(Source: The Registry SoCal)
A site along the North Coast Highway in Oceanside is set to undergo new development as a developer presents plans for a six-story building featuring 275 apartments, underground parking and ground-floor commercial space, the San Diego Union Tribune reported. The site was home to the well-known Flying Bridge Restaurant and an 80-room Rodeway Inn.
The North Coast Highway site, which is situated at 1057 N Coast Highway, overlooks the San Luis Rey River and the Oceanside Harbor, and was once home to the iconic Flying Bridge Restaurant. The establishment attracted movie stars and politicians, serving as a noteworthy stop on old Highway 101. The restaurant closed about 15 years ago, according to industry reports.
The developer, North County physician Shantu Patel, acquired the restaurant and motel approximately 25 years ago. Previous plans for a 127-room Hyatt Place hotel and 24 condominiums faced funding difficulties and other obstacles, leading to a reevaluation of the project. The City had previously approved a four-story, 117-room Marriott Residence Inn for the site in 2019, but it was never realized.
