Oceanside Things to Do

This beautiful mission is part of the chain of California missions built by the Spaniards under the direction of Father Fermin Lasuen. Built in 1798 to help convert and educate the local Native Americans, this well-preserved st... more

Oceanside Museum of Art is a cultural jewel located in downtown Oceanside with a view of the Pacific Ocean and the historic Oceanside Pier. Housed in a classic Irving Gill designed building, it provides North San Diego County w... more

Spanning 1,942 feet, Oceanside Municipal Pier is one of the most notable piers in the western United States. Not only is it the longest wooden pier along the West Coast, but this spot also holds the title as the longest over-wa... more

Get ready to Hang Ten! Nearly 20,000 visitors a year come to this small museum to learn about the history and culture of surfing. Here you will find treasured memorabilia of legendary surfers and artifacts of their lives and li... more

The City of Oceanside assembled this collection of historic old buildings to celebrate the 1976 United States Bicentennial. Some of the structures filling this green, placid park are an old blacksmith's shop and livery stable,... more

Get ready to hit the beach for some outdoor fun in the sun! Everything you need can be found at this Oceanside establishment with rentals and sales of skates, bikes and other surf necessities. Equipment may be rented on a daily... more

Sign on for a tour of fun sport fishing off the coast of Oceanside. Daily sport fishing, harbor excursions and sea life adventure cruises are available for individuals or groups. Between mid-December and March, whale-watching e... more

This shop specializes in contemporary artwork, hosting both sculpture designs and one-dimensional prints. Papier-mache porcelain sculptures are displayed, including works representing colorful fish. While sculptures are well re... more

Rhythm Cafe offers espresso specialties, a hip atmosphere and live music. At one end of the cafe, a small stage is ready for local artists who perform on weeknights. Try one of the shop's java specialties. Carmel Jazz combines... more

Located in northern San Diego County, this public golf course spans 18 holes and 2,703 yards. The par-56 course is popular for novice and experienced golfers alike. Golfers may rent power carts and clubs on the premises. Also,... more