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Why We Love Oceanside

When it comes to tranquil and serene coastal communities, Oceanside California is about as idyllic an area as you will find. Visitors flock to this location to experience a laid-back lifestyle, and the weather stays just about perfect no matter the time of year. At the same time, this is an area of Southern California that has also embraced traditional New England culture, complete with its picturesque harbor and neighborhoods fashioned out of bungalows. It really is like being a part of a storied community that has so much to offer. 

Where Is Oceanside CA?

If you have ever driven from San Diego to Los Angeles, or in reverse, then you have likely passed right through this Southern California town. Not only is it a community nestled up against the Pacific Ocean, but it is also near to a number of world-class attractions. When you stay in Oceanside, you will never be far away from such locations as LEGOLAND, the Disneyland California Resort, and the San Diego Zoo. Since Oceanside is an equal distance away from both San Diego and Los Angeles, a great many sports fans also find a welcome refuge here. 

Things to Do in Oceanside

As you can imagine, the weather is too nice to stay inside for any length of time. Thankfully, there is always something fun to do right outside your front door when staying in Oceanside CA. Below is just a handful of ways that you and your loved ones can spend your time: 

  • Go Biking – The League of American Cyclists recognizes Oceanside California as a Bicycle Friendly Community. You will find many different bike trails to enjoy, a lot of them nestled right alongside the coast. 
  • Visit Sunset Market – You will find this eclectic market right downtown every Thursday night throughout the year. It is a great place to enjoy live music, great food, and plenty of shopping while basking in the cool Southern California evenings. 
  • Go Fishing – In Oceanside, you can cast your line right from the pier. There are plenty of boat fishing opportunities around as well. 
  • Check out the Street Art – Just walking around downtown is a visual exercise. You will see plenty of murals and street art demonstrations just about everywhere you go. 
  • Enjoy the sunset on the Beach – You will not find more beautiful sunsets than on the beach in Oceanside CA. Get your camera out and get ready to capture every moment. 

Every day in Oceanside California brings a new opportunity to do something fun and exciting. This really is a town unlike any you have visited or lived in before. It is rich in history, culture, and beauty.

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Bonsall West Elementary School 760-721-8001 Public KG-6
Empresa Elementary School 760-940-8454 Public KG-5
Scholarship Preparatory - Oceanside 442-262-3249 Public KG-8
Mission Vista High School 760-758-6800 Public 9-12
Bonsall West Elementary School 760-721-8001 Public KG-6
Empresa Elementary School 760-940-8454 Public KG-5
Alamosa Park Elementary School 760-940-0700 Public KG-5
Scholarship Preparatory - Oceanside 442-262-3249 Public KG-8
Del Rio Elementary School 760-901-7300 Public PK-5
Palmquist Elementary School 760-901-8500 Public KG-5
Lake Elementary School 760-945-5300 Public KG-5
Coastal Academy Charter 760-631-4020 Public KG-12
San Luis Rey Elementary School 760-721-2300 Public KG-5
Ivey Ranch Elementary School 760-966-4800 Public KG-5
Libby Elementary School 760-901-7000 Public KG-5
Mission Meadows Elementary School 760-630-7884 Public KG-5
McAuliffe Elementary School 760-901-8400 Public KG-5
Foussat Elementary School 760-721-2200 Public KG-5
T.H.E. Leadership Academy 760-631-6242 Public KG-5
Laurel Elementary School 760-966-4200 Public KG-5
Surfside Academy 760-966-8600 Public KG-12
Mission Elementary School 760-966-8700 Public PK-5
Pacific View Charter 760-757-0161 Public KG-12
South Oceanside Elementary School 760-435-2100 Public KG-5
Nichols Elementary School 760-435-7400 Public KG-5
St Mary Star of the Sea School 760-722-7259 Private PK-8
Garrison Elementary School 760-901-8600 Public KG-5
Oceanside Adventist Elementary School 760-722-6894 Private KG-8
First Presbyterian Church Preschool 760-757-5120 Private PK-TKG
Discovery Isle 760-433-3911 Private PK-TKG
Peppertree Montessori 760-940-1931 Private PK-KG
Reynolds Elementary School 760-901-7200 Public KG-5
Classical Academy Vista 760-330-9800 Public KG-8
Audeo Charter II 858-678-2050 Public KG-12
West Coast Baptist School 760-726-6163 Private KG-12
Bonsall West Elementary School 760-721-8001 Public KG-6
Empresa Elementary School 760-940-8454 Public KG-5
Alamosa Park Elementary School 760-940-0700 Public KG-5
Scholarship Preparatory - Oceanside 442-262-3249 Public KG-8
Del Rio Elementary School 760-901-7300 Public PK-5
Lincoln Middle School 760-901-8900 Public 6-8
Lake Elementary School 760-945-5300 Public KG-5
Coastal Academy Charter 760-631-4020 Public KG-12
Palmquist Elementary School 760-901-8500 Public KG-5
San Luis Rey Elementary School 760-721-2300 Public KG-5
Roosevelt Middle School 760-726-8003 Public 6-8
King Middle School 760-901-8800 Public 6-8
Ivey Ranch Elementary School 760-966-4800 Public KG-5
Libby Elementary School 760-901-7000 Public KG-5
Madison Middle School 760-940-0176 Public 6-8
McAuliffe Elementary School 760-901-8400 Public KG-5
Mission Meadows Elementary School 760-630-7884 Public KG-5
Jefferson Middle School 760-966-4700 Public 6-8
Foussat Elementary School 760-721-2200 Public KG-5
T.H.E. Leadership Academy 760-631-6242 Public KG-5
Cesar Chavez Middle School 760-966-4900 Public 6-8
Laurel Elementary School 760-966-4200 Public KG-5
Mission Elementary School 760-966-8700 Public PK-5
Surfside Academy 760-966-8600 Public KG-12
Pacific View Charter 760-757-0161 Public KG-12
South Oceanside Elementary School 760-435-2100 Public KG-5
Nichols Elementary School 760-435-7400 Public KG-5
Teri, Inc. the Country School 760-331-9116 Private 6-12
West Coast Baptist School 760-726-6163 Private KG-12
Reynolds Elementary School 760-901-7200 Public KG-5
Classical Academy Vista 760-330-9800 Public KG-8
Audeo Charter II 858-678-2050 Public KG-12
St Mary Star of the Sea School 760-722-7259 Private PK-8
Oceanside Adventist Elementary School 760-722-6894 Private KG-8
Garrison Elementary School 760-901-8600 Public KG-5
Scholarship Preparatory - Oceanside 442-262-3249 Public KG-8
Coastal Academy Charter 760-631-4020 Public KG-12
Roosevelt Middle School 760-726-8003 Public 6-8
Lincoln Middle School 760-901-8900 Public 6-8
King Middle School 760-901-8800 Public 6-8
Madison Middle School 760-940-0176 Public 6-8
Jefferson Middle School 760-966-4700 Public 6-8
Cesar Chavez Middle School 760-966-4900 Public 6-8
Surfside Academy 760-966-8600 Public KG-12
Pacific View Charter 760-757-0161 Public KG-12
West Coast Baptist School 760-726-6163 Private KG-12
Teri, Inc. the Country School 760-331-9116 Private 6-12
Oceanside Adventist Elementary School 760-722-6894 Private KG-8
Audeo Charter II 858-678-2050 Public KG-12
Classical Academy Vista 760-330-9800 Public KG-8
St Mary Star of the Sea School 760-722-7259 Private PK-8
Mission Vista High School 760-758-6800 Public 9-12
Coastal Academy Charter 760-631-4020 Public KG-12
El Camino High School 760-901-8000 Public 9-12
Oceanside High School 760-901-8200 Public 9-12
Surfside High (Continuation) 760-901-8600 Public 9-12
Surfside Academy 760-966-8600 Public KG-12
Siatech 760-945-1227 Public 10-12
Pacific View Charter 760-757-0161 Public KG-12
West Coast Baptist School 760-726-6163 Private KG-12
Audeo Charter II 858-678-2050 Public KG-12
Oceanside Unified School District Adult Transition Program 760-901-7100 Public 12-12
Teri, Inc. the Country School 760-331-9116 Private 6-12
California Accelerated Learning Institute 714-325-4771 Private 9-10

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