Oceanside travel guide
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You're Going to Love Oceanside
With a population of 167,086, Oceanside is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Oceanside deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Oceanside
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rockin Baja Lobster Oceanside (258 Harbor Dr. South) and Le Citron (524 South Coast Hwy 101) are great picks.
When to visit Oceanside
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oceanside in August, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Oceanside, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
How to Get to Oceanside
Plane
When flying to Oceanside, you’ll arrive at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Oceanside departs from Oakland and takes around 1h 28m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oceanside. The train journey from Oceanside to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip. The train station in Oceanside is called Oceanside, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Oceanside is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 80 miles from Oceanside. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oceanside, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Oceanside takes 120 miles and will cost you around $65. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Oceanside
Where to stay in Oceanside
Average rates range from around $330 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $366 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Oceanside Camp Pendleton Area and Motel 6 Oceanside.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oceanside
Most booked hotels in Oceanside
Renting a car in Oceanside
Renting a car in Oceanside costs $55 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Oceanside is the Hertz branch at 1816-c Oceanside Blvd., which is 1 mile from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Oceanside (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Oceanside is Intermediate (Chevrolet Captiva or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.