OCEANSIDE CONCIERGE REFERENCE GUIDE The Concierge Reference Guide is a publication of the Oceanside Economic Development Department in partnership with the Visit Oceanside Organization. It is not an inclusive list of all businesses, retailers, or companies and is in no way considered to be an infallible source of information for the City of Oceanside. The City of Oceanside does not endorse nor support any business over another nor does it recommend any business to any person(s). The Concierge Reference Guide is an informational supplement only. Please contact: Patricia Mosher at (760) 435-3357 with any changes. For more information contact: City of Oceanside Economic Development 300 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054-2885 Phone: (760) 435-3352 www.ci.oceanside.ca.us www.visitoceanside.org Visit Oceanside Conference & Visitors Bureau California Welcome Center Oceanside 928 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 721-1101 or (800) 350-7873 Come to the Welcome Center for: Directions, Information, - Discount Tickets to Major Attractions - Local, Regional & State Tourist Information - Maps & Souvenirs Suggested Retail Price: $25.00 -75- Oceanside A beautiful seaside community, centrally located between Los Angeles and San Diego, Oceanside offers sun, surf, and a family-friendly relaxed and leisurely pace; easy access to Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm and Universal Studios to the north; San Diego Zoo and Mexico to the south, San Diego Zoo Safari Park to the east; and just minutes away from your favorite vacation activities... INTERSTATE 405 INTERSTATE 15 INTERSTATE 5 IFOR CAL NIA 76 IFOR CAL NIA Oceanside 78 INTERSTATE 805 San Diego INTERSTATE 8 Oceanside is the perfect home base. OUR MAYOR...WELCOME Welcome to the City of Oceanside, California. Oceanside is the largest city in San Diego's "North County". Ideally situated halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, Oceanside is a classic California beach community with its warm sandy beaches, historic wooden pier and Cape Cod-style harbor village complete with unlimited water sports and recreation. Oceanside's pristine, sandy beaches edged by beautiful palm trees stretch for three and a half miles — the longest and widest beaches in San Diego County. A premier surfing area, Oceanside hosts internationally recognized surfing competitions each year. Over 4 million people visit the Oceanside beaches and harbor year round. The Oceanside Pier is the only public pier between San Clemente in South Or- ange County to the north and San Diego to the south and is also the longest wooden pier on the West Coast. Oceanside has two museums, intriguing historical sites and picturesque shops and restaurants. And Oceanside’s downtown is prac- tically situated on the beach. We hope that you will use this manual to refer to the many shops, restaurants and activities here in Oceanside! Sincerely, JIM WOOD Mayor TABLE OF CONTENTS THINGS TO DO Oceanside Special Events - 2014 . 1 San Diego Special Events . 7 Things to do in our City . 10 Best Beaches . 11 Beach Safety & Regulations . 13 Oceanside Beach Services . 14 Interesting Ocean Factoids . 16 Grunion Run . 17 Arts & Culture . 18 Interesting Oceanside Facts . 19 The Spiritual Triangle of Oceanside. 20 Mission San Luis Rey De Francia . 21 Bird Watching . .22 Southern California Attractions . 23 Movies, Plays & Symphonies . 26 Casinos . 27 Local Wineries . 28 Temecula Wineries . 29 Local Breweries . 31 Hops Highway . 32 OCEANSIDE RESTAURANTS Oceanside Dine Guide . restaurant tab SHOPPING Antique Shopping . 33 Thrift Stores. 33 Downtown Oceanside Shops . .34 Mid - Coast Highway . .35 South Oceanside . 37 Things to do in the Harbor . .39 Oceanside Shopping Centers . .40 Regional Shopping Centers . .40 RECREATION Oceanside Parks & Recreations . 41 Guajome Regional Park . 43 Summer Concerts in the Park . .44 Skateboarding. 45 Surfing . 47 TABLE OF CONTENTS continued... Golf Courses. 48 Skydiving, Bowling, Pickleball & More . 49 Hiking. 50 Biking in Oceanside . .51 San Luis Rey Bike Trail . ..