South Oceanside 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

Oceanside Beach

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

Oceanside Beach

Buccaneer Beach

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

Buccaneer Beach

Activities

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

NZ$177
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

NZ$97
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
Carlsbad Village Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App!

Carlsbad Village Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App!

NZ$72
per adult
Carlsbad Village Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App!
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Oceanside Puzzling Adventure

NZ$60
per traveller
Oceanside Puzzling Adventure
Beachside Moped Rentals

Beachside Moped Rentals

NZ$254
per adult
Beachside Moped Rentals
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Our pick of the best South Oceanside Hotel Deals

Oceanside Inn & Suites

Oceanside Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1820 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA
The price is NZ$149 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$149
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (332 reviews)
"Travel the way it used to be. This 50’s style motel that is being refreshed provided the basics of travel at a fair price. The room was clean, linens were clean, the A/C worked, it had blackout curtains that actually worked, the bathroom was just remodeled, plenty of dining options within a couple ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Oceanside Inn & Suites
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
The price is NZ$225 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$225
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,604 reviews)
"Loved area convenient and very safe!"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
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$327 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$327
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,462 reviews)
10/10 Place to stay during a family trip
"I had such a great time! The staff was very friendly, helpful, and professional. All my needs were met during my stay. Parking was easy and close to my room, literally outside of my door! There was so much to do during the stuff, we were never bored. I cant wait to come back!"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

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$593 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$593
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (666 reviews)
"Beautiful views"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Ponto Rd, Carlsbad, CA
The price is NZ$407 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$407
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Every staff member was polite, area was very clean and well maintained. Environment was amazing, clean room."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
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$713 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$713
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Amazing amenities"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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Townsite

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

Townsite
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Downtown Oceanside

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

Downtown Oceanside
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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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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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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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