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Oceanside's dollar-bill dive since forever

The Haunted Head Saloon

Dim, dollar-covered, and exactly what a dive should be

Exposed brick, dark wood, a skull-and-swords over the bar, and a room that fills up fast once the sun goes down. Come see it for yourself.

The Haunted Head Saloon — photo from their Google Business Profile
4.1★ on Google (566)Open today til 2 amThe Full Head PourDraft & bottled beerCocktails & wineSports on every screenA room built for groups

Hours

Open today til 2 am

Open daily noon–2am

(760) 231-7600

The room

207 N Tremont St · Oceanside, CA 92054

Walk in. No list, no wait for a table.

Directions

The walls are covered in other people's dollar bills

The Haunted Head has been the kind of bar where the decor accumulates instead of getting decorated — string lights, pirate skulls, brick that's been there longer than the paint, and dollar bills stapled to every surface that will hold a staple. There's no kitchen, so nobody's pretending otherwise; bring your own food if you're hungry and nobody will blink. What you're here for is the bar itself: a full pour, a stool, and whoever else wandered in that hour. The crowd turns over fast and it's never the same room twice.

  • Full bar: cocktails, beer, and wine
  • Dine-in room, group-friendly layout
  • Sports up on the screens
  • Outside food welcome — there's no kitchen
The Haunted Head Saloon — photo from their Google Business Profile

Bring your own food

There's no kitchen here, so people are welcome to bring food in with them.

Same bar, no gimmicks

Drinks are poured straightforward — beer, wine, and cocktails, nothing engineered for a menu photo.

Room for a crowd or a stool

The layout works for a solo regular at the bar and a full group in a corner at the same time.

“This is my absolute fave bar of all time”
Taufiq · Google review
“It was a fun atmosphere and as soon as one of the patrons heard we were from East TN and that Dolly had passed he played 9 to 5 on the juke box!”
Michelle★★★★★ · Google2 months ago
“This is my absolute fave bar of all time! I know all the bartenders including Mariah, Shawna, Dave. Albert. The atmosphere and mix of customers here changes almost hourly.”
Taufiq★★★★★ · Google2 years ago
“love the head!! shauna our bartender was so sweet! loved this place has all ages--21 through 91! will definitely be back”
Alex★★★★★ · Google5 months ago

The real thing

The Haunted Head Saloon — photo from their Google Business Profile
The Haunted Head Saloon — photo from their Google Business Profile
The Haunted Head Saloon — photo from their Google Business Profile
The Haunted Head Saloon — photo from their Google Business Profile
The Haunted Head Saloon — photo from their Google Business Profile

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Oceanside first, with regulars from Carlsbad, Vista, and Fire Mountain

We're a short drive from most of Oceanside. Parking, the patio, and what's on tonight are all easier answered on the phone.

Directions
SPORTFISHER DRIVE NORTH TREMONT STREET NORTH CLEVELAND STREET CIVIC CENTER DRIVE 207 N TREMONT ST MAP DATA © OPENSTREETMAP CONTRIBUTORS (ODBL)

Good to know

Do you serve food?

There's no kitchen at the Haunted Head. It's a drinks bar — beer, wine, and cocktails — and you're welcome to bring in your own food if you get hungry.

Is there room for a group?

Yes, the space is set up to work for groups as well as people coming in solo. Show up and find a spot; the layout handles both.

Can I watch the game there?

There are screens around the room for sports, so if there's a game on, you've got somewhere to sit and watch it with a drink in hand.

(760) 231-7600

Come find the skull over the bar

Walk-ins only — just show up

Hours

Open today til 2 am

Open daily noon–2am

The Haunted Head Saloon

207 N Tremont St · Oceanside, CA 92054

12 PM – 2 AM, every day

(760) 231-7600

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