Facebook no-script
Get To Know

PIER VIEW SOUTH BEACH

The most popular beach in O’side.

Expect crowds, but the view is amazing.

Roll out your beach towel on Pier View South Beach and you’ll be in the middle of lots of O’side beach action. True to its name, this sandy beach is located south of the pier, and thanks to its great break conditions, it’s the site of surfing, body boarding, and body surfing contests throughout the summer. For safety, no water activity is allowed within 100 feet of the pier. Instead, look for the different flags marking activity boundaries for surfing and swimming between Tower 1, located just south of the pier, and Tower 3, another 300 feet further to the south.

Parking​

Find restrooms and showers, covered picnic tables, benches, and barbeques at Pier View South, plus some fire rings in the sand. Vending machines and food vendors can be found under the pier in front of the Beach Community Center. Up on the pier itself, find a bait shop, more restrooms and lots of spots to drop your fishing line.

Amenities

Keepin' It Real in o'side

June 20, 2026
A Guide To Super Girl Surf Festival
Oceanside welcomes participants and spectators to Super Girl Surf Pro and Music Festival, the Largest Surf Event and Music Festival. We’ve got the inside scoop on things you won’t want to miss while you’re in our city!
June 9, 2026
2026 Oceanside Tourism Summit
The annual Oceanside Tourism Summit, held at Star Theatre on June 9 2026!
June 5, 2026
Road Trip To The Coast
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 and create unforgettable vacation memories!

What's New in O'side? Check out Our 2026 Visitor Guide To find out.

Oceanside Visitors Guide 2023

Sharing some O'side love with our Visitor guide.

Follow us on Social Media

Use the hashtag #VisitOceanside

Get Inside O'side