South Oceanside Travel Guide

Oceanside

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

Things to do

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

฿2,534
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

฿1,828
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

฿245
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Dolphin & Whale Watching

Up Close Dolphin & Whale Watching

฿2,727
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Up Close Dolphin & Whale Watching
Beachside Moped Rentals

Beachside Moped Rentals

฿4,780
per adult
Beachside Moped Rentals
Carlsbad Food Tours

Carlsbad Food Tour and Wine Tasting

฿2,695
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Carlsbad Food Tour and Wine Tasting
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Top hotels in South Oceanside

Oceanside Inn & Suites

Oceanside Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1820 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA
The price is ฿2,293 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,293
฿2,579 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (330 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on 21 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 ฿3,755 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿3,755
฿4,279 total
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 centre. 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 ฿4,477 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿4,477
฿6,061 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (1,462 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 ฿8,062 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿8,062
฿11,048 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (666 reviews)
"Beautiful views"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

4 out of 5
2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿10,104 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿10,104
฿13,079 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 8 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Amazing amenities"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
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 ฿5,244 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿5,244
฿7,178 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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
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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

5/5(1 area review)

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

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

South Oceanside Travel Guide