Oceanside City Beach
About
Oceanside City Beach is a public ocean beach in California, about 2.6 miles from Camp Pendleton South. Swimming is allowed, and lifeguards are on duty. The beach has restrooms and accessible access. Late summer into early fall is the warmest and driest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 70 to 71°F from July through October, with August averaging no wet days. Winter stays mild, with highs near 63°F and lows in the upper 40s. There is no fee to visit. Dogs are not allowed on the beach. Hosp Grove Trail and BackBack Trail are both within about 3.5 miles for a hike. Climbers can head to Wall of sage or Calavera Lake, each about 6 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Dogs
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Oceanside City Beach
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–71°F and lows of 47–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Oceanside Marina, CA weather station, 1.1 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan63° high47° low
- Feb62° high48° low
- Mar62° high51° low
- Apr63° high53° low
- May65° high58° low
- Jun66° high61° low
- Jul70° high65° low
- Aug71° high66° low
- Sep71° high63° low
- Oct70° high58° low
- Nov67° high51° low
- Dec63° high47° low
Nearby
- Hosp Grove TrailHiking2.9 mi
- BackBack TrailHiking3.5 mi
- Tomato Fields TrailHiking5.8 mi
- Viewpoint TrailHiking6 mi
- Wall of sageRock climbing6.2 mi
- Calavera LakeRock climbing6.2 mi
- Planet Space BallRock climbing6.5 mi
- Melrose BouldersRock climbing7.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
