A little bit of paradise, right here in Oceanside with palm-lined beaches, cozy fireplace inn suites with harbor and ocean views, 950 pleasure boat slips, quaint village shopping at resort-style boutiques, top-name restaurants, cafes al fresco, wonderful people, picnicking in park-like greens overlooking the harbor and ocean, strolling or jogging on the 3.7 miles of city beaches and terrific bike trails to explore. A must see would be the farmers market on Thursday afternoons where you can taste a variety of foods from many of the local restaurants and purchase foods from locallly grown organic farmers and listen to local musicians while you stroll through the many venues. Be careful, You may become a regular!

For boaters and sportfishers in Oceanside    
There is a fuel dock, four-lane launch ramp, bait receiver, and slip rentals including electricity, water, restrooms, showers and laundry facilities. Visiting boaters will find 50 guest slips for short-term mooring. The Oceanside Yacht Club promotes many boating activities for both slip renters and visiting boaters. The Yacht Club welcomes your membership, whether you are a boat owner or just a boating enthusiast.

Stroll and shop in the waterfront Harbor Village shops where you'll find nautical gifts, resort wear, tropical giftware, and souvenirs and mementos of your visit to Oceanside. Along with all these delights, you will find Oceanside's wide, sparkling, sandy beach with fire rings, picnic and barbecue areas, children's play area and sand volleyball courts.

In addition, Oceansides coastal area is a playground for water sports including beach surfing, personal watercraft, and sea kayaking. For sportfishing or whale watching, Helgren's Sportfishing offers day trips, overnight adventures and boat charters. If sea kayaking or jet skiing intrigues you, Boat Rentals of America rents equipment for this fast-growing sport.

There's so much to enjoy at Oceanside's harbor and beaches, you'll find yourself returning again and again. We will leave the lights on for you!

Enjoy this wonderful Sunset! This is what you will see in Oceanside when you come for a visit.




Pier View South
The beach area south of the Oceanside Pier is Oceanside´s most popular beach. If you don´t mind crowds, you will be comfortable here. Surfing, body boarding and body surfing contests are held at the Oceanside Pier throughout the summer. There are also various events that are held in the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater. The pier itself is a beautiful walk and a popular fishing spot as well.



Harbor Beach
Beautiful Harbor Beach is Oceanside's largest beach, offering everything from surfing to volleyball. The Oceanside Harbor, adjacent to Harbor Beach, has many amenities including the Marina Inn Hotel and a variety of shops. In the harbor, you can sail, spend the day on a deep-sea fishing boat, whale watch, rent kayaks or visit the marina. Fishing is an option from the jetties.


Recreation Facilities:  30 city parks
4 community recreation center
2 municipal swim centers
1 senior center
3.5 miles of public beaches
1,601-foot fishing pier
1,000-slip public marina
Heritage Village



Whale Watching

• Day trips from Oceanside Harbor (in season), contact California Welcome Center-Oceanside (760) 721-1101
  

Golf:

Camp Pendleton

• Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Base
• Camp Pendleton Base Tours, call (760) 721-1101 or (760) 725-4111 for information
• Camp Pendleton Historical Marker Tours, call (760) 721-1101 for information
• Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego
• 32nd Street Naval Station San Diego, CA
• North Island, Naval Air Station
• Miramar, Marine Corps Air Station                               
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  This 7-story Fairfield Resort, to be completed Spring 07, just a few blocks away in Downtown by the Pier. It's projected to bring $10 million a year to the O'side economy.
  
  
  
  My Favorite Beach Links in Oceanside
  

• Buccaneer Beach
  Pier View South
• Harbor Beach
• Oceanside Boulevard Beach
• Tyson Street Beach and Park
• Pier View North
• Wisconsin Street Beach
• Breakwater Way