Townsite Travel Guide

Oceanside

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View of the beach and waves in the Pacific Ocean from the pier in Oceanside, California.; Shutterstock ID 261477074; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:
Beautiful place to see the sunset!! :) #Golden #Perspectives #Nature #Celebrate World Photo Day
Great beach spot, has some secluded areas that are usually empty. The rocks arent too comfortable to go swim in but great spot to sent up a picnic or bon fire
View of sunset with Oceanside pier from Wyndham resort.

Popular places to visit

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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 beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.

Oceanside Pier
Various Oceanside California By Drone

Oceanside Harbor

5/5(2 reviews)

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
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
Oceanside Beach, California

Oceanside Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Beach during your trip to Oceanside?

Oceanside 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
Afternoon before the storm.

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

Things to do

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

฿1,815
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

฿243
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
“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

฿3,184
per adult
Open Boat Whale Watching
Loaded up and ready to SURF

Surfing Experience and Lessons

฿6,017
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surfing Experience and Lessons
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Oceanside Puzzling Adventure

฿1,113
per traveller
Oceanside Puzzling Adventure
Carlsbad Food Tours

Carlsbad Food Tour

฿2,802
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Carlsbad Food Tour
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Top hotels in Townsite

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 ฿7,509 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿7,509
฿10,460 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (717 reviews)
Everything was perfect

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
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 ฿7,377 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿7,377
฿10,311 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (674 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms

Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms

3 out of 5
909 N Coast Hwy Oceanside CA
The price is ฿3,434 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿3,434
฿3,870 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,318 reviews)
Room was clean. Staff was nice. And breakfast was conveinient and good.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach

4 out of 5
110 North Myers Street Oceanside CA
The price is ฿6,345 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿6,345
฿7,151 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Spotless and no issues what so ever.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
Comfort Suites Oceanside Camp Pendleton Area

Comfort Suites Oceanside Camp Pendleton Area

2.5 out of 5
888 N Coast Hwy Oceanside CA
The price is ฿3,146 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿3,146
฿3,540 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
easy stay

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Comfort Suites Oceanside Camp Pendleton Area
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

2 out of 5
822 N Coast Hwy Oceanside CA
The price is ฿2,591 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿2,591
฿2,915 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Oceanside. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (728 reviews)
Clean room, spacious, very nice people

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Townsite

Oceanside, California, looking at the Downtown on the Beach with the Pier in the Background along the Resort Area

Downtown Oceanside

While visiting Downtown Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Strand Beach and Buccaneer Beach.

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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Mid-District

If you're spending some time in Mid-District, Oceanside Beach and Oceanside Strand Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Mid-District
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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
Dune Fence With Sea Oats on Second Avenue Beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA

South Oceanside

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting South Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Beach and South Oceanside Beach.

South Oceanside
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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.

Loma Alta

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