Oceana Travel Guide
Oceanside
Popular places to visit
Oceanside Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Beach during your trip to Oceanside?
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 Strand Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Strand Beach during your trip to Oceanside?
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Up Close Dolphin & Whale Watching
Carlsbad Village Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App!
Surfing Experience and Lessons
Top hotels in Oceana
Pala Casino Spa And Resort
Room was large and comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
Honestly, everything stood out. From the super friendly and attentive staff to the amazing attention to detail in every space of the hotel, to the most comfortable, well-appointed room I’ve stayed in in recent memory. The whole hotel is a dream! I can’t wait to come back when I’m not on a work trip ...
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Room was amazing great views and wonderful family time
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Another Motel 6 that believes if they a=have a rule it becomes a law of the Universe - even if no other hotel does it or there is nothing in their info when you book
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Lakehouse Resort
Wonderful
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
Clean and easy checkin. Staff was very nice with BIG smiles.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oceana
Loma Alta
If you're spending some time in Loma Alta, Ocean's Eleven Casino and Goat Hill Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Ocean's Eleven Casino and Mission San Luis Rey Church.
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.
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.
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.
