Title: South Oceanside Travel Guide: Best of South Oceanside, Oceanside Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South Oceanside](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Oceanside-Oceanside-Hotels.0-n553248635976472416-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Oceanside](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Oceanside.d9154.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Oceanside](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oceanside.d9154.Travel-Guide-Activities)[South Oceanside Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Oceanside.d553248635976472416.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Oceanside Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Oceanside.d553248635976472416.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South Oceanside Travel Guide ## Oceanside ## Visit South Oceanside Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oceanside travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside.dx9154) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Oceanside Beach, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635977995949/96504d65-b42d-45a1-b4bf-d00e432fed1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oceanside Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Beach during your trip to Oceanside? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside-Beach-Oceanside.d553248635977995949.Attraction) ![View of the beach and waves in the Pacific Ocean from the pier in Oceanside, California., Shutterstock ID 261477074, purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1, Order: , client: , other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193767/584cc540-0ce5-477b-8758-394e205bf61e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oceanside Pier 4.5/5(3 reviews) After visiting Oceanside Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oceanside. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside-Pier-Townsite.d6193767.Attraction) ![Various Oceanside California By Drone](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621592004591/1c1911e1-f7b2-49e4-ba0e-f0f8349a31e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oceanside Harbor 5/5(2 reviews) Explore the waterfront of Oceanside Harbor and enjoy other activities such as surfing in Oceanside. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside-Harbor-Oceanside.d553248621592004591.Attraction) ![Oceanside, California, looking at the Downtown on the Beach with the Pier in the Background along the Resort Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635977208401/2d0c7b2b-83d5-406e-b6e9-a65ece0d8d97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oceanside Strand Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Strand Beach during your trip to Oceanside? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside-Strand-Beach-Oceanside.d553248635977208401.Attraction) ![Beautiful grounds to explore ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9154/7ca8b999-53fb-40f5-acb9-7ba9fa10ae8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mission San Luis Rey Church You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mission San Luis Rey Church during your travels in Oceanside. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mission-San-Luis-Rey-Church-Oceanside.d6128006.Attraction) ![Afternoon before the storm.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9154/a5aab0d6-6ca7-481e-a39b-38b05f2d61bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside-Harbor-Beach-Oceanside.d553248635977208400.Attraction) ### Things to do ![LEGOLAND® California Resort](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169428/4add278e-78ce-44aa-b7e4-703b2249aec9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LEGOLAND® California Resort £47 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/legoland-california-resort.a169428.activity-details) ![Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/477590/c90eced8-f748-43cb-bc12-69167ef25be6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures £42 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oceanside-whale-and-dolphin-watching-adventures.a477590.activity-details) ![Historic Arch, Old Mission San Luis Rey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389585/954ac13c-4b1b-4a3b-8ced-5220eadcbff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission £6 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mission-san-luis-rey-museum-admission.a1389585.activity-details) ![Salem Puzzling Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45939438/3cfb4bbe-65cb-4f2f-9e72-1d51af3e889d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oceanside Puzzling Adventure £26 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oceanside-puzzling-adventure.a45939438.activity-details) ![Beachside Moped Rentals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44884665/c9f9bf0a-8c08-417d-bc7e-a481352e8a8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beachside Moped Rentals £109 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beachside-moped-rentals.a44884665.activity-details) ![Carlsbad Wine Crawl and Small Bites Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50977710/8fd60e3d-5bc3-4c15-ab4b-7ba2b7589fc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carlsbad Wine Crawl and Small Bites Tour £70 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/carlsbad-wine-crawl-and-small-bites-tour.a50977710.activity-details) [See all activities in Oceanside](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oceanside.d9154.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in South Oceanside ![Oceanside Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106730000/106728800/106728738/a6100d9f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oceanside Inn & Suites 1820 S Coast Hwy Oceanside CA £59 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and South Oceanside Beach ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (419 reviews) Clean and easy to check in Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=106728738&PinnedHotelID=106728738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472416) ![DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15300/15236/5afe6cec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar 11915 El Camino Real San Diego CA £109 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,029 reviews) Clean room, extremely friendly staff Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=15236&PinnedHotelID=15236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472416) ![Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/60000/59916/ee70bfa4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA 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. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,586 reviews) Clean room, loved the amenities. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=59916&PinnedHotelID=59916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472416) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=59916&PinnedHotelID=59916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472416) ![The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63880000/63871800/63871770/49da74fe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt 101 Mission Ave Oceanside CA £241 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this 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! (714 reviews) Beautiful location would stay again Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=63871770&PinnedHotelID=63871770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472416) ![Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19400/19386/62170e2b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea 751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £76 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,136 reviews) The General Manager Tim is the best! Made checking in a breeze! Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=19386&PinnedHotelID=19386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472416) ![Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7627/8d9d95e8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar 720 Camino Del Mar Del Mar CA £93 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Del Mar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews) The rooms weren’t super big but comfortable for a family of two. It was also nicely managed and located in a nice walkable location. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=7627&PinnedHotelID=7627&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472416) [See all 4,418 properties in South Oceanside](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976472416) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside-Mid-District.dx978398131953713152) ![California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) and Chia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480637/7d7cab87-3c0a-4ed4-92f5-e9860af32f0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fire Mountain While there might not be top attractions in Fire Mountain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like North County Model Railroad Society and Oceanside Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside-Fire-Mountain.dx553248635976480637) ![Oceanside, California, looking at the Downtown on the Beach with the Pier in the Background along the Resort Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/927880555710738432/5521a25a-726d-485c-bbd0-5471635a5c81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Oceanside While visiting Downtown Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Strand Beach and Buccaneer Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside-Downtown-Oceanside.dx927880555710738432) ![View of the beach and waves in the Pacific Ocean from the pier in Oceanside, California.; Shutterstock ID 261477074; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976479282/a585da7b-0cd6-46dd-8838-67becc25151b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Townsite 5/5(1 area review) While visiting Townsite, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Strand Beach and Oceanside Harbor Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside-Townsite.dx553248635976479282) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Loma Alta If you're spending some time in Loma Alta, North County Model Railroad Society and Ocean's Eleven Casino are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside-Loma-Alta.dx553248635976471625) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Henie Hills While Henie Hills isn't home to many top sights, The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Frontwave Arena are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside-Henie-Hills.dx553248635976472087) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # South Oceanside Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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