Things to Do with Kids in Oceanside, CA

  • TripBuzz found 208 things to do with kids in or near Oceanside, California, including 186 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Clemente, Carlsbad, Encinitas and Escondido.
  • From Harbor Beach to San Onofre State Beach, the Oceanside area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Movie Theaters, Golf and Fishing.
  • Oceanside, California is home to just under 200,000 and settled in San Diego County. Located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, Oceanside is settled with beaches and piers, namely the Oceanside Pier, one of the longest in the western United States. In addition, the city maintains a wonderful maritime culture and presence.
  • TripBuzz found 208 things to do with kids in or near Oceanside, California, including 186 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Clemente, Carlsbad, Encinitas and Escondido.
  • From Harbor Beach to San Onofre State Beach, the Oceanside area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Movie Theaters, Golf and Fishing.
  • Oceanside, California is home to just under 200,000 and settled in San Diego County. Located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, Oceanside is settled with beaches and piers, namely the Oceanside Pier, one of the longest in the western United States. In addition, the city maintains a wonderful maritime culture and presence.
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CPR-certified instructors with more than 10 years of experience teach traditional surfing or paddleboarding to small classes
1.1 Miles
94% 118 votes
Beaches Harbor Drive, Oceanside, CA MoreLess Info
Harbor Beach is a spacious beach in Oceanside. Surf and swim areas are clearly demarcated.
19.5 Miles
72% 106 votes
Beaches Off Interstate 5 at Basilone Road, Oceanside, CA 92055 MoreLess Info
Spanning over 3,000 acres, the San Onofre State Beach is a popular destination for sunbathing, kite flying, shell collecting, camping, hiking and nature photography. Fire pits and campsites are available for reservations on a first-come, first-served basis.
0.9 Miles
100% 18 votes
Surfing Lessons 1201 N. Pacific St., Oceanside, CA 92054 MoreLess Info
Learn To Rip Surf Lessons provides surf instruction for the beginner as well as pointers for the seasoned veteran of the waves. They offer individual tutoring, coaching, group surf clinics, and also have video review available.
0.3 Miles
94% 16 votes
Surfing Lessons Pacific and Tyson Streets, Oceanside, CA MoreLess Info
The SoCal Surf School offers private, three-pack private, 'Get Grouped' and mini-camp surfing lessons. The business teaches aspiring surfers how to read the waves, follow proper surf etiquette, and 'pop up.'
7.5 Miles
64% 76 votes
Paintball Camp Pendleton, 1700 Vandegrift Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92055 MoreLess Info
The Paintball Park at Camp Pendleton is a paintball facility that is open for walk-on games every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The park is open 7 days a week and can be rented for private parties and corporate events.
1.5 Miles
81% 16 votes
Beaches 1500 S Pacific Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 MoreLess Info
Monitored by lifeguards during the day, Buccaneer Beach provides visitors with opportunities for surfing, swimming, sunbathing, and body boarding. The beach also has a playground, picnic area, volleyball courts, and a basketball court.
0.2 Miles
83% 18 votes
Beaches 107 3rd Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 MoreLess Info
A lively beach located near restaurants and shops, Oceanside Beach features soft, clean white sand and clear water. The beach also has a pier, public restrooms and showers, and a lifeguard tower.
0.8 Miles
69% 39 votes
Fishing 315 Harbor Drive South, Oceanside, CA 92054 MoreLess Info
Helgren's Sportfishing provides half-day fishing trips, sea life adventures, one and a half-day Cortes Bank trips, and whale watching trips. Common catches at this destination include both yellowtail and halibut.
1.3 Miles
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Fishing 1504 Harbor Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054 MoreLess Info
Southern California Fishing Trips offers a number of private tours. Some of them include whale and dolphin watching, surfing, fishing, and sightseeing.
0.1 Miles
89% 304 votes
History Museums 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA MoreLess Info
The surf is up at the California Surf Museum in Oceanside! This museum is dedicated to the important role surfing plays in the state's history and culture. Free for kids 11 and under, $5 for adults, or $3 for students, seniors or military (ID required).
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