Townsite Travel Guide
Oceanside
Popular places to visit
Oceanside Pier
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.
Oceanside Harbor
Explore the waterfront of Oceanside Harbor and enjoy other activities such as surfing in Oceanside. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Oceanside Strand Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Strand Beach during your trip to Oceanside?
Oceanside Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Beach during your trip to Oceanside?
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.
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.
Things to do
Prohibition Themed Cocktail Tour in Carlsbad
Surfing Experience and Lessons
Top hotels in Townsite
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
Love that this hotel is dog-friendly, just wish pets were also allowed around the property- at the restaurants and pool. Otherwise it is a great hotel with great amenities and friendly staff. Will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
Clean, close to downtown and staff are friendly
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
The staff were polite and helpful Answered all my questions. The views were amazing even in my Oceanside indirect room! The hotel was so quiet and so clean and temp was just right the whole time
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
The room was clean and the beds are really comfortable. The view from the rooftop pool is beautiful. It’s a great spot.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Best Western Oceanside Inn
it was good
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Comfort Suites Oceanside Camp Pendleton Area
The location was unsafe, dirty and could not find another place to stay fast enough. As I drove up the side street to the hotel there was two homeless people and a man doing drugs I had to pass to enter the parking lot. Each spot had a sign that the hotel was not responsible for car or items in it. ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Townsite
Downtown Oceanside
While visiting Downtown Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Strand Beach and Buccaneer Beach.
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.
Mid-District
If you're spending some time in Mid-District, Oceanside Beach and Oceanside Strand Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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 Oceanside Harbor.
South Oceanside
While visiting South Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Beach and Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center.
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.
