Category: Arts & Culture

January 11, 2024

Cinephile’s Guide to Oceanside

Whether you’re a dedicated movie buff or an enthusiastic member of a fandom, Oceanside, California offers an experience where cinematic history and coastal charm blend seamlessly for an unforgettable adventure. From Film Festivals to Film Locations (Top Gun, Animal Kingdom, anyone?) you’ll find it all in Oceanside!

December 20, 2023

Oceanside Holiday Gift Guide

This Oceanside Gift Guide will take you on a journey through the city’s markets, artisan shops, alternative retail spots, and more, ensuring you find the perfect gifts for your loved ones while contributing to the community.

September 21, 2023

Kids Play and Explore for Free this October

Kids Free October is back! This month long celebration invites you to experience some of Oceanside and San Diego County’s best attractions, tours, museums and more at discounted rates. There is sure to be something for everyone! To help you plan your own family celebration check out our list of attractions, museums, tours and more that are participating in this year’s Kids Free October.

September 10, 2023

A Ride Through O’side Surf History

Surfing culture is vibrant and alive in O’side! The history surrounding the sport’s lifestyle and uniqueness is spotlighted at none other than Oceanside’s California Surf Museum (CSM)!

July 25, 2023

Summer Concerts in Oceanside

Who doesn’t love summer in Oceanside? Let’s make it better with some sweet tunes! O’side is buzzing with live music all summer long – a perfect reason to kick back and soak in the SoCal sun!

April 12, 2022

Murals in Oceanside

Downtown Oceanside is the home to dozens of beautiful and striking murals which engage the community, and help to make our city more inviting and walk-able. Check out our rundown of a few of these murals, their artist’s backstories and our mural map which highlights each mural’s location!

August 6, 2019

Can’t Miss Moments at the Oceanside International Film Festival

The 9th annual cinematic celebration in Oceanside is back! With a schedule packed full of can’t miss film premiers, a panel discussion with members of Animal Kingdom, discussions with award winning filmmaker Taylor Steele and actress Joanna Cassidy, and much more! To help you plan out your festival experience check out our list of a few can’t miss moments happening at this year’s Oceanside International Film Festival.

August 1, 2018

Beaches, Bikes, and Besties: A Girlfriend Getaway to Oceanside

Life gets hectic with crazy work schedules and family obligations. To gain some sanity, sometimes you just need a couple of days away with your girlfriends to laugh and have a little fun. Jamie Wade, an aesthetician from New Hampshire, recently did such a thing, gathering her girlfriends from across the country to meet in Oceanside to celebrate her 40th birthday. Discover what these eight fabulous ladies did during their 3-day girls getaway in Oceanside, CA.

June 20, 2017

Oceanside Art Events

With talented local artists putting out fantastic work, Oceanside businesses happy to show the art off, passionate locals pushing art as a priority, and a strong foundation of established art institutes and museums, Oceanside has developed a diverse and welcoming art community that is here to stay! So grab a friend, your significant other, or even your kids and check out these amazing Oceanside art events!

August 10, 2016

The Culture of Surfing at the California Surf Museum

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