots of ped activity for January and food scene is getting legit. Also have two huge sidewalk dining expansion things like at Cafe Calabria in North Park.
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