Are you planning a family reunion, meeting, wedding, or even a team building excursion? See if your group qualifies for the NEW Oceanside group travel client rewards program. With the “Pick a Perk” program, your group has a chance to receive special incentives or sponsorships for booking your upcoming trip in Oceanside, CA. Let our local, group travel experts help you create a unique itinerary for your special occasion.
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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.
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Craving some delicious and fresh seafood? Look no further! We’ve compiled some of the best of what Oceanside restaurants have to offer for popular dishes such as calamari, ceviche, fish and chips, and of course fish tacos! These mouthwatering dishes are sure to leave you satisfied so try one, or try them all next time you’re in O’side.
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South Oceanside — or as the locals lovingly refer to it, South O — is a neighborhood that’s known for its deep roots and authentic personality. The charming business district has recently undergone a revitalization, sporting new restaurants, collaborative artisan retail spaces, and nightly entertainment!
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Catch up with Charlie Anderson, owner of local favorites The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza, The Privateer Marketplace & Wine Bar and The Buccaneer Cafe, and learn all about how he captures the local flare of O’side with fresh gourmet fare in our one-on-one interview.
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It’s that time again…the San Diego County Fair is back in town! Slated to bring in over 1.5 million visitors with over 4,000 attractions and 1,879 concerts, these 26 days of fun cannot be missed! To make sure you get the most out of your trip we’ve compiled everything you need to know to make for an unforgettable experience.
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When you’re wedding planning in Southern California at some point you may have considered having your wedding at the beach. You’ve dreamed of the sun setting in the background, cool breezes in your hair, the smell of the salted sea, and your toes in the sand. Your dream can quickly turn into a nightmare if you’re not prepared. Here is a list of potential issues that you may run into and how to plan accordingly.
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Yes, you can plan the perfect wedding in Oceanside, California and include your dog! Oceanside is a dog-walking town with a scenic boardwalk, pet-friendly microbreweries and restaurants. Couples can choose from a variety of pet-welcoming hotels and other properties to host their wedding ceremony, reception and stay.
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Catch up with one of Oceanside’s superstar chefs, Daniel Pundik of Local Tap House. Learn all about his inspirations as a chef, his culinary style, the locally sourced ingredients he uses, food trends, what he loves about the Oceanside culinary community and dining scene, and more! There’s even some sneak peak information about his newest venture, Exhale, and how it will differ from already popular LTH!
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Oceanside’s California Welcome Center is a powerful resource for visitors and locals alike. Leading the way on TripAdvisor as the #1 thing to do in the city, the Welcome Center sees more than 60,000 visitors every year and the knowledgeable volunteers and staff hear every traveler question under the sun. For the times you can’t make the drive over to the California Welcome Center in Oceanside, check out these answers to some of the most common questions being asked right now, including discount ticket information, where to get a cup of great coffee and where you can eat while enjoying a great view!
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Tourism continues on an upward trend in Oceanside, mirroring recent trends reported by Visit California. There has been a consistent increase in visitors, travel spending and travel industry employment over the last seven years with 2017 reaching record highs in Oceanside. According to the most recent study by Dean Runyan Associates, visitor spending in Oceanside in 2017 was $351 million, representing a 10.1 percent increase from 2016. The visitor spending directly supported more than 3,300 jobs in Oceanside with tourism industry employment in the city increasing at an average annual rate of 5.1 percent since 2010.
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Visit Oceanside (VO) took home top honors for its latest branding campaign at the recent ADDY Awards, the San Diego advertising community’s top creative recognition event. Featuring the unique people, places and events that give Oceanside its one-of-a-kind personality, VO’s “Respect the O’riginals” print and cross platform campaigns both received Gold, the event’s highest award, while the “O’riginal O’siders” video series earned a Bronze in the category of Film, Video and Sounds.
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Beach Handball is a growing sport that is about to have its first international competition held on United States soil take place right here in Oceanside from March 8-11, 2018. The Pan American Beach Handball Championships will feature teams from around the American continent, competing for the chance to play in the 2018 World Championships!
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Congratulations on your engagement! Now what? For most couples, one of the first step in the planning process is to find a wedding venue. Check out these seven tips for turning your dream reception location into a reality.
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Looking for some ideas on what to do and where to go this spring? We’ve got the inside scoop on not only great activities to do, but also the best spots for a picnic and great indoor/outdoor restaurants to try! So look no further than our Volunteer Corner series highlighting California Welcome Center volunteer expertise on ideas and suggestions from those that know and love Oceanside! For any other questions you might have the best place to get them answered is always the California Welcome Center here in Oceanside. With 60+ volunteers that operate the center daily there is always a wealth of great information there to take advantage of.
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Learn the unique story behind Oceanside’s unofficial mascot Charlie, a Brown Pelican that has made the Oceanside Pier his regular hang out spot for years alluring visitors and locals alike!
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