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Discover Downtown! 84 square blocks with over 200 shops, Located just one and a half blocks from 34 restaurants, 2 live theatres, 2 museums, the Oceanside Pier, Asylum Surf is a 16 screen Cineplex, and the longest wood high quality surf shop dedicated to out- pier on the West Coast. fitting everything you need to enjoy the paradise of California’s finest beaches. Whether you surf, body board, skate or have never seen the ocean, Asylum Surf has what you need. From suntan lotion World Famous Beaches! to straw hats to swim wear, to jackets to sandals and shoes. Activities galore including sunbathing, surfing, sandcastle building, people watching, swimming, bicycling, having a picnic or just relaxing. 760-722-7101 www.AsylumBoardShop.com 310 Mission Ave. Oceanside, CA 92054 Beach rentals available. Stay the Night Downtown Oceanside’s 15 hotels feature rooms to fit every budget. Or rent a vacation home just steps from the beach.

North County’s best selection of sunglasses. Maui Jim • Versace • Prada Dolce & Gabanna • Dior Burberry • Ray Ban • Oakley Costa Del Mar • Spy Optics Polarized/Fashion Tint Contact MainStreet Oceanside for more information: 401 Mission Ave. 701 Mission Avenue • Oceanside, CA 92054 Oceanside, CA 92054 at $5.00! 760-754-4512 • mainstreetoceanside.com (760) 754-2655 Starting 2 visitoceanside.org2 visitoceanside .org visitoceansidevisitoceanside.org .org 3 THURSDAY is Market Day! in Downtown Oceanside! by MainStreet Oceanside

Morning Farmer’s Market! Certified & Organic Produce SUN&FUN Baked Goods & Fresh Flowers Hot Foods & Handcrafts. at Downtown Beaches! Every Thursday 9am to 1pm SURF LESSONS! Group and Private o c e a n s i d e FARMERS MARKET RENTALS! Bikes & Surreys Surf & Body Boards Chair & Shade

FUN FOODS! Sandwiches, Dogs & BBQ Refreshing Beverages Frozen Desserts Icy Treats

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Contents

6 Letter from the Mayor

8 Welcome to Oceanside

12 Happenings In Oceanside

18 Accommodations in Oceanside

28 Surf & Sand Oceanside

34 Art & Culture Oceanside

38 Taste of Oceanside

Letter from the Mayor 44 Shopping Oceanside Welcome to the beautiful City of Oceanside. This vibrant City has a lot to offer visitors: miles of beautiful, wide, white, sandy beaches; 46 Transportation the longest wooden pier along the California coast; and a recreational Map on Inside Back Cover harbor. Oceanside is the place to enjoy a relaxing, fun day at the beach and still have time to explore the history of the City, including the largest of all the California missions, Mission San Luis Rey de Francia. Other fascinating places within the City are the Oceanside Museum Important Phone Numbers: of Art and the California Surf Museum. These are only a few of the Emergency: 911 many places you can visit. Inland there are many parks, shopping Non-Emergency: (760) 435-4900 centers and great restaurants. Visitors can even catch a glimpse of Tri-City Medical Center: (760) 724-8411 what’s to come in Oceanside’s vibrant and growing downtown. Visitor Information: Please visit the California Welcome Center located on North Coast California Welcome Center-Oceanside Highway and I-5. You will be greeted with a smile by the staff and 928 North Coast Highway volunteers are happy to assist you with information that will help make Oceanside, CA 92054 your visit in Oceanside an enjoyable and memorable one. (760) 721-1101 Welcome and enjoy! www.VisitOceanside.org Sincerely, [email protected] Jim Wood Beach Information: Mayor Beach Community Center: (760) 435-5233 Harbor and Beaches: (760) 435-4000 Lifeguard Headquarters: (760) 435-4018 Surf Report: (760) 435-4020 Produced and Published by Visit Oceanside Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. Designed and Published by La Jolla Coast Marketing Go to ScanLife.com to download your Peter Gotfredson, Publisher and Owner free QR reader application. Jim Hughes, Graphic Designer Denis Seger, Sales Manager For advertising Information, call (619) 297-4455

6 visitoceanside.org visitoceanside.org 7 Welcome to San Diego’s Oceanside North Shore Oceanside’s central location between Oceanside, San Diego’s North Shore, is a classic California Year Round Activities Los Angles and San Diego makes the perfect beach community with its warm sandy beaches, wooden pier Oceanside Museum of Art destination to launch your Southern California 704 Pier View Way and Cape Cod-style harbor village complete exploration. Families enjoy nearby area at- Oceanside, CA 92054 The average temperature tractions including Disneyland, LEGOLAND (760) 435-3720 with unlimited water sports and recreation. in Oceanside is 70 degrees. California, the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Kruglak Art Gallery MiraCosta College Offering a quiet escape from the hustle and Zoo Safari Park and SeaWorld. One Bernard Drive To assist with every aspect of your travel Oceanside, CA 92056 bustle, visitors still experience the casual spirit that made needs, Oceanside is (760) 757-2121 x6657 home to one of the Things to Bring California Surf Museum Southern California’s beach culture legendary. 312 Pier View Way Official California on your Trip Sun Block Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 721-6876 Welcome Centers. The Sunglasses California Welcome Sweatshirt The Brooks Theatre and Studio 219 217 North Coast Highway Center-OceansideSM Flip Flops Oceanside, CA 92054 Camera provides local, (760) 433-8900 regional and state The Star Theatre tourist information and maps. With just one 402 North Coast Highway stop, visitors can: Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 721-9983 Purchase discount tickets to major Southern MiraCosta College Theatre California attractions. Building 2000 Make hotel reservations. One Bernard Drive Shop for the perfect California keepsake. Oceanside, CA 92056 (760) 795-6815 Or just catch their breath. Buena Vista Audubon Society 2202 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 439-2473 Heritage Park Museum and Tours 220 Peyri Drive Oceanside, CA 92057 (760) 433-8297

8 visitoceanside.org visitoceanside.org 9 Oceanside Historical Museum Oceanside 305 North Nevada Street Oceanside, CA 92054 CELEBRATES 125 YEARS 1888 held many firsts for Oceanside; the city (760) 722-4786 became incorporated, the first pier was built and Farmers’ Market the first train depot was constructed. Almost 125 Coast Highway and Pier View Way years later, the City of Oceanside has undergone Oceanside, CA 92054 many exciting transformations and is an incredible (760) 754-4512 destination to visit and explore. Sunset Market The railroad played an important role in the Coast Highway and Pier View Way prosperity of Oceanside in its infant years; bringing Oceanside, CA 92054 many people to the area. In the 1920s modern (760) 754-4512 conveniences, such as street lights, a golf course The Oceanside Pier was only used and theatre, were built coining the City’s slogan “Oceanside, California’s Mission San Luis Rey as a cargo pier in 1916 following Pride.” Such fame brought Hollywood’s leading stars to the area to 4050 Mission Avenue a devastating flood when local experience this local treasure. Oceanside, CA 92057 residents were only able to receive With WWII and the construction of Camp Pendleton, the Nation’s (760) 757-3651 supplies via the ocean. largest Marine Corps base, Oceanside’s population nearly tripled from 1940-1950 due to service men and women and their families moving The Strand to the area. The Strand is a unique stretch of road that lends the To this day, Oceanside continues to be the hidden jewel of San perfect stage to walk, run, ride a bike or drive. The Diego’s North County. Home to the longest wooden pier on the West pavement aligns with the sand and makes for the Coast, the beautiful Oceanside Harbor, a variety of one-of-a-kind perfect place to watch a sunset. dining spots and numerous outdoor enthusiasts, Oceanside is still the Highway 101 casual and authentic Southern California beach destination you have US Highway 101 was the Mother Road in California been dreaming about. from the 1920s until the 1960s when the Interstate Celebrate Oceanside’s’ 125th birthday in 2013! Visit www. highways were built. Celebrating125.com often to discover the latest information on The Historic Highway 101 covers the entire West special celebrations and offers that we have planned for you. Coast from Canada to Mexico. Here in San Diego History of the Oceanside Pier 1904 County, you can drive the 101 if you start on Coast One of the most photographed locations in Oceanside, the Pier is a Highway in Oceanside and continue South through must-see landmark when visiting Oceanside, California! As the longest the coastal communities of Carlsbad, Encinitas, wooden pier on the West Coast, the Oceanside Pier is one of the best Solana Beach, Del Mar and San Diego. spots to watch surfers catch a wave or take in a breath-taking sunset. Bandshell Did you know that Oceanside has had six piers? The bandshell or Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre was 1888: The first wooden pier was constructed in May of 1888 off built in 1950 and is a fun place to catch a concert, of Couts Street, currently known as Wisconsin Street, and was community event, exercise or just relax and look out reportedly 1200 feet long! If you stand along the bluff located on over the ocean. The Oceanside Lingo Wisconsin Street during low tide, you can still see the pilings left Oceanside Harbor Oside from the original Oceanside Pier. A charming Cape Cod-style village is one of 1894: The second pier was built at the foot of Third Street in order Oside is the local slag when referring to Oceanside’s hidden gems, offering a variety of 1925 to attract more visitors to the South Pacific Hotel. This time the shopping, dining and recreational rental options. Oceanside. pier was built with iron pilings and stood 400 feet in length. It was Don’t miss the incredible sights that can be found South O affectionately called the “little iron wharf.” in the calm and quaint Harbor. South O is the local terminology when referring 1903: The third Oceanside pier was built and was nearly 1300 feet to South Oceanside. South O begins at Oceanside long and twelve feet wide. Boulevard and continues along South Coast Highway until you reach Buena Vista Lagoon. 1926: The forth pier was constructed in 1926. A unique concrete U-shaped section was built, allowing the Pier to extend 1,900 feet into Jetty the Pacific Ocean. The pier was dedicated on July 4, 1927 and over The Oceanside Jetty’s can be found near Oceanside 20,000 people from all over Southern California came to celebrate. Harbor. This landing created by sand and rocks is a natural way to protect the harbor from rough and 1946: Construction began on the fifth Oceanside Pier. At that time, it unstable conditions and preserve Oceanside’s wide was known as the longest pier on the West Coast. sandy beaches from erosion. 1987: Oceanside’s sixth and present pier was built, standing at 1,942 San Luis Rey River Trail feet long. The San Luis River trail is a 9-mile path that runs Oceanside Pier photos and history were provided along the San Luis Rey River and is separated from by the Oceanside Historical Society. For more motorized traffic and is free of stop signs and traffic information about the Oceanside Historical lights. This family friendly trail is a great place to Society, visit www.oceansidehistoricalsociety.org walk or ride your bike. or call (760) 722-4786. 1978

10 visitoceanside.org visitoceanside.org 11 Happenings in Happenings in Oceanside… Take the day to get out and explore some of Oceanside’s events. Find fun festivals, exciting competitions and lively celebrations all year-round!

January Carlsbad Marathon PCH/ Carlsbad Village 26.2- and 13.1-mile courses where participants are sure to stay motivated and entertained with support stations and live bands every mile, spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and thousands of spectators and volunteers lining the course. Public Information Number: (760) 692-2900 San Diego Restaurant Week Every city you visit in San Diego has a special, one-of-a-kind restaurants that all of the locals rave about… Try some of the best restaurants that San Diego offers during San Diego Restaurant Week. Public Information: www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com Scholastic Surf Series Oceanside Pier South The Scholastic Surf Series is a professionally managed and operated platform for school surf February teams from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Museum Month Public Information Number: (760) 518-2727 Museum Month, created by the San Diego Museum Council in 1989, draws tens of thousands of visitors to the region’s museums, historical sites, educational institutions, and cultural centers. Scholastic Surf Series Oceanside’s Sunset Market Oceanside Pier South Scholastic Surf Series (SSS), the surfing competition Over the past 5 years, the Sunset Market has blos- for high school and middle school, will take place somed from a weekly farmers’ market to a regional at Oceanside’s South Pier Beach. Free for spectators hotspot to experience the and open to public. best international cuisine around. Scan the QR Public Information Number: (760) 518-2727 code to discover what the Hatch family experienced For dates, times and detailed information, when they stopped by the visit us online at www.visitoceanside.org or Sunset Market. call toll-free at (800) 350-7873.

12 visitoceanside .org visitoceanside.org 13 May Operation Appreciation Pier Amphitheater Annual day-long celebration to thank military and their families for their service. Event is sponsored by the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Public Information Number: (760) 722-1534 Beach Soccer Championships Oceanside Beach Harbor Beach Soccer Festival. Bring lawn-chairs and come to hang out in the sun to watch these all-aged players. Public Information Number: (760) 473-8329 Oceanside Heritage Day Fundraiser Heritage Park Celebrating the past, present and future of North County’s Crown Jewel. Public Information Number: (760) 435-5041 Scholastic Surf Series South Harbor Jetty High school and Middle school surfing, fun for the whole family to come out and watch. Public Information Number: (760) 518-2727 Stargazing Party MiraCosta College Baseball Field 1 Count the stars and enjoy good company during the monthly star party. This event is open to all ages. Polar Plunge Dress for cold weather and feel free to stay for as June Oceanside Pier April little or as long as you would like. San Diego County Fair Polar Plunge is the fundraising activity for Southern Easter Sunrise on the Shore Public Information Number: (760) 757-2121x. 6506 Del Mar Fairgrounds California Special Olympic (for San Diego Region) Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre The San Diego County Fair promises to be an in chilling winter under the theme “Freezin’ for Celebrate an Easter Sunrise Service at the Oceanside “Out Of This World” experience featuring man’s Reason”! Pier Amphitheatre fascination with the world of outer space and the Public Information Number: (619) 283-6100 Public information Number: (760) 721-7777 wonder of the universe, as well as the fun and Vintage surf swap meet imaginative world of science fiction March California Surf Museum Public Information: 858-755-1161 The public is welcome to browse and buy items Ironman 70.3 Surf Museum 5th Annual Gala including surfboards, surf memorabilia, and vintage Oceanside Pier California Surf Museum collectables. There will be a range of prices. Many 1.2-mile swim course in Oceanside Harbor, a 56-mile Opportunities to bid on one of a kind treasures. rare pieces, new items too! bike course that includes the coastal beauty of San Mingling with surf legends. Public Information Number: (760) 721-6876 Clemente State Park and the challenging inland hills Public Information Number: (760) 721-6876 of Camp Pendleton and a 13.1-mile run through the Art of Amore Race Across America coastal neighborhoods of Oceanside. Oceanside Museum of Art Oceanside Pier 200 N. The Strand Public Information Number: (813) 868-5940 $30 Nonmembers, $20 Members. It’s a new Longest running bicycle endurance competition in innovative event designed to educate and entertain Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch the world. guests about the passion of love within the arts. 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad Public Information Number: (720) 381-6053 For the first time in over 15 years, The Flower Fields Public Information Number: (760) 435-3720 San Luis Rey Band of Luiseno Mission at Carlsbad Ranch® has changed its color pattern- Oceanside Days of Art Indians Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow expect to be amazed! The 50 acres of Giant Tecolote Downtown Oceanside Mission San Luis Rey de Francia 4030 Mission Ave Ranunculus flowers will cascade down the hillside The Oceanside Days of Art is a juried fine art festival 16th annual Pow-Wow. Food, arts, crafts, and in a spectacular display of colors sure to take your featuring over 110 local artists showcasing a wide Native American jewelry booths. breath away. variety of artwork for sale. Celebrating over 20 years Public Information Number: (760) 724-8505 Public Information Number: (760) 431-0352 of bringing the cultural arts to Oceanside. Green Fair at the Beach Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre For dates, times and detailed information, The Green Fair at the Beach is North County’s largest For dates, times and detailed information, visit us online at www.visitoceanside.org or Earth Day celebration! There is no admission charge visit us online at www.visitoceanside.org or call toll-free at (800) 350-7873. to all of this family fun! call toll-free at (800) 350-7873. Public Information Number: (760) 435-5021

14 visitoceanside.org visitoceanside.org 15 and welcome anyone with a festive atmosphere and Christmas In July solidarity. Music, food, entertainment…this event is Mission San Luis Rey de Francia growing every year! Public Information Number: (760) 757-3232 Public Information Number: (760) 877-3262 Concerts in the park Rancho Del Oro Park (College Blvd. & Avenida November Empresa) 5th Annual California surf festival Free concerts sponsored by the City of Oceanside Hosted by the California Surf Museum Parks and Rec. Department. This year’s line-up has Public Information Number: (760) 721-6876 nearly doubled with acts spanning the musical Bike the Coast-Taste the Coast genres! Under the Pier, on the Beach, Pier amphitheatre Public Information Number: (760) 435-5041 Bicycle ride, food expo, cycling event, music, beer garden. Fun for the whole family! August Public Information Number: (760) 687-9848 World Bodysurfing Championships Oceanside Pier December Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club 28th About 350-400 bodysurfers from around the world Oceanside’s Independence Day Parade Annual Contest and Beach Festival Holiday Tree Lighting compete in their respective age divisions for trophies Coast Hwy. from Oceanside Blvd. to Civic Center Dr. Pier Amphitheater & South Pier Beach Join in the kick-off to the Holiday Season with and prizes. Vendor sponsors will be featured with 19th annual Oceanside Independence day parade. Annual Longboard Surfing Contest sponsored by the city’s 5th annual tree lighting. Enjoy children’s product booths on the Strand during all days of Public Information Number: (760) 754-4512 the Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club. Divisions are activities & Sunset Market shops. competition. determined by age. Helps bring awareness to clean Public Information Number: (760) 435-5041 Public Information: www.worldbodysurfing.org July water efforts and the sport of surfing. 6th Annual Wild Duck 5K XC Race (1st Public Information Number: (858) 792-5541 Comic-Con race in Dirt Dog series) San Diego Convention Center Guajome Park in Oceanside/Vista September Public Information: (619) 491-2475 Unique XC course with some rolling hills, fields of Del Mar Horse Races grass and views of the lake and ducks. Benefits Oceanside Harbor Days Del Mar Fairgrounds Mission Vista H.S. XC teams. Oceanside Harbor Public Information: (858) 793-5533 Public Information Number: (760) 723-3257 This event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great food and fun activities for the entire family. Public Information Number: (760) 722-1534 TikiSwim Oceanside Harbor A fun variation on a great event. Swimmers and triathletes alike will challenge each other over a distance that is almost never raced outside of Ironman triathlons. 2.4 mile course takes athletes from the south side of the Oceanside Pier into the Oceanside Harbor finishing at the boat launch area. The 1.2 mile course starts at the end of Harbor Drive and will join the 2.4 mile course to also finish in the harbor. Public Information Number: (760) 415-3329 83rd Annual Oceanside Labor Day Pier Swim and Paddle Oceanside Pier The Oceanside Pier Swim is an annual event celebrated by athletes from all over California to help raise money for the Oceanside Swim Club. Register early to get your T-shirt. The Pier Swim is a one mile course that begins and ends on the beach. Public Information Number: (760) 435-1031

October Pride @ the Beach Betty’s Lot, Oceanside CA For dates, times and detailed information, This is a family event that caters towards the visit us online at www.visitoceanside.org or Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender individuals call toll-free at (800) 350-7873. that live in our community. We celebrate diversity

16 visitoceanside.org visitoceanside .org 17 Accommodations

Rooms with aView Whether it’s a family beach Hotels / Motels Oceanside offers a wide range of hotel and vacation, a romantic getaway or motel lodging options. Whether you are a thrifty business trip, Oceanside has a hotel traveler on a “surfin’ safari” looking for budget-friendly accommodations or searching variety of accommodations that for a luxurious hotel Visitors may take ad- can meet various price points and resort style room vantage of special rates overlooking the Pacific and packages by making desired amenities. Ocean, Oceanside reservations online at www.visitoceanside. offers a variety of org or by calling toll-free options. No matter (800) 350-7873. where you decide to stay, you’ll be just minutes from the beach, with an assortment of dining and shopping options at your fingertips. For exclusive offers go to www.VisitOceanside.org. Vacation Rentals Planning to stay for several days? Have you thought about staying in a vacation rental? A vacation rental can provide you with the conveniences of home and the living space to unwind after a day of exploring. For exclusive offers go to www.VisitOceanside.org.

18 visitoceanside .org visitoceanside.org 19 Executive rooms have full kitchens Free hot breakfast Free high-speed wireless internet On-site guest laundry facilities 1 /2 mile to Camp Pendleton 100% non-smoking Pet friendly 937 N. Coast Highway Microwaves and Refrigerators Oceanside, CA 92054 in all rooms Military discount extended to (760) 450-0730 Meetings and Events family members www.LaQuintaOceanside.com For Memorable group Events Use promo code CWC2012 under group reservations to access your special online rate in the Heart of SoCal Looking for an affordable, beachside location for your next social gathering, meeting or event? Visit Oceanside in the heart of Southern California! Our classic beach community is conveniently located halfway between San Diego and Los Angeles. With its warm and sandy beaches, historical wooden pier and Cape Cod-style harbor village complete with unlimited water sports and recreation, Oceanside is the ideal destination for: reunions, executive retreats, sporting events, association meetings and MORE! Oceanside’s professional staff knows Oceanside inside and out and is the trusted resource for visitor information. With over 1,500 rooms, an outdoor amphitheater, museums and specialty venues, there is something for every group and we are here to assist you in finding that perfect location. Free deluxe continental breakfast For our complimentary, one-stop accommodations, Free high-speed wireless internet RAMADA Oceanside 1440 Mission Ave. shopping and event planning, please contact Business center with fax, copy, and print Oceanside, CA 92058 Dana Higgins at [email protected] or call Fully equiped fitness center Microwaves and Refrigerators in all rooms (760) 637-9953. Further group information and an (760) 967-4100 Military discount extended to family members www.RamadaOceanside.com RFP form are available online at www.visitoceanside.org. Use promo code CWC2012 under group reservations to access your special online rate

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24 visitoceanside.org visitoceanside.org 25 Our Featured Accommodations At A Glance ALWAYS BEYOND YOUR EXPECTATIONS

110 Guest Rooms & Junior Suites ARYANA Restaurant & Bar

AAA Rating TV Cable Friendly Pet Pool Spa/Jacuzzi Microwave/Refrigerator Kitchen View Ocean Meeting Space Continental Breakfast Room Fitness Suites Wireless Internet Free Laundry Facilities Compliant ADA Transportation Near Public Meeting Room • Business Kiosk • Fitness Center Best Western Oceanside Room Service • Wired/Wireless Internet Access 1680 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92054 2 • • • • • • • • • • (760) 722-1821 * Outdoor Heated Pool & Spa Oceanside Days Inn at the Coast Ocean View Rooms Available 1501 Carmelo Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054 2 • • • • • • • • • • Group & Military Discounts (760) 722-7661 Brand new hotel right at Oceanside’s Harbor. Harbor Inn & Suites 1401 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054 • • • • • • • • • • • (760) 722-1244 Holiday Inn Express 3170 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056 3 • • • • • • • • • • • • • (760) 757-2200 Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina 1401 Carmelo Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • (760) 231-7000 La Quinta Inn Oceanside 937 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054 2 • • • • • • • • • (760) 450-0730 Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina Courtyard by Marriott Oceanside 1401 Carmelo Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054 3501 Seagate Way, Oceanside, CA 92056 3 • * • • • • • • • • • • (760) 231-7000 (760) 966-1000 * www.hioceanside.com Residence Inn by Marriott 3603 Ocean Ranch Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056 3 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (760) 722-9600 Super 8 Marty’s Valley Inn 3240 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058 2 • • • • • • • • • • • • • (760) 757-7700 Quality Inn & Suites Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort of Oceanside 333 North Myers Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 2 • • • • • • • • • • • (800) 470-0048 Ramada Oceanside 1440 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92054 2 • • • • • • • • • • (760) 967-4100 Rodeway Inn 1103 North Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054 • • • • • • • • • • (760) 722-1904 Perfectly Located! Quality Inn & Suites 1403 Mission Ave., Oceanside 1403 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054 • • • • • • • • • • (760) 721-6663 (760) 721-6663 * ADA compliance in progress, ADA animals only qualityinnoceanside.com

5 Blocks from the For Business or Pleasure Oceanside Pier 107 Rooms and Suites • Heated Pool and Spa • Fitness Center Newly Remodeled Rooms • Conference Center • Complimentary Expanded Continental Break- fast • In Room Coffee • High Speed Internet Access • Voicemail Heated Pool Close to Beaches, Nearby Restaurants, MCB Camp Pendleton, Golf, Full Hot Breakfast Legoland—Non Smoking Rooms Available super 8 oceanside Free High Speed Internet 3240 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA Refrigerator and Microwave in Each Room (760) 757-7700 • (800) 747-3529 www.super8oceanside.com

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Oceanside’s wide, sandy beaches offer unlimited recreational Surf opportunities &Sand

Oceanside is renowned for its wide, sandy beaches; enticing everyone to relax in the sun, read a book or surf the rolling waves. Friends and families enjoy the unlimited recreational opportunities from playing Frisbee and volleyball to roasting marshmallows at one of the beach fire pits. There are also miles of pedestrian friendly pathways along The Strand that are perfect for a scenic hike, bike or run.

Surfing Tip Oceanside’s harvest of beach- break peaks and barrels work year-round, but are cleanest on a south swell at low to medium tide. It’s usually bigger than the rest of the County. A good rule of thumb with Oceanside is that it blows out early. To get the glass (and beat the summer blackballs and crowds), get there at the crack of dawn.

28 visitoceanside .org visitoceanside.org 29 Tyson Street Beach Tyson Street Beach, also known as Tyson Street Park, is within walking distance of the Oceanside Pier. Since the park is just a few feet from the beach, it is great for picnics. • Picnic Tables • Playground • Restrooms • Showers • Telephones

Oceanside Beaches are also world famous for international surfing and sport competitions and are home to major events including IronMan Triathlons, beach soccer tournaments, bike tours and outrigger boat races.

Please see map on the inside Harbor Beach back cover for locations of the Oceanside’s largest beach: Harbor 9mphoto.com following beaches. Beach offers everything from surfing to volleyball. “being comfortable in the water is an important Breakwater Way • Barbeque Grills Breakwater Way is a quiet, family Surfing in Oceanside part of surfing; standing up, the coordination and • Camping the timing of catching waves will all come with beach located just south of Referred to as “one of Southern California’s most • Fire Pits time.” Oceanside does not have a shortage on Oceanside Harbor. It is popular consistent surf spots” by Matt Warshaw and William • Food and Beverage Services surfers. At any point during the day, at any time with surfers and volleyball players Finnegan in The Encyclopedia of Surfing, Oceanside • Guest Rental Slips of year, you will surely spot a surfer in the water alike. • Parking is home to countless professional and leisure surfers Wisconsin Street Beach waiting for the next big wave. • Barbeque Grills • Picnic Tables and world renowned surf board shapers. With This is Oceanside’s least Learn more about what Julie and Caleb love • Fire Pits • Recreational Rentals 3 miles of beautiful shoreline, everyone has their frequented beach due to its about Oceanside by scanning the QR code or by • Parking • Restrooms favorite spots to catch a wave. narrow size. When the tide is visiting the Visit Oceanside YouTube channel. • Picnic Tables • Showers “I love the waves here and the lifestyle” reveals high, the water comes all the way • Restrooms • Surf Spot Julie Cox, professional surfer and Director of the to the rocks, leaving very little or • Showers • Telephones California Surf Museum, as she shares why she no beach at all. • Surf Spot • Volley Ball Courts chooses to call Oceanside home. “There is always • Volley Ball Court • Parking something going on whether the Mission is putting Pier View North • Restrooms on an event… or there is a big concert down at the Buccaneer Beach Offering a quiet, more relaxed • Showers amphitheater, there is always something different You will find this cozy inlet atmosphere, the beaches north • Telephones happening.” bustling with families and sun of Oceanside Pier are sandier Thinking about taking a surf lesson the next time worshippers. and provide more open space. you are in Oceanside? • Barbeque Grills • Fire Pits “One of my biggest tips for surfing is to relax” Julie Cox Caleb Richter • Basketball Court • Parking said Caleb Richter, surf coach at Surf Camps USA, • Food and Beverage Services • Volley Ball Courts • Parking • Picnic Tables Pier View South • Restrooms The beach area south of the • Showers Oceanside Pier is Oceanside’s • Telephones most popular beach. If you want Moving to Oceanside? to be where the action is, you’ll North County Properties provides: Turnkey relocation definitely want to hit this spot. • Fun Fact • Barbeque Grills services • Personalized service • North County Home Experts At the end of Oceanside • Fire Pits We will find you the perfect home at a price you can afford. Boulevard, there is a large • Fishing Complimentary home information with photos: rock that sits in the surf line • Food and Beverage Services www.oceansidehomesinfo.com approximately 300 feet south • Parking of the lifeguard tower and • Picnic Tables North County Properties can be seen at low tide. • Recreational Rentals 760-966-0173 Parking available. • Surf Spot Marilyn & Dea Froggatt • Telephones

30 visitoceanside.org visitoceanside.org 31 The only harbor between Orange County and The Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre is the hub for 10 Adventures you can San Diego, boaters and sport fishers alike take community events and recreational fun! As you walk advantage there is a fuel dock, four-lane launch by, you will find groups working out, taking a dance have with your family ramp, bait receiver and slip rentals including lesson or hosting an exciting cultural or musical event. 1. Mission San Luis Rey electricity, water, restrooms, showers and laundry 2. Catch a Wave! Oceanside facilities. Visiting boaters will find 50 guest slips is known for its for short-term mooring. The Oceanside Yacht Club consistent surf, so why promotes many boating activities for both slip not take a lesson? renters and visiting boaters. While you are in town, Locals like to boast that Oceanside Harbor is stop by the California indeed the most beautiful undiscovered harbor Surf Museum to learn on the Pacific Coast. The nautical experience in the history of the surf Oceanside is definitely worth exploring. culture. 3. Visit LEGOLAND! Purchase discount tickets at the California Welcome Center-Oceanside. 4. Beaches and Pier—Enjoy the warm sandy beaches of Oceanside by making a sand castle. Biking 5. Explore Oceanside San Luis Rey Bike Trail The trail is a class I Harbor! Oceanside bicycle trail that is approximately 9 miles long. Harbor is home to The trail follows the path of the San Luis River many wonderful and is relatively flat and safe for all age groups. It activities such as whale is completely isolated from motorized traffic and watching, sport fishing traffic lights. Pick up a trail map at the California and kayaking. Explore Oceanside Pier Welcome Center-Oceanside! Harbor Village’s many At 1,942 feet, the historical Oceanside Pier is the unique shops and restaurants. longest wooden pier on the West Coast. A leisurely Coastal Rail Trail The Coastal Rail Trail is a stroll out over the Pacific inspires one to unwind 44 mile long regional bicycle trail and pedestrian 6. Camp Pendleton Museums—Camp as they catch the beauty of Oceanside’s amazing pathway that extends from downtown Oceanside to Pendleton, a United States Marine Corps coastline. San Diego. The Oceanside segment is the northern Base, is Oceanside’s neighbor to Always “a buzz” with activity, the Pier serves as most section and begins at the western end of the the north and is the home to a recreational meeting place for locals and visitors San Luis Rey River Trail. several military museums. alike. Fishermen, surfers, and tourists, young and (760) 435-5088 7. Let’s Go Ride a Bike! old, gather to walk the pier, play in the surf, or Pack a picnic lunch and simply relax in the sand for an unforgettable sunset. Featured in this gUide ride your bike along Every year the pier draws over 1 million visitors to the San Luis Rey River enjoy all it has to offer. The Pier Plaza offers a range North County Properties Bike Trail. This 9-mile of beach amenities that include everything from bike (760) 966-0173 trail is a great way to rentals and surf lessons to gourmet lattes and fresh See our ad on page 31. spend a day with the squeezed lemonade. For a tasty treat...don’t miss family. Worth Checking Out Ruby’s Diner located at the end of the Pier. 8. Rent a Boat If fishing is your interest, the pier is the best place BoAt RentALs of AMeRICA, oCeAnsIDe 9. Buena Vista Lagoon Audubon Society: to cast your line. There are cleaning areas, pole 256 Harbor Drive South, Experience Oceanside’s natural habitat rentals and a bait shop conveniently located right on Oceanside by exploring the only fresh the pier and you don’t even need a fishing license. (760) 722-0028 Oceanside Harbor water lagoon in Southern www.boats4rent.com Don’t forget to visit Oceanside Harbor—one of California. While you are Great family fun! Jet Skis, Power Oceanside’s most picturesque spots. The charming there, don’t miss the and Sailboats, Kayaks, Stand- up Cape Cod-style Harbor Village with trendy shops, opportunity to spot a Family Fun in Paddle Boards, Pedal Boats and popular Electric fine restaurants, quaint cafes, picnic tables and Oceanside few birds. From beach adventures to Boats with room for twelve. Open daily. Reserve a brilliant lighthouse provides an enchanting family-friendly restaurants and online. www.boats4rent.com 10. Spot a Whale! If you experience of atmosphere and color. museums, Oceanside is a great are visiting Oceanside While in the Harbor, take a few hours to SoCal Surf Camp escape for ALL ages! Scan during the winter experience a deep-sea sport fishing trip, whale- www.socalsurfschool.com the QR code or go to the Visit months, it is a must that watching tour (seasonal), sailing lesson or other (760) 889-8984 Oceanside YouTube channel you go whale watching out water-oriented activity. Get a taste of being an Oceanside’s original and favorite to discover what Brooke King of Oceanside Harbor. See the Oceanside local by renting a boat, taking a jet-ski for 17 years! Surfing lessons for all and her 3-year-old daughter breathtakingly large animals as they travel out for a spin, testing your balance with stand-up ages, also week-long camps, birth- like to do in Oceanside. along our coastline. paddle boarding, kayaking or even snorkeling! day parties, and corporate events.

32 visitoceanside.org visitoceanside.org 33 Art & Culture Art & Culture While our wide-open beaches are the top reason visitors escape to Oceanside, exciting discoveries can be made while exploring our rich cultural heritage. From our outdoor amphitheater to historic museums, Oceanside’s cultural resources vary from the classic to contemporary and are enjoyed through hands-on experiences, live theater performances and thought-provoking art.

California Surf Museum The California Surf Museum is a must see for the whole family. From wood plank surfboards made in the early 1900s to Bethany Hamilton’s shark-bitten board from 2003, the museum actively preserves surfing related items, while telling their stories through beautiful exhibits. Check the website for current exhibit and event information. 312 Pier View Way Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 721-6876 www.surfmuseum.org

Oceanside Museum of Art Oceanside Museum of Art educates and inspires the public through a diverse range of engaging exhibitions and programs that connect people with regional, as well as national and global artists and artforms of the 20th and 21st centuries. 704 Pier View Way Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 435-3720 www.oma-online.org

Historic Highway 101 A virtual living road museum, dropping off the Interstate to the Historic Highway 101 in Oceanside is like a step back in time. From the Star Theater The Brooks Theatre and Studio 219 that epitomizes “Google” architecture from the ’50s The Brooks Theatre is home to the Oceanside to the Irving Gill designed Civic Center, you’ll see Theatre Company with the Academy next door building after building from a by gone era unfold as in Studio 219. “. . . the new resident company at you wind around the coastline. Sunshine Brooks Theatre delivers impressively with

34 visitoceanside .org visitoceanside.org 35 the Fellowship aims to unite Christianity with science. the night’s animal visitors, tour the garden of native There are two daily services offered to visitors who plants, and find the world’s tiniest mammals. visit this National Historical Monument. 2202 South Coast Highway 2222 Mission Avenue Oceanside, CA 92054 Oceanside, CA 92058 (760) 439-2473 (760) 757-6600 www.bvaudubon.org www.rosicrucian.com Farmers’ Market Prince of Peace Abbey Mingle with the locals and experience Southern The Prince of Peace Abbey is a Benedictine Monastery California’s cornucopia of fresh produce and flowers situated on a mesa overlooking the San Luis Rey River every Thursday morning from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Valley and the Pacific Ocean. It was founded in 1958 Oceanside Farmer’s Market. Enjoy ocean views as you by monks of St. Meinrad’s Archabbey in Indiana. The browse the selection of gourmet baked goods, fresh facility serves as a retreat house and gardens for those seafood, plus arts and crafts. seeking spiritual renewal. Coast Highway and Pier View Way 650 Benet Hill Road Oceanside, CA 92054 Oceanside, CA 92058 (760) 754-4512 MCCS Camp Pendleton (760) 967-4200 x200 mainstreetoceanside.com Camp Pendleton is the largest United States Marine princeofpeaceabbey.blogspot.com Sunset Market Corps amphibious training base. At 125,000+ acres, Guajome Regional Park Coast The Sunset Market is a fun evening experience this former Rancho provides unique insight into professional-caliber direction, acting, costumes and Located in the serene San Luis Rey Valley, Guajome presented in a safe, family friendly atmosphere the native chaparral (coastal desert) landscape in special effects . . . “ (PKragen/North County Times) Regional Park is a beautiful ecological preserve every Thursday evening from 5–9 p.m. Enjoy live which urban Southern California was built. Camp and then received “A ‘love of the arts’ Rose!” featuring native chaparral vegetation. There is a entertainment, a children’s area and a tempting Pendleton’s motto is “Preserving California’s Precious 217 and 219 North Coast Highway wonderful lake perfect for fishing and trails for selection of international cuisine! Don’t miss the farm Resources” as it is home to endangered species and Oceanside, CA 92054 hiking, biking and horseback riding. Quiet, modern fresh produce, floral items, contains many historical landmarks. (760) 433-8900 campsites are available year-round. gourmet food and arts and To visit the base, guests must show identification, oceansidetheatre.org 3000 Guajome Lake Road crafts items. proof of insurance and proof of registration at the Oceanside, CA 92057 Highway and Pier View Way gate. Two museums are available for one-and-a-half Heritage Park (760) 724-4489 Oceanside, CA 92054 hour tours on the base. Nestled among the rolling hills of historic Oceanside Camping Reservations: (877) 565-3600 (760) 754-4512 Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 Valley, Heritage Park features the original buildings mainstreetoceanside.com Public Affairs: (760) 725-5799 of downtown Oceanside. These original structures Buena Vista Audubon Society Tour Information: (760) 725-5569 date from the turn of the century and feature the Nature Center North County Model www.mccscamppendleton.com City’s first General Store, the Blacksmith Shop & Livery Located along the Buena Vista Lagoon, the Nature Railroad Society Stable, the Portola Inn, the old city jail, a doctor’s Center offers a variety of outdoor adventures. Walk Upstairs within the Earthgrown Market Featured In This Guide office, Libby School and The Blade Newspaper. amid native plants to see views of the lagoon and its 1820 Oceanside Boulevard 220 Peyri Drive bird life, discover tracks along the shore that reveal Oceanside, CA 92054 California Surf Museum Oceanside, CA 92057 (760) 722-7366 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside, (760) 721-6876 (760) 433-8297 See our ad on this page.

Mission San Luis Rey Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is the largest of the California Missions. With such peaceful and inspirational surroundings, it is easy to visualize the everyday life of the Franciscan Friars and Native Americans who inhabited the mission more than two centuries ago. The mission architecture is extraordinary. Hand-carved wooden doors, bright and colorful hand-painted walls and murals, the original baptismal font (made by Native Americans) of hand- hammered copper and a mixture of Classical and Baroque reredos are not to be missed. 4050 Mission Avenue Oceanside, CA 92057 (760) 757-3651 www.sanluisrey.org

Rosicrucian Fellowship Brilliantly situated on a dramatic bluff overlooking the historic Oceanside Valley, the Rosicrucian Fellowship offers sanctuary from the demands of the modern world. Operating as the International Headquarters,

36 visitoceanside.org visitoceanside.org 37 A Taste of

Find the best places for a memorable dining experience. A Taste of Oceanside… Oceanside offers an array of dining 101 Cafe located on historic options — from beach cafes to taco Highway 101 or Port of Subs, which shops to fine dining restaurants has been serving food in the same with spectacular coastal views. You location for more than 22 years. can also find a variety of cuisine No matter what your palate such as Italian, Mexican and Asian. preference, this classic California And you won’t want to pass on the beach community offers something traditional American spots such as for everyone.

38 visitoceanside .org visitoceanside.org 39 Featured In This Guide 101 CAfe 631 South Coast Highway, Oceanside (760) 722-5220 www.101cafe.net Located on historic Highway 101, the 101 Cafe serves up nostalgia along with some of the best All-American food in town. See our ad on this page. You May Also Enjoy PoRt-of-sUBs HARBoR fIsH & CHIPs 510 Oceanside Blvd. #101, Oceanside 276 Harbor Drive South, (760) 439-3354 www.portofsubs.com Oceanside Always fresh sliced meats & cheeses. Fresh baked (760) 722-4977 bread made daily on site. Wide variety of subs, Located in Oceanside Harbor. salads & wraps. Celebrating 22 years same location. Open Daily. See our ad on page 43. Serving Fish & Chips, Beer & Wine with harborside dining. Family owned & operated since 1969. Featuring authentic fishing pictures of yesteryear an schools of mounted fish. www.harborfishandchips.net HARney sUsHI 301 Mission Avenue #102A, Oceanside (760) 967-1820 www.harneysushi.com Oceanside’s premier sushi bar and restaurant experience. Zagat-rated and repeatedly voted Best Sushi. San Diego’s only sustainable sushi joint. HUnteR steAKHoUse of oCeAnsIDe Dining in Oceanside 1221 Vista Way, Oceanside (760) 433-2633 What makes Oceanside and www.HunterSteakhouse.com The Flying Pig Pub and Kitchen Historical site featuring hand so special? Hear from Roddy carved mid-western Browning by scanning the QR corn fed beef. Voted Best Steakhouse in North code or by exploring the Visit County. Now locally owned and operated. Oceanside YouTube channel. Also worth a look oCeAn’s eLeVen CAsIno 121 Brooks Street, Oceanside (760) 439-6988 www.oceans11.com Tremont Street Sports Bar & Grill 311 N Tremont St., Oceanside (760) 435-9555 www.tremontstsportsbar.com

Comfort Food for Good Times! Fun and classic, come in for the best homestyle food and great music! Hard-packed Ice cream milk shakes, full breakfasts served all day, lunch menu. www.101cafe.net 631 South Coast Highway • Oceanside, CA At the corner of South Coast Highway and Western Avenue Open everyday except Christmas 7:00 AM till 2:00 PM CASH, ATM And debiT CArdS Only (760) 722-5220

40 visitoceanside.org visitoceanside.org 41 Pizza Steak A Host of Other Possibilities Brooklyn Boyz Pizza 333 Pacific (760) 757-4992 (760) 433-3333 Bakery/Restaurant Jitters Carmine’s Pizza Lighthouse Oyster Bar Petite Madeline Bakery (760) 967-7886 (760) 966-6888 and Grill (760) 231-7300 Pier View Coffee Co Dominic’s (760) 433-1900 (760) 966-1150 Cuban (760) 754-1881 Thai Azafran Deli/Sandwiches Big Bob’s Best Pizza Rim Talay (760) 435-0005 (760) 231-5050 Swami’s Café (760) 435-2007 La Casa Pizza Sports Bar & Grill (760) 966-1203 (760) 722-1949 Vegetarian / Vegan Breakwater Brewing Co. Family Restaurants/ Italian Roma’s Pizza Hill Street Café (760) 433-6064 American (760) 757-2003 (760) 966-0985 Fratelli’s Italian Kitchen Buccaneer Brew Breakfast Club Diner (760) 220-7460 (760) 966-1804 (760) 722-3124 Seafood Vietnamese Tony’s Sports Bar & Grill Rosina’s 333 Pacific Yummy Pho Beach Break Café (760) 721-5000 (760) 433-8466 (760) 439-6355 (760) 433-3333 (760) 631-1800 Pit Stop Diner Davina’s Cabo Grill Veneto’s Lighthouse Oyster Bar Beach Break Harbor (760) 901-4299 (760) 722-1228 and Grill (760) 637-2450 (760) 453-2073 Ruby’s Diner (760) 433-1900 Junkyard Grill Japanese Buccaneer Beach Café (760) 433-7829 (760) 231-6600 Fish Joint (760) 966-1804 Smashburger (760) 450-0646 Coffee Shops Mary’s Family Restaurant (760) 729-1686 Rendez’ Vous Coffee House (760) 722-3052 Love Boat Sushi Bar Contemporary Comfort (760) 415-9854 (760) 721-3737 Ty’s Burger House Food (760) 757-5890 Waraii Sushi Flying Pig Pub and Kitchen (760) 630-3770 (760) 453-2940 Mexican Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt Anita’s #1 & Smoothies (760) 722-6323 Coldstone Creamery Anita’s #2 (760) 722-0880 (760) 757-7745 (760) 945-5200 Bull Taco Maui Wowi (760) 453-2103 (760) 529-9933 Mariscos Ensenada JR’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice (760) 967-6024 (760) 809-8304 Pedro’s Tacos FroYo Love (760) 722-7221 (760) 434-0701

• Always fresh sliced meats & cheese • Always fresh baked breads from our

own ovens Coast Hwy. • Wide variety of subs, salads & wraps to choose from Oceanside Blvd.

510 Oceanside Blvd. • At Coast Highway (760) 493-3354 • Fax (760) 439-3375

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A Surf & Sand Shopping Spree Everything needed for a day or even a week at the beach can be found in Oceanside.

In fact, the district was certified by Featured In This Guide the California Trade & Commerce AsyLUM sURf 310 Mission Avenue, Oceanside Agency as an official “Main Street (760) 722-7101 www.asylumboardshop.com The place to shop for all your beach needs. of America,” ensuring that our From the latest/coolest surf apparel to beach rentals. It’s here. See our ad on page 3. downtown area will continue to fARMeRs’ MARKet Corner of Coast Highway and Pier View Way reflect its cultural ambiance. (760) 754-4512 Experience Southern California’s cornucopia of locally grown produce & floral, baked goods, freshly prepared hot foods, arts and crafts. rom fine antiques shops Weekly, Thursdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. along historic Highway 101 See our ad on page 4. sUnGLAss CoRneR to the quaint treasures in the 401 Mission Avenue, Oceanside F (760) 754-2655 www.sunglasscorner.net Harbor Village, Oceanside offers a North County’s largest selection of sunglasses, starting at $5. See our ad on page 3. myriad of shopping to compliment sUnset MARKet Corner of Coast Highway and Pier View Way everyone’s style. The downtown (760) 754-4512 Family-friendly outdoor market. Live entertainment, shopping district is reflective of wide variety of hot foods, gourmet specialty foods, fresh produce & floral, arts, crafts, retail, kid’s ’50s-style architecture, lending it activities and more. Weekly, Thursdays 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. See our ad on page 4. a nostalgic classic California flair.

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Travel by plane, train or automobile to experience Oceanside’s beautiful beach community. Central to both Los Angeles and San Diego, Oceanside is tucked away along the peaceful coastline away from the hustle and bustle. Planes, Trains & Oceanside The following information will help solve all your transportation needs in order to maneuver our beautiful destination.

Oceanside Municipal Airport The Oceanside Municipal Airport provides a wonderful alternative for those who have access to private aircraft. It is a modern facility, offering tourists and corporate businesses a convenient mode of transportation into Oceanside. 480 Airport Road Oceanside, CA 92058 (760) 435-5187 www.oceansidemunicipalairport.com McClellan Palomar Airport Approximately 10 minutes south of Oceanside, Palomar Airport offers major air service with United Express Airlines, connecting through Los Angeles. 2192 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad, CA 92011 (760) 431-4646 www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/airports/palomar.html

46 visitoceanside .org visitoceanside.org 47 San Diego International Airport Our international airport is 38 miles south of Oceanside and provides service from all major Explore airlines. There are more than 600 flights operating daily from three terminals in San Diego’s state-of- Oceanside… the-art airport facility. Short and long-term parking is available. Each location offers quick and easy access within close proximity of the airport. Long- and term parking facilities offer free shuttle service to terminals. 3225 North Harbor Drive eyond San Diego, CA 92101 B (619) 400-2404 On public transit www.san.org The Oceanside Transit Center The Oceanside Transit Center offers a convenient and stress-free way to travel to and from Oceanside. It offers rail services from Amtrak, Coaster, Sprinter and Metrolink and bus services from Breeze and Greyhound. 205 South Tremont Street Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 966-6500 www.GoNTCD.com QUALITY OF LIFE COASTER Train: North-South, Oceanside to San Diego Amtrak: 1-800-USA-RAIL The Coaster: 1-800-COASTER Metrolink: 1-800-371-5465 IS OUR BEST Sprinter: 511 FAMILY VALUE

Lincoln Military Housing has become the premier SPRINTER housing choice for the Military families of Camp Pendleton. Light rail: East-West, Oceanside to Escondido We offer new or newly renovated 2 to 5 bedroom homes (utilities included), with community centers that include game rooms, swimming pools, fitness centers, and free community events. Both pet and non-pet friendly areas available.

For additional information visit BREEZE Featured In This Guide Bus: Serves throughout North County Amtrak California the Lincoln Military Housing website at Looking for an easy way to get around 1-800-USA-RAIL www.lincolnmilitary.com or call us at www.AmtrakCalifornia.com San Diego County? See our ad on inside front cover. (760) 430-5000 Let our trains and buses take you there! North County Transit District Find schedules and maps at www.GoNTCD.com GoNCTD.com. The Coaster: 1-800-COASTER Metrolink: 1-800-371-5465 Sprinter: 511 See our ad on this page.

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