Visit Oceanside

Oceanside is home to ocean-front rooms and meeting spaces, with an authentic vibe! Your meeting will be steps from the beach while smack in the middle of a walkable downtown scene full of upscale and boutique retail, Michelin-recognized dining, breweries and tasting rooms, and fun activities! If you're planning a meeting or conference in So. Cal., you'll want to have a look at San Diego's North Shore, Oceanside! You’ll find the perfect mix of conference resorts, offsite meeting and dining venues, upper midscale hotels, cozy vacation home rentals, and other affordable accommodations for your group. Experience "b-leisure" galore! Enjoy a whale watching trip out of our charming harbor, go for a stroll on our historic pier, rent electric bikes and cruise down Coast Highway 101, or take a walk back in time and tour the Mission San Luis Rey. In Oceanside you will experience a coastal casual elegance with abundant dining experiences and some of the best craft beer in San Diego. The Visit Oceanside team of professional staff provides complimentary one-stop services for all of your meeting, wedding and special event planning needs. We know Oceanside inside and out and can offer you no-cost, professional planning advice and quality service that will ensure a successful and enjoyable group gathering. Ask us about our O'side O'centives Program (destination room night credit) for planners and groups to receive room night rebates. (See Additional Materials section below for more details) Getting Here: Oceanside is located just 38 miles north of downtown San Diego, 50 miles south of Orange County and 100 miles south of Los Angeles. It is conveniently located near 4 major airports including San Diego’s Lindberg Field (SAN- 40 miles), John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA- 50 miles) Los Angeles Airport (LAX- 90 miles) and Ontario Airport (ONT- 85 miles). McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) in Carlsbad is located just 15 minutes south of Oceanside. A coastal community, it is easily accessed by car from Interstate 5 and the historic Coast Highway 101. The city can also be reached by rail with daily stops at the Oceanside Transit Center from Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner that services cities between Santa Barbara and Oceanside. The Transit Center also is a central hub for three other rail lines: the Coaster, which operates a daily schedule between downtown San Diego and Oceanside; the Sprinter, which runs daily between Oceanside and Escondido to the east; and the Metrolink, which services east Orange County, San Bernandino and Riverside. Accommodations: Oceanside is home to a wide range of lodging options including upscale select-service hotels, midscale hotels, economy motels and beachfront vacation rentals (condos and luxury homes). Local hotel tax: 11.5 percent Meetings Facilities: Event facilities and venues range from beachfront resorts and hotels, historic theatres, and community centers to museums, gardens and private estates. The Jr. Seau Pier Amphitheater is also a great special event venue, conveniently located downtown on the beach near major hotels and attractions. Check out our Meeting and Event Guide. Recreation: Oceanside’s year-round stellar climate and natural outdoor amenities make it an ideal place for incentive travel, board retreats and teambuilding events. The city offers: • Six miles of beachfront roadways, excellent for jogging, biking or rollerblading • Oceanside Harbor where visitors enjoy water sports such as boating, kayaking, jet skiing and SUP outings. • Five golf courses including: Arrowood, El Camino Country Club, Center City Golf Course, Emerald Isle Golf Course and Goat Hill Park. • San Luis Rey River Bike Trail with 9 miles of scenic paved trail • Whale watching & ocean adventures (year round)