Downtown Oceanside Travel Guide

Oceanside

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

Popular places to visit

Oceanside Pier

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 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
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
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

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 seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

California Surf Museum

Things to do

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

£42
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

£6
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Song of David, 45'

Big Boat Sailing Oceanside California

£1,042
per traveller
Big Boat Sailing Oceanside California
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Oceanside Puzzling Adventure

£26
per traveller
Oceanside Puzzling Adventure
LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

£56
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Beachside Moped Rentals

Beachside Moped Rentals

£111
per adult
Beachside Moped Rentals
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Top hotels in Downtown Oceanside

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 £212 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£212
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (621 reviews)
"every staff is polite and kind."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 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 £232 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£232
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (582 reviews)
"Everything was great, there was a lot of taxes even after paying for the hotel itself."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 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 £150 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£150
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great walking distance to beach and food"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside ...
9/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews)
"We used to go there 55 years ago, when there was just small bungalows close to the ocean, we were 25 years old and just married. Everything looks as beautiful as was then, nice memories."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

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The Marbella
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 £299 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£299
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 8 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely establishment with amazing pools for the kiddos. The money was well spent on the pools 100%"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £166 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£166
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,362 reviews)
"Had A/C issues with the first unit that was given to us. Within minutes front desk provided us with a different unit! Thank you! great place!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Oceanside

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Townsite

5/5(1 area review)

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

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

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting South Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Beach and Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center.

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

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