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Lake Guajome - County Park featuring duck pond and hiking and horse trails. Historic ranchos nearby.
Vista California - Fast growing residential community
San Marcos California - Home to Cal State and Palomar College
Carlsbad Plaza - Tri-City shopping district
USMC Camp Pendleton - Large Marine Corps base with beachfront recreation and military themed musuems.

Oceanside Harbor Accommodations:
More vacation resort lodging available in this area:
Oceanside Comfort Suites
Oceanside Days Inn
Oceanside Guesthouse Inn
Oceanside La Quinta Inn
Oceanside Marina Inn
Oceanside Travelodge
Downtown Quality Inn
Downtown Ramada Inn

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.

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

Harbor Village Restaurants:
Monterey Bay Canners - Seafood Restaurant
Jolly Roger Restaurant - nightlife, entertainment and dining specialties
Flying Bridge - Restaurant near Oceanside Harbor
Nautical Bean Coffee Co - also have an assortment of fine teas, delicious healthy sandwiches, soups, salads, cakes, pies, cookies
Robin's Nest Cafe - home style dining harborside
Rockin Baja Lobster - Mexican Seafood Restaurant and Beach Bar
Harbor Fish and Chips - (This Webmaster eats dinner here frequently in summertime. [BRH])
Dominic's Restaurant
Parrot Eyes Cafe
Joe's Crab Shack



Harbor Village Shops:
Ye Olde Hawaiian Hut
Beach Brat Active Sportswear
Harbor Village Mart
Harbor Gift Shop
Sweet Shoppe
Sharky's Dive and Surf
Capa Art Show - Sat & Sun -9AM-4PM

Oceanside California Marina

Oceanside Marina:
Helgren Sportfishing - Deep Sea Fishing Trips, exciting Sea Life Whale Watch Adventures, and relaxing Oceanside excursions. Helgren's is also a provider of burial at sea and ocean memorials, serving families and funeral professionals throughout the area.
Pacific Venture - Redesigned and built in 1998, our boat provides the ultimate in luxury yacht sportfishing, diving, Catalina Island ferry service, sunset cruises, whale watching and ocean research facilities at reasonable rates.
Breakwater Yachts - offering high quality, Yacht Brokerage and Marine Supply services.
Dept of Harbor & Beaches - City of Oceanside

Oceanside Yacht Club
1950 Harbor Drive North, Oceanside, CA 92054; (760) 722-5751; Club Website;

• Elizabeth Hospice Charity Regatta - Summer sailing event.

  Special Events:

  Oceanside Harbor Days:
  3rd Weekend in Sept; Festival Website;
  Two event filled days of sun, sand, and surf provide an outstanding opportunity for residents and neighbors to experience fun activities including the new Beach area stage, Nail 'n' Sail Competition, Military, Police & Fire displays, and more

  Camp Pendleton USMC
  The largest amphibious training facility in the nation, Camp Pendleton covers 17 miles of Pacific coastline north of Oceanside. It is home to 35,000 active duty Marines and their dependents of the U.S. 1st Marine Division and related units.

California Coastal National Monument
Established in 2000, the CCNM runs the entire length of the California coast and encompasses thousands of BLM administered islands, rocks, exposed reefs, and pinnacles above mean high tide. These provide forage and breeding grounds for significant populations of coastal birds and sea mammals.

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

Oceanside Harbor Days Inn 1501 Carmelo Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054; This hotel is located midway between Los Angeles and San Diego off of I-5 Freeway near Oceanside Harbor. It is very close to USMC Camp Pendleton and local beaches. The hotel features Complimentary Amenities such as; Hardwire High Speed Internet Access, Daybreak Continental Breakfast, USA Today Newspaper, Microwave, Fridge, In Room Coffee, etc. And it is only a short drive to local attractions such as Legoland, Wild Animal Park and Birch Aquarium.

Oceanside Harbor Guesthouse International Inn 1103 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054; Location: Camp Pendleton Maingate Exit from I-5 Freeway by Harbor Walking distance to beautiful Oceanside Harbor Villiage and numerous watersport activities. Conviently located less than 5 minutes from the main gate of Camp Pendleton.

Oceanside Travelodge 1401 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054; Location: Camp Pendleton Maingate Exit from I-5 Freeway by Harbor Whether you are traveling for Military, Business or Leisure, the Oceanside Travelodge is the perfect place to stay. Guests have easy access to many of Southern California's Tourist attractions. Hotel amenities include complimentary items to make your stay more enjoyable; High Speed Wireless Internet Access Microwaves and refrigerators in rooms.

Oceanside Harbor La Quinta Inn 937 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054; Location: Camp Pendleton Maingate Exit from I-5 Freeway by Harbor The Oceanside Harbor La Quinta Inn is a brand-new hotel located in sunny Oceanside, CA near several area beaches, museums, and other attractions. This hotel offers a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast and business center. Free High-Speed Internet Access and microwave in all guestrooms. This hotel is only one block to both the Oceanside Harbor and Camp Pendleton Maingate. Downtown Oceanside is only two minutes away.

Oceanside Harbor Marina Inn 2008 Harbor Drive North, Oceanside, CA 92054; The Oceanside Marina Suites is uniquely secluded in the Oceanside Harbor; you'll be steps away from water sports, harbor shopping, dining, and nightlife. Close to all the best of Southern California, including the San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Disneyland, and Legoland Park. To fully appreciate our unique setting, guests have been known to stay for months, you'd be amazed at what a night or two will do for you. There is something always to do at our resort. Conviently located less than 5 minutes from the main gate of Camp Pendleton.

Oceanside Harbor Comfort Suites 888 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054; Location: Camp Pendleton Maingate Exit from I-5 Freeway by Harbor Located on I-5 at Coast Highway 4 blocks from the Oceanside Harbor and Pier. Guests have easy access to many of Southern California's Tourist attractions.