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Making a difference is more convenient (and comfortable) than ever. Book your stay at one of our lodging partners in Kind Traveler’s ‘Every Stay Gives Back’ program supporting local causes like coastal resiliency and healthy food access. A portion of every stay with participating lodging partners BeachFront Only, Marbella, and Stay Coastal Vacations funds local charities Wild Coast and Berry Good Food Foundation.
Sustainability looks different on everyone. Our lodging partners help keep O’side sustainable through everything from energy and water conservation to recycling efforts and other eco-friendly practices. Some partners are even certified for sustainability:
Eco-friendly fun with an o’riginal o’side flair, the gO’side electric shuttle takes you anywhere you need to go along the three-mile stretch that includes Oceanside Harbor, downtown, and South O’side. Enjoy the ride while reducing CO2 emissions and helping keep O’side congestion-free. Learn more and download the “Ride Circuit” app to get started.
Ditch the gas-guzzler and travel by train to Oceanside via Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink, or Coaster. According to the 2021 U.S. Department of Energy, Amtrak is 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car and 34% more energy efficient than domestic air travel.
The o’riginal eco-friendly ride, biking is a great way to get around O’side. Since 2008, Oceanside has been recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Cyclists and awarded a silver rating for its clearly marked bike trails, numerous cycling events, and incorporation of cycling into the development and future infrastructure of the community. Learn more.
Oceanside is always driving big changes. Find easily accessible electric vehicle charging stations throughout O’side.
Oceanside’s The Plot restaurant epitomizes the total utilization ethos with a dedication to creating delicious food while being completely sustainable, zero waste, and regenerative. Overall, less than 1 percent of food product brought into the business is discarded.
Good food comes straight from the source. Many local O’side restaurants are committed to buying local – sourcing seasonal catch from our local waters and local produce from Oceanside’s South Morro Hills agricultural region.
South Morro Hills is one of the last remaining agricultural regions along the San Diego coast. The city is developing a master plan so that farming can continuing to thrive while also provide exciting agritourism experiences for the community and visitors to enjoy. Visit two iconic South Morro Hills hot spots, Mellano Farms and Beach House Winery.
Uncover hidden treasures while reducing waste and CO2 emissions at stores like Captain’s Helm, SeaHive Marketplace, Previously On, Boho Loot, and RANSACK.
Refilleries like Sonora Refillery and Sunshine Market & Refillery make it easier than ever to enjoy zero-waste products with grocery, cleaning, beauty, and wellness items designed with the world in mind.
Local innovators are dreaming up new ways to live sustainably:
A little info can save a life. Visit Safe Beach Day before you hit the beach and find everything you need to know for a safe, fun, environmentally conscious day in the O’side sun. Know the surf conditions before you head out and get the latest info on waves, weather, riptides, safety hazards, and events.
Nature and recreation co-exist at Oceanside’s Goat Hill Golf Course. This flip-flop friendly local jewel partnered with Greener Golf to install and maintain a native flower Apiary, creating a more
sustainable course that’s now a healthy home for bees. Occasionally honey production is prolific, and the course packages it for public purchase. Keep an eye out for limited edition Goat Hill Honey!
Each September, Oceanside celebrates California Surfing Day with a commemorative T-shirt sale to raise money for the California Surf Museum: a cultural resource that welcomes 50,000 visitors annually. Shirts are sold at the CA Welcome Center and the CWC online marketplace.
Destination sustainability is as much about socially responsible practices as it is about earth-friendly programs. Oceanside is a diverse community that was originally home to the Luiseño Band of Mission Indians and today is a cultural melting pot with deep roots in Hispanic and Asia Pacific Islander communities. Museum exhibitions, historical sites, and annual events provide opportunities to connect with and appreciate the city’s rich heritage.
Oceanside’s annual Pride by the Beach Festival in June is known for being family-friendly, laid-back, and right by the beach. As a dedicated ally to the LGBTQ+ community, Oceanside Police Department partners with many local businesses in The Safe Place program, which provides assistance to anyone experiencing a hate crime.
Oceanside welcomes all ages and abilities. In fact, the city is quickly becoming a hub for adaptive action-sports athletes. Annual adaptive events include the US Open Adaptive Surfing
Championships and USA Surfing Championships that features a para-surf division.
As destination stewards of Oceanside, Visit Oceanside is committed to growing tourism in a way that benefits the economy while also nurturing the environment and local community. To ensure that our journey towards responsible tourism is on the right track, we’ve teamed up with the City of Oceanside to craft a Sustainable Tourism Master Plan. This comprehensive roadmap outlines a 10-year strategy for sustainable growth, focusing on preserving the environment, enhancing the quality of life for residents, boosting the economy, and ensuring visitors have top-notch experiences. We all want to see Oceanside thrive, while staying true to its roots.
We’re currently in the final stretch of the plan, with completion expected by early 2024. The journey has included assessments, stakeholder engagement through surveys and town halls, and deep dives into data and visioning workshops. Currently, the plan is taking shape, laying out the actionable steps that will guide us towards a sustainable and prosperous future.
Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a culture connoisseur, or simply seeking a relaxing getaway, come join us in Oceanside, where every adventure is not just an experience but also a commitment to sustainability and community well-being.
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