San Diego International Airport 41 min
Oceanside Museum of Art (5 min) This contemporary building presents a rotating collection of modern art pieces & cultural events. Museum of Making Music (13 min) A museum about making music with galleries of instruments, special exhibitions & live events. San Diego Botanic Garden (18 min) Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. The Flower Fields (12 min) Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase. Miniland USA (13 min) Area of Legoland with mini models of U.S. cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C., plus a cafe. SEA LIFE Aquarium (13 min) Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages. LEGOLAND California (11 min) Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. California Surf Museum (5 min) Surf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards, famous surfers & more. Oceanside Fishing Pier (7 min) Originally built in 1888, this wooden 596-m. pier is the 6th version & offers a 1950s-style diner. Tamarack Surf Beach (11 min) Bordering a residential neighborhood, this sandy, laid-back beach draws local surfers & swimmers. Mission San Luis Rey (12 min) Historic mission founded in 1798 offering self-guided tours of the museum, grounds & cemetery. Moonlight State Beach (17 min) Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. Oceanside Harbor (17 min) Large inlet with beaches & whale-watching cruises, plus seafood restaurants & casual boutiques. South Carlsbad State Beach (16 min) Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground. Oceanside Harbor Beach (13 min) |