seize the MOMENTUMOO Oceanside...a City on the move! Concierge Reference Manual 2012 Oceanside A beautiful seaside community, centrally located between Los Angeles and San Diego. Oceanside offers sun, surf and a more family friendly relaxed and leisurely pace; easy access to Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm and Universal Studios on the north; San Diego Zoo and Mexico on the south, and Wild Animal Park on the east; 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. -1- -2- Oceanside Concierge Reference Guide For more information contact: California Welcome Center Oceanside 928 North Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 Phone: 760-721-1101 or 800-350-7873 www.visitoceanside.org Come to the Welcome Center for: Directions, Information, Local Hotel Reservations Hotel Hotline (800) 941-6758 - Discount Tickets to Major Attractions - Local, Regional & State Tourist Information - Maps & Souvenirs Other Contacts: Oceanside Chamber of Commerce 928 North Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 Phone: 760-722-1534 Fax: 760-722-8336 www.oceansidechamber.com -3- -4- Table of Contents Things to Do Oceanside Special Events - 2012 . .11 Things to Do with Kids . .17 Year Round - Things to Do . .19 The Spiritual Triangle of Oceanside . .23 Mission San Luis Rey de Francia . .24 Bird Watching . .25 Oceanside Bird Count . .26 Southern California Attractions . .27 Wineries & Breweries . .30 Shopping Antique Shopping . .35 Downtown Oceanside Shops . .36 South Oceanside . .38 Oceanside Shopping Centers . .40 Regional Shopping Centers . .40 Recreation Oceanside Beaches . .41 Beach Services . .44 Green Flash . .45 Kelp . .46 Grunion . .47 Beach Safety & Regulations . .48 Oceanside Harbor and Marina . .49 Things to do in the Harbor . .50 Oceanside Parks & Recreation . .51 -5- -6- Table of Contents continued... Guajome Park . .53 Skate Parks . .55 Golf Courses . .56 Theaters, Plays, Concerts and More . .59 Casino's . .60 Sports Surfing . .61 Biking\Coastal Rail Trail . .63 San Luis Rey Bike Trail . .64 Oceanside Bike Shops . .65 Boat Rentals . .66 Sailing\Sport Fishing\Whale Watching . .67 Skateboarding . .68 Sports In San Diego . .69 Lodging Hotels . .71 Hotel\Timeshares\Vacation Rentals . .74 Campgrounds\RV Parks . .76 Business Conferences & Weddings Business Conference & Meeting Facilities . .77 Caterers & Event Planners . .78 Weddings & Florists . .79 -7- -8- Table of Contents continued... Oceanside Restaurants Oceanside Dine Guide . click here to download from web Transportation Area Airports & Airlines . 81 Cabs & Limos/ Airport Shuttles/ Car Rentals/ Tour Companies . 82 Transportation . 83 Amtrak\Metrolink\Greyhound . 84 Amenities & Services Banks & Credit Unions. 85 Religious Services. 86 Convenience Stores . 88 Major Grocery Stores\Pharmacies. 89 Gas & Service Stations . 90 Travel Agencies\ Emergency Numbers\Hospitals & Clinics. 91 Foreign Embassies and Consulates . 92 Notes . 92 CD-Rom . .Back-Cover -9- -10- Oceanside Special Events 2012 May 2012 Oceanside Pacifi c Kiwanis 5th Annual Beach Fun Day Stargazing Party Date: May 18, 2012 Date: May 4-5, 2012 Time: 8:00am -1:00pm Time: 8:00pm-10:0pm Location: Harbor Beach Location: MiraCosta College Baseball Field 1 Details: Annual beach fun day sponsored by Details: Th e events, put on by the school's the Kiwanis of Oceanside Pacifi c Club and astronomy program, are free and open to the public. Foundation. Event is for kids with special needs. Public Information Number: 760-757-2121 Public Information Number: 760-757-5322 Freedom Surf Series Date: Saturday May 5, 2012 Operation Appreciation Time: 7:00am - 5:00pm Date: Saturday May 19, 2012 Location: South Pier Beach Time: 11:00am- 4:00pm Details: Surf competition sponsored by Christian Location: Pier Amphitheater Surfi ng Federation. Details: Annual day-long celebration to thank Public Information Number: 760-722-6363 military and their families for their service. Event is sponsored by the Oceanside Chamber of Beach Soccer Championships Commerce Date: May 5-6, 2012 Public Information Number: 760-722-1534 Time: TBA Location: Oceanside Beach Harbor Scholastic Surf Series Details: Beach Soccer Festival. Bring lawn-chairs Date: May 19-20, 2012.