South Oceanside, CA

Oceanside

Popular places to visit

Oceanside Pier

Oceanside Pier

4.5/5(527 reviews)

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 Pier
Oceanside Strand Beach

Oceanside Strand Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Strand Beach during your trip to Oceanside?

Oceanside Strand Beach
Beautiful grounds to explore

Mission San Luis Rey Church

4/5(4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mission San Luis Rey Church during your travels in San Luis Rey. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Mission San Luis Rey Church
Afternoon before the storm.

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 Harbor Beach

Oceanside Beach

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Beach during your trip to Oceanside?

Oceanside Beach

Buccaneer Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Buccaneer Beach during your trip to Oceanside?

Buccaneer Beach

Things to do

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

$79
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

$57
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Historic Arch, Old Mission San Luis Rey

Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

$8
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Beachside Moped Rentals

Beachside Moped Rentals

$149
per adult
Beachside Moped Rentals
Encinitas Food Tour

Encinitas Food Tour

$78
per adult
Encinitas Food Tour
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Oceanside Puzzling Adventure

$35
per traveler
Oceanside Puzzling Adventure
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South Oceanside Hotel Deals

Oceanside Inn & Suites

Oceanside Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1820 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA
$125 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$141 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (236 reviews)
"Will stay again"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Oceanside Inn & Suites
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
$158 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$180 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,270 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and pool. Staff were amazing, very friendly and helpful. Good food and drinks too."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, CA
$229 nightly
The price is $252 total per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
$252 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,324 reviews)
Beatiful room
"Beautiful room, but significant tair climbing is required."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$191 nightly
The price is $209 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$209 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Encinitas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,018 reviews)
"Spacious, clean room with a beautiful view of the ocean. We booked a double queen with a pull out sofa being a family of four. Free breakfast daily which was a typical hotel breakfast. Nice pool. Gym and laundry on site. Would be nice to see the hotel restaurant revived and a set of stairs installed ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

2 out of 5
517 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA
$102 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$113 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"It fine for a budget stay"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

4 out of 5
2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA
$351 nightly
The price is $393 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$393 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"It's a beautiful property."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
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Other neighborhoods around South Oceanside

Foud this giant #sunflower in a maze at the San Diego county fair The theme is the mad hatter and #Aliceinwonderland this year. Also lots of exhibits about sustainable and organic gardening

Fire Mountain

While there might not be top attractions in Fire Mountain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oceanside Beach and The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall.

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Townsite

If you're spending some time in Townsite, The Pier at Oceanside and Oceanside Pier are top sights worth seeing.

Townsite
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Downtown Oceanside

While visiting Downtown Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like The Pier at Oceanside and Oceanside Pier.

Downtown Oceanside
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Henie Hills

While Henie Hills isn't home to many top sights, The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Frontwave Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Henie Hills
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Loma Alta

If you're spending some time in Loma Alta, Ocean's Eleven Casino and Goat Hill Park are top sights worth seeing.

Loma Alta
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East Side Capistrano

While East Side Capistrano isn't home to many top sights, Ocean's Eleven Casino and Mission San Luis Rey de Francia are some notable places to visit nearby.

East Side Capistrano
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