Popular places to visit
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 Strand Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Strand Beach during your trip to Oceanside?
Oceanside Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside 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.
Oceanside Harbor
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.
Things to do
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Up Close Dolphin & Whale Watching
Carlsbad Village Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App!
Top hotels in Townsite
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
Honestly, everything stood out. From the super friendly and attentive staff to the amazing attention to detail in every space of the hotel, to the most comfortable, well-appointed room I’ve stayed in in recent memory. The whole hotel is a dream! I can’t wait to come back when I’m not on a work trip ...
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
Great location by the beach, staff was friendly, plenty of parking and breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Best Western Oceanside Inn
Very clean staff was excellent. Bery close to restaurants.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
Beautiful brand new property and very friendly staff. We had the ocean front room and the view was amazing. The lobby was filled with all natural wooden and leather furniture giving it a very comfortable, inviting and a high class feeling. We used the pool and also the rooftop bar and deck and were ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
Staff were friendly and room was comfortable. However the breakfast needed more options and upgrade the eggs they gave me diarrhea. Many guest skipped breakfast and had coffee only. Otherwise everything was great
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Pacific Inn
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Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Townsite
Downtown Oceanside
While visiting Downtown Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like The Pier at Oceanside and Oceanside Pier.
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 Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center.
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.
