Oceana Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Oceanside Pier

Oceanside Pier

4/5(1 review)

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
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
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

Emerald Isle Golf Course

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

Emerald Isle Golf Course

Oceanside Beach

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

Oceanside Beach

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
Dolphin & Whale Watching

Dolphin & Whale Watching

NZ$141
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dolphin & Whale Watching
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Oceanside Puzzling Adventure

NZ$58
per traveller
Oceanside Puzzling Adventure
Loaded up and ready to SURF

Surfing Experience and Lessons

NZ$265
per adult
Surfing Experience and Lessons
Song of David, 45'

Big Boat Sailing Oceanside California

NZ$2,330
per traveller
Big Boat Sailing Oceanside California
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Our pick of the best Oceana Hotel Deals

Pala Casino Spa And Resort
Pala Casino Spa And Resort
4 out of 5
11154 Highway 76, Pala, CA
The price is NZ$302 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$302
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,539 reviews)
"We’re coming back soon! Love it!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

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
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! (1,315 reviews)
"Room was nice but infested with ants"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

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Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
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! (1,016 reviews)
"Spacious, clean room with a beautiful view of the ocean. We booked a double queen with a pull out sofa being a family of four. Free breakfast daily which was a typical hotel breakfast. Nice pool. Gym and laundry on site. Would be nice to see the hotel restaurant revived and a set of stairs installed ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
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$655 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$655
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Great service from the moment we drove on property to the moment we left. I stayed here w my wife and two small kids. We enjoyed the pool, restaurants, market place and grounds of the resort greatly. I played 18 on the south course and really enjoyed my time. Course was in great shape, pace was perfect ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
Hotel Avenida - Oceanside Camp Pendleton
Hotel Avenida - Oceanside Camp Pendleton
2.5 out of 5
1403 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$159 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$159
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (165 reviews)
"The hotel is within a 7 minute drive from Oceanside Pier. The room was clean and the bed and pillows were comfortable. The front desk person said there was breakfast, but they only offered coffee, cereal, fruit, and granola bars, which is a good snack. My only complaint was the sewer smell from the ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Hotel Avenida - Oceanside Camp Pendleton
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the pool ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,549 reviews)
"We love staying here every year!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Oceana

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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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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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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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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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Mira Costa

While there might not be top attractions in Mira Costa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Frontwave Arena and The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall.

Mira Costa
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North Valley

While visiting North Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Arrowood Golf Course and Oceanside Municipal Golf Course.

North Valley

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