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7.8

Very good

Oceanside Harbor beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Oceanside Harbor beach?

The bar is located right on the Oceanside Harbor beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Oceanside Broiler is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

Oceanside, United States

#86 out of 385 in California

7.8

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Surfing

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Located within the settlement

Oceanside • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Bar Oceanside Broiler

8.6 - Excellent 310m

Cafe Nautical Bean Coffee Company Inc.

8.6 - Excellent 440m

Cafe Oceanside Harbor Village

9.2 - Excellent 510m

Restaurant Rockin' Baja Lobster - Oceanside

8.6 - Excellent 510m

Restaurant Harbor Fish & Chips

8.8 - Excellent 530m

Restaurant Joe's Crab Shack

8.4 - Very good 540m

Cafe Stratford at the Harbor

9.2 - Excellent 550m

Restaurant Wienerschnitzel

8.4 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Alfredo's Mexican Food

7.6 - Very good 1.3km

Park Buccaneer Park

3.9km

Park Maxton Brown Park

5.9km

Park Magee Park

6.2km

Park Hosp Grove Park

6.4km

Park Public Beach Access

6.6km

Park Buena Vista Reservoir Park

6.6km

Park Pine Park

7.2km

Park Holiday Park

7.2km

Park Monroe Street Pool

7.6km

Athletic Field Chase Field

7.3km

Convenience Store Wisconsin Market & Spirits

2.7km

Grocery Store Smart & Final Extra!

3.6km

Ice Cream Shop Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

9.6 - Exceptional 6.4km

Grocery Store Smart & Final Extra!

6.8km

Supermarket El Torito Market

6.9km

Grocery Store Vons

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Oceanside Harbor Department

9.2 - Excellent 570m

Tourist Attraction Oceanside Pier Amphitheater

9.4 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction California Surf Museum

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Oceanside Museum of Art

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction The GRID | VR Arcade

9.6 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Joseph Carrasco Park

8.6 - Excellent 5km

Tourist Attraction Buena Vista Audubon Society

9.2 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Carlsbad Village

9.4 - Excellent 6.3km

Tourist Attraction North Coastal Art Gallery

9.2 - Excellent 6.5km

Casino Ocean's Eleven Casino

2.4km

Historical Landmark Top Gun House

1.6km

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About

Oceanside Harbor beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 86th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 701.8 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Oceanside settlement, just 1.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Oceanside Harbor beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking. There are also some surf spots.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball. %s also has a football field located nearby.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Oceanside City beach, which has a rating of 8.

Oceanside Harbor beach is located in California within Oceanside, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

3.7 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Oceanside • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Bar Oceanside Broiler

8.6 - Excellent 310m

Cafe Nautical Bean Coffee Company Inc.

8.6 - Excellent 440m

Cafe Oceanside Harbor Village

9.2 - Excellent 510m

Restaurant Rockin' Baja Lobster - Oceanside

8.6 - Excellent 510m

Restaurant Harbor Fish & Chips

8.8 - Excellent 530m

Restaurant Joe's Crab Shack

8.4 - Very good 540m

Cafe Stratford at the Harbor

9.2 - Excellent 550m

Restaurant Wienerschnitzel

8.4 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Alfredo's Mexican Food

7.6 - Very good 1.3km

Park Buccaneer Park

3.9km

Park Maxton Brown Park

5.9km

Park Magee Park

6.2km

Park Hosp Grove Park

6.4km

Park Public Beach Access

6.6km

Park Buena Vista Reservoir Park

6.6km

Park Pine Park

7.2km

Park Holiday Park

7.2km

Park Monroe Street Pool

7.6km

Athletic Field Chase Field

7.3km

Convenience Store Wisconsin Market & Spirits

2.7km

Grocery Store Smart & Final Extra!

3.6km

Ice Cream Shop Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

9.6 - Exceptional 6.4km

Grocery Store Smart & Final Extra!

6.8km

Supermarket El Torito Market

6.9km

Grocery Store Vons

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Oceanside Harbor Department

9.2 - Excellent 570m

Tourist Attraction Oceanside Pier Amphitheater

9.4 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction California Surf Museum

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Oceanside Museum of Art

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction The GRID | VR Arcade

9.6 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Joseph Carrasco Park

8.6 - Excellent 5km

Tourist Attraction Buena Vista Audubon Society

9.2 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Carlsbad Village

9.4 - Excellent 6.3km

Tourist Attraction North Coastal Art Gallery

9.2 - Excellent 6.5km

Casino Ocean's Eleven Casino

2.4km

Historical Landmark Top Gun House

1.6km

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Located at nearest locality

Oceanside • 1.2km from center

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650m from the beach

8 Very good

G23 - Coastal Cottage

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Located at nearest locality

Oceanside • 1.2km from center

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660m from the beach

F201 - Harborview Heaven

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Located at nearest locality

Oceanside • 1.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

What to do in Oceanside Harbor beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Oceanside Harbor beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Oceanside Harbor beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Oceanside Harbor beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section. In addition to water activities, sometimes you wish to play on the ground, for example, volleyball (football). On this beach there is a volleyball (football) area and if you want you can play volleyball with other holidaymakers or with your friends.

In most cases, the question What to do on Oceanside Harbor beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Localities

Nearest

Oceanside • 1.7km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 701.8km

Transport

Airport

OCN • 4.2km

Bus Station

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton • 1.8km

Train Station

Oceanside Transit Center • 2.1km

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Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

Sarcom R

10 Exceptional

This beach is impressively clean and offers a sense of seclusion. Additionally, the golden sand is a standout feature. You can even take a scenic walk along the rocks to reach the harbor entrance.

March 2023

Ricki Nelson

8 Very good

This spot is a fantastic place to unwind and enjoy the soothing sound of the waves. However, I did notice that some sections of the beach were quite narrow. Additionally, the sand is a lovely golden color, adding to the overall beauty of the location.

March 2023

Kiarson Peterson

10 Exceptional

This location is absolutely stunning! As someone who came here for work and needed to unwind, I am extremely grateful that I decided to come here. The sand is a beautiful golden color, the beach is immaculately clean, and the sunset view is absolutely breathtaking.

March 2023

jeffcp2

10 Exceptional

I had a great time at this beach during my first visit. Although parking comes at a cost, the beach itself is well-maintained and pristine. Additionally, the golden sand adds to the overall charm of the location.

March 2023

Jaxon Renner

10 Exceptional

The beach has a welcoming and roomy atmosphere, perfect for families with children. The marina is vast, and the boat landing dock is in excellent condition. However, parking can be pricey, ranging from $15 for a few hours to $50 for a full day. It's advisable to bring chairs, an umbrella, and refreshments for a day of relaxation. Bathrooms are conveniently located near the beach, and outdoor sand rinse showers are available.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Oceanside Harbor beach?

The coastline of Oceanside Harbor beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Oceanside Harbor beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Oceanside Harbor beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Oceanside Harbor beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Surfing

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball
Football (nearby)

Is the Oceanside Harbor beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Oceanside Harbor beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Oceanside Harbor beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Oceanside Harbor beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Oceanside Harbor beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Oceanside Harbor beach?

Oceanside Harbor beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Oceanside Harbor beach?

The bar is located right on the Oceanside Harbor beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Oceanside Broiler is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Oceanside Harbor beach?

There are 432 places to stay in the Oceanside Harbor beach area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Oceanside Harbor beach from parking?

The Oceanside Harbor beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Oceanside Harbor beach?

There are 4 attractions near Oceanside Harbor beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Oceanside Harbor Department located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Oceanside Harbor beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Oceanside Harbor beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Oceanside Harbor beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Oceanside Harbor beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.