Welcome to the Oceanside Blog

The gateway to San Diego, Oceanside is the classic California beach community with its warm sandy beaches, historic wooden pier and Cape Cod-style harbor village complete with unlimited water sports and recreation. Offering a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle, visitors still experience the casual spirit that made Southern California’s beach culture legendary. With its year round sunny climate, and average temperature of 70 degrees, the weather in Oceanside has been rated by USA Today as the second most ideal climate in the United States, and the fifth most ideal weather in the world.

Latest Oceanside Happenings

WAM Fest – Wine, Art & Music

WAM-FEST is a premier 1 day Wine, Art, and Music Festival at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater on Saturday, August 28. The competition-like line up will feature over 30 different estate wines from South Africa,Germany, Austria, Spain, France and Argentina. 4,000 wine enthusiasts will be treated to refreshing summer whites, soft and bold reds, unique sparklers [...]

WHEEL FUN RIDES THE LOVE AFFAIR WITH NOSTALGIA

If the words “Quad Sport,” “Deuce Coupe,” and “Chopper” bring back memories of freedom, fun, and carefree days of youth, then Wheel Fun’s 6 locations in San Diego County may be just what you’re looking for.
Wheel Fun Rentals offers a chance to rediscover the joys of having some old-fashioned fun.  “Somewhere along the line most [...]

“CONCERT IN THE PARK”

Bring the family and enjoy an evening of free music in the park! 
The City of Oceanside’s Neighborhood Services Department/Parks & Recreation Division and the Arts Commission will present a free evening of music at Rancho del Oro Park, 4700 Mesa Drive.  The event will be on Friday, August 13, from 5:15 – 8:00 pm.  Food [...]

Waterfall in Oceanside, California

I had heard that there was a waterfall in Oceanside but I had not seen it. So off I went in search of this mysterious waterfall that few seemed to even know existed.
To the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, this waterfall is considered a sacred site.  According to news reports, the waterfall was [...]

FROM PAGE TO SCREEN

Science fiction movies rely on artists to bridge the gap between fantasy and reality. Neville Page brings to life monsters that decimate New York City and aliens who wage battle with humanity. From Page to Screen displays the original designs from Star Trek (2009), Cloverfield, and Piranha 3D (which will be released in August), among others, [...]

FREE Movies at the Regal Theater in Oceanside

Free movies eavery Tuesday and Wednesday at the Regal 16 Oceanside Movies began at 10:00 AM. The schedule is as follows:
June 22 & 23             Tales of Despereaux (G)
June 22 & 23             Coraline (PG)
June 29 & 30             Pirates Who (Veggie Tales) (G)
June 29 & 30             Astroboy (PG)
 July 6 & 7                  Charlotte’s Web (G)
July 6 [...]

WHEEL FUN RENTALS HAS DELIVERED OVER 1,000 FREE

Wheel Fun Rentals has offered free rental use to over 1,000 Big Brothers Big Sisters matches and the numbers keep growing. The company is the number one recreational rental franchise in the US, utilizing fleets of unique bikes – including multi-passenger Surrey cycles – pedal boats, canoes, and more.
Launched in 2008, its “Biking Buddies” Program [...]

A Father’s Day Celebration at the Maritime Museum

The Maritime Museum of San Diego invites you to the Father’s Day celebration aboard the 145’ schooner Californian or America on Saturday, June 19th or Sunday, June 20th,   2010.  The sail begins with a souvenir group photo of all in your party. Upon disembarking, all Dads will also receive a goodie bag of gifts. The [...]

WOW – Women On Waves

Women On Waves, the California Surf Museum’s 2010 special exhibit, is an exciting exploration into the many aspects of feminine wave-riding. From the Hawaiian surfing Queens to the freshly crowned champions of the women’s pro tour, Women On Waves celebrates more than 300 years of women’s standout performances in surfing. At the same time Women [...]