What to do in Oceanside, CA

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Oceanside

Oceanside Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Oceanside has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Oceanside is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Oceanside to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Oceanside Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Oceanside.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Oceanside attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Townsite

4/5(16 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Townsite, Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base and The Pier at Oceanside are top sights worth seeing.

Townsite
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South Oceanside

4/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting South Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Beach and Buccaneer Beach.

South Oceanside
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Camp Pendleton South

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Camp Pendleton South include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base or Oceanside Harbor while you're exploring the area.

Camp Pendleton South
Foud this giant #sunflower in a maze at the San Diego county fair  The theme is the mad hatter and #Aliceinwonderland this year. Also lots of exhibits about sustainable and organic gardening

Fire Mountain

While there might not be top attractions in Fire Mountain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like SoCal Sports Complex and Oceanside Beach.

Fire Mountain
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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

3/5(1 area review)

While visiting East Side Capistrano, you might make a stop by sights like Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base and Mount Ecclesia.

East Side Capistrano

Day trip destinations from Oceanside