“Oceanside City Beach, situated on The Strand, is the most popular stretch of beach. It’s where the Boardwalk & Oceanside Municipal Pier meet, providing opportunities for people-watching, fishing & enjoying the classic beach scene. My friend Billy Rae is the Pier fish inspector …” Sandbag C. Gull, angler
Oceanside Pier is one of the longest wooden piers on the West Coast, stretching a quarter mile out over the water. Kids will enjoy the themed eateries & amusement park style venues. Stop a moment and watch the surfers catch the break off the Pier, or the anglers catch their evening dinner…
Access to the pier is via a pedestrian bridge from Pacific Street or from beach level on the Strand via stairs or steep ramp. Public vehicles are not allowed on the Pier.
The Beach Community Center and the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater provide a number of events during the season, such as Jazz concerts & plays, in additional to assorted swimming, volley ball and surf competitions.
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Logistics
- Lifeguard services → if any ← varies by season, day, hours, even weather!
- Restroom & shower facilities are located at the Pier Amphitheater, along the beach, and at mid-span & base of the pier
- Beach wheelchairs available on a first-come basis. Call (760) 435-4018
- Picnic tables, BBQ’s and playground in area
- Fire rings are available on a first-come basis
- Roller skates/blades are not permitted on boardwalk itself
- A 100 foot margin of open water is maintained around the pier for the safety of water users and the facility. From the water, look for yellow and black signs that read OK from outside of the margin, or KO (for Keep Out.) If you’re too close to the pier, it’ll also mean you’ll be Kicked Out!
- Access from Pacific Street to The Strand is available via stairways located at Pier View Way and Mission Avenue
- Vehicle access to The Strand (south) from Seagaze Drive at Pacific St. is one-way heading south, and subject to closure during peak season or events. Access is also available at Wisconsin St.
- Pay lot parking is available north and south of the pier, as well as at Mission Avenue & Myers Street. Metered (max 4 hour) street parking is available along Mission Ave.
- The train station is just one block from the south Strand beach – ride the rails to the beach, convenient & green!
Directions
Take Interstate 5 to Oceanside: Exit at Mission Avenue and head west to Pacific Street, go left (or right) depending on which part of The Strand you prefer…
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