Pollos Maria is located in the Old Grove Shopping Center in a residential district in Oceanside. The famous Mexican grilled chicken is now being served in two locations, here and in Carlsbad. The enterprise started back in 1985, right out of the co-owner's home in North County. The restaurant has since grown to become a local favorite. The restaurant has a comfortable feel to it, with Mexican murals on the wall and a flat-screen TV to keep customers entertained. Pollos Maria serves wine and beer, as well as Menudo on Sundays.
Seaside Papery is a whimsical stationery shop complete with a dog made of rope standing guard at the counter and hanging butterfly window displays that change seasonally. Seaside Papery carries everything from gift wrap and personalized note cards to wedding accessories and candles. Special to the shop are some exclusive stationery lines like Smock, Mr. Boddington's Studio, Spark, Lilly Pulitzer, Elum and Dauphine, which specialize in event invitations (such as weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs and parties) as well as birth announcements. When creating invitations and announcements, the staff at Seaside Papery takes pains to sit down and spend as much time with a client as necessary to discuss the customization process in detail. Known for its intricate window displays, the store also sells unique gifts, books, cards and writing utensils.
A Party Center sells and rents supplies for all kinds of parties. This includes smaller items such as balloons, paper party plates, napkins and compostable products and larger ones such as tables, chairs and tents. A Party Center also offers delivery and pickup services.