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Oceanside

Plein Air Festival

September 6 – 13, 2025

Oceanside Museum of Art
704 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
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(760) 435-3720

Bring your easel and get inspired by the authentic charm of O’side.

Each summer, the Oceanside Museum of Art hosts this celebration of open-air painting, with artists convening at locations across the city to capture its inimitable coastline, cityscapes, lagoons, rolling hills, and historic buildings and vistas. All skill levels are invited to participate, and no membership is required. The event includes workshops led by featured artists, an art sale and awards celebration, and a plein air juried exhibition and auction.

Lodging

Event special rates and current Oceanside deals

We’re so excited to have you join us in Oceanside for this action-packed annual event. We want planning your time with us to be as easy as possible, so we’ve put together the best lodging and hotel deals for the Oceanside Plein Air Festival below.

Best Western Oceanside Inn

1680 Oceanside Blvd.

Offer: 15% Off Rates
Offer: 15% Off Rates
Fin Hotel Promo

The Fin Hotel – Hilton Tapestry Collection

133 South Coast Highway

Offer: 10% Off Rates
Offer: 10% Off Rates
Room Block Name: Mention promo code L1
Southern California Beach Club

Southern California Beach Club

121 South Pacific Street

Offer: 10% Off Stay with promo code "VISITO23"
Offer: 10% Off Stay with promo code "VISITO23"
Amenity: Free parking
Rate available for: 1/1-
12/31
Last Day to Book: December 31, 2023

Mission Pacific Beach Resort

201 N. Meyers St.

Offer: $50 Credit to Sunny's Spa
Offer: $50 Credit to Sunny's Spa
Distance to Starting Line:

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach

110 N Myers St, Oceanside

Offer: 20% Off Rates
Offer: 20% Off Rates
Holiday Inn event promo

Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina

1401 Carmelo Drive

Offer: 15% off regular rate
Offer: 15% off regular rate
Green Room Hotel Midweek Promo

The Green Room Hotel

2020 South Coast Highway

Offer: 25% Off Midweek Stay
Offer: 25% Off Midweek Stay

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

822 N Coast Hwy,

Offer: Save 10% on your next stay!
Offer: Save 10% on your next stay!
Traveling with a group?

Depending on the size of your group, Visit Oceanside may be able to assist you in finding the perfect location for your group to stay together or find a venue for a group celebration after the event. Contact our Group Travel Department for more information.

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