Oceanside (pop: 175,000) is the largest city in the North County region. Popular local attractions include the beach, pier, old mission, harborfront, tours of the adjacent Camp Pendleton military base.

In the last 35 years, this city has seen a dramatic increase in population with extensive tract home developments. Tourism, military and other commercial operations support the local economy.

Oceanside Sports
Races, Tennis, Aquatics, Parks & Recreation:

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia
King of Missions
Largest of the California missions and a national landmark founded in 1798. Franciscan friars at the mission conduct regular tours. This church still holds regular worship services and hosts special functions during the week.

Guajome County Regional Park
Stradling the northern city boundaries of Oceanside and Vista is this moderate sized wilderness park. Picnic grounds, camping, fishing, nature trails, horse trails. Also home to historic Rancho Guajome Adobe and Antique Steam & Gas Engine Museum.

Tour Carlsbad Plaza Camino Real - Tri-City Mall Complex
Plaza Camino Real shopping district comprises several large shopping centers stradling the Oceanside / Carlsbad city line where it is crossed by El Camino Real. Anchor tenants include Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Staples, Vons, Westfield Mall, Mervyns, Chuck-E-Cheese, Movie Max Theater Plaza 4, Souplantation, Marshalls and many more.

Tour Carlsbad Plaza Camino Real - Tri-City Mall Complex
Plaza Camino Real shopping district comprises several large shopping centers stradling the Oceanside / Carlsbad city line where it is crossed by El Camino Real. Anchor tenants include Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Staples, Vons, Westfield Mall, Mervyns, Chuck-E-Cheese, Movie Max Theater Plaza 4, Souplantation, Marshalls and many more.

Regal Edwards Theater Group
Cinema Website
Regal Oceanside Stadium 16 - Downtown - 401 Mission Ave

Tri-City Medical Center [TCM]
Founded in 1957 by residents desiring a modern, full-service hospital to serve the Carlsbad, Vista, Oceanside area. Tri-City Medical Center is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the health of area residents through its renowned specialists and medical campus. Medical specialties include laparascopic surgery, neurology, orthopaedic, sports medicine, vision and dental.

Mira Costa College
Founded in 1934 as Oceanside-Carlsbad Junior College, the second community college in San Diego County. Today this facility provides advanced educational opportunities to 14000 students in North San Diego County with campuses in South Oceanside and San Elijo.

Oceanside City Services
Check out the local adventure opportunities:
Oceanside Transit Center - Bus and Rail Service.

Oceanside California RV Resorts
Paradise by the Sea RV Resort
Oceanside RV Resort Park

Oceanside California Wyndham Resort Hotel
333 N. Myers Street, Oceanside, CA 92054;
Location: Downtown Oceanside - across from beachfront pier;

Beachside Fun with Modern Flair. Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort will be situated right at the base of Oceanside's famous pier and beach. Many active recreational adventure opportunities exist right here.

Oceanside California Residence Inn
3603 Ocean Ranch Boulevard, Oceanside, CA 92054;
Location: Junction El Camino Real and Ocean Ranch Blvd
The brand-new (Jan 2008) Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Oceanside Hotel is a unique hotel for a unique part of California, blending stylish modern luxuries like granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and 42-inch plasma TVs with the comfort one expect from the hotel that perfected the extended stay. Exciting hilltop location with extended views of much of Oceanside and North County.

Oceanside California Extended Stay America
3000 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92054;
Location: El Camino Real exit from SR-78 Freeway

Extended Stay America properties are designed specifically for people who need more than just a room while away from home. In addition to the comfortable recliner and large work desk, the oversized studio suites feature a kitchen that allows you to prepare meals at your convenience. Visitors receive complementary movie channels, free local phone calls, voice-mail, and a two-line phone with a computer dataport.

Oceanside California Quality Inn
1403 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92054;
Location: I-5 Exit to Mission Ave - Downtown Oceanside;

Ideal hotel for business government traveler due to close proximity of business parks and Camp Pendleton military installations. 100 percent non-smoking hotel featuring free USA Today newspaper, ESPN, 3 HBO channels, work area, rooms with living room and two bathrooms. This hotel is only five blocks from Oceanside Beach and Pier.

Carlsbad's Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel is a world-class hotel and timeshare resort with magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean. It is situated adjacent to both the beautiful Flower Fields and the amazing Legoland California theme park. With luxurious furnishings and a complete array of resort amenities, this California Resort will offer a family vacation experience everyone can appreciate. Guests may choose between deluxe hotel rooms or vacation condos.

Oceanside City Beach & Pier
Oceanside boasts 3.5 miles of some of the widest beach in all of San Diego County with playground equipment and some 70 fire rings. Annual world bodysurfing championship held in August.

• Oceanside Pier
• Oceanside Amphitheater
• Surf Museum - highlighting the pioneering legends of the surfing world.
• Oceanside Museum of Art - A cultural jewel located in downtown Oceanside

Tour Oceanside Harbor
Oceanside Harbor is home to 950 boat slips, a private yacht club, several hotels, restaurants and gift shop boutiques. Also has one of the best beaches in North County and is a popular for a wide range of boating and watersports activities.

Camp Pendleton USMC
The largest amphibious training facility in the nation, Camp Pendleton is home to 35,000 active duty Marines and their dependents of the U.S. 1st Marine Division and related units.

Oceanside Golf Courses
Find local golf courses, tournaments, lessons and driving ranges:

• Carlsbad Golf Center - Practice range for and golf shop
• El Camino Country Club - Private 18-hole course with tennis, fitness and swim club.
• San Luis Rey Downs - 18-hole golf course
• Center City Golf Course - 18-hole golf course
• Emerald Isle Golf Course - 18-hole golf course
• Oceanside Municipal Golf Course - 18-hole golf course and lighted driving range.

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia
King of Missions
4050 Mission Ave, San Luis Rey, CA 92068;
(760) 757-3651; Mission Website;
Museum Open: Daily 10AM-4:30PM. Admission.

Mission San Luis Rey is the largest of the California missions and a national landmark. Franciscan friars at the mission conduct regular tours. This church still holds regular worship services and hosts special functions during the week.

Founded on June 13, 1798 by Fr. Fermin de Lasuen and currently operated by the Franciscan Friars of California, the mission provides both guided and self-guided tours, a museum, gift shop, Franciscan Retreat Center, and Cemetery as well as various functions and events. Retreat center includes swimming pool, volleyball courts, basketball courts and gardens.