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?

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.

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
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!

Surfing Experience and Lessons
Top hotels in Townsite

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
Un obstructed wonderful room
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
Great location
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Best Western Oceanside Inn
Check in and check out process was minimal like under 60 seconds. That was sweet.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Pacific Inn
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Reviewed on 29 Oct 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
Yes had a nice room with a corner partial beach view very relaxing
Reviewed on 18 Nov 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 The Pier at Oceanside.

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 Ocean's Eleven Casino and Oceanside Beach.






