South Oceanside Travel Guide
Oceanside
Visit South Oceanside
Popular places to visit
Oceanside Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Beach during your trip to Oceanside?
Oceanside Pier
After visiting Oceanside Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oceanside. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.
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 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.
Things to do
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Surfing Experience and Lessons
Top hotels in South Oceanside
Oceanside Inn & Suites
The room wasn’t clean and the bed smelled really awful
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
The staff was great but the hotel wasnt. My door and toilet was broken. It didnt even have an area to do online work (most places have an office area). The worse part about the hotel, they charged for parking per night. I expect to pay for parking in a downtown or beach area. This was off the highway ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Amenities
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
Beautiful location would stay again
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
Nice and friendly. Good location.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Room was bigger than expected and had two bathrooms, so nice!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Oceanside
Mid-District
If you're spending some time in Mid-District, Oceanside Beach and Oceanside Strand Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Fire Mountain
While there might not be top attractions in Fire Mountain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like North County Model Railroad Society and Oceanside Beach.
Downtown Oceanside
While visiting Downtown Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Strand Beach and Buccaneer Beach.
Townsite
While visiting Townsite, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Strand Beach and Oceanside Harbor Beach.
Loma Alta
If you're spending some time in Loma Alta, North County Model Railroad Society and Ocean's Eleven Casino are top sights worth seeing.
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.
