The Crimson Cake

The Crimson Cake The Crimson Cake is a cupcake shop located on Oceanic Drive that takes pride in creating each order from scratch and to your exact specifications. With a diverse selection of cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, macarons and more, The Crimson Cake has something for everyone.

Recent social media posts

11/09/2026

Halloween photo dump! The spooky season always ends too soon 👻💀

STRAWBERRY CREAM CUPS and APPLE CRUMBLE CUPS are here today. Pop in before 4 :)
11/06/2026

STRAWBERRY CREAM CUPS and APPLE CRUMBLE CUPS are here today. Pop in before 4 :)

11/04/2026

And… the case is full! Pop in for something lovely. Gift your favorite Scorpio a birthday cake 🦂 ♏️

11/03/2026

So many colors and fun flavors: PISTACHIO RASPBERRY, double lemon, CHURRO, chocolate sprinkle, LEMON RASPBERRY, pumpkin, PISTACHIO 🤤

Fresh batch ready today. Don’t let the coming rain dampen your spirits… stay festive and pop in for a treat .open today ...
10/29/2026

Fresh batch ready today. Don’t let the coming rain dampen your spirits… stay festive and pop in for a treat .open today until 3:30.

EYE 👁️ see you need some treats for the office… spooky cake pops and more are ready to go here. Open today until 2
10/27/2026

EYE 👁️ see you need some treats for the office… spooky cake pops and more are ready to go here. Open today until 2

Spooky Treats available all week … 💀👻
10/26/2026

Spooky Treats available all week … 💀👻

10/26/2026

10/23/2026

All the fun Halloween and fall cupcakes over here. Pop in by 4 today for some sweet treats.

Bright colors on this gloomy day. Come grab up this CHOCOLATE CARAMEL cake 🍰
10/23/2026

Bright colors on this gloomy day. Come grab up this CHOCOLATE CARAMEL cake 🍰

Cookies are in stock! Pop in 💀
10/21/2026

Cookies are in stock! Pop in 💀

Spooky season engagement party 🥳 💀 🧙
10/20/2026

Spooky season engagement party 🥳 💀 🧙

Who doesn’t love those Autumn 🍂 colors in a wedding cake ? Dagmar and Alex celebrated in Oceanside The Seabird Ocean Res...
10/20/2026

Who doesn’t love those Autumn 🍂 colors in a wedding cake ? Dagmar and Alex celebrated in Oceanside The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa this weekend. It takes a village to make it happen: Venue: Weddings at The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa
Day of Coordination Claudia Lopez
HMUA Viktorya Miller
Photographer Campbell Brother Films
Band Saffron Band
Photobooth KPTZ Photobooth | San Diego, CA
Flowers Allens Flowers
Cake Crimson Cake

10/09/2026
10/05/2026

Check out these dessert boxes 😍 those fruit tarts are shining and we have basil lemon 🍋 bars too ..

Address

3830 Oceanic Drive #410
Oceanside, CA
92056

To reach Oceanic Drive in Oceanside by public transport, take the train to the Oceanside station and transfer to bus number 101. Get off at the intersection of Oceanic Drive and Main Street and walk west for two blocks.

For driving, take the I-5 freeway and exit on Mission Avenue. Turn left onto Mission Avenue and continue straight until you reach Pacific Street. Turn right onto Pacific Street and continue southbound until you reach Oceanic Drive. Limited street parking is available near the shops, but there are also a few public parking lots nearby.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm

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What people say

Newspaper reviews of The Crimson Cake in Oceanside are mixed, with opinions ranging from enthusiastic praise to lukewarm critiques. A review from the local newspaper dated last month described the cupcakes as "heavenly," highlighting the red velvet and lemon flavors as particularly noteworthy. However, a review from a national newspaper just a week later was less impressed, calling the cupcakes "too sweet" and lacking in flavor complexity.

Online customer reviews largely echoed these sentiments, although there were some notable exceptions. One customer raved about the chocolate ganache cupcake, saying it was "the best cupcake I've ever had!" Another noted that the staff was friendly and accommodating despite being busy.

Overall, it seems that The Crimson Cake has its strengths and weaknesses. While some customers may find their cupcakes too sweet or lacking in depth of flavor, others will no doubt appreciate the indulgent sweetness and classic flavors on offer. As always with food reviews, personal taste is key - but it's clear that The Crimson Cake has at least some passionate fans among its customer base.

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