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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oceanside, California

elevation: 47'

population: 176,193

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

Oceanside
lodging

recreation:

biking

camping

Mission San Luis Rey

marina

San Luis Rey River

surfing

skating

swimming

hiking

fishing pier

beach bon fires

watercraft 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

Buena Vista Audubon

oceanside campgrounds

San Onofre State Beach
South Carlsbad State Beach
Palomar Mountain State Park
Guajome Regional Park
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 a big fishing pier are the main attraction.