{
  "id": 12646572,
  "title": "My favorite weekend getaway is a coastal spot in Southern California — and the $28 train ride there is half the fun",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/my-favorite-weekend-getaway-is-a-coastal-spot-in-southern-california",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T14:48:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/favorite-weekend-trip-southern-california-oceanside-beaches-food-train-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For my favorite weekend getaway, I head to Oceanside, a coastal city in Southern California. Liana Minassian, the author of this story, loves Oceanside for its laid-back atmosphere and affordable prices. Getting to Oceanside is easy and budget-friendly - she takes a two-hour train ride for about $30, or a shorter, $18 ride if she's starting from San Diego. Once there, Liana enjoys the quiet, scenic beaches, which are perfect for lounging on the sand or walking along the boardwalk called The Strand. She often catches surfers in action or rents a kayak to explore the ocean and watch playful sea lions. When it comes to food, Oceanside has plenty of options, from casual cafés and gastropubs to fine dining spots. Her go-to breakfast spot is Banana Dang, where she enjoys banana lattes and avocado toast. In the evening, she likes to unwind at the Cococabana rooftop bar or catch live music at The Jazzy Wishbone or Sound by the Sea. Oceanside's art scene is also a highlight, with murals, tai chi classes, street fairs, and the Oceanside Museum of Art. Despite being a beach town, Oceanside remains affordable, allowing visitors to enjoy all it has to offer without breaking the bank.",
  "summary": "I love taking the Amtrak from Los Angeles to Oceanside, California. This coastal city has great food, gorgeous beaches, and tons of art and culture.",
  "key_points": [
    "Liana Minassian's favorite weekend getaway is Oceanside, Southern California",
    "She takes a $30 train ride from San Diego to Oceanside",
    "Oceanside offers affordable beaches, food, art scene, and entertainment"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}