The gateway to San Diego, Oceanside is the classic California beach community with its warm sandy beaches, historic wooden pier and Cape Cod-style harbor village complete with unlimited water sports and recreation. Offering a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle, visitors still experience the casual spirit that made Southern California’s beach culture legendary.

While our wide-open beaches are the top reason visitors escape to Oceanside, exciting discoveries can be made while exploring our rich cultural heritage. From our outdoor amphitheater to historic museums, Oceanside’s cultural resources vary from the classic to contemporary and are enjoyed through hands-on experiences, live theater performances and thought-provoking art.

Oceanside’s central location provides the perfect launching point for your Southern California beach getaway. Families enjoy nearby area attractions including Disneyland, Legoland, the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, and Sea World.

With its year round sunny climate, and average temperature of 70 degrees, Oceanside's weather has been rated by USA Today as the second most ideal climate in the United States, and the fifth most ideal weather in the world.

Period       Minimum       Mean       Maximum       Rainfall

January          47                   58               65                 .15

April               52                  58                60                 .91

July                68                  73                78                 .01

October          61                  69                77               2.00

Year               57                  65                72               7.15

Elevation Sea Level - 585 feet

To assist with every aspect of your travel needs, Oceanside is home to one of the Official State Welcome Centers. The California Welcome Center Oceanside SM provides local, regional and state tourist information and maps. With just one stop, visitors can purchase discount tickets to major attractions, make hotel reservations, shop for the perfect California keepsake or catch their breath. Conveniently located just off Interstate 5, the California Welcome Center-Oceanside can be found at 928 North Coast Highway. For more information, please call (800)350-7873. The California Welcome Center Oceanside is a division of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce.

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