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 September
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oceanside in September
Estimated hotel price
$180
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 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Oceanside departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Oceanside, followed by AccesRail. The train station in Oceanside is called Oceanside, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Oceanside is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 80 miles 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 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Oceanside departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Oceanside, followed by AccesRail. The train station in Oceanside is called Oceanside, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Oceanside is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 80 miles 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 (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oceanside

Average rates range from around $250 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $240 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 $881 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Oceanside are about 48% 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, 195 reviews)
$323+
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The Seabird Resort - part of Destination by Hyatt
4 stars
Excellent (9, 248 reviews)
$247+
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Lakehouse Hotel And Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 469 reviews)
$120+
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Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1838 reviews)
$105+
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LEGOLAND California Resort And Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 798 reviews)
$278+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 609 reviews)
$179+
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Renting a car in Oceanside

Renting a car in Oceanside costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Oceanside.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Oceanside is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Captiva or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Oceanside costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Oceanside.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Oceanside is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Captiva or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Oceanside

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$26/day

Compact

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$29/day

Full-size
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