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#1Go San Diego All-Inclusive: Over 40 Attractions in 1 Pass

Visit the critters at San Diego Zoo, take the family to USS Midway Museum or LEGOLAND®, or sail out on a whale-watching cruise. The Go San Diego card lets yo...

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Go San Diego All-Inclusive: Over 40 Attractions in 1 Pass

#2Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

We are OCEANSIDE ADVENTURES. A luxury Whale Watching company located in front of the historic Lighthouse in Oceanside Harbor. Come out with us for an AWE ins...

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Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

#3Beginning Skydive – 2 Flights

Experience all the plummeting, free fall, and soaring sensations of skydiving without ever getting on a plane. This indoor skydiving experience puts you in a...

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#4Private Surfing Lesson

Get to know the waters from a prime site of your choice among the beaches of San Diego. This private lesson offers some great insights to help you read ocean...

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Private Surfing Lesson

#52-Hour Surfing Lesson, A Must Do San Diego Experience!

Learnhow tosurfinstead ofwatching, wishing and wondering how!Join us for your Surfing Experience. We teach, you surf. It's challenging, yet it's simple. It’s...

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2-Hour Surfing Lesson, A Must Do San Diego Experience!

#6LEGOLAND® California Resort

AWESOME AWAITS at LEGOLAND® California Resort, where families can have a hands-on, interactive experiences to make memories that last a lifetime! The Resort ...

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#7San Diego Zoo Safari Park

The sun beats down on the grasslands as you look out over the plains, and for a second, you swear you feel the heat of the Kenyan savanna. Explore natural ha...

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park

#8Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride in Del Mar San Diego

Enjoy an early evening flight in Del Mar, a suburb of San Diego. Catch the last glittering rays of light as you watch the turn from golden yellow to orange a...

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Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride in Del Mar San Diego

#9Wine Tour of the Temecula Valley

Savor the sights and wines of the Temecula Valley with the perfect tour through this charming wine country. You get the services of a limo-style party bus, a...

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Wine Tour of the Temecula Valley

#10Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Temecula Wine Country

Temecula is conveniently located between Los Angeles, San Diego and Palm Springs. It is a less than 90 minute drive from most anywhere in Southern California...

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Temecula Wine Country

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Let Expedia help you experience the best that Oceanside has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

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Oceanside is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Oceanside to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Oceanside Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Oceanside.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Oceanside attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.