Oceanside Pier
Oceanside Pier
1 Oceanside Pier
Oceanside, California
Oceanside Pier is about 35 miles north of Downtown San Diego. On a clear night, you can see the lights of the pier from other spots along the coast miles away.
Oceanside Pier stands between Pier View North and Pier View South beaches in Oceanside, CA, and about 2 miles southof Oceanside Harbor.
The first Oceanside Pier, built in 1888, was located at what is now Wisconsin Avenue. The next five were built on the site where you’ll find the current pier—at the end of Pier View Way. The concrete approach to the present pier was built in 1925; the wooden portion in 1988. At 1,954 feet, it is the longest wooden pier on the west coast.
Half way down Oceanside Pier are restrooms and a bait and tackle shop, with snacks/postcards/drinks for sale. At the end is a restaurant - Ruby's Diner (760-433-7829). 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.
NEARBY HOTELS
Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort: This Mediterranean-style resort is just two blocks from the beach and pier.
Southern California Beach Club Condos: This California style resort is located on the beach, near Oceanside Pier.
All Oceanside Hotels
Oceanside Hotels, Oceanside Boutique Hotels, Oceanside Beach Hotels
Several small and mid-size economy hotels. Two resorts near Oceanside Pier. Boutique hotels a block from beach. Small resort at Oceanside Harbor. LOCAL EVENTS
World Body Surfing Championships
Labor Day Pier Swim - Annual event at Oceanside Pier since 1930. More than 400 contestants swim a mile around Oceanside Pier.
HOURS
Open 24 hours a day.
FISHING
No license is required to fish from Oceanside Pier. (Check with Tackle Town, located at 1009 N. Coast Hwy., (760) 721-2697 for more information). For more on fishing go to pierfishing.com
PARKING
A parking lot is available near the entrance to the pier, and metered parking is available on Pacific Street.
HANDICAPPED FACILITIES
Handicapped parking and restrooms are available. The pier surface is cement and planking and the rail height is 44 inches. Posted for handicapped.
LOCATION/DIRECTIONS
1 Oceanside Pier, Oceanside, CA.
From I-5 take Mission Blvd. west to Pacific, turn left and follow it to the pier.
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