Story & Photos by Barbara Beckley Wow! My view is amazing. From high on a bluff gazing across the vast Pacific Ocean – and entirety of beautiful San Luis Obispo Bay, curving along California’s Central Coast, with rocky coves, sandy beaches and magical coastal towns of Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, and tiny Port San …
SoCal’s Oceanside Serving up Summer-Perfect Original Ice Cream
Handel’s Ice Cream and Visit Oceanside have teamed up to offer three delicious ice cream flavors inspired by the beloved Southern California beach destination. The limited-edition partnership launched June 1, 2024 at the Handel’s Oceanside location, just in time for the summer heat. The cooling artisan series includes unique flavor profiles fit for every customer’s …
More to Love in SoCal’s Oceanside
SoCal’s Oceanside may be straddling more than three miles of northern San Diego’s summer-perfect coastline, but you have to admit that it is the less glitzy counterpart to nearby beach-going communities—a casual, grittier throwback to California’s authentic beach spirit. Oceanside continues to hit its stride as SoCal’s coolest, under-the-radar beach town with a host of …
Family Fun Awaits in SoCal’s San Diego
Kids and San Diego go together like sand and surf. Constantly rated one of the top family destinations in America, San Diego offers 70 miles of coastline, seemingly endless outdoor recreation opportunities and an ever-growing list of offerings for families to enjoy together or even apart. Parents can relax at the spa, indulge in culinary …
Sip your Way through SoCal’s Oceanside
New O’side Sips Trail Shows Off Oceanside’s Booming Craft Beverage Scene Oceanside is a quintessential California coastal escape that boasts wide sandy beaches, a quaint New England-style harbor, historic wooden pier and charming bungalow neighborhoods. O’side (as locals affectionately call it) is a destination of discovery where visitors can explore everything from California history at …
Reimagined Historic Getaways in SoCal’s Oceanside
From historic boutique hotels to a Top Gun landmark, SoCal’s Oceanside is offering new reasons to explore the town perfectly situated between metropolitan San Diego and Los Angeles. The quintessential California coastal escape attracts with wide sandy beaches, a quaint New England-style harbor, historic wooden pier and charming bungalow neighborhoods. O’side (as locals affectionately call …