1. Oceanside Gets New San Diego Hot Spot
One of California's new warm spots is Oceanside, a bedroom neighborhood for north park and
camping Pendleton that just happens to have among the best beaches within the state.
The city is also proud of close by Camp Pendleton, the massive Marine Corps training center and the
just thing which keeps the actual Southern ca coastline through being one big city. Without the 20
miles associated with shoreline set aside for Pendleton, the city no doubt would come from Santa
Monica and result in San Diego.
The old rap on Oceanside was it was a military town and never the place to invest millions inside your
new beach home. All that has changed as the small beach bungalows have given way to luxurious
new houses while the city has drawn businesses and resort infrastructure so welcoming that 17
percent associated with visitors originate from Europe. REsort and resort-goers are finding many
more selections in Oceanside, that has always were built with a large stock of vacation rentals.
And, as long as you're sure to observe young people of the military enjoying those incredible beaches
and Oceanside's many other characteristics , this is not your Grandpa's "military town." today's
military is made up of bright, hard-working 20- and 30-somethings that chose to join up for all types of
good reasons. Getting these people close to is a big in addition , not a negative.
Oceanside is also close sufficient to north park - regarding 38 kilometers - to really make it a practical
base associated with operations with regard to visitors who wish to be a little ways from the city
congestion , but near enough to obtain in and visit SeaWorld, the north park Zoo and other San Diego
attractions.

2. On the most recent trip to Oceanside, all of us stayed at the Wyndham ocean Pier vacation resort ,
which opened in early 08. With perhaps the best location in the city - right across in the popular
Oceanside Pier -- the vacation resort both offers and rents its models , although usually it's easier to
get waterfront units being an owner. The actual Wyndham offers gorgeous views of the ocean and all
of the actual beach activity , from bicylists to baby strollers , from power-walkers to picknickers. From
our sixth-floor unit, the actual views from the beach and nearby Oceanside neighborhoods had been
spectacular.
Our two-bedroom device at the Wyndham was embellished in cheerful vacation colors like aqua and
green and light tan and included three flat-screen televisions as well as a complete kitchen area.
Furniture had been fun, easy-going and fit in with the holiday motif that was therefore apparent as
soon as we strolled in the door. But best of all had been those views , and we enjoyed spending time
at the table on the lanai reading the paper , sipping coffee and taking advantage of a powerful view of
all the activities surrounding California's longest recreational boat dock.
On the actual weekend all of us visited, Oceanside made great on it's reputation as a legendary
browse town. A contest was below way exactly where surfers used to do some amazing maneuvers
right next to the pier. In the beach, atop a system , several judges were studying every proceed and
awarding points. Beach-goers and sun-worshippers watched the actual surfers constantly. Surfing's
within the DNA close to here -- for example, some cities have summer football or football camps,
Oceanside also has a Surf camping offered by Oceanside Parks and Recreation.
Just a short run up the seaside is another well-liked recreation area -- Oceanside have. This is where
nearby boaters maintain their personal craft and where the open public can get on the water in a of
several various ways. Fishing boat charters are available -- we observed a sign for any shark angling
trip priced at $70 per person. Or else you can exercise a kayak around the have on excursions
offered by OEX Kayak. The actual colorful lighthouse at the have now homes Old head Rentals,
where you can rent a surf panel , body panel , wet suit or other things you need to make use of the
Pacific Ocean. Whenever , you've upset an appetite , there are several harbor-front restaurants that

3. are ideal for fish and potato chips with an ocean view.
For history enthusiasts , it's just a short drive towards the Mission San Luis Rey, which has already
been undergoing huge amount of money in improvements. The "king of the quests " is a national
Historic milestone and had been founded in 1798. It is the largest associated with 21 ca missions.
Found on 56 acres , the mission is adding walking paths and interpretive gardens to display plant life
that was common throughout the early life at the mission. The actual mission offers an extensive
assortment of artifacts.
If you're interested in Camp Pendleton, it's possible to visit the base at times when the risk level is not
heightened. For more information , call 760-725-5569.
New in order to Oceanside may be the Oceanside museum of art , with a two-story 16,000-square-
foot central pavilion that hosts art displays and special events. The museum was designed through
modern builder Frederick Fisher, known for their fresh and spectacular styles.
For a few local colour , be sure to go to the Highway tips Café, that is the earliest continuously-
operating cafe on historic Highway tips. If you enjoy 50's-style diners, the food and classic photos
about the walls are sure to take you back to the past. Or, check out the Sunset marketplace which
models aside 4 city blocks every thursday night with regard to live music , fresh produce vendors and
local artisans. This is held downtown year-round.
If you like wildlife, stop by the Rancho Buena vista Lagoon exactly where you'll find the actual Buena
vista Audubon nature Center and Museum. This really is San Diego's only Audubon nature center

4. and the just fresh-water lagoon in the state of ca. Visitors can stroll scenic paths across the lagoon
exactly where they will observe dozens of types of waterfowl.
If you have children , Legoland is just south from the Oceanside city limits. This particular major style
park-all designed around the lego theme-includes dozens of rides and it is a proven hit with its target
audience of 2-to-12 year-olds. On any given summer time weekend day time , you're likely to observe
as many as ten ,000 individuals enjoying the 128-acre park. NEarby residents enjoy the park, as well
-- in fact , 70,thousand of them are purchasing annual goes by.
Legoland has found a way to involve parents, grandparents , teenagers and people of any age. The
entire idea is to provide as much interactivity as possible. People don't just go on trips - they'll actually
do such things as build model racing vehicles or take part in pirate deliver water fights. They'll
additionally marvel at the number of masterpieces that can be made from the lego, the basic building
block invented half a century ago which has come a long way in the simple four-walled structures all
of us oldsters constructed when we had been kids. Legoland features a lot more than 15,thousand
detailed lego creations throughout the park, which range from animals in order to model metropolitan
areas to a life-size replica of a 2006 Volvo SUV.
AT A GLANCE
WHERE: Oceanside is a half-hour drive north associated with San Diego on Interstate 5 and is one of
many beach towns in north San Diego county. Many north park vacations are located in North county
using daytrips to visit San Diego

5. WHAT: Oceanside is a north park "bedroom neighborhood " that has developed to be a visitor
destination on its own. It has a number of attractions including great beaches , shopping, and
restaurants.
WHEN: Any time of the year. There are less visitors in the autumn and spring shoulder seasons.
WHY: the actual downtown and beach places have a personality and taste all their personal , and
generally it's not quite as busy as some more well-known beach places in north park. One of the best
things about Oceanside is it's close to San Diego along with a great option for a bottom of operations
while remaining in the area.
HOW: For more information on Oceanside, call the actual Oceanside customer Center from 800-350-
7873 or visit www.cwcoceanside.com. For more information on the actual Wyndham Oceanside Pier
vacation resort , call 800-347-8182 or visit www.extraholidays.com. Opening soon at the Wyndham is
a major new restaurant called 333 pacific , operated through the Cohn cafe Group, well-known for
high quality restaurants within the San Diego area.
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