Oceanside Downtown & Pier Activity Hub
Oceanside Downtown & Pier Activity Hub
Oceanside, California
A pier, sandy beaches, playgrounds and fire rings, an outdoor amphitheatre, a beach recreation center, a shoreline park, an a historic downtown shopping district. This hub hosts many events each year, including street festivals and beach competitions.
PIERS
Oceanside Municipal Pier
One of the longest wooden piers on the West Coast in Oceanside, CA. Popular for fishing. Ruby's Diner at its end. You'll see many people fishing and a wonderful view of the surfers, beach and coastline with the mountains as a backdrop. On a clear day, you’ll be able to see La Jolla, the Coronado Islands, and Catalina Island.
BEACHES
Pier View North
Located on the north side of Oceanside Pier, Pier View North has much more sand and provides more space for those visiting, than beaches south of the pier. Pier View North is a quite, more relaxed beach than beaches directly south of the pier.
Pier View South
Pier View South, the beach area south of the Oceanside Pier, is Oceanside's most popular beach. Surfing, body boarding and body surfing contests are held at Pier View South, next to the Oceanside Pier throughout the summer. This beach has a playground and large amphitheatre.
Tyson Street Beach
Tyson Street Beach, just south of Pier View South, is within walking distance of the Oceanside Pier. Stairs are provided for beach and park access from Pacific Street.
SHORELINE PARKS
Tyson Street Park
Tyson Street Park is directly behind Tyson Street Beach and within walking distance of the Oceanside Pier.Stairs are provided for beach and park access from Pacific Street. Tyson Street Park includes a grassy area, a sandy play area with play equipment, palm trees restrooms, and a great view of the pier. The park is great for picnics.
THEATRE / MUSIC / ART
The Oceanside Pier Plaza Amphitheatre
Near the pier, the venue hosts concerts and special events, especially during the Spring and Summer.
Oceanside Museum of Art
Housed in a classic Irving Gill designed building that represents Southern California in the 1930s.
MUSEUMS / HISTORIC PLACES
California Surf Museum
Display of surfing equipment and photographs. It is visited by an estimated 20,000 people annually.
Oceanside Historical Museum
preserves Oceanside history through memorabilia, photography, and research archives. Tours.
SHOPPING
Oceanside Historic Hwy 101 Shopping District
The district is within a few blocks of the pier and beaches, with easy walking access. From the pier area, you can walk up Pier View Way to Coast Hwy 101, where you will find restaurants, shops, museums, the civic center and library.
FARMERS MARKETS
The Oceanside MainStreet Sunset Market
A farmers market, takes place in downtown Oceanside north of the pier on Thursday evenings.
Oceanside Farmers Market
A smaller event, takes place north of the pier, on Thursday mornings.
HOTELS
Oceanside Hotels, Oceanside Boutique Hotels, Oceanside Beach Hotels
Several small and mid-size economy hotels. Major resort near Oceanside Pier. Boutique hotels a block from beach. Small resort at Oceanside Harbor.
EVENTS
Oceanside Arts Alive Project & Auction
Feb. 3 - May 10, 2008 - Display
May 16, 2008 - Auction
This spring, original Arts Alive banner paintings will brighten Hwy 101 in downtown Oceanside.
Oceanside Cinco de Mayo Festival
May 5, 2008
At Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre with festive Latino music, dancing and traditional Mexican cuisine.
Oceanside Day of Art
April 19–20, 2008
Exciting variety of artwork, including painting, graphics, sculpture, ceramics and blown glass.
Oceanside Freedom Days Parade
June 28, 2008
See floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars and much more. Evenet followed by a street faire.
Ofest 2008 Summer Beach Festival
July 4, 2008
Oceanside's summer freedom celebration, with several events several days before and on July 4th.
World Bodysurfing Competition
August 23-24, 2008
Next to Oceanside Pier, up to 400 bodysurfers from around the world compete for trophies and prizes.
Labor Day Oceanside Pier Swim
September 1, 2008
This half-day event draws participants from the entire west coast, including Canada.
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