Neighborhood Highlights
Oceanside Harbor
This serene, tucked-away spot is more than just a marina for sailboats and paddleboarders. You’ll love the variety of restaurants, cafés, and boutiques, too. There's also the sandy beach, perfect for a sunset stroll or sinking your toes into the Pacific.
Tee Time
The Hacienda® is just down the road from many of the world’s best golf courses. In fact, Oceanside is home to San Diego County’s first: Goat Hill Park, best known for its PGA Championship courses. And there are plenty more to play through–including some with gorgeous coastal views.
Oceanside Museum of Art
The Oceanside Museum of Art anchors a vibrant and diverse art scene, and it has celebrated SoCal artists for the last 25 years. Be sure to inquire about the adult programs and special events, such as workshops, live music, auctions, after-hour parties, festivals, and more.
A History of Oceanside, California
Oceanside was named, not surprisingly, for its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The area was first inhabited for thousands of years by the local Chumash people. But its documented history really began in the 1700s when Spanish explorers settled here. One in particular, named Portolá, arrived in 1769 and founded the famous Mission San Luis Rey de Francia almost two decades later in 1798.
Oceanside wasn’t officially incorporated until 1888, and it didn’t take long for the beautiful beaches to become the main attraction. Throughout the 20th century, it enjoyed a few more booms, first during WWII and later in the 1970s, thanks to rapidly expanding suburbs. It still attracts plenty of newcomers today, though long-time residents of "O'side" proudly refer to themselves as the "O’riginals."
