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Oceanside in San Diego County is a quintessential Southern California beach town with great restaurants, six miles of white sandy beach, a wooden pier built in 1888, and a colorful, quirky harbor village. The town has been attracting tourists from the beginning of the 20th century with its perfect climate, the well-preserved historic district, and a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
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Oceanside Pier
Oceanside Museum of Art
Harbor Beach
California Surf Museum
Oceanside Sunset Market
Old Mission San Luis Rey
Oceanside Farmer's Market
Guajome County Park
Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center
Heritage Park Village and Museum
Hello Betty Fish House
Tyson Street Beach
Buccaneer Beach
Harney Sushi
Oceanside Broiler
Beach Break Cafe
The Coaster
Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub
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Oceanside, California Weather by Month:
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Precip. (in) | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62 | 45 | 2.5 | Mild & Sunny |
| February | 65 | 48 | 2.0 | Mild & Sunny |
| March | 68 | 50 | 1.5 | Mild & Sunny |
| April | 72 | 54 | 0.8 | Warm & Sunny |
| May | 75 | 58 | 0.3 | Warm & Sunny |
| June | 78 | 63 | 0.1 | Warm & Sunny |
| July | 80 | 67 | 0.1 | Warm & Sunny |
| August | 79 | 66 | 0.1 | Warm & Sunny |
| September | 77 | 61 | 0.5 | Warm & Sunny |
| October | 72 | 55 | 1.0 | Warm & Sunny |
| November | 65 | 48 | 2.0 | Mild & Sunny |
| December | 62 | 45 | 2.5 | Mild & Sunny |
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