Downtown Oceanside Travel Guide

Oceanside

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

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

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

฿1,867
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

฿250
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Dolphin & Whale Watching

Up Close Dolphin & Whale Watching

฿2,784
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Up Close Dolphin & Whale Watching
Loaded up and ready to SURF

Surfing Experience and Lessons

฿6,191
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surfing Experience and Lessons
Song of David, 45'

Big Boat Sailing Oceanside California

฿45,856
per traveller
Big Boat Sailing Oceanside California
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Oceanside Puzzling Adventure

฿1,145
per traveller
Oceanside Puzzling Adventure
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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 ฿6,642 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿6,642
฿9,464 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (628 reviews)
"Hotel is beautiful and clean, everything is within walking distance! Carson was super friendly and made us feel welcomed right away!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 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 ฿8,135 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿8,135
฿11,146 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (593 reviews)
"Since the hotel asked about any special occasions, I thought there would be some recognition of our (48th) anniversary- other than that, the staff-especially valet, housekeeping & bellboys were great, as was the rooftop bar/lanai/pool"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 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 ฿4,844 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,844
฿5,459 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,003 reviews)
Staff needs work
"Great stay! Not so friendly staff but otherwise excellent place to stay."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
Pala Mesa Golf Resort

Pala Mesa Golf Resort

3.5 out of 5
2001 Old Highway 395, Fallbrook, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Fallbrook. Enjoy a golf course, a 24-hour front desk and 9 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (628 reviews)
Lovely and relaxing escape!
"We have been coming to this resort for events and to the restaurant for years. This was my first experience with the hotel portion and I was very pleasantly surprised. The rooms overlook the golf course as yet are very private given their proximity to the forested part. The rooms were large, clean, ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

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Pala Mesa Golf Resort
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 ฿4,844 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿4,844
฿6,564 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,376 reviews)
"Bed was nice"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

4 out of 5
2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA
The price is ฿8,937 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿8,937
฿11,772 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Friendly yet professional staff."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
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Downtown Oceanside Travel Guide