Downtown Oceanside Travel Guide
Oceanside
Visit Downtown Oceanside
Popular places to visit
Oceanside Pier
After visiting Oceanside Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oceanside. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.
Oceanside Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Beach during your trip to Oceanside?
Oceanside Harbor
Explore the waterfront of Oceanside Harbor and enjoy other activities such as surfing in Oceanside. Stroll along the beautiful beaches 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
Carlsbad Village Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App!
Surfing Experience and Lessons
Top hotels in Downtown Oceanside
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
Pros - the hotel is close to the beach and coffee shops, etc. My room was clean and really nice. My room faced the train, but I didn’t hear it at night. The hotel is super quiet. It was probably one of the more quiet hotels I’ve stayed at. The gym was great with brand new equipment. Overall, the ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
Location
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
This place is awesome
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Club Wyndham Oceanside Pier
Awesome rooms, it was like an apartment. Nice & clean, great balcony view of the ocean. Very friendly staff. V Ver
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
The Brick Hotel
Great location, beautiful room , love the area in general. We'll be back thank you
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Marbella
Easy check in, great location already booked for next year!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Oceanside
Townsite
While visiting Townsite, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Strand Beach and Oceanside Harbor Beach.
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.
Mid-District
If you're spending some time in Mid-District, Oceanside Beach and Oceanside Strand Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
South Oceanside
While visiting South Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Beach and South Oceanside Beach.
Loma Alta
If you're spending some time in Loma Alta, Ocean's Eleven Casino and Goat Hill Park are top sights worth seeing.
