Loma Alta Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Oceanside Beach, California

Oceanside Beach

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

Oceanside Beach
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Oceanside Pier

After visiting Oceanside Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oceanside. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.

Oceanside Pier
Various Oceanside California By Drone

Oceanside Harbor

Explore the waterfront of Oceanside Harbor and enjoy other activities such as surfing in Oceanside. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

Oceanside Harbor
Oceanside, California, looking at the Downtown on the Beach with the Pier in the Background along the Resort Area

Oceanside Strand Beach

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

Oceanside Strand Beach
Beautiful grounds to explore

Mission San Luis Rey Church

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

Mission San Luis Rey Church
Afternoon before the storm.

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

Activities

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

NZ$96
per adult
90% 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
“The best whale watching experience! Our fast and safe boat lets us cover more ocean, giving you the best chance to see whales up close. Small groups, big adventures!”

Open Boat Whale Watching

NZ$167
per adult
Open Boat Whale Watching
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Oceanside Puzzling Adventure

NZ$58
per traveller
Oceanside Puzzling Adventure
Beachside Moped Rentals

Beachside Moped Rentals

NZ$248
per adult
Beachside Moped Rentals
Prohibition Themed Cocktail Tour in Carlsbad

Prohibition Themed Cocktail Tour in Carlsbad

NZ$162
per adult
Prohibition Themed Cocktail Tour in Carlsbad
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Our pick of the best Loma Alta Hotel Deals

Hotel Avenida - Oceanside Camp Pendleton

Hotel Avenida - Oceanside Camp Pendleton

2.5 out of 5
1403 Mission Avenue Oceanside CA
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The price is NZ$121 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$121
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (98 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Hotel Avenida - Oceanside Camp Pendleton
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
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 their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,599 reviews)
The patio with the great view of the mountains

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

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Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
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$557 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$557
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (714 reviews)
Beautiful location would stay again

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

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

Pala Casino Spa And Resort

4 out of 5
11154 Highway 76 Pala CA
Stay at this hotel in Pala. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a casino and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,392 reviews)
Clean rooms

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

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Pala Casino Spa And Resort
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

3.5 out of 5
720 Camino Del Mar Del Mar CA
The price is NZ$208 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$208
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Del Mar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
Nice and friendly. Good location.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 out of 5
751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is NZ$146 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$146
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,145 reviews)
Room Clean Breakfast Good

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
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Other neighbourhoods around Loma Alta

California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) and Chia

Fire Mountain

While there might not be top attractions in Fire Mountain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like North County Model Railroad Society and Oceanside Beach.

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Airport

While Airport may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mission San Luis Rey Church and Ocean's Eleven Casino.

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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 Oceanside Harbor.

East Side Capistrano
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Oceana

While Oceana isn't home to many top sights, Frontwave Arena and Mission San Luis Rey Church are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oceana
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Henie Hills

While Henie Hills isn't home to many top sights, The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Frontwave Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Henie Hills
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Townsite

While visiting Townsite, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Strand Beach and Oceanside Harbor Beach.

Townsite

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