Popular places to visit
Oceanside Pier
Explore the waterfront of Oceanside Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Oceanside. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Oceanside Strand Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Strand Beach during your trip to Oceanside?
Oceanside Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Beach during your trip to Oceanside?
Oceanside Harbor Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Harbor Beach during your trip to Oceanside? Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the campsites.
Mission San Luis Rey Church
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mission San Luis Rey Church during your travels in Oceanside. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Oceanside Harbor
Explore the waterfront of Oceanside Harbor and enjoy other activities such as surfing in Oceanside. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Up Close Dolphin & Whale Watching
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Carlsbad Village Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App!
Top hotels in Townsite
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
Yes
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
Room great! Everything walking distance.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Best Western Oceanside Inn
Well there were really friendly and the place was really clean too
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
All great
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
Overall great hotel, staff, and continent location. I will definitely be staying here again!
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
Pacific Inn
👍
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Townsite
Downtown Oceanside
While visiting Downtown Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like The Pier at Oceanside and Oceanside Pier.
Renaissance Ter
While there might not be top attractions in Renaissance Ter, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oceanside Harbor Beach and Oceanside Harbor.
Mid-District
If you're spending some time in Mid-District, Oceanside Beach and Oceanside Strand Beach are top sights worth seeing.
East Side Capistrano
While East Side Capistrano isn't home to many top sights, Ocean's Eleven Casino and Oceanside Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Oceanside
While visiting South Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanside Beach and Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center.
Fire Mountain
While there might not be top attractions in Fire Mountain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oceanside Beach and The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall.
