10 Things to do Good for Kids in Oceanside That You Shouldn't Miss

Safe, educational surfing fun since 1995!

Whether you are a shredding surfer looking for local knowledge about the our breaks or a brand new surfer ready to catch your first wave, our professional instructors are ready to get you suited up and in the water!

​Daily Sailing Charters Available year Round out of Oceanside Harbor just minutes away from your front door. Catalina Island excursions, and other coastline trips available for your pleasure. Experience a Sea Adventure and Create Wonderful Memories you will Cherish for a Lifetime...

Your gate way to the Pacific. Come enjoy a relaxing day out on the water in the Oceanside harbor. We have pedalboats, kayaks, SUPs, sailboats, runabouts, and waverunners. We have boats that stay in the harbor and boats that are allowed to go out into the ocean.

Owned and operated by Oceanside local, former pro surfer & professional surf judge, John Daniels. We provide surf lessons, surf coaching and group surf lessons for beginner through advanced surfers. Let us share our love of surfing with you! All of our lessons are in Oceanside at the Oceanside Harbor in North San Diego County. All instructors are CPR & First Aid certified. Learn from a pro!

California Welcome Centers are California’s official State Visitor Centers offering valuable information and services for today’s traveler. There are 21 affiliated Welcome Centers located throughout the state, with volunteers and staff to answer your questions and enhance your visit. Oceanside is home to one of the California Welcome Centers, ready to assist visitors Mon-Sat from 10am-4pm. Free maps, brochures, a gift shop, restrooms, and personal assistance to get you where you want to go!

Parties up to 6 can set sail aboard our luxurious yacht for a morning or afternoon adventure or enjoy a romantic sunset cruise. Who knows, we may even witness the breech of a whale off our stern or a pod of dolphins playing in our bow wave. We also specialize in scattering the cremated remains of your loved ones at sea. We are licensed and insured and all our captains are certified by the U.S. Coast Guard. Your safety and enjoyment is our #1 priority.

Waverider Helicopter Tours is Veteran-owned and Oceanside's first helicopter air tour attraction! We provide an exciting and unforgettable experience for all who are looking to view the beautiful beaches of San Diego County, Orange County, and captivating backcountry of Temecula Wine Country from a unique perspective. Your experience will be sure to last a lifetime as you take an amazing ride in a helicopter! Waverider Helicopter Tours offers several exciting tours, ranging from 10 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes. You can choose one of our tours that will keep you along the coastline the entire time, or you can mix it up and choose one of our tours that offers picturesque views of not only the beach, but also the backcountry! The helicopter has four leather seats (three passengers and your pilot), Bose noise-canceling headsets, heat, and air conditioning to have you riding in comfort and luxury!

iFLY Oceanside get ready to be blown away – literally! It’s thrilling and It’s amazing. Experience exhilarating freefall conditions as you float on a smooth cushion of air without having to leap from an airplane. There’s no parachute, no jumping as you fly in a vertical wind tunnel. Enjoy the thrill of FLYING in a completely safe environment while a certified flight instructor assists you in this adrenaline filled adventure. We welcome flyers from 3 to 103, safe for kids, challenging for adults, and realistic for skydivers. No experience need. iFLY Oceanside ~Where the dream of flight becomes a reality.

Founded in 1798, Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, known as the "King of the Missions," is a National Historic Landmark. The largest of all the 21 California missions, it is home to a community of Franciscan Friars and is open daily to the public in the Franciscan tradition of heritage and hospitality. Facilities include a Retreat Center with day and overnight programs for spiritual renewal, multi-function meeting spaces, a Cemetery open to all people, Mission Gift Shop, Historic Church and interpretive Museum.