Historic Oceanside Pier Offers Endless Entertainment

Located in Northern San Diego County sits Oceanside, California. Oceanside is a quintessential beach town with six miles of white sandy beautiful coastlines. Oceanside is true to Southern California’s laid-back vibe and is often referred to as “The Village by the Sea”.

The town has been attracting tourist from the beginning of 20th century with its perfect climate and year-round sunny weather. Oceanside being a tourist destination has a lot of attractions to offer, from the well-preserved historic district, Museum of Art, California Surf Museum, Old Mission San Luis Rey, Harbor beach, Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater and the Iconic wooden pier known as Oceanside Pier.

The Oceanside Pier was built in 1888 and is the longest wooden pier on the California coast. Expanding 1941 feet, 1/3 of a mile into the Pacific Ocean, a piece of history sits on this coastline. Take a walk down the historical Oceanside Pier and enjoy breathtaking views while watching the waves roll in.

Filled with history and charm, the Oceanside Pier truly offers a diverse assortment of activities for all to enjoy. The pier is a popular fishing spot, with a convenience store half way out, stuffed into a 7×15 space with fishing pole rentals, bait and tackle. Located at the end of the pier is the iconic Ruby’s 50 diner with breakfast to burgers and a spectacular view.

Relax in the sun and watch the surfers catch a wave. Surfing is also very popular on both the North and South sides of the pier. With a beach break that has a very reliable surf makes for optimum conditions. The boardwalk along the coastline also makes for a great path to ride your bike while you take in the ocean views.

Night fall near the pier also offers a lot of entertainment as the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater is located north of the pier. The amphitheater is a local landmark named after Junior Seau, a professional football player and hometown hero to Oceanside. With so much to offer tourist and residence alike, Oceanside is a place to visit it at least once in everyone’s lifetime.

The city of Oceanside is truly a one-of-a-kind beachfront community.

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