Local Love: Beachside BBQ and Brews in Oceanside

That Boy Good and Northern Pine Brewing share a cozy space in Oceanside just a few blocks from the beach, where Southern-inspired BBQ dishes like hickory-smoked pulled pork and collard greens provide a solid base for Northern Pine’s balanced brews.

Calorie-conscious consumers aren’t likely to find anything light at either establishment, but diving into a cup of smoked tri-tip chili with a crisp kolsch or fresh IPA to wash it down is a pretty phenomenal way to spend an afternoon. Both small businesses are family owned and operated, so diners and drinkers can rest assured their dollars are going straight into the local economy.