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Oceanside Attractions

Top Things to Do in Oceanside

Things to Do in Oceanside

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Shared Two-Hour Whale Watching Tours from Oceanside, CA
312
from RM 230.78 per adult
Dolphin Tour in Oceanside
5
Adventure Tours
from RM 277.79 per adult
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Pacific Coast Highway Smartphone Driving Tour between LA & San Diego
Bus Tours
from RM 20.73 RM 12.82 per group (up to 8)
Surfing Experience and Lessons
10
from RM 423.10 per adult (price varies by group size)
Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Oceanside by Crazy Dash
Self-guided Tours & Rentals
from RM 42.74 per adult
Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in San Diego
1
from RM 1,277.85 per group (up to 6)
Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Oceanside by Operation City Quest
Self-guided Tours & Rentals
from RM 42.74 per adult
San Diego North County Brewery Tours
Bus Tours
from RM 213.69 per adult

Top Attractions in Oceanside

1. Oceanside Pier

Piers & Boardwalks

Thus the pier is taking its place as the centerpiece of what will be one of California's premier coastal towns.

2. Mission San Luis Rey

Speciality Museums

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It's history is entwined with the political history of southern California, well explained and illustrated in the…

3. COASTER

Trams

The coaster is a integral way of life here in North County San Diego.

4. Oceanside Sunset Market

Flea & Street Markets

Experience a kaleidoscope of delicious foods representing multiple nationalities, chow down and then fun "booth watch…

5. Harbor Beach

Beaches

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Harbor Beach draws its name from the very active Harbor and Marina at this end of the Oceanside Beaches.

6. Oceanside Strand

Beaches • Parks

This area is an older part of Oceanside, but has been renovated by the owners over the years.

7. California Surf Museum

Speciality Museums

Open now

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This is one of those rare and unique museums covering a sport (including surfing and skate boarding) dedicated to…

8. Oceanside Harbor Village

Marinas • Piers & Boardwalks

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This collection of shops and eateries (the Village) lies between Harbor Beach and the really special Harbor in its…

9. Oceanside Museum of Art

Speciality Museums

The galleries are filled with a variety of contemporary art work that engages and inspires people at every level of…

10. Oceanside Farmer's Market

Flea & Street Markets

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Food kiosks offering a wide variety of ethnic edibles abound, street performers present a variety of acts, vendors…

11. California Welcome Center

Visitor Centres

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Every year our group The United Church of God gets together Worldwide and spends 8 glorious days celebrating The Holy…

12. Prince of Peace Abbey

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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That same movement came to Indiana from Swizerland in the 1800s in the form of St. Meinrad's Abbey, which generated so…

13. Guajome County Park

Parks

Miles of trails for hiking or horseback riding, 2 lakes, camping area, playground and even an outdoor workout area.

14. Buccaneer Park

Parks • Playgrounds

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Because this pleasant (and well maintained) park sits on the edge of an environmentally protected stream, it is home to…

15. Coastal Rail Trail

Hiking Trails

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From Carlsbad Inn to the Oceanside Pier, the coastal rail trail makes its way along a protected stretch of roadway…

16. Beach House Winery

Wineries & Vineyards

The winery offers tasting and sales of wine, oils, seasonings and other items.

17. Oceanside Public Library

Libraries

In fact the fountain is in the shape of the house that used to sit on the land owned by the man who was one of the…

18. San Luis Rey River Trail

Biking Trails • Jogging Paths & Tracks

Many miles of paved trails that goes to the harbor in Oceanside.

19. Oceanside Municipal Marina

Marinas

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Harbor representing tranquility of not so much noise, on the other side of Marina Del Mar is the Splish flash waves of…

20. The Graves House

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Pending redevelopment of the two blocks with two new hotels the Graves (aka Top Gun) house was moved to a temporary…

21. Black Plague Brewing

Breweries

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22. Heritage Park Village Museum

Historic Walking Areas • Parks

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more history, roughly covering the period of Oceanside's founding in the 1880's to the turn of the century and early…

23. Tyson Street Beach

Beaches

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Then there are creative sand castle builders fully absorbed in creating their kingdoms in the sand.

24. Artist Alley Oceanside

Art Galleries

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The block lies between Pier View Way and Mission Avenue (about a half block from the Oceanplace Theater).

25. SoCal Sports Complex

Sports Complexes

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Large soccer complex in Oceanside with 20 grass fields, and large gravel parking lot with a dirt lot adjacent for…

26. Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center

Nature & Wildlife Areas

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Members and volunteers Buena Vista Audubon Society chapter operate the center located at the lagoon alongside Coast…

27. North County Model Railroad Society

Speciality Museums

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In one area is a humongous layout in HO gauge, representing San Diego County ca.

28. Belching Beaver Oceanside

Breweries

Open now

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Belching Beaver has a true bunch of disciples who preach that they can produce a fine range of beers .

29. Oceanside Brewing Company

Breweries

Their beers range from lower alcohol session styles to imperial, high alcohol stouts.

30. QLN Conference Center

Convention Centres

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