East Side Capistrano Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Mount Ecclesia

You can find out about the history of Oceanside when you stop by Mount Ecclesia. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

Mount Ecclesia

Oceanside Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Beach during your trip to Oceanside?

Oceanside Beach

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 East Side Capistrano Hotel Deals

Ramada by Wyndham Oceanside
Ramada by Wyndham Oceanside
2 out of 5
1440 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$191 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$191
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,003 reviews)
"Nice staff and clean room"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Oceanside
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
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2 out of 5
517 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA
The price is AU$166 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$166
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Usually a good stay. The only odd thing this time was there were no wash clothes. Wr had to use hand towels, which is awkward. We stayed two nights so the morning after our first night I went to the office to ask for wash clothes. We got back that afternoon and there was one. There were two of us ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
4 out of 5
2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA
The price is AU$598 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$598
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"It's a beautiful property."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
3.5 out of 5
2100 Radiance Way, Vista, CA
The price is AU$234 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$234
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Vista. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,763 reviews)
Doesn’t get any better!
"This hotel is beautiful! After leaving the first hotel we booked because it was gross, we stumbled upon this one and I was so thankful! Alfonso at the front desk is the absolute best! There’s a bar that offers drinks and artisan pizzas, there’s a pool, hot tub, the breakfast is amazing with made ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
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Other neighbourhoods around East Side Capistrano

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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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Townsite

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

Townsite
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Downtown Oceanside

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

Downtown Oceanside
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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
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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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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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