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928 North Coast Highway, 1-800-350-7873, open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm
The award-winning California Welcome Center Oceanside is your launch point for a totally o’riginal vacay. It’s quirky. Coastal. And just steps from The Strand, Harbor, Pier Beach, and the heart of downtown O’side. Shop everything from tees to handmade goods, plus score the inside scoop on the best spots to eat, hidden gems to explore, and beaches to do your thing.
Immersive surf-skate displays, collections of local stories, a staff of locals, and a one-of-a-kind space (think vintage VW photo ops and smashed penny machines) will help you get in that O’side state of mind.
Poppy Awards 2026 California
Welcome Center of the Year
The Welcome Center is the perfect spot to discover new fashion, handcrafted art, home goods, and keepsakes made with local flavor.
If you can’t make it in person, our online store is a convenient way to snag some O’side vibe right from your living room.
We stand ready with lots of helpful information about things to do in and around O’side and Southern California. And the Welcome Center is kind of a vibe, too! True to O’side form, it’s quirky and unique, like a beachside boutique where you can take your picture in a vintage VW Bug convertible while shopping for everything from t-shirts to handmade art and getting dinner recommendations. Plus:
