San Luis Rey Mission

This historical mission was once the largest building in California and now home to 14 monks. Oceanside is home to the Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, one of the Alta California missions.  Named in honor of St Louis, King of France, is located in a secluded valley four miles east of Highway 5 in Oceanside.  Founded in June 1798 by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen, the Mission is one of the most architecturally impressive of all the California missions. Built ... Read the rest of this entry »

Oceanside Amphitheater

Located adjacent to the beginning of the Oceanside pier is the Oceanside Amphitheater which plays a host to various events through the year like the Summer Jame Talent Show and other musical performances.  When not booked for an event, many Oceanside residents use it to relax or even exercise! 300 North Pacific Street Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 722-1121 View Larger Map Read the rest of this entry »

Kid Activites

Buena Vista Audobon Society's Nature Center Visit a coastal wetlands habitat at the Buena Vista Audobon Society's Nature Center.  A number of classes, story time groups, guides and outreach programs are offered weekly. Sited on the Buena Vista Lagoon, the Center offers a variety of natural history experiences.  In the course of an afternoon, you can walk amid native plants, see views of the lagoon, check out the bird life, discover tracks along the short that reveal night time animal visitors, tour the ... Read the rest of this entry »

Restaurants

The Flying Bridge 1105 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 722-1151 Website Ruby's Diner on the Oceanside Pier 1 Oceanside Pier Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 433-7829 Website 101 Cafe 631 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 Website Capozzoli's Pizzeria & Restaurant 3915 Mission Avenue, Suite 12 Oceanside, CA 92058 (760) 433-5400 Website Shakey's Pizza Parlor 4141 Oceanside Blvd. Oceanside, CA 92056 (888) 444-6686 Website Monterey Bay Canners 1325 Harbor Drive North Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 722-3474 Website Oceanside Rockin' Baja Lobster Bar & Grill 258 Harbor Drive South Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 967-6199 Website Joe's Crab Shack 314 Harbor Drive South Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 722-1245 Website The Fish Joint The Fish Joint ... Read the rest of this entry »

Twilight the Movie: Showings

Twilight, the movie, is scheduled to be open nationwide on Friday, November 21, 2008. It is a an action-packed modern day love story about forbidden love between a vampire and a mortal teenage girl. The movie is based on the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series by Stephenie Meyer. If you can't wait for opening day (Friday, November 21, 2008), you can catch a special Midnight Show ... Read the rest of this entry »

San Diego’s Ivy Hotel

Why Settle for Happy? Try out the beautiful and modern Ivy Hotel in San Diego. From Sunday thru Friday 4pm to 9am enjoy: $5 specialty cocktail menu 1/2 price wines by the glass 1/2 price bar menu AND Football Monday Nights on the Ivy Rooftop Address and Phone: 600 F Street San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 814-2000 Read the rest of this entry »

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