Downtown Oceanside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Oceanside
Downtown Oceanside
Downtown Oceanside
Photo by Sia Timo
Photo by Sia Timo
Photo by Annette Briers
Photo by Annette Briers

Popular places to visit

Oceanside Pier

Oceanside Pier

4/5(1 review)

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
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 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

The Pier at Oceanside

Take the family on an outing to The Pier at Oceanside during your trip to Oceanside. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

The Pier at Oceanside

California Surf Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in California Surf Museum during your travels in Oceanside. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

California Surf Museum

Activities

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

AU$88
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

AU$12
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Dolphin & Whale Watching

Dolphin & Whale Watching

AU$132
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dolphin & Whale Watching
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Oceanside Puzzling Adventure

AU$54
per traveller
Oceanside Puzzling Adventure
Loaded up and ready to SURF

Surfing Experience and Lessons

AU$246
per adult
Surfing Experience and Lessons
“The best whale watching experience! Our fast and safe boat lets us cover more ocean, giving you the best chance to see whales up close. Small groups, big adventures!”

Open Boat Whale Watching

AU$155
per adult
Open Boat Whale Watching
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Our pick of the best Downtown Oceanside Hotel Deals

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 AU$517 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$517
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (594 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
4.5 out of 5
201 N Myers St, Oceanside, CA
The price is AU$554 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$554
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (552 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
4 out of 5
110 North Myers Street, Oceanside, CA
The price is AU$469 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$469
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Great location and service
"We had a group of five and two rooms. They gave us rooms that were not adjoining, but were next to each other, which would only have been an issue if our kids were younger. We did get the train side of the hotel, but hardly heard it, even overnight. Room service checked in with us every morning. ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
The Marbella
The Marbella
3.5 out of 5
308 S The Strand, Oceanside, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside ...
9/10 Wonderful! (95 reviews)
"It’s right on the beach/strand & offers excellent views, great front patio & sitting area. Our truck didn’t fit in our unit garage, but street parking was not too bad at all. The overall ambience of this little area is charming, although busy this time of year if you want to people watch, take long ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

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The Marbella
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
Book a 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 our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,315 reviews)
"Room was nice but infested with ants"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

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Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
3 out of 5
85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Encinitas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Spacious, clean room with a beautiful view of the ocean. We booked a double queen with a pull out sofa being a family of four. Free breakfast daily which was a typical hotel breakfast. Nice pool. Gym and laundry on site. Would be nice to see the hotel restaurant revived and a set of stairs installed ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Oceanside

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Townsite

While visiting Townsite, you might make a stop by sights like The Pier at Oceanside and Oceanside Pier.

Townsite
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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.

Renaissance Ter
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East Side Capistrano

4/5(1 area review)

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
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South Oceanside

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting South Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Beach and South Oceanside Beach.

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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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

Downtown Oceanside Travel Guide

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