Title: San Luis Rey Travel Guide: Best of San Luis Rey, Oceanside Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in San Luis Rey](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Luis-Rey-Oceanside-Hotels.0-n553248635976388691-0.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)[San Luis Rey Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-San-Luis-Rey.d553248635976388691.Car-Hire-Guide)[San Luis Rey Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Luis-Rey.d553248635976388691.Holidays-City-Breaks) # San Luis Rey Travel Guide ## Oceanside ![Beautiful grounds to explore ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9154/7ca8b999-53fb-40f5-acb9-7ba9fa10ae8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful grounds to explore ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9154/7ca8b999-53fb-40f5-acb9-7ba9fa10ae8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The church is still active and home to Franciscan Friars. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9154/ea537431-6b65-4cce-a3ac-56fa22d807a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Luis Rey has been designated as a historic national landmark in 1970.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9154/6ac09a7f-aee8-416a-8ad7-3c56e4b9db82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Attend Mass. Wander the grounds, the Cemetery ... Stare in awe at the architecture and colors.... Light a candle. Say a prayer.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9154/77053956-3875-459f-bfef-936a8772b5ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit San Luis Rey Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oceanside travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside.dx9154) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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) ![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 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 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) ![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) ![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) ![Prohibition Themed Cocktail Tour in Carlsbad](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50865333/f283b317-5b6f-4324-8033-a0db8685c3b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Prohibition Themed Cocktail Tour in Carlsbad £70 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/prohibition-themed-cocktail-tour-in-carlsbad.a50865333.activity-details) [See all activities in Oceanside](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oceanside.d9154.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in San Luis Rey ![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 £127 8 Mar - 9 Mar 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. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,586 reviews) Clean room, loved the amenities. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=59916&PinnedHotelID=59916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388691) ![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=553248635976388691) ![Pala Casino Spa And Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1072000/1071947/4db651de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pala Casino Spa And Resort 11154 Highway 76 Pala CA £136 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Pala. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a casino and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (4,363 reviews) The room was great. Spo Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=1071947&PinnedHotelID=1071947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388691) ![Signature Temecula](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3900/3867/b684d953_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Signature Temecula 28980 Old Town Front St. Temecula CA £58 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,716 reviews) Pleasant space for a weekend HQ while visiting family. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=3867&PinnedHotelID=3867&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388691) ![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 £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=553248635976388691) ![Lakehouse Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/909800/909721/1602b9cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakehouse Resort 1025 La Bonita Drive San Marcos CA £130 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf resort in San Marcos. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,339 reviews) The rooms are spacious and beautiful. The staff was friendly and welcoming. I love all the things included with the room like the little s’mores kit, the kayaking, welcome drink, etc. Definitely will be coming back. It’s a beautiful hidden gem. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=909721&PinnedHotelID=909721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388691) [See all 4,399 properties in San Luis Rey](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976388691) 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-Oceana.dx553248635976473462) ![Oceanside Pier at Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481184/6b4d08b6-909f-48c2-97dd-d14fb7728ed4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ivey Ranch - Rancho Del Oro Ivey Ranch - Rancho Del Oro might not have many top sights, but Frontwave Arena and Mission San Luis Rey Church are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside-Ivey-Ranch-Rancho-Del-Oro.dx553248635976481184) ![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) ### Airport While Airport may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mission San Luis Rey Church and Ocean's Eleven Casino. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside-Airport.dx978398351020109824) ![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) ### North Valley While visiting North Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Municipal Golf Course and Arrowood Golf Course. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside-North-Valley.dx553248635976480616) ![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) # San Luis Rey 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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