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.

Oceanside is proud of its 3.5 miles of clean, soft, white sandy beaches allowing one to enjoy a variety of fun activities. Surf or bodyboard in the rolling waves. Play Frisbee or a game of volleyball on the warm sand. Run or rollerblade along the pedestrian-friendly Strand. Sunbathe and relax in the glorious sunshine. Oceanside Beaches are world famous for international surfing and skating competitions, IronMan Triathalons, and speed boat and outrigger races.

Considered the hub of Southern California, Oceanside is just a short distance from Southern California Attractions and surrounding areas. Oceanside's prime location is the ideal home base to centralize oneself

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Visitors Bureau in Oceanside California *  Official Visitors Website Oceanside california * Hotels and Lodging in Oceanside california
     
  Conference and Hotels Centers * Weddings and Receptions * Meetings in Oceanside California
  Photo Gallery of Oceanside California * Photos and Lodging and Information in Oceanside California * Visitors Bureau and  Chamber of Commerce
  Visitors Blog for the Visitors Bureau * Chamber of Commerce Oceanside California

 
 

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