San Diego International Airport 56 min
California Surf Museum (21 min)
Surf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards, famous surfers & more. Tamarack Surf Beach (26 min)
Bordering a residential neighborhood, this sandy, laid-back beach draws local surfers & swimmers. Mission San Luis Rey (14 min)
Historic mission founded in 1798 offering self-guided tours of the museum, grounds & cemetery. Museum of Making Music (28 min)
A museum about making music with galleries of instruments, special exhibitions & live events. Oceanside Museum of Art (21 min)
This contemporary building presents a rotating collection of modern art pieces & cultural events. Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum (18 min)
Farming history via exhibits & demonstrations of old steam tractors, plus blacksmithing & weaving. Miniland USA (29 min)
Area of Legoland with mini models of U.S. cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C., plus a cafe. LEGOLAND California (27 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. Oceanside Fishing Pier (23 min)
Originally built in 1888, this wooden 596-m. pier is the 6th version & offers a 1950s-style diner. Oceanside Harbor Beach (24 min) Carlsbad Ranch (28 min)
Coastal hills planted with a multicolored vista of ranunculus flowers, plus a maze & wagon rides. Alta Vista Botanical Gardens (24 min)
Botanical gardens dotted with works of art offering native plants, a lotus pond & ongoing classes. SEA LIFE Aquarium (29 min)
Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages. Oceanside Harbor (25 min)
Large inlet with beaches & whale-watching cruises, plus seafood restaurants & casual boutiques. The Flower Fields (28 min)
Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase. | 
