South Oceanside Travel Guide

Oceanside

Popular places to visit

Oceanside Pier

Oceanside Pier

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

Oceanside Beach

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

Oceanside Beach

Buccaneer Beach

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

Buccaneer Beach

Things to do

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

£73
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
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
Beachside Moped Rentals

Beachside Moped Rentals

£110
per adult
Beachside Moped Rentals
1 Hour Shared Parasailing Adventure in Oceanside

1 Hour Shared Parasailing Adventure in Oceanside

£73
per adult
1 Hour Shared Parasailing Adventure in Oceanside
Encinitas Food Tour

Encinitas Food Tour

£58
per adult
Encinitas Food Tour
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Top hotels in South Oceanside

Oceanside Inn & Suites
Oceanside Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
1820 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA
Stay at this hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (222 reviews)
"Newly renovated place, the staff was very friendly and not loud at all"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

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Oceanside Inn & Suites
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
The price is £128 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£128
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,161 reviews)
"Great stay with amazing friendly staffs."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
3 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA
The price is £116 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£116
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,473 reviews)
"We enjoyed the breakfast"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
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
The price is £191 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£191
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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! (1,281 reviews)
"Great property! Lots of activities and pools. Grounds well taken care of. Smells wonderful from all the flowers. Rooms are older but comfortable and spacious"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Pala Mesa Golf Resort
Pala Mesa Golf Resort
3.5 out of 5
2001 Old Highway 395, Fallbrook, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Fallbrook. Enjoy a golf course, a 24-hour front desk and 9 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (518 reviews)
"I want to give a huge thank you to Mackey at Palo Mesa Golf Resort for going above and beyond to accommodate me. I had to stay at another hotel the night before and was worried about the gap between check-out and check-in, but Mackey made sure there was a smooth transition. He responded quickly and ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

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Pala Mesa Golf Resort
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 Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (977 reviews)
"We enjoy the Encinitan for its spacious rooms, outdoor spaces and proximity to the beach and restaurants."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around 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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Townsite

5/5(1 area review)

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

Townsite
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Downtown Oceanside

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

Downtown Oceanside
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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.

Henie Hills
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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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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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