Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Oceanside travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oceanside

With a population of 167 086, Oceanside is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oceanside has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Oceanside

If you’re looking for affordable options, 333 Pacific - Steaks & Seafood (333 N. Pacific St) and Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub (1815 South Coast Highway) are great picks.

When to visit Oceanside

Oceanside in January
Estimated hotel price
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oceanside in January
Estimated hotel price
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oceanside in August, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Oceanside, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.

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How to Get to Oceanside

Plane

When flying to Oceanside, you’ll arrive at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Oceanside include United Airlines, American Airlines and Porter Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Oceanside departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Oceanside is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 129 km from Oceanside. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Oceanside, you’ll arrive at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Oceanside include United Airlines, American Airlines and Porter Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Oceanside departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Oceanside is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 129 km from Oceanside. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Oceanside

SANSan Diego
LAXLos Angeles Los Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Oceanside

Lufthansa
Good (8,126 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,533 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,105 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,441 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,993 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,208 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,321 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,326 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oceanside

Average rates range from around $316 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $373 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Oceanside Camp Pendleton Area and Ramada by Wyndham Oceanside. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Oceanside, with prices from $16 to $2,122 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Oceanside are about 32% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Oceanside by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Oceanside

Most booked hotels in Oceanside

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Mission Pacific Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 205 reviews)
$323+
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The Seabird Resort - part of Destination by Hyatt
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 259 reviews)
$309+
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Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1901 reviews)
$152+
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Oceanside
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 471 reviews)
$169+
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LEGOLAND California Resort And Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 881 reviews)
$299+
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The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 111 reviews)
$263+
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Renting a car in Oceanside

Renting a car in Oceanside costs $40 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Oceanside.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Oceanside (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oceanside, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Oceanside costs $40 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Oceanside.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Oceanside (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oceanside, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Oceanside

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$30/day

Compact

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Full-size
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