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Road Trip To Oceanside, CA
Oceanside, California, United States
It’s time for a change of scenery…or better yet, it’s time to take the scenic route! Pack up the car and start your drive to one of California’s most iconic strips of the Coast Highway 101 - Oceanside, CA!
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Your first stop is the California Welcome Center - Oceanside!
928 N Coast Hwy
Oceanside, CA
Swing by the California Welcome Center, conveniently located off the Coast Highway, 76 Expressway and 1-5 Interstate, to chat with our staff of local O’siders to help you plan the best things to do around the city.
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Fuel up your tank with FOOD! Get ready for some delicious pit stops.
339 N Cleveland St
Oceanside, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Oceanside is bursting with unique culinary experiences and dining options that make the city a food-forward destination. Taste a diverse range of flavors from local chefs curating flavorful menus, many of which source ingredients from local farmers.
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Pull over and hop on a new set of wheels!
2 Cassidy St
Oceanside, CA
Give your car mileage a rest and trade four wheels for two! Rent a bike and ride The Oceanside Strand lining 1.5 miles of breathtaking beach views for the ultimate summer fun!
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Visit the Oceanside Museum of Art!
704 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Oceanside Museum of Art is home to uniquely curated art exhibitions, as well as fun programming to enjoy, like film showings, art classes and lectures.
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Learn about surf history at the California Surf Museum!
312 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA
Monday:
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The California Surf Museum is home to a collection of phenomenal surf memorabilia. Their exhibits include a timeline of boards that take you through the progression of the sport and Bethany Hamilton's shark-bitten surfboard, among other iconic pieces from renowned surfers!
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Cruise around the Oceanside Harbor!
Oceanside, CA
Oceanside Harbor is quietly tucked away from the unsuspecting individual. But as you drive into the harbor and discover rows of docked sailboats, see people gliding by on top of paddleboards, and the array of restaurants and shops, you quickly realize that you have stumbled upon a true hidden gem.
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Experience local history at Mission San Luis Rey de Francia!
4050 Mission Ave
Oceanside, CA
Monday:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Marvel at California’s largest mission: Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, located right here in Oceanside, CA. Explore the Mission Museum exhibiting archived art and artifacts on a new guided audio tour and pop into the gift shop to pick up a treasured keepsake to take back home.
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Road trips need the perfect rest stop! Check out the endless possibilities of where you can stay.
704 The Strand N
Oceanside, CA
Oceanside provides travelers a host of accommodations and lodging experiences. Our hotels and vacation rentals offer family-friendly options that allow you to stay steps away from our gorgeous beaches with close proximity to our vibrant downtown. Some accommodations will even allow your pet travelers to join you as well.