Downtown Oceanside Travel Guide

Oceanside

Downtown Oceanside
Downtown Oceanside
Downtown Oceanside
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Photo by Sia Timo
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Photo by Annette Briers

Popular places to visit

Oceanside Pier

Oceanside Pier

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

The Pier at Oceanside

Take the family on an outing to The Pier at Oceanside during your trip to Oceanside. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

The Pier at Oceanside

California Surf Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in California Surf Museum during your travels in Oceanside. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

California Surf Museum

Things to do

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

฿1,847
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Historic Arch, Old Mission San Luis Rey

Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

฿247
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
1 Hour Shared Parasailing Adventure in Oceanside

1 Hour Shared Parasailing Adventure in Oceanside

฿3,208
per adult
1 Hour Shared Parasailing Adventure in Oceanside
Dolphin & Whale Watching

Dolphin & Whale Watching

฿2,754
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dolphin & Whale Watching
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Oceanside Puzzling Adventure

฿1,132
per traveller
Oceanside Puzzling Adventure
Loaded up and ready to SURF

Surfing Experience and Lessons

฿5,152
per adult
Surfing Experience and Lessons
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Top hotels in Downtown Oceanside

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 ฿9,640 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿9,640
฿12,859 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (578 reviews)
"Place was awesome but getting stuck in their elevator was not..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

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 ฿7,869 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿7,869
฿10,864 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (539 reviews)
"Resort is perfect for couples, modern decor enthusiasts, convenience to the pier, nice rooftop & pool bar. But for a family of four, we prefer their sister hotel, The Seabird."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
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 ฿6,525 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
฿6,525
฿7,353 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"This hotel was wonderful. Great location. The room was cute and larger than expected. Hotel staff were lovely. Rooftop has a great view. As close as you can get to the beach without being on the sand. Gym could use an update but it had everything I needed. Modern. Easy check in."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
The Marbella
The Marbella
3.5 out of 5
308 S The Strand, Oceanside, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Oceanside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (92 reviews)
"Very nice place. Amazing view."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

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The Marbella
Club Wyndham Oceanside Pier
Club Wyndham Oceanside Pier
3.5 out of 5
333 N Myers Street, Oceanside, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"A little late checking in, but other than that it was an excellent stay. Hotel and rooms are very clean and the staff is friendly. Really good location close to the beach and restaurants."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

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Club Wyndham Oceanside Pier
The Fin Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Fin Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3 out of 5
133 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA
The price is ฿5,025 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿5,025
฿5,654 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (609 reviews)
Repeat guest
"This is our second stay at the Fin. Great location, very good staff and good accommodations."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

The Fin Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Oceanside

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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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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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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 Mission San Luis Rey de Francia.

East Side Capistrano
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South Oceanside

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting South Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Beach and Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center.

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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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

Downtown Oceanside Travel Guide