town.oceanside

Beaches, surfers & military boys, this California beach town is a located right next door to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The main drag in Oceanside features restaurants, surf shops, furniture dealers & used car lots. The beaches are sandy & filled with folks during summer months. The large marina is home to many yachts, plus a great place for a beach bon fire. Oceanside pier is the longest wooden pier (1954') on the west coast.

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elevation: 47'

population: 128,400

zip code: 92054

Coastal

terrain:
very developed city w/ beaches & residential areas

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location:
San Diego County
N of Carlsbad
on Interstate 5

= OSD

recreation:

Biking

camping

San Luis Rey Mission

Marina

San Luis Rey River

Surfing

Skating

Swimming

Hiking

Fishing Pier

Beach Bon Fires

Jet Ski Rentals

Sailing

Boating

Kayaking

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Palomar Mountain State Park

Cleveland National Forest

Mission San Luis Rey

Buena Vista Lagoon

California Surf Museum

Oceanside Museum of Art

Oceanside Harbor

oceanside campgrounds

San Clemente State Beach Camping
San Onofre Beach Campground
South Carlsbad State Beach Camping
Palomar Mountain State Park Campground
Guajome County Park - RV Camping
Oceanside RV Park

description:
Southern California Coastal town with strong military presence; Camp Pendleton military base next door. Plenty lodging, dining & beaches in the area. Beaches and big fishing pier are quite the attraction.

nearby towns:
Fallbrook
Carlsbad
Vista
San Clemente
San Marcos
Escondido

local links:

City of Oceanside
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/

Pala Indians
Historic Oceanside
Camp Pendleton Marine Base
California Welcome Center
Oceanside Long Board Surfing Club
California Surf Museum
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
Trader Joe's
USMC Camp Pendleton Marine Base
Buena Vista Audubon

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