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 November
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oceanside in November
Estimated hotel price
$163
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. The shortest domestic flight to Oceanside departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

The train station in Oceanside is called Oceanside, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

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 Priceless, 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. The shortest domestic flight to Oceanside departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

The train station in Oceanside is called Oceanside, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

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 Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Oceanside

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

Airlines serving Oceanside

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,752 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,489 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oceanside

Average rates range from around $227 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $263 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ramada by Wyndham Oceanside and Best Western Oceanside Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Oceanside, with prices from $16 to $881 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Oceanside are about 55% 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 (9.3, 199 reviews)
$231+
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The Seabird Resort - part of Destination by Hyatt
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 249 reviews)
$225+
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Grand Pacific Palisades Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 890 reviews)
$203+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 629 reviews)
$185+
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Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1869 reviews)
$109+
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LEGOLAND California Resort And Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 848 reviews)
$293+
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Renting a car in Oceanside

Renting a car in Oceanside costs $41 per day, on average, or $122 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Oceanside.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Oceanside is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Oceanside costs $41 per day, on average, or $122 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Oceanside.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Oceanside is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Oceanside

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$27/day

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Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Compact SUV
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