North Valley Travel Guide

Oceanside

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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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

Oceanside Pier
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
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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

Arrowood Golf Course

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

Arrowood Golf Course

Things to do

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

฿2,013
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

฿1,793
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

฿240
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!

฿1,321
per adult
Carlsbad Village Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App!
“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

฿3,146
per adult
Open Boat Whale Watching
Loaded up and ready to SURF

Surfing Experience and Lessons

฿5,946
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surfing Experience and Lessons
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Top hotels in North Valley

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 ฿4,284 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿4,284
฿5,819 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,570 reviews)
Awesome resort with beautiful surroundings, clean rooms and great amenities. Front desk staff was rude and did not honored expedia gold status perks. Anyway I would definitely come back for a longer stay.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

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 ฿6,562 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿6,562
฿9,297 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (708 reviews)
I do wish we had more of an ocean view. If I knew when booking to make sure its not partial instead. Which is what happened. It was still amazing!

Reviewed on 15 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! (4,305 reviews)
The room was very nice

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

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Pala Casino Spa And Resort
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
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The price is ฿6,880 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
฿6,880
฿9,656 total
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury 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! (666 reviews)
Views were beautiful, hotel was quiet, comfy and clean

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country

Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country

3.5 out of 5
29345 Rancho California Road Temecula CA
The price is ฿3,178 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿3,178
฿3,565 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,142 reviews)
Breakfast

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country
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 ฿2,630 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿2,630
฿2,951 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (1,090 reviews)
The front desk staff employee helped us with our WiFi and with accessing the shower.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
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Other neighbourhoods around North Valley

Beautiful grounds to explore

San Luis Rey

If you're spending some time in San Luis Rey, Mission San Luis Rey Church and Regal Mission Marketplace are top sights worth seeing.

San Luis Rey
Hiking near Guajome campground at Guajome regional State park.

Guajome

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

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Morro Hills

When in Morro Hills, you can plan a visit to Arrowood Golf Course and Mission San Luis Rey Church, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Morro 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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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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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.

Airport

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