Downtown Oceanside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Oceanside
Downtown Oceanside
Downtown Oceanside
Photo by Sia Timo
Photo by Sia Timo
Photo by Annette Briers
Photo by Annette Briers

Popular places to visit

Oceanside Pier

Oceanside Pier

Explore the waterfront of Oceanside Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Oceanside. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Oceanside Pier
Oceanside Strand Beach

Oceanside Strand Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Strand Beach during your trip to Oceanside?

Oceanside Strand Beach
Oceanside Harbor Beach

Oceanside Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Harbor Beach during your trip to Oceanside? Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the campsites.

Oceanside Harbor Beach
Mission San Luis Rey Church

Mission San Luis Rey Church

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mission San Luis Rey Church during your travels in San Luis Rey. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Mission San Luis Rey Church

The Pier at Oceanside

Take the family on an outing to The Pier at Oceanside during your trip to Oceanside. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

The Pier at Oceanside

California Surf Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in California Surf Museum during your travels in Oceanside. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

California Surf Museum

Activities

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

NZ$95
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Historic Arch, Old Mission San Luis Rey

Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

NZ$13
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Loaded up and ready to SURF

Surfing Experience and Lessons

NZ$314
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surfing Experience and Lessons
Song of David, 45'

Big Boat Sailing Oceanside California

NZ$2,327
per traveller
Big Boat Sailing Oceanside California
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Oceanside Puzzling Adventure

NZ$58
per traveller
Oceanside Puzzling Adventure
LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

NZ$125
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
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Our pick of the best Downtown Oceanside Hotel Deals

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt

4 out of 5
101 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA
The price is NZ$461 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$461
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (622 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt

MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt

4.5 out of 5
201 N Myers St, Oceanside, CA
The price is NZ$526 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$526
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (584 reviews)
"modern and clean, staff was friendly, air conditioning was excellent.."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach

4 out of 5
110 North Myers Street, Oceanside, CA
The price is NZ$340 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$340
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great walking distance to beach and food"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
The Marbella

The Marbella

3.5 out of 5
308 S The Strand, Oceanside, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside ...
9/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews)
"We used to go there 55 years ago, when there was just small bungalows close to the ocean, we were 25 years old and just married. Everything looks as beautiful as was then, nice memories."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

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The Marbella
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

4 out of 5
2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA
The price is NZ$663 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$663
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Lovely establishment with amazing pools for the kiddos. The money was well spent on the pools 100%"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, CA
The price is NZ$346 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$346
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,373 reviews)
"We love this property! It was roomy, and conveniently"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Oceanside

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Townsite

While visiting Townsite, you might make a stop by sights like The Pier at Oceanside and Oceanside Pier.

Townsite
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Renaissance Ter

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Renaissance Ter and surrounding area, you can visit Oceanside Harbor Beach and Oceanside Harbor.

Renaissance Ter
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East Side Capistrano

4/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Side Capistrano and surrounding area, you can visit Ocean's Eleven Casino and Mission San Luis Rey de Francia.

East Side Capistrano
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South Oceanside

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting South Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Beach and Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center.

South Oceanside
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Fire Mountain

While there might not be top attractions in Fire Mountain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oceanside Beach and The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall.

Fire Mountain
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Loma Alta

If you're spending some time in Loma Alta, Ocean's Eleven Casino and Goat Hill Park are top sights worth seeing.

Loma Alta

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