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Amtrak California and AmtrakCalifornia.com are services of the California Department of Transportation. Oceanside Visitors Guide Ad 2013.indd 1 2/6/13 1:33 PM EEExxxpppeeerrriiieeennnccceee DDDooowwwnnntttooowwwnnn Oceanside SShhoopp,, PPllaayy,, SSttaayy!! Inside Oceanside Discover Downtown! 84 square blocks with over 200 shops, 34 restaurants, 2 live theatres, 2 museums, 08 Letter from the Mayor IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS 16 screen Cineplex, and the longest wood Emergency: 911 pier on the West Coast. Non-Emergency: 760-435-4900 10 Welcome to Oceanside Tri-City Medical Center: 760-724-8411 12 Calendar of Events VISITOR INFORMATION: California Welcome Center – Oceanside 928 North Coast Highway, Suite A 19 Oceanside Neighborhoods Oceanside, CA 92054 World Famous Beaches! 760-721-1101 Activities galore including sunbathing, 20 Harbor www.VisitOceanside.org surfi ng, sandcastle building, people [email protected] watching, swimming, bicycling, having 26 Seaside a picnic or just relaxing. BEACH INFORMATION: 32 South O Junior Seau Community Center: 760-435-5233 38 Rancho del Oro Harbor and Beaches: 760-435-4000 Lifeguard Headquarters: 760-435-4018 Surf Report: 760-435-4020 44 Oh So Cool – Lodging Stay the Night PHOTO CREDITS Downtown Oceanside’s 15 hotels 50 Activities & Adventures Allen Carrasco feature rooms to fi t every budget. Jay Reilly Or rent a vacation home just steps Lancaster Photo from the beach. 56 Oh So Good – Dining Oceanside Historical Society Rich Cruse Tyler Whitehead 60 Map of Oceanside 62 Transportation 63 Offers Contact MainStreet Oceanside for more information: 701 Mission Avenue • Oceanside, CA 92054 760-754-4512 • mainstreetoceanside.com 4 visitoceanside.org visitoceanside .org 1 T H U R S D A Y is Mar ket Da y! iinn DDoowwnnttoowwnn OOcceeaannssiiddee!! SUby MNainS&treetF OceUansidNe Morning Farmer’s Market! Certifi ed & Organic Produce Baked Goods & Fresh Flowers at Downtown Beaches! Hot Foods & Handcrafts. 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This vibrant City has a quality surf shop dedicated to out-fi tting lot to offer visitors: miles of beautiful, wide, white, sandy beaches, everything you need to enjoy the paradise the longest wooden pier along the California coast, and a recreational of California’s fi nest beaches. harbor. Oceanside is the place to enjoy a relaxing, fun day at the beach and still have time to explore the history of the City, including the Whether you surf, body board, skate or largest of all the California missions, Mission San Luis Rey de Francia. have never seen the ocean, Asylum Surf Other fascinating places within the City are the Oceanside Museum of has what you need. From suntan lotion Art and the California Surf Museum. These are only a few of the many to straw hats to swim wear, to jackets to places you can visit. Inland there are many parks, shopping centers and great restaurants. Visitors can even catch a glimpse of what’s to come in sandals and shoes. Oceanside’s vibrant and growing downtown. 760-722-7101 For more information, be sure to visit the California Welcome Center - Oceanside located on North Coast Highway and Highway 76, where you www.AsylumBoardShop.com will be greeted with a smile by staff and volunteers happy to assist you. You can also contact the Welcome Center by calling 800-350-7873 or 310 Mission Ave. visiting their website at www.VisitOceanside.org Oceanside, CA 92054 We look forward to having you stay with us! Sincerely, Jim Wood Mayor North County’s best selection of sunglasses. Maui Jim • Ray Ban • Oakley • Smith Prada • Electric Visual • Spy+ Produced and Published by Visit Oceanside Copyright 2013. All rights reserved. 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Families enjoy nearby area attractions including Disneyland, feature full kitchens, separate living LEGOLAND California, the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and sleeping areas and complimentary and SeaWorld San Diego. Wi-Fi. Enjoy free, hot breakfast daily To assist with every aspect of your travel needs, Oceanside is or relax at our evening social hour with home to one of the Official California Welcome Centers. The California Welcome Center - OceansideSM provides local, regional and state tourist complimentary light fare and drinks. information and maps. With just one stop, visitors can: Purchase discount tickets to Southern California attractions. Make hotel reservations. Residence Inn San Diego Oceanside Shop for the perfect California keepsake. 3603 Ocean Ranch Blvd. Or just catch their breath. Oceanside, California 92056 (760) 722-9600 ResidenceInnOceanside.com 10 visitoceanside.org CAlENDAR OF EVENTS POLAR PLuNGE Oceanside Pier Polar Plunge is the fundraising activity for Southern California Special Olympic (for San Diego Region) in chilling winter under the theme “Freezin’ for Reason”! Public Information Number: 619-283-6100 MArCh IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside Pier 1.2-mile swim course in Oceanside Harbor, a 56-mile bike course that includes the coastal beauty of San Calendar of Events Clemente State Park and the challenging inland hills of Camp Pendleton and a 13.1-mile run through the coastal neighborhoods of Oceanside. Take the day to get out and explore some of Oceanside’s events. Find fun FLOWER FIELDS AT CARLSBAD RANCH festivals, exciting competitions and lively celebrations all year-round! JANuAry 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad The 50 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers will cascade down the hillside in a spectacular display CARLSBAD MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON of colors sure to take your breath away. PCH/ Carlsbad Village Public Information Number: 760-431-0352 26.2 mile and 13.1 mile courses where participants FREE FAMILY ART DAY are sure to stay motivated and entertained with yEAr rOuND ACTiViTiES Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way support stations and live bands every mile, A Free Family Art Day is a time for children and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and thousands their parents to work closely on an art project that OCEANSIDE MuSEuM OF ART BuENA VISTA AuDuBON SOCIETY SuNSET MARKET of spectators and volunteers lining the course. reflects concepts and themes for current exhibits. 704 Pier View Way 2202 South Coast Highway Coast Highway and Pier View Way Public Information Number: 760-692-2900 All art activities are free to the public. Oceanside, CA 92054 Oceanside, CA 92054 Oceanside, CA 92054 SAN DIEGO RESTAuRANT WEEK Public Information Number: 760-435-3720 760-435-3720 760-439-2473 760-754-4512 Every city you visit in San Diego has a special, one- of-a-kind restaurant that all of the locals rave about. ApriL KRuGLAK ART GALLERY HERITAGE PARK MISSION SAN LuIS REY Try some of the best restaurants that San Diego MiraCosta College 220 Peyri Drive 4050 Mission Avenue One Bernard Drive Oceanside, CA 92057 Oceanside, CA 92057 offers during San Diego Restaurant Week. EASTER SuNRISE ON THE SHORE Oceanside, CA 92056 760-435-5041 760-757-3651 Public Information: sandiegorestaurantweek.com Oceanside Pier Amphitheater 760-757-2121 x6657 SCHOLASTIC SuRF SERIES Celebrate an Easter Sunrise Service at the Oceanside OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL STAR GAZING PARTY Oceanside Pier South Pier Amphitheater. The Christian Service is sponsored CALIFORNIA SuRF MuSEuM MuSEuM MiraCosta College Baseball Field 1 The Scholastic Surf Series is a professionally by New Venture Christian Fellowship. 312 Pier View Way 305 North Nevada Street Count the stars and enjoy good managed and operated platform for school surf Public information Number: 760-721-7777 Oceanside, CA 92054 Oceanside, CA 92054 company during the monthly star teams from San Diego to Santa Barbara. VINTAGE SuRF SWAP MEET 760-721-6876 760-722-4786 party. This event is open to all Public Information Number: 760-439-0863 California Surf Museum ages. Dress for cold weather and BROOKS THEATRE AND FARMER’S MARKET feel free to stay for as little or as FEbruAry The public is welcome to browse and buy items STuDIO 219 Coast Highway and Pier View Way including surfboards, surf memorabilia, and vintage long as you would like. 217 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 collectables. There will be a range of prices. Many 760-757-2121x. 6021 Oceanside, CA 92054 760-754-4512 MuSEuM MONTH rare pieces, new items too! 760-433-8900 Museum Month, created by the San Diego Museum Public Information Number: 760-721-6876 Council in 1989, draws tens of thousands of visitors THE HISTORIC STAR THEATRE to the region’s museums, historical sites, educational 402 North Coast Highway institutions, and cultural centers. Oceanside, CA 92054 SCHOLASTIC SuRF SERIES 760-721-9983 Oceanside Pier South MIRACOSTA COLLEGE THEATRE Scholastic Surf Series (SSS), the surfing competition Building 2000 for high school and middle school, will take place at One Bernard Drive Oceanside’s South Pier Beach. Free for spectators Oceanside, CA 92056 and open to public. 760-795-6815 Public Information Number: 760-439-0863 12 visitoceanside.org visitoceanside.org 13 JuNE INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE Coast Hwy. from Wisconsin Ave. to Civic Center Dr. 20th annual Oceanside Independence day parade HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOuR complete with floats, bands, walking groups, cool Join local Oceanside Historian, John Daley, on a two cars and more! hour walking tour of Downtown Oceanside. John Public Information Number: 760-754-4512 leads the tours on the second Saturday of each month from 9am-11am during the summer months. GOLF WITH A HERO Public Information: 760-439-1319 Marine Memorial Golf Course An opportunity for business leaders to treat a young 125TH ANNIVERSARY FIREWORKS CAMP PENDLETON MuD RuN Marine or Sailor to a round of golf. A portion of the Rancho del Oro Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton event proceeds benefit a local military charity. Look towards the center of Oceanside at 9:15pm on A challenging 10k run with hills, obstacles and Public Information Number: 760-722-1534 Wednesday, July 3rd to watch a special fireworks show 6 water points. in celebration of Oceanside’s 125th Anniversary. Public Information: 760-725-6836 CONCERT IN THE PARK Public Information: www.ci.oceanside.ca.us OCEANSIDE DAYS OF ART Rancho Del Oro Park The Oceanside Days of Art is a juried fine art festival SAN DIEGO COuNTY FAIR The original Bob Berryhill and the “Surfaris” will COuRSE OF THE FORCE featuring over 110 local artists showcasing a wide Del Mar Fairgrounds celebrate their 50th year singing their original song An epic light saber journey benefitting Make-A-Wish variety of artwork for sale. Celebrating over 20 years The theme for the 2013 San Diego County Fair is “Wipe Out!” Foundation. Making many stops along the California of bringing the cultural arts to Oceanside. “Game On!” and promises to be filled with fun Public Information Number: 760-435-5041 coastline from San Francisco to San Diego. Public Information: www.ocaf.info and games spotlighting the evolution of games over Public Information: courseoftheforce.starwars.com the years. MuSIC AND MOVIE NIGHT IN THE BANDSHELL OCEANSIDE GREEN FAIR Public Information: 858-755-1161 Jr. Seau Pier Amphitheatre COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre Get ready for a screening of the hit movie Bring It On San Diego Convention Center The Green Fair at the Beach is North County’s largest SuRF MuSEuM ANNuAL GALA as the sun sets! A convention bringing together fans and artists Earth Day celebration! There is no admission charge California Surf Museum Public Information Number: 760-435-5041 of comics, science fiction, fantasy authors, film to all of this family fun! Attend the 6th Annual Gala and Exhibit grand-open- and television directors and creators of all artistic Public Information Number: 760-435-5015 ing celebrating 50 years of the WindanSea Surf Club. JuLy ventures. There will also be opportunities to bid on one-of-a- Public Information: www.comic-con.org/cci MAy kind treasures and mingle with surf legends. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOuR DEL MAR HORSE RACES Public Information Number: 760-721-6876 Join local Oceanside Historian, John Daley, on a two Del Mar Fairgrounds OPERATION APPRECIATION RACE ACROSS AMERICA hour walking tour of Downtown Oceanside. John Public Information: 858-755-1141 Pier Amphitheater Oceanside Pier leads the tours on the second Saturday of each CHRISTMAS IN JuLY An annual celebration recognizing all active military Longest running bicycle endurance competition in month from 9am-11am during the summer months. and their families for their service by treating them the world. Athletes begin their challenge in Public Information: 760-439-1319 Mission San Luis Rey de Francia An annual arts and crafts event with items (many with free food, carnival rides and live entertainment. Oceanside, CA and make the 3,000 mile treck across 125TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION with Christmas themes) by over 175 artisans, the The event is sponsored by the Oceanside Chamber 12 states, ending in Annapolis, Maryland. Civic Center Plaza event also includes a rummage sale, bake sale, beer of Commerce. Public Information Number: 720-381-6053 All are invited to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of garden, food court, raffle, kid’s activity area and live Public Information Number: 760-722-1534 SAN LuIS REY BAND OF LuISEñO MISSION INDIANS Oceanside. There will be a presentation of the colors, entertainment. BEACH SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS INTER-TRIBAL POW-WOW proclamations and presentations, plus entertainment Public Information Number: 760-757-3232 Oceanside Beach Harbor Mission San Luis Rey de Francia and refreshments. CONCERT IN THE PARK Beach Soccer Festival. Bring lawn-chairs and come to 17th Annual Pow-Wow. Food, arts, crafts, and Public Information Number: 760-435-5041 hang out in the sun to watch players of all skill levels, Native American jewelry booths. Rancho Del Oro Park Enjoy the San Diego County Dance Band, the Mar from professional to children, be recognized as Beach Public Information Number: 760-724-8505 Dels, performing hits from the decades! Bring a blan- Soccer Champions! ket or a chair and enjoy an evening with the family. Public Information Number: 760-473-8329 Public Information Number: 760-435-5041 OCEANSIDE HERITAGE DAY Heritage Park AuguST Celebrating the past, present and future of North County’s Crown Jewel. A day of family friendly fun HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOuR with food, music and fun for everyone! Join local Oceanside Historian, John Daley, on a two Public Information Number: 760-435-5041 hour walking tour of Downtown Oceanside. John AMGEN - AMERICA’S GREATEST RACE leads the tours on the second Saturday of each Broadway and Grand Ave, Escondido month from 9am-11am during the summer months. As America’s most successful cycling race, the Public Information: 760-439-1319 Amgen Tour of California is one of the nation’s largest KID’S FISH DERBY and most recognized annual spring sporting events. Oceanside Pier This eight day event features professional teams Annual fishing derby sponsored by the Oceanside athletes from around the world. The race starts in Pier Bait Store. The event is free for children 6-16. Escondido, CA and ends in Santa Rosa, CA. Public Information: 760-722-3936 14 visitoceanside.org visitoceanside.org 15 WORLD BODYSuRFING CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHOLASTIC SuRF SERIES Oceanside Pier Oceanside Harbor–South Jetty About 350-400 bodysurfers from around the world Middle School and High School Surfing Event. compete in their respective age divisions for trophies 760-439-0863 and prizes. Vendor sponsors will be featured with O’SIDE TuRKEY TROT product booths on the Strand during all days of Civic Center Plaza competition. “Move your feet before you eat” this Thanksgiving at Public Information: worldbodysurfing.org Oceanside’s 8th Annual PMCu Turkey Trot 5 mile or WILD DuCK 5K 5K run/walk. Event offers a costume contest, largest Guajome Park teams competition, live entertainment and finisher unique XC course with some rolling hills, fields of medals for all participants. grass and views of the lake and ducks. Benefits Public Information: 760-434-5255 BATTLE FOR VETERANS FOOTBALL INVITATIONAL Mission Vista High School. XC teams. Oceanside High School DECEMbEr Public Information: northcountyroadrunners.com Bringing together the best Southern California High OCEANSIDE LONGBOARD SuRFING CLuB School football teams for 2 days of great football, HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING Oceanside Pier while supporting military veterans. Regal Center Plaza Annual Longboard Surfing Contest sponsored by Public Information Number: 916-532-3514 Join in the kick-off to the Holiday Season with the the Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club. Divisions are determined by age. Helps bring awareness to clean OCTObEr city’s annual tree lighting. Enjoy children’s activities and Sunset Market shops. water efforts and the sport of surfing. Public Information Number: 760-435-5041 Public Information: oceansidelongboardsurfingclub.org SAN DIEGO RESTAuRANT WEEK WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S NORTH COuNTY OCEANSIDE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Various Locations Oceanside Pier PARADE OF LIGHTS Various Locations 6 days and over 180 restaurants. Experience cuisine Charity walk for the Alzheimer’s Association Oceanside Harbor The festival showcases features, documentaries, that delights your palate and defines the art of Public Information Number: 858-966-3318 Fishing boats, sail boats, yachts, kayaks and dining, all with a prix fixe menu! dingys dress up in holiday swag and circle the shorts, animation, and student works from filmmakers 2013 LIFE TIME TRI CHAMPIONSHIP Public Information: sandiegorestaurantweek.com Oceanside Harbor to enchant onlookers at the who have not yet signed distribution agreements and More than 1500 triathletes as the final of 12 Life harbor, restaurants and beach. Many of the boats look for recognition among wider audiences. OCEANSIDE HARBOR DAYS Time Tri events across the country. The event feature people dressed up like Santa waving to the Public Information: Oceanside Harbor consists of a 1.5 kilometer swim; 40 kilometer bike crowd. One of the best viewing spots is along the ocaf.info/oceanside-international-film-festival This event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great course and 10 kilometer run. side of the Oceanside Harbor near the fishing dock food and fun activities for the entire family. Public Information: oceansidetri.com SEpTEMbEr Public Information Number: 760-722-1534 and police station. From this vantage point, you PRIDE @ THE BEACH can see the parade twice. TIKISWIM Betty’s Lot, Oceanside CA HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOuR Oceanside Harbor This is a family event that caters towards the Lesbian, SCHOLASTIC SuRF SERIES Join local Oceanside Historian, John Daley, on a two A fun variation on a great event. Swimmers and tri- Gay Bisexual and Transgender individuals that live in Oceanside Harbor–South Jetty hour walking tour of Downtown Oceanside. John athletes alike will challenge each other over a distance our community. We celebrate diversity and welcome Middle School and High School Surfing Event. leads the tours on the second Saturday of each that is almost never raced outside of Ironman triath- anyone with a festive atmosphere and solidarity. 760-439-0863 month from 9am-11am during the summer months. lons. 2.4 mile course takes athletes from the south Music, food, entertainment . . . this event is growing ANNuAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT Public Information: 760-439-1319 side of the Oceanside Pier into the Oceanside Harbor every year! Mission San Luis Rey finishing at the boat launch area. The 1.2 mile course Public Information Number: 760-638-1748 Jump start your Christmas spirit by enjoying your starts at the end of Harbor Drive and will join the favorite Christmas Carols! DIA DE LOS MuERTOS 2.4 mile course to also finish in the harbor. Public Information Number: 760-757-3651 Mission San Luis Rey will come alive with enter- Public Information: tikiswim.com tainment, carnival rides and vendors at this free 84TH ANNuAL OCEANSIDE LABOR DAY PIER SWIM family friendly event! Don’t miss diverse vendors, AND PADDLE traditional food, chalk cemetery amd classic car show Oceanside Pier showcasing trunk alters. The Oceanside Pier Swim is an annual event Public Information: mslrdiadelosmuertos.com celebrated by athletes from all over California to help raise money for the Oceanside Swim Club. NOVEMbEr Register early to get your T-shirt. The Pier Swim is a one mile course that begins and ends on the beach. FALL FESTIVAL / CHILI COOK-OFF Public Information Number: 760-435-1031 Heritage Park SuRF FOR THE SEA AND OCEANSIDE FIREFIGHTERS, Public Information Number: 760-435-5041 LIFEGuARD & POLICE FuNDRAISER BIKE THE COAST-TASTE THE COAST Oceanside Harbor, North Jetty Oceanside Pier A 3 day event recognizing Firefighters, Lifeguards Bicycle ride, food expo, music, beer garden. and Police and local surfers that have lost their lives. Fun for the whole family! Public Information Number: 760-439-0863 Public Information Number: 760-687-9848 16 visitoceanside.org visitoceanside.org 17 OCEANSIDE Neighborhoods HARBOR SEASIDE SOUTH O RANCHO DEl ORO http://www.oceansideharborvillage.com/ Shop and dine with your family! 10% off your purchase at participating businesses only some restrictions may apply visitoceanside.org 19
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