Tourists who visit San Diego tend to skip over Oceanside and spend most of their time down south, in the downtown area or
nearby beach towns like Pacific Beach.
Not exact matches
If a
beach sounds
like what you're looking for, try snorkelling or diving in
nearby Playa Ancón, just 12 km (7.5 mi) from
town.
Large holiday homes catering to travellers on business who require the convenience of close proximity to
town, but the freedom to squeeze a little playtime on a
beach nearby can do so in places
like Clifton which offers beachfront accommodation.
If all that seems
like just a bit much for a
beach vacation, one can easily find accommodations at a steal in the heart of
town and simply walk the main strip of restaurants and shops, walk to the
nearby beach (or bus to one of several other
nearby beach towns), and just bask in the warm tropical weather.
You can stay here and hang out for a while, or explore some of the
nearby beach towns,
like Pocitas, Vichayito, and Lobitos.
Nearby attractions include the
beach town and fishing village of Guayacanes to the west and farther along, Playa Caribe, a pretty
beach with a cove -
like setting.
You can swim in one of the many gorgeous and unique cenotes (naturally formed limestone sinkholes filled with freshwater that are unique to the Yucatan Peninsula) in the area surrounding the
town; explore one of the
nearby ancient Mayan Ruins sites
like those at Tulum, Coba or Chichen Itza; swim at the beautiful
beaches; shop for authentic souvenirs and local handicrafts while supporting the local community; eat delicious food from a wide variety of cuisines (including traditional Mexican and Yucatecan dishes); practice yoga and so much more.