The Oceanside Cooking Show
Greetings from the Oceanside Cooking Show! In this series we will learn from Oceanside’s O’mazing local chefs on how to create some of their most signature dishes from home, as well as what is being offered for takeout.
13 O’mazing Oceanside Zoom Backgrounds
Have you ever experienced Zoom fatigue? You know…the feeling that you can only sit at so many tables or couches around your house before you just get bored! We totally get it. We’ve all been there! To help make your next virtual team meeting, family happy hour or neighborly video call more O’riginal, we’re sharing our stunning Oceanside views straight to your screen. Enjoy the view!
San Diego County Summer Birding
The Summer Months in San Diego County bring about fantastic opportunities for birders to observe the local breeding grounds filled with new families of various species, including the endangered California Least Tern. As the Summer continues so does the excitement, with the post-breeding diffusion often resulting in unusual species sightings!
4th of July Activities
Fourth of July is coming up! To help you decide we have compiled a list of fun, family friendly events happening all week in and around Oceanside for you to experience and enjoy this Independence Day!
Father’s Day in Oceanside!
Give dad a Father’s Day to remember right here in Oceanside! Enjoy fun activities like dining at one of our many fantastic restaurants, taking in the local wildlife on a whale watching cruise or just relaxing and catching some sun while playing a round of golf with the fam.
O’mazing O’riginal O’siders
With the sudden COVID-19 pandemic reaching the United States, the Oceanside community of locals and businesses stepped up in a big way. Check out these O’mazing O’side O’riginals and their stories during these trying times.
Virtual Events in Oceanside
Oceanside is finding innovative ways to stay connected and bring our O’riginal vibe to your screen! Virtually experience the City of Oceanside and our surrounding county through fun activations and engaging activities hosted by some of our favorite SoCal landmarks and talented community members! Check out our round-up of events you can enjoy from home.
Take an Oceanside Virtual Vacation
To all you dreamers and vacation enthusiasts, this one’s for you! Embark on a digital escape to our favorite destination: Oceanside, CA. Join us as we share what a day in O’side looks like from sunrise in the Harbor to sunset as the waves crash into Oceanside’s 1,954-foot-long historical pier. Along the way, tour through natural preserves at the Buena Vista Lagoon, enjoy some fresh air at Guajome Park and wave “Hello” to our resident O’siders – the Harbor Sea Lions!
The Questions You’ve Been Asking at the California Welcome Center
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!
Fun Photo Opportunities in O’side
Calling all selfie lovers, keen eyed creatives, and capturers of the moment! Whether you enjoy photographing sunset filled landscapes, vibrant street murals, crashing waves, docked boats, sea lions, whales or dolphins check out these great places to snap away in Oceanside.
10 Events to Not Miss this March
Spring time is already here, can you believe it? Oceanside is not only bursting with life, but also with a plethora of great events and activities taking place throughout the city this March. From “Sweet Charity” at the Brooks Theatre, to Harbor Wine Cruises, 333’s Music at the Museum & more, now is the time to come visit Oceanside!
4th Grade Field Trip to the Mission
Every year thousands of 4th graders make their way to one of the 21 missions laced throughout California to learn about the state’s early history, settlement, indigenous people and more. Oceanside is home to the “King of the Missions” Old Mission San Luis Rey, the largest of the 21 California Missions which offers the following full featured 4th grade field trip experience complete with presentations, tours, a scavenger hunt and more!
February Oceanside Events
February is here which means it’s time to escape the cold and snow and take advantage of everything Oceanside has to offer, including warmer beach weather and great events taking place throughout the month! If you’re looking to walk about our maker area of South O, experience a beer festival for a cause or catch a performance at our local theatre – Oceanside has you covered!
Bleisure Travel to Oceanside
Bleisure is when you intentionally mix a business trip with a leisure or pleasure trip. Your company has paid for your flights and brought you to a destination for business purposes. Why not take some time pre or post-meetings to explore the region further?
Love Unleashed: 6 Tips for a Fur Friendly Wedding
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.
Wine Tasting Experiences in Oceanside
While San Diego may be well-known for its craft beer, Oceanside, the county’s northern most city, has been making waves recently by expanding into the wine scene. From sea and sky wine adventures to stylish new tasting rooms, there are plenty of reasons to sip and savor in this Southern California beach town.
