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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

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

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

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Mission San Luis Rey de Francia in Oceanside. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia

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
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
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
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Our pick of the best Townsite 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$512 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$512
24 Aug - 25 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
Best Western Oceanside Inn

Best Western Oceanside Inn

2.5 out of 5
1680 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, CA
The price is NZ$208 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
NZ$208
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I liked the calmness and cleanliness around the area. Staff was on point. Very excellent. Pool was great and clean. Fresh towels."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Best Western Oceanside Inn
The Hotel Oceanside

The Hotel Oceanside

2.5 out of 5
937 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 20 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Just beware if you drive a low profile vehicle such as a Toyota Corolla you’re gonna bottom them out every time you enter or exit the property no matter how you try to take it. If you can live with that the rest of the place more than acceptable well worth the price"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

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The Hotel Oceanside
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$547 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$547
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (588 reviews)
"Love this hotel. Had an ocean view with balcony room facing the ocean. The staff was nice and friendly. The room was cleaned daily. I walked daily to the beach and pier and was relaxed each day. Good places to eat in a block or two or just eat in the hotel. The swimming pool and bar upstairs was ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA Marina / Camp Pendleton

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA Marina / Camp Pendleton

2 out of 5
1103 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA
The price is NZ$137 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
NZ$137
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean and the beds were comfy. Perfect location for us."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA Marina / Camp Pendleton
Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn

2 out of 5
901 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA
The price is NZ$154 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$154
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
5.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Pacific Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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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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