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Oceanside
is Carlsbad's coastal neighbor to the north. The Oceanside
Harbor is home to hundreds of boats and yachts. Visit
the Cape Cod style shopping area complete with its own lighthouse.
There is a nearly 2 mile scenic path around the Oceanside
Harbor that is perfect for strolling, skating or jogging.
 At
the Oceanside Harbor you can make arrangements to go on a Whale Watching boat tour, deep sea fishing adventure or take
sailing lessons. There are also sailboats, kayaks and Wave Runners available to rent.
The Chart House, Jolly Roger, Rockin' Baja
Lobster and Monterey Bay Cannery restaurants all offer
wonderful meals with a great view of the boats. You can even
watch the commercial fishing vessels motor in with the fresh
catch-of-the-day.
Oceanside Harbor hosts Harbor Days
in October. Thousands of people take part in all the exciting
activities and enjoy the craft fair and food booths. Watch
the hilarious "Homemade Boat" races or participate
in the Rubber Ducky races.
Oceanside has 3.5 miles of some of the most
beautiful beaches in San Diego county. In San Diego
where beach sand is a premium, Oceanside is the mother lode!
The beaches offer fire rings, Barbecues, children's play grounds,
showers and public restrooms.
Enjoy water sports of all kinds and later take a sunset stroll the length one of the longest over-water wooden piers
in the United States. At the end of the Oceanside Pier, there is a Ruby's Restaurant with delicious menu items nostalgic of a
1950's diner.
Next to the pier is the Oceanside Beach
Amphitheater where concerts and community events are scheduled. The Beach Community Center is next door and offers all sorts
of family activities.
Oceanside is home to the California
Surf Museum. You'll discover all about the history of surfing through rotating displays of photos, artifacts and memorabilia.
 Mission
San Luis Rey was built in 1798 and is the 18th in a chain of 21 California missions established by the Spanish Franciscans. This
"King of Missions" is the largest mission and was once the largest building in California. Visitors are welcome to explore
on their own or take a guided tour. The museum is open from 10 to 4 daily. Mass is still celebrated and visitors are welcome. Mission
San Luis Rey is located in east Oceanside just off Highway 76.
 There are four public golf
courses in Oceanside: Center City Golf Course: (760) 433-8590, El Camino Country Club: (760) 757-2100, Emerald
Isle Golf: (760) 721-4700, Oceanside Golf Course: (760) 433-1360 and Vista Valley Country: (760) 758-5275. Learn more about area
golfing on our golf course page.
Visit the Oceanside Farmer's Market on Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. downtown on Pier View Way
between Coast Highway and Ditmar Streets. Certified vendors sell fresh produce, flowers and natural foods. (760) 4512.
The Buena Vista Audubon center
features hands-on exhibits on the north side Buena Vista Lagoon
off South Coast Highway. There are easy hikes and fun for
the entire family. (760) 439-BIRD for more information.
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