South Oceanside Travel Guide

Oceanside

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

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

฿2,458
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
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

฿248
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Beachside Moped Rentals

Beachside Moped Rentals

฿4,880
per adult
Beachside Moped Rentals
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
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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 ฿2,610 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,610
฿2,936 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (288 reviews)
"Very clean place, near the beach, very spacious...will definitely book here again."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 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 ฿4,077 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,077
฿4,645 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,431 reviews)
"Great tropical setting. Restaurant serves decent food and staff is great"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
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
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 ฿8,957 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿8,957
฿11,799 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The property is stunning. The views, atmosphere, and cleanliness are 10/10. You can walk around at night and feel safe. I would say service is 2/10. I was trying to ask an employee where I could find pool towels stating I brought mine from my room but wanted the ones she’s was grabbing to clean, ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
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 ฿4,953 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,953
฿6,687 total
24 Aug - 25 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! (1,382 reviews)
Great getaway
"It was a great experience, they had various activities throughout the day for kids and adults. They have a schedule on certain activities to attend which we enjoyed. Room was nice and clean had everything we needed. The only issue was the onsite Pizza Hut the food and service was awful would not ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 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 ฿7,009 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿7,009
฿9,883 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
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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 The Pier at Oceanside and Oceanside Pier.

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 Mission San Luis Rey de Francia.

East Side Capistrano

South Oceanside Travel Guide