South Oceanside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Oceanside Pier

Oceanside Pier

4/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront of Oceanside Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Oceanside. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Oceanside Pier
Mission San Luis Rey Church

Mission San Luis Rey Church

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mission San Luis Rey Church during your travels in San Luis Rey. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Mission San Luis Rey Church
Oceanside Strand Beach

Oceanside Strand Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Strand Beach during your trip to Oceanside? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the campsites.

Oceanside Strand Beach
Oceanside Harbor Beach

Oceanside Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Harbor Beach during your trip to Oceanside? Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the campsites.

Oceanside Harbor Beach

Oceanside Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Beach during your trip to Oceanside?

Oceanside Beach

Saint Malo Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Saint Malo Beach during your trip to Oceanside?

Saint Malo Beach

Activities

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

AU$127
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Carlsbad Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Carlsbad Caverns App-Based Walking Audio Tour (Not a ticket)

AU$25
per traveller
Carlsbad Caverns App-Based Walking Audio Tour (Not a ticket)
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

AU$92
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Historic Arch, Old Mission San Luis Rey

Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

AU$12
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Beachside Moped Rentals

Beachside Moped Rentals

AU$240
per adult
Beachside Moped Rentals
Encinitas Food Tour

Encinitas Food Tour

AU$126
per adult
Encinitas Food Tour
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Our pick of the best South Oceanside Hotel Deals

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA
The price is AU$215 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$215
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the pool ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,399 reviews)
"Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
2.5 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA
The price is AU$165 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$165
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,464 reviews)
"This hotel was the best one that we have stayed at, coming from a family who takes trip nearly every month. The staff and housekeepers were so nice and helpful, the room was cleaned and organized very well."

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
4.5 out of 5
201 N Myers St, Oceanside, CA
The price is AU$519 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$519
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (475 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 10 Dec. 2024

MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, CA
The price is AU$310 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$310
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,049 reviews)
"Really nice place to stay. My family loved the amenities."

Reviewed on 12 Dec. 2024

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
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
The price is AU$498 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$498
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (502 reviews)
"Everything was exceptional!"

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$182 per night from 30 Dec to 31 Dec
AU$182
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"We had a great stay! I would recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
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Other neighbourhoods around South Oceanside

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Fire Mountain

While there might not be top attractions in Fire Mountain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and SoCal Sports Complex.

Fire Mountain
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Townsite

While visiting Townsite, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Pier and Oceanside Strand Beach.

Townsite
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Henie Hills

While Henie Hills isn't home to many top sights, The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and SoCal Sports Complex are some notable places to visit nearby.

Henie Hills
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Loma Alta

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

Loma Alta
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East Side Capistrano

4/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Side Capistrano and surrounding area, you can visit Ocean's Eleven Casino and Mission San Luis Rey de Francia.

East Side Capistrano
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Renaissance Ter

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Renaissance Ter and surrounding area, you can visit Oceanside Harbor and Oceanside Strand Beach.

Renaissance Ter

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