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
Oceanside Strand Beach

Oceanside Strand Beach

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

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
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 Beach

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

Oceanside Beach

Buccaneer Beach

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

Buccaneer Beach

Activities

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

AU$143
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

AU$92
per adult
90% 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
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)
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

Oceanside Inn & Suites
Oceanside Inn & Suites
2 out of 5
1820 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA
The price is AU$127 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$127
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad State Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (157 reviews)
Quiet and Serene ...
"The room was beautifully adorned, with plenty of natural sunlight. The neighborhood is quiet and safe, with lots of parking. It's only a short walk to the beach. The staff were very helpful and polite, making us feel right at home. We feel very blessed to have discovered this gem of a hotel!"

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Oceanside Inn & Suites
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$308 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$308
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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! (1,133 reviews)
"Great place. Been our second time staying here and we get what we pay for."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
3 out of 5
720 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA
The price is AU$228 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$228
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Close to Del Mar Fairgrounds and to local shopping areas."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
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
The price is AU$251 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$251
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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)
"Beautiful pool/courtyard, clean, comfortable bed, easy freeway access. Hot tub was closed for cleaning Friday night which was disappointing because that amenity was one of reasons we picked this hotel over other options and we were only there for 2 nights. $25 per day for parking seemed unnecessary ..."

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
The price is AU$409 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$409
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,327 reviews)
"Great, well kept older facility. Wonderful people, great hot tub, fun activities (if you’re into that) and fantastic location."

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Pala Mesa Golf Resort
Pala Mesa Golf Resort
3.5 out of 5
2001 Old Highway 395, Fallbrook, CA
The price is AU$206 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$206
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Fallbrook. Enjoy a golf course, a 24-hour front desk, and 9 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (425 reviews)
Ordering at Resort restaurant
"I know it said no room services for food. But it did say can call to order for pick up. No menu was available in the room or online. And when I called to order the lady answered seemed not to be pleased that I was wanting to order from my room and just pick up. She was not helpful with the menu."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Pala Mesa Golf Resort
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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 Oceanside Beach and The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall.

Fire Mountain
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Townsite

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

Townsite
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Downtown Oceanside

While visiting Downtown Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like The Pier at Oceanside and Oceanside Pier.

Downtown Oceanside
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Henie Hills

While Henie Hills isn't home to many top sights, The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Frontwave Arena 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

South Oceanside Travel Guide

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