Things to do in Oceanside
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History & culture
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Food, drink & nightlife
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Private & custom tours
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Water activities
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What to do in Oceanside
Popular places to visit
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 Strand Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Strand Beach during your trip to Oceanside? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the campsites.
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.
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 Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Beach during your trip to Oceanside?
SoCal Sports Complex
Explore the great outdoors at SoCal Sports Complex, a lovely green space in Oceanside.
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.
Frontwave Arena
Catch an event at Frontwave Arena during your trip to Oceanside.
Ocean's Eleven Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Ocean's Eleven Casino during your visit to Oceanside?
Areas of Oceanside
Townsite
While visiting Townsite, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Pier and Oceanside Strand Beach.
South Oceanside
While visiting South Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Beach and Buccaneer Beach.
Fire Mountain
While there might not be top attractions in Fire Mountain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like SoCal Sports Complex and Oceanside Beach.
Loma Alta
If you're spending some time in Loma Alta, Ocean's Eleven Casino and Goat Hill Park 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 Mission San Luis Rey de Francia.
Lake
Though Lake may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like LEGOLAND® California and The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall.