Oceanside, San Diego County, California
An Informational Guide to Living in the Oceanside, California Community
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Overview
Oceanside enjoys a long history of beach living at its finest with the security of being home to the nation's largest U.S. Marine installation, Camp Pendleton. Stretching peacefully from the shores of the Pacific Ocean to the west to the rolling hills of north San Diego County to the east, Oceanside is the second largest city in the county and enjoys a diverse population and rich cultural energy. Also home to Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside has the added benefit of tourism to support the financial strength and goals of the City.
Demographics
San Diego County (2008): 3.1 million
Oceanside (2008): 178,806
Elevation: 47 feet
Precipitation: 8 - 12 inches per year
Cost of Housing: Click here to search for homes in the Oceanside area.
Transportation
Oceanside is located adjacent to the Pacific Ocean and can be reached via Interstate 5, State Highway 78 (SR 78) and State Highway 76 (SR 76). Major arterial streets include Oceanside Boulevard, Mission Avenue, College Avenue, Pacific Coast Highway, and El Camino Real. It boasts an Amtrak, Metrolink, Coaster and Sprinter rail station, and is a quick 20 minute drive from San Diego International Airport. Commuter air travel is also available at Palomar Airport in nearby Carlsbad.
Shopping & Dining
Mission Marketplace
427 College Boulevard
www.newmarkmerrill.com
Oceanplace
Coast Highway and Mission Avenue
Old Grove Marketplace
Old Grove Avenue and SR 76
North County Square
Highway 78 and Sycamore Drive
Vista Village/Creekwalk
Vista Way and S. Santa Fe Avenue
2nd Amendment Mall
3410 Del Lago Boulevard, Escondido
Nordahl Markeplace
SR 78 and Nordahl Street
www.world-premier.com
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad
www.premiumoutlets.com
Westfield Plaza Camino Real (Carlsbad Mall)
2525 El Camino Real
www.westfield.com/plazacaminoreal
Neighborhoods
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