Guidebook for Oceanside
Sightseeing
It's always exciting at the Pier. Every day people are surfing, playing, and relaxing on the beach, and walking up and down the huge wooden structure. There's shopping and bike rentals nearby plus great dining, even on the Pier! At night, fires start up along the beach. Paper lanterns and glowing helicopters are often seen at night too.
386 locals recommend
Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
It's always exciting at the Pier. Every day people are surfing, playing, and relaxing on the beach, and walking up and down the huge wooden structure. There's shopping and bike rentals nearby plus great dining, even on the Pier! At night, fires start up along the beach. Paper lanterns and glowing helicopters are often seen at night too.
Entertainment & Activities
You can get tons of seafood - anything you like at the Harbor. And they have whale watching and you can rent just about any type of sea vessel - from paddleboats, big boats, sail boats, to the zoomin jetski. Also there's a very quiet beach nearby and a Jetty you can brave if you dare - Its a little scary, but fun.
239 locals recommend
Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific StreetYou can get tons of seafood - anything you like at the Harbor. And they have whale watching and you can rent just about any type of sea vessel - from paddleboats, big boats, sail boats, to the zoomin jetski. Also there's a very quiet beach nearby and a Jetty you can brave if you dare - Its a little scary, but fun.
Its fun, its big, its colorful, and its convenient. If you like seeing movies and you want to do it in Oceanside, here's the place. Its right downtown close to the beach.
61 locals recommend
Regal Oceanside
401 Mission AveIts fun, its big, its colorful, and its convenient. If you like seeing movies and you want to do it in Oceanside, here's the place. Its right downtown close to the beach.
Food Scene
Great seafood, fun atmosphere, and huge portions. This place is a little pricey at times, but totally worth it. The steampots are gigantic!
17 locals recommend
Joe's Crab Shack
314 Harbor DrGreat seafood, fun atmosphere, and huge portions. This place is a little pricey at times, but totally worth it. The steampots are gigantic!
Fun little shop. Quiet, small, and delicious. Sometimes I think the employees are a little rude, but I can't complain about the food and coffee drinks.
55 locals recommend
Petite Madeline Bakery
223 N Coast HwyFun little shop. Quiet, small, and delicious. Sometimes I think the employees are a little rude, but I can't complain about the food and coffee drinks.
Cheap, delicious, and amazing views. Its maybe a mile outside of Oceanside, but the drive itself is fun and eating here offers a great outdoor feel, right by the beach.
17 locals recommend
Harbor Fish Cafe
3179 Carlsbad BlvdCheap, delicious, and amazing views. Its maybe a mile outside of Oceanside, but the drive itself is fun and eating here offers a great outdoor feel, right by the beach.
My favorite restaurant EVER! Its so cheap. Its so fast. and the view by the window shows a beautiful golf course. Teri Cafe has the best - Banzai Ramen, Teriyaki Chicken Bowl, sashimi bowl, and pretty good sushi in general. If you like healthy Asian food, you'll love this place.
11 locals recommend
Teri Cafe
2216 S El Camino RealMy favorite restaurant EVER! Its so cheap. Its so fast. and the view by the window shows a beautiful golf course. Teri Cafe has the best - Banzai Ramen, Teriyaki Chicken Bowl, sashimi bowl, and pretty good sushi in general. If you like healthy Asian food, you'll love this place.
Parks & Nature
There's about 10 trails you can hike, close enough to society for good parking, and far enough in the woods to get great pictures and a good workout.
7 locals recommend
Hiking Trail
Navajo Canyon TrailThere's about 10 trails you can hike, close enough to society for good parking, and far enough in the woods to get great pictures and a good workout.
Arts & Culture
There's lots and lots of museums, parks, nature, and a zoo in the Balboa park area. I recommend it to anyone who wants to do a lot of fun activities. Don't be afraid to walk - you'll do lots of that out here.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
There's lots and lots of museums, parks, nature, and a zoo in the Balboa park area. I recommend it to anyone who wants to do a lot of fun activities. Don't be afraid to walk - you'll do lots of that out here.
Essentials
Stater Bros. Markets
3770 Mission AveIt's 5 minutes from the house. That's about it!