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    Oceanside Harbor

    4.3 (126 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Wayne W.

    Oceanside Harbor is a fantastic spot to relax and enjoy the coast. The marina views are beautiful, and the fire pits make it perfect for evening hangouts although during summer get there early to secure a pit. Plenty of restaurants and shops nearby, and watching the boats and wildlife adds to the peaceful vibe. Great place for a stroll or just soaking in the ocean air! Lots of paid parking , if you want free parking you'll have to park by the restaurants.

    Going out to sea?!
    Larry P.

    Wonderful place with lots of seals and boats and restaurants! If you have time stop by and walk around!

    Jan K.

    Love this harbor...we sat and watched the very loud seals... boats coming and going into the harbor... a beautiful day with a nice breeze...

    Fernando G.

    We've been to a few Parade if Lights in San Diego, but it was our first time celebrating the Parade of Lights at the Oceanside Harbor. It was an awesome way to spend the evening with friends, sharing some food, a fire pit, and enjoying the amazing display offered by the locals. I recommend you arrive early since parking can get hectic and remember that it's a metered lot. We had a great time, enjoy the convenience of short travel, and look forward for doing it again next year.

    Yen P.

    Beautiful view and restaurants were tasty! Fun to walk around and go to the beach! Love the lights in the evenings!

    Aka sea lion island
    Grace N.

    I love Oceanside Harbor! We stayed at Springhill right on the beach and it's one of my favorite hotels to stay when "staycation" in the area. I looked up on google map and saw there is a sealion island so I got my bf to trek from the peer to the sealion island with me and it was so sweet! The sealions I mean! :) There weren't as many as Monetary or what not but there were still plenty and they were quite vocal! I love just siting and watching them interacting with each other, annoying each other out while sunbathing. Highly recommend!

    Sunset
    Blair P.

    Massive, gorgeous harbor with beautiful sunsets, a wide beach nearby, a floating dock of seals... it's nice here. A great spot for canoeing, standup, a stroll, etc. Cute restaurants line the harbor and there are a few lil beach shops too.

    Allison A.

    Parking was a breeze even on a busy 4th of July. Seemed cleaner than the beaches in OC.

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    Ki D.

    Ahoy There maties! This is one harbor that will float your boat. There are a few restaurants that are catches for the day. There are a couple of small trinkets shops, and sports bars to sure send you out a little shipped wrecked. It's great for a quick couple's getaway but be sure to arrive early to reserve a camping spot. It's only $35 a day. You can have a family day in the beach areas ,which at night you can use the fire pits to stay warm. It's also a small play area for the wee ones. If you're more into splash of things there's boat rentals, jet ski rentals, small tour around the harbor area, all the surfing you can handle. This is boatloads of fun!!! So, batten down the hatches and prepare to be entertained for whatever floats your boat.

    Elisa G.

    This is a tiny harbor off the beaten track. It's not worth going out of your way for. The restaurants are mostly fast food like fried unhealthy stuff. There are a few touristy shops with overpriced trinkets. I would not recommend

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    Lisa V.

    Beautiful setting! A handful of good places to eat. Rock jetties to see the boats and a sandy beach area to play. We will be back!

    Jo S.

    The Oceanside Harbor isn't huge, has a nice, laid back vibe. It is cute and there's a lot of marine life so look out for seals, dolphins, pelicans and other cute birds. There are some decent restaurants around and some tourist traps, so look into before making your choice. There are a few shops, also the touristy type. You can take a boat from here to whale and dolphins watching. Restrooms are decent, there are water fountains and it's never crowded. I like walking around, check out the seals and the birds or just sit on a bench ande relax. Nice views, cute boats. They also have a great boat parade for X-mas, I have been there twice to see it. Smaller harbor, with a nice lighthouse and more intimate vibe. If you visit Onceanside, the Harbor is a must attraction, close to downtown, I walk to it, but it's plenty of parking around. Cute spot, relaxing and pretty!

    Harbor view !
    Matthew H.

    Doesn't get much better than the small town feel of this beautiful ocean harbor located of the very north end of Oceanside. Amenities: Lots of restaurants, shops, and rental locations for boats, kayaks, and boating tours. Has everything from ice cream shop, coffee shop, seafood, or classic American restaurants with large offerings to satisfy almost anyone. Parking: Limited parking near the harbor or on local streets. There is a large parking lot behind the harbor where there is ample parking, but it may be paid parking or free, so it will be good to check first if considering coming to the harbor. Overall, a fun weekend hangout to see great views, enjoy a nice meal, or rent a kayak to site see in the harbor!

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    I love the fish & Chips, also the beautiful shops & you must have a Ice cream cone on your way out

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    It's like a crappy version of San Diego nothing but overpriced food and bums walking around the fishing fleet is laughable at best.

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    Our family loves this area. The beach is so close and there are good places to eat.

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    Cool little area. Lots to look at and some cute shops. Can be a hard to find parking.

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