- Our list of the best things to do in Oceanside, California, features the top 278 nearby activities — including 126 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Oceanside, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Food & Drink.
- The results below include the top 31 things to do within the city of Oceanside, CA , followed by 247 popular activities in nearby cities, including Escondido, Carlsbad, La Jolla, San Clemente, Fallbrook, Encinitas, Vista, San Marcos, Del Mar, Poway, Temecula, San Diego, Murrieta, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point and Coronado
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Pilots-in-training get to practice flying on ground and get to improve their skills during an in-flight lesson
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COASTER
195 S Tremont St, Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, CA 92054
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The COASTER commuter train takes riders throughout San Diego County, making eight stops between Oceanside and downtown San Diego, making it an ideal way to get to Chargers games. The entire train ride takes around an hour to complete.
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Tsunami is one of the few skydiving facilities in the Oceanside area. Staff are experts at soothing your fears of flying.
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The surf is up at the California Surf Museum in Oceanside! This museum is dedicated to the important role surfing plays in the state's history and culture. Free for kids 11 and under, $5 for adults, or $3 for students, seniors or military (ID required).
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A Catholic parish community in Oceanside, California, Mission San Luis Rey cuts a striking silhouette against the surrounding hills. The church building contains elements of traditional Spanish, Mexican and Byzantine architecture. The mission holds weekly retreats and maintains a daily Mass schedule.
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There are always fun, family-friendly things to do at The Pier at Oceanside. Fishing and boating are popular throughout the year, and team sports facilities are available. Picnics are also popular.
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Harbor Beach is a spacious beach in Oceanside. Surf and swim areas are clearly demarcated.
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Every Thursday evening, the Oceanside Sunset Market comes to life. Patrons enjoy live entertainment, meals, craft boutiques, food vendors and local produce. The Sunset Market is also famous for its fresh flowers.
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Located in Oceanside, California, the Iron Sights Shooting Range is a large indoor gun range open daily. This public range offers memberships, military discounts and gun rentals. Guns are also available for purchase.
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Off Interstate 5 at Basilone Road, Oceanside, CA 92055
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Spanning over 3,000 acres, the San Onofre State Beach is a popular destination for sunbathing, kite flying, shell collecting, camping, hiking and nature photography. Fire pits and campsites are available for reservations on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Learn To Rip Surf Lessons provides surf instruction for the beginner as well as pointers for the seasoned veteran of the waves. They offer individual tutoring, coaching, group surf clinics, and also have video review available.