If there is one place in the entire Southern California coast where you can live your best beach life, Oceanside may be it. This city along Interstate 5 is part of San Diego’s idyllic North County, where you can expect three things for sure: beaches, surf, and sunshine.
If there is one place in the entire Southern California coast where you can live your best beach life, Oceanside may be it. This city along Interstate 5 is part of San Diego’s idyllic North County, where you can expect three things for sure: beaches, surf, and sunshine.
Waking up to the sound of waves crashing against the shore, and seagulls flying overhead— it’s one of the experiences you’ll only get if you live in a home by the beach. For many, it’s a dream, but for people who live in Oceanside, this is their everyday reality. And with over three miles of uninterrupted coastline, you’ll find a great variety of beach homes for sale in Oceanside.
The neighborhood around South Pacific Street and Oceanside Boulevard have some of the best beach homes for sale in Oceanside. This area also ranks among the most expensive places to live in the city— the median listing price for properties in this neighborhood is $1,041,027, making South Pacific Street and Oceanside Boulevard one of the more highly valued housing markets in the entire North County.
Beach homes and waterfront real estate around South Pacific Street and Oceanside Boulevard are mostly made up of single-family homes and mid-to high-rise apartments, many of which are established. Properties here were built between 1940 and 1999.
South Oceanside bordering Carlsbad is also another place to explore beach homes for sale in the city. Lovingly referred to as South O by the locals, the neighborhood features luxury beach estates and smaller mobile homes, which make up a significant chunk of the housing stock. New construction is far and few in South Oceanside, where most homes were built in the 1980s and prior. You’ll have an easy time living your beach life as views and access are common throughout the neighborhood.
Because of their respective locations, demand is high in South Oceanside, South Pacific Street/Oceanside Boulevard. If proximity to the beach is high up your priority list, consider the City Center area or the other side of Oceanside Boulevard across South Coast Highway.
While other beach towns only have emerging dining scenes, Oceanside’s reputation as a culinary hotspot in the South Coast is solidly established. A definite must-try is Dija Mara, a Southeast Asian spot that proves you don’t need to spend much to experience great food. Dija Mara was recently recognized by the Michelin Guide for their affordable and delicious eats.
No coastal town would be complete without a seafood shack. Hello Betty along Mission Avenue offers an elevated take on the staple, offering a selection of soup, tacos, and classics like fish and chips and tuna melt. Happy Hour is every weekday, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. so you can enjoy cocktails and beers on tap at discounted rates. Even more elevated is 333 Pacific at Club Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort. Only open for dinner, the restaurant is well-known in Oceanside for its innovative seafood menu and prime steaks.
When you’re not dining, check out Oceanside’s cultural and outdoor attractions. There’s Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside Museum of Art, and California Surf Museum for some art and history. The Oceanside Pier, the city’s most enduring landmark, is not to be missed, too. From here, you can see pods of dolphins or whales swim by from November to April or May to October. For sun-bathing and water activities, head to Oceanside’s beaches: Harbor Beach, which is right next to Oceanside Harbor, and Buccaneer Beach in South Oceanside, which is smaller but just as fun and beautiful.
Your dream of living by the beach can become a reality— and it might happen sooner than you think. Get in touch with Mick and Tina today at 760.505.5554 and 858.822.9459 or through this page to explore all the opportunities Oceanside, CA real estate and neighborhoods have to offer.