We provide complimentary

Planner Resources

We’re thrilled to share our expertise and love of all things O’side.

Just tell us
what you need.

We’re here to make it happen. Whether you’re planning a wedding, reunion, special event, or a business meeting or retreat, Visit Oceanside has advice on everything from venues to group activities. It’s our mission to make sure your event is well-attended, successful, and enjoyable. Here are some of the ways we can be of assistance.

We can assist you with:

Group booking incentives
Group event venue recommendations
Booking overflow hotel blocks
Researching accommodation availability
Site visits and FAM tours
Transportation, catering, and off-site venue referrals and recommendations
O’side info for your event attendees, including visitors guides, maps, and logos
Deals and seasonal promotions for local restaurants, retailers, and attractions
Itineraries and group-travel suggestions
Media support, including videos, images, and logos
Public relations

Plan your Meetings

Meeting & Event Venues

Get our curated expert info and suggestions on indoor and outdoor locations for hosting your group’s meeting or event in O’side.

BEACH WEDDINGS & EVENTS

Create memorable gatherings amidst our sunny shores. Get all the expert intel–and practical logistics–to help make your vision a reality.

GROUP ACTIVITIES

Find suggestions and get help crafting an o’riginal itinerary, from private charters and cruises to walking tours to beach and outdoor activities.

Planner Resources

We have the region’s resources at our fingertips. Get trusted referrals for venues, catering, transportation, entertainment, event rentals, and more.

Promotions & Incentives

Get rewarded with cost savings and special discounts rebates when you bring your group to Oceanside.

Request a Planning Guide

A one-stop guide to planning an o’riginal O’side event, including our list of venues, vendor referrals, and local accommodations, plus group-dining locations and ideas for activities and excursions.

Find us on Cvent

Find O’side event venues, submit RFPs, compare quotes, and book meeting spaces on Cvent to start organizing your perfect group event in Oceanside.

California Welcome Center

At our outpost in downtown O’side you’ll find everything from maps and discounted attraction tickets to gifts and souvenirs, plus friendly expert O’siders.

Travel Trade

Check out all the services we offer to help you provide an amazing O’side experience. Oh, and they’re free.

Airports

John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

group travel & business development team

Tyler Garcia

Vice President,
Business & Brand Development
tyler@visitoceanside.org

Viri Martinez

Group Sales &
Business Development Manager
viri@visitoceanside.org

Some kind words from our clients

Thank you so much for everything you helped us with. Your guidance and the resources you shared with us were absolutely pivotal in making this so memorable for the attendees and for the client.

"It should be known that our meeting planners organize hundreds of small and large events throughout the year – but this event was one of the simplest to arrange. Visit Oceanside was essentially in the trenches for us…"

“We are loving our time in Oceanside! Wedding was a dream! OMA was incredible and this morning we have rented The Bunker House for a brunch for all of the guests. Thank you for your help!”

“Oceanside has been the PERFECT place to host events during our Getaway, where we hosted hundreds of people from all over the world. We felt incredibly supported by Visit Oceanside.”

“Throughout the planning process, Visit Oceanside worked tirelessly to match my hotel, transportation, event requirements with Oceanside’s resources. Their dedication, expertise, initiative and recommendations far exceeded my expectations and quickly met my reunion goals. Going forward, I will start any event planning with the team at Visit Oceanside Conference and Visitors Bureau.”

“I just wanted to let you know our executive group enjoyed their retreat. Everything went well. Your help was invaluable. Thank you again!”

A lot has changed over the years, but the beauty of Oceanside and the epic nature of RAAM has not! We are looking forward to another great start out of Oceanside this June.

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