Oceanside, CA

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Oceanside
Oceanside
Oceanside
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Where to stay in Oceanside

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Townsite

4/5(344 area reviews)

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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South Oceanside

4/5(81 area reviews)

While visiting South Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Beach and Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center.

South Oceanside
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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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Mid-District

If you're spending some time in Mid-District, Oceanside Beach and Oceanside Strand Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Mid-District
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 Ocean's Eleven Casino and Oceanside Beach.

Fire Mountain
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Loma Alta

2.5/5(76 area reviews)

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

Loma Alta
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt

4 out of 5
101 Mission Ave Oceanside CA
$288 nightly
The price is $324 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$324 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (692 reviews)
Very clean rooms, great central location, staff very friendly vallet staff attentive as well!

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

2 out of 5
3708 Plaza Dr Oceanside CA
$67 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$75 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,019 reviews)
Very clean rooms.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
The Hotel Oceanside

The Hotel Oceanside

2.5 out of 5
937 N Coast Hwy Oceanside CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$82 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$93 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 20 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Laundry near elevator easy to use not expensive.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

The Hotel Oceanside
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Southern California Beach Club

Southern California Beach Club

3 out of 5
121 South Pacific Street Oceanside CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (525 reviews)
I can’t say enough about this place! By far the best beachfront location! My two year old loved the playgrounds right on the beach. We spent the morning watching people surf and the evening my daughter sat on the patio (we had a bottom floor room which I highly recommend) waving to the cars as they ...

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

Southern California Beach Club
The Marbella

The Marbella

3.5 out of 5
308 S The Strand Oceanside CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Pier are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
It is always a pleasure to stay at the Marbella. Walkable, comfortable, clean and kid friendly.

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

The Marbella
The Pacific Villas

The Pacific Villas

3 out of 5
506 South The Strand Oceanside CA
Stay at this condo in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (57 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

The Pacific Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Oceanside

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
498
5 - Excellent 46%
4 - Good
424
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
115
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
22
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
16
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Shay

Beautiful beach town i'd love to move to.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love coming to Oceanside, regardless of my negative hotel experience

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Love Oceanside when I found a room

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This town has a good vibe. Good diversity of income here. You can get a steak dinner or a quick bite at one of many breweries or diners. I like seeing all the military women and men who serve America at Camp Pendleton.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Perfect GetAway StayCation

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It was a nice area

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