As the name implies, Oceanside, California, is a coastal city located in San Diego County. With a population of just over 183,000, Oceanside is the third largest city in the county. Oceanside is part of a tri-city area also containing Carlsbad and Vista. The city covers 42.2 square miles with 3.5 miles of beachfront and is located just south of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. It lies about 35 miles from downtown San Diego.
Oceanside Homes for Sale and Real Estate
There is a diverse mix of housing available in Oceanside including beach estates, planned communities, condo developments and rural horse properties. Oceanside is known as a bedroom community, and many properties feature striking views of the Pacific Ocean. About 25 percent of Oceanside's homes were built in the 1970s, while another 50 percent were built between 1980 and 2000.
Oceanside is roughly divided into three zones. The first is the beach and historic downtown. This area is a mix of apartments, condos, beach homes and mobile homes. The second area is just east and contains many homes that were constructed in the 1950s and 1960s. The third zone is on the far east side of the city and contains much of the new development, with some gated subdivisions.
Oceanside Neighborhoods
Oceanside is divided into many neighborhoods, consisting of:
Breanna Estates
Canyon Vista
Casitas by the Sea
Dixie Village
Douglas Drive Condominiums
Eastside
Fire Mountain
Gamblers
Guajome
Ivy Ranch
La Mision Village
Lake
Mira Costa
Mission Mesa
Morro Hills
North Valley
Ocean Hills
Ocean Terrace Professional Center
Oceana
Pacific Tides
Pelican Cove
Piazza D'Oro
Renaissance Terrace
San Luis Rey
South Oceanside
Street Cloud at Ocean Ranch
Summerview
The Bel Vedere
Townsite
Tri-City
Oceanside Economy and Employment Opportunities
There are a few companies whose headquarters are located in Oceanside including Bergensons Property Services, Learning Forum International and International Stem Cell Corporation. The top employers in the city are:
With its beach access and mild climate, Oceanside offers residents and visitors many wonderful activities, events and points of interest. Some of the attractions found in Riverside include:
