explore oceanside's beaches

Oceanside is proud of its beaches allowing one to enjoy a variety of fun activities. Surf, swim or bodyboard in the rolling waves. Play Frisbee or a game of volleyball on the warm sand. Run or rollerblade along the pedestrian-friendly Strand. Sunbathe and relax in the glorious sunshine. Oceanside Beaches are world famous for international surfing and skating competitions, IronMan Triathlons, and speed boat and outrigger races. Check the links below to learn more about Oceanside's beautiful beaches. 

• Beach Bonfires
  • The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce receives almost every phone call under the sun about any topic regarding Oceanside, CA.  I have answered all types of questions regarding Oceanside and the North County San Diego region. In the summer months (and leading up to those months) the number one concern from beachgoers is whether or not bonfires are allowed on the beach.  The answer is yes, they are!  However, there are some stipulations.
• Beach Safety Tips
  • The beach can be a safe and enjoyable place by simply following these ocean safety guidelines. It is a good idea to familiarize oneself with surf/ocean conditions by asking a lifeguard, and observe the surf warning flags on active lifeguard towers.
• Breakwater Beach 
  • ​Breakwater Beach is a quiet, family beach located just south of Oceanside Harbor. It is popular with surfers and volleyball players. Surfers, however, will have to walk down to the jetty in the summer months when the beach is closed to surfing in front of Lifeguard Tower 8.
• ​Buccaneer Beach
  • ​Located 1/2 Mile north of Cassidy Street and barely 150 feet wide, this beach is more like a sandy break in the wall of condos that separates Pacific Street from the Oceanside breakers. You'll find this
    family beach frequented by sun worshipers working on their tans. ​
• Cassidy Street
  • ​Cassidy St Beach is the most southern beach with public access located in South Oceanside.  It sits just south of Buccaneer and just north of the St. Malo Beach Community.  Cassidy St has beach space for families, but no bathrooms.  ​
• Harbor Beach
  • Beautiful Harbor Beach is Oceanside's largest beach, offering everything from surfing to volleyball. The Oceanside Harbor, adjacent to Harbor Beach, has many amenities including the Marina Inn Hotel and a variety of shops.
• Oceanside Boulevard
  • ​Oceanside Boulevard Beach offers more actual beach than its neighbor, Buccaneer Beach. All along the beachfront, there are private homes facing the ocean. During the summer months there is an area directly in front of the lifeguard tower (Tower 9) approximately 200 ft., that is designated for swimmers, waders, and bodyboarders only.​
• Pier View North
  • The beaches north of Oceanside Pier have much more sand than those south of the pier and provide more space for those visiting the beach. Due to the Pier Amphitheater being situated on the south side of the pier, there are fewer activities and events that occur on the north side and the pier. ​
• Pier View South
  • ​The beach area south of the Oceanside Pier is Oceanside's most popular beach. If you don't mind crowds, you will be comfortable here. Surfing, bodyboarding, and body surfing contests are held at Oceanside Pier throughout the summer. There are also various events that are held in the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater. 
• Tyson Street Beach
  • ​Tyson Street Beach, also known as Tyson Street Park, is within walking distance of the Oceanside Pier. Lifeguard Tower 5 is located here. Since the park is just a few feet from the beach, it is great for picnics. Stairs are provided for beach and park access from Pacific Street.​
• Wisconsin Beach
  • ​Wisconsin Street Beach is located at Wisconsin Street and The Strand. The south Strand is a one-way, southbound street that parallels the beach. There is a ramp just north of lifeguard Tower 7 for access to the beach. ​