Oceanside is a beachfront community of over 170,000 located in northern San Diego County between San Diego and Los Angeles. The City serves as a major transportation link serving both metropolitan areas; however, the City's greatest pride is beautiful beaches, beautiful surf and the best vacation weather anywhere in the world. Those who visit here always come back. For those who have yet to make their first visit, here's more of what we have to offer:

Animal Park and Zoo
San Diego Zoo (Balboa Park, San Diego) San Diego Wild Animal Park, Escondido Buena Vista Audubon Society
Amusement Parks
Disneyland Knotts Berry Farm LEGOLAND Sea World, San Diego Wave Waterpark, Vista
Museum/Culture Center
Oceanside Museum of Art (Pier View & Ditmar, downtown O'side) California Surf Museum (Pier View & Coast Hwy, downtown O'side) California Center for the Arts, Escondido San Diego Museum of Art
Baseball
University of California, San Diego University of San Diego San Diego State University San Diego Padres Anaheim Angels Lake Elsinore Storm (Class A)
Beaches
Oceanside Beaches Encinitas Beaches Del Mar Beaches San Diego City Beaches San Diego County Beaches
Fishing
Oceanside Pier (no fishing license required) for more information call (760) 435-5041, Oceanside Parks & Recreation Department Harbor Fishing Pier and Jetties (no fishing license required), for more information call Oceanside Harbor and Beaches at (760) 435-4000 Half-day and full-day fishing excursions: for information, call the California Welcome Center-Oceanside (760) 721-1101
Football
San Diego State University Aztecs San Diego Chargers
Golf
Center City - Goat Hill Golf Course, Oceanside Oceanside Municipal Golf Course Arrowood Golf Course, Oceanside El Camino Real Country Club, Oceanside Emerald Isle Golf Course, Oceanside La Costa Golf Course Torrey Pines Golf Course Camp Pendleton Marine Memorial Golf Course (active and retired military) Miramar, Marine Corps Air Station Golf Course (active and retired military) San Luis Rey Downs Golf Course Over 80 other San Diego County Golf Facilities
Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Base Tours, call (760) 721-1101 or (760) 725-4111 for information Camp Pendleton Historical Marker Tours, call (760) 721-1101 for information Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego 32nd Street Naval Station San Diego, CA North Island, Naval Air Station Miramar, Marine Corps Air Station
Hockey
Anaheim Mighty Ducks San Diego Gulls (minor league) Barracudas Roller Hockey
Whale Watching
Day trips from Oceanside Harbor (in season), contact California Welcome Center-Oceanside (760) 721-1101