Visit Downtown Oceanside
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 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 San Luis Rey. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
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.
California Surf Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in California Surf Museum during your travels in Oceanside. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Our pick of the best Downtown Oceanside Hotel Deals
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
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Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Oceanside
Townsite
While visiting Townsite, 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.
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 Mission San Luis Rey de Francia.
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.
Loma Alta
If you're spending some time in Loma Alta, Ocean's Eleven Casino and Goat Hill Park are top sights worth seeing.