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Oceanside California Vacation
Eighty four miles south of Los Angeles is the beach community of Oceanside California. Right at the Interstate 5 freeway exit there is a California Welcome Center, where you can pick up plenty of information about visiting this area and California in general. Camp Pendleton is the well known military base and marine corps training center located in Oceanside. But besides that, the town has about 3 miles of nice, sandy beaches.
At Oceanside Harbor you'll find yachts, boats, restaurants on the water and shops to browse. A 4 lane boat ramp allows you to bring your own watercraft. You can also rent kayaks if you like. The harbor makes a good stop for sailors on their way between San Diego and Newport Beach.
WHERE TO STAY Read about
Oceanside hotels
within walking distance to the beach. Or see other
hotels in Oceanside,
including the
Best Western Oceanside Inn.
Or sleep in your RV at the
Oceanside RV park.
At the south end of town, just before Carlsbad is a bird sanctuary and nature reserve called Buena Vista Lagoon. For art lovers, there's the Oceanside Museum of Art downtown near the train station. For those more into surfing, the California Surf Museum at 223 N. Coast Highway features exhibits about the evolution of the surfboard and the sport itself. California history buffs will appreciate visiting the largest of all the state's missions: Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, founded in 1798. They offer self guided tours and are located about four miles inland from the freeway. Behind the mission is the Heritage Park Village and Museum, which is an 1800's era village on display. GETTING THERE BY TRAIN To get to Oceanside California via the rails, you can take Amtrak from San Diego or Los Angeles. In addition, Metrolink runs north to L.A. or northeastward to the Inland Empire. The Coaster is another option down to San Diego or any of the North County beach towns. Back from the Oceanside California page to the Southern California Beaches Vacation Guide home page.
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