North Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Arrowood Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Oceanside at Arrowood Golf Course.

Arrowood Golf Course

Oceanside Municipal Golf Course

Play a round of golf in Oceanside at Oceanside Municipal Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Oceanside Municipal Golf Course

Activities

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

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

Pala Casino Spa And Resort

Pala Casino Spa And Resort

4 out of 5
11154 Highway 76, Pala, CA
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Pala. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a casino, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,730 reviews)
"We enjoy Pal every time we go. They let us check in early on Friday which was great, they have good food options also. We love the casino as well."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

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Pala Casino Spa And Resort
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$347 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$347
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! (1,375 reviews)
"Large facility. Pool area was our only reason to stay there. Rooms are large."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
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$649 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
NZ$649
11 Sept - 12 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing spa and hotel. The in room dining was excellent. Breakfast was also great."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
Pala Mesa Golf Resort

Pala Mesa Golf Resort

3.5 out of 5
2001 Old Highway 395, Fallbrook, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Fallbrook. Enjoy a golf course, a 24-hour front desk, and 9 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (618 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay, quiet comfortable 5 star room, loved the bedding and pillows, very relaxing, the paved walkways blooming with flowers and greenery was so relaxing to take a morning walk on.easy on and off the freeway and just pleasant environment to be at, will certainly stay here again ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

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Pala Mesa Golf Resort
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Encinitas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,106 reviews)
"We had an air conditioner problem and maintenance came and fixed it without a problem. They came back to check it was still working. They were excellent. The cleaning staff was very nice as well."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
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$509 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$509
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (623 reviews)
"As you can tell, this isn’t exactly a cheap property to stay at. But as the old saying typically goes, “you get what you pay for” we were excited to treat ourselves to a nice weekend. We paid for an Ocean view room and to our surprise, ended up with an obstructed ocean view right smack dap behind ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
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Other neighbourhoods around North Valley

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Guajome

When in Guajome, you can plan a visit to Guajome County Park and Mission San Luis Rey Church, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Guajome
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Morro Hills

When in Morro Hills, you can plan a visit to Arrowood Golf Course and Guajome County Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Morro Hills
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Oceana

While Oceana isn't home to many top sights, Emerald Isle Golf Course and Frontwave Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oceana
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Ivey Ranch - Rancho Del Oro

Ivey Ranch - Rancho Del Oro might not have many top sights, but Frontwave Arena and Mission San Luis Rey Church are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ivey Ranch - Rancho Del Oro
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Peacock

When in Peacock, you can plan a visit to The Wave Waterpark and Guajome County Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Peacock
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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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