Oceanside Holiday Packages

Holidays To Oceanside

Let’s keep this short and sweet. Oceanside is a classic American West Coast beach town.

It’s got the surfers, it’s got the wooden pier, and it’s definitely got that laid-back attitude that makes Southern California legendary. Let SoCal bring the sights, and Wotif will bring the spectacular Oceanside deals that make it all possible.

Things to Do in Oceanside

There’s no better way to get acquainted with a coastal city than a walk along the waterfront, and Oceanside holidays will plant you right next to one of the longest wooden piers on the West Coast. You might be lucky enough to see a surf competition, car show or even an Ironman competition. Just don’t jump in yourself, unless you think you can swim 2 km, bike 90 km and then run 21 km! You can still “pier” over the side though, and see if you can spot seals and dolphins. Plus, there’s nothing like a California sunset.

You may think it doesn’t get more Californian than that, but you’d be wrong. Oceanside holiday packages near the pier also put you close to the California Surf Museum. Reminisce about the days of wooden surfboards (they’ve been around since the early 1900s!) and fads like the motorised Jetboard of the 1960s. Even if you don’t catch the film festival or a visit from a surfing legend, the local art and history of surf culture will still have you saying “cowabunga!”

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife

The pier’s gift shop can fulfil all your souvenir needs (flashlight keychains for your coworkers, shotglasses for your friends—you know what to do) you can shop for some surf gear of your own near the pier too. Like to eat while you shop? (Who doesn’t?) Just a few blocks west, the Thursday farmers market lets you munch on fresh California almonds and browse handmade soaps, shell jewellery and local crafts.

When it comes to food, all you need to do on an Oceanside holiday is walk a few blocks in any direction downtown. You’ll find pizza, cafes and family-style restaurants and burgers, and if there’s one thing Southern California does right (besides burritos, obviously), it’s burgers. Top it with tons of avocado and garlic fries on the side, and you’ll be California dreamin’ about this burger for weeks.

O-side nightlife is uber chill, so if all you’ve got are thongs and boardies, it’s cool. Head back to the waterfront for margaritas with a view or delicious suds fresh from the local brewery. Feel like dressing up a little? Put on your fancy hat and head to the theatre. And if it’s clubs you crave, pop that collar and extend the good times with our San Diego holidays. It’s an hour-long train ride, but only a 60-km drive in your Oceanside rental car from Wotif.

What’s Next

You know the West Coast is the best coast, so let your mind wander to thoughts of palm trees and your mouse wander over to Wotif. Planning your getaway with our Oceanside packages is easier than throwing on your sunnies and imagining the ocean breeze in the air—which is the next step.