Oceanside Harbor


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Oceanside Harbor

LOCATION:
Harbor Drive South between South Jetty and North Jetty, Oceanside [Map it]

HOURS:
Accessible 24 hours a day

PARKING:
$5 all day for beach parking; $10-$15 for self-contained camping vehicles overnight

PHONE:
760/435-4018 (lifeguards)

FACILITIES: [Legend]

 Beach Information

Special Comments:
The Oceanside Harbor Beach is a small, quiet and accessible beach park on the west side of Oceanside Harbor. The park features restroom and shower facilities, abundant shaded picnic tables and fire rings.

The harbor has a full-service marina with nearby fuel and bait docks. The launch ramp is free and boat trailer parking is free in Lot #1 on the east side of the railroad tracks. Fees in the other lots are $5 from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m., $10 from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., or $15 per day.

A vessel and RV washdown area and holding-tank pumpout station are also available at no charge. Small motorboats and sailboats are available for rent from U-Drive Boat Rentals. Helgrens Sportfishing and Harbor Cruises (760/722-2133) offers single- and multi-day fishing trips and whale-watching excursions.

Food/dining:
There is a food stand at the boat launch and a quaint village with several nice restaurants at the southeast corner of the marina.

Restrooms:
Restrooms and showers are located on the beach and at the harbor marina.

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