Oceanside, Calif.— May 5, 2020— Mother’s Day may be virtual this year, but there are still plenty of ways to pamper mom while supporting local businesses. In Oceanside, many restaurants, wine bars, retailers and even hotels are offering specials so that families can celebrate mom even while sheltering in place. Here are a few highlights from Visit Oceanside:
Restaurants
Petite Madeline Bakery by the Beach has all the essentials to surprise mom with breakfast in bed! The Full Breakfast Essential Kit includes house made Old Country Cinnamon Swirl bread (while supplies last), honey-cured bacon, natural Jones Sausage links, 18 large eggs, Jack-Cheddar shredded cheese, Feta cheese, four Pearl sugar waffles, two bags of Roar Coffee gourmet grounds and an assortment of Mighty Leaf Organic teas. The breakfast kit is $55 and must be placed at least two days in advance. www.petitemadelinebakery.com
For a Mother’s Day with an Italian twist, Blade 1936 offers a four course take-out Mother’s Day meal that includes choice of Caprese or Blade Chopped Salad; choice of Mushroom and Cheese White Lasagna or Pre-Baked Margherita Pizza Kit; choice of Braised Short Rib, Whole Roasted Chicken, Pistachio Crusted Pork Loin or Lemon Fennel Roasted Chilean Seabass; and for dessert Dolce della Mama featuring white sponge cake, white chocolate and strawberries. The meal serves two and is $54.99. Orders must be placed by Friday. https://www.blade1936.com/
Wine Bars
Orfila Tasting Room in Oceanside is featuring a Mother’s Day brunch to-go that includes a house made nine-inch vegetarian or meat quiche, a bottle of Orfila Sparkling Dionysus, a locally grown floral bouquet from Simply Adina Floral Design and a bottle of sparkling apple cider so the kids can toast too. The brunch package is $120 with options for adding additional quiches for $15 each. Customers will also receive 30 percent off additional bottles of wine. Orders must be placed in advance and can be picked up at the Oceanside location on Saturday, May 9 from 12 to 4 p.m. www.orfilaoceanside.com
Privateer Marketplace and Wine Bar’s Mother’s Day three-pack is the perfect gift for the wine-loving mom. The wines featured in the gift back were chosen for their uplifting springtime aromas and wide appeal to moms and include a Segura Viudas Cava, La Crema Chardonnay and San Simeon Rose. www.privateer-marketplace.com
Florists
Oceanside’s Mellano Farms will be setting up a pop-up roadside stand at 5750 North River Road in Oceanside beginning Wednesday, May 6 with fresh flowers, fruits and succulents especially packaged for Mother’s Day. The stand will be open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. More information can be found on their Facebook page @mellanofarmstand.
Local Florist Flowers by Azalea is offering Mother’s Day Bouquets for just $45. The hand-tied bouquets feature fresh, local flowers and must be pre-ordered. Curbside pickup will be offered on May 9 and 10. www.flowersbyazalea.com
Retailers
Rais Case, an Oceanside leather goods and accessories company, has a selection of both useful and stylish face coverings and masks that are great for moms. The newest “Back at It Bandana Collection” can be worn as a face mask, bandana and a neck scarf. It also includes a filter pocket. https://www.raiscase.com
Hotels
Working moms might appreciate space AWAY from home to focus or even relax. The Comfort Suites Oceanside Marina is offering personal work spaces that meet current cleanliness and safety guidelines for $45 a day. For more information, contact 760-722-8880.
About Visit Oceanside
Visit Oceanside Conference and Visitors Bureau is the official tourism marketing organization in Oceanside, Calif; promoting travel to the city for both leisure and group visitors. The organization influences about one-third of the $382 million that is generated by visitor spending in Oceanside each year, which supports nearly 3,500 jobs. Visit Oceanside also operates one of the state’s official California Welcome Centers. With just one stop, visitors can find local, regional and state maps, purchase discount tickets to major Southern California attractions, make hotel reservations or shop for the perfect California keepsake. The Visit Oceanside CVB and California Welcome Center- Oceanside are conveniently located just off Interstate 5 at 928 North Coast Highway. For more information, please call (800) 350-7873 or visit www.visitoceanside.org
