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Apotheque Lifestyle Spa

2/19/2015

By Kierstin Hill
Apotheque Lifestyle Spa resides in what long-time Oceansider’s call the “Bunker House” - an old brick building that built in 1886 located on Cleveland Street. The building itself has an incredible story to tell (if only walls could talk!), but what Michelle Bartok and her team at Apotheque have done with the business that resides within those walls is just as incredible.

Bartok started in the Spa Industry some 28 years ago when she began manufacturing specialized product for resorts and spas. The manufacturing company, Innovative Body Science, completely customizes each product sold to resorts and spas around the world. A product made for Hawaii would have a different makeup than a product made for Japan. After so much growth and experience in the manufacturing side of the spa industry, Michelle decided it was time to open what she called a “show room” for the best of the best of her product. Alas, Apotheque Lifestyle Spa in Oceanside was born.

fUN PLACES TO RUN IN OCEANSIDE

2/19/2015

By Vanessa Boon
Oceanside boasts some of the best weather and beaches in the country. With a combination like this, and differential terrain throughout the city, it is every runners dream training spot.

Running by the beach provides a distracting view, nice coastal breeze and plenty of company. “The Strand,” the street that runs parallel to the sand, is 1.2 miles long from its beginning at Wisconsin Street to its end at Breakwater Way and is interesting enough that an out and back run will feel fresh both ways. Cars can drive on most portions of The Strand but the speed limit is 5 MPH and typically pedestrians are given the right of way. A run along The Strand can be continued into the Oceanside Harbor by turning up Breakwater Way and left on Pacific St, crossing the bridge into the harbor and then turning right on Harbor Dr. Taking this street until it ends at the Oceanside Marina Suites is an additional 2.5 miles onto the run which means that a run from the start of the strand to the end of the Harbor and back would be 7.4 miles. Additionally, when the tide is low any part of Oceanside’s coastline is great for soft sand which provides an awesome workout for those calves.

History of Oceanside 1988-2013

2/18/2015

Oceanside's Centennial 4th of July Float, Photo Courtesy Oceanside Historical Society

As Oceanside embarked on its second century, 1988 brought a new wave of optimism and excitement as the downtown area was being transformed through redevelopment. There was a new interest in the history of the city and a renewed sense of pride. Mayor Larry Bagley wrote, “I am excited and optimistic about the future of our city. God has given us the land and the water and the climate, and I have confidence that the people of Oceanside are able and willing to fulfill the promise of our city.”

Oceanside geared up to celebrate its Centennial on July 3, 1988 with several events being planned throughout the year. A "Centennial House" designed by Ken Chriss, was built on a vacant lot on Pacific Street and raffled off. (After the winner was announced it was moved to location on South Clementine Street where it remains.) Commemorative plates, buttons, and coins were sold with the official Centennial logo. For $25 residents could have their name engraved on the new pier, with funds going to the Centennial Foundation.

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