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Downtown Oceanside

Downtown Oceanside

$1,265,546 Average Value
$1,021 Average Price per Sq Ft
53 Homes For Sale

Surfing and skateboarding in Oceanside

Surfing is fantastic in Oceanside, dubbed O’side by locals, and the city is beloved for its energetic beach scene and small-town feel. Just beyond downtown, skateboarders glide across the city’s many skate parks. The breezy sense of fun here is so darn appealing that many visiting surfers, skaters and beach lovers decide they want to stay. “One of the biggest things about Downtown Oceanside is the growth it’s been experiencing in just the last five years or so,” Chris Erickson, longtime North County San Diego resident and Realtor with the Beach Life Group of Compass. “It’s a really up-and-coming area and a great place if you want to be able to walk to the beach and the rest of downtown.”

Surfing the Downtown Oceanside pier has been an activity for decades.
Surfing the Downtown Oceanside pier has been an activity for decades.
These locals are making a skate video in Downtown Oceanside.
These locals are making a skate video in Downtown Oceanside.
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Fish from the pier and walk the Strand

Anglers cast from the pier at Oceanside Beach while other locals stroll the Strand, a one-mile multi-use path lined with beach cottages and food vendors. The Strand plays host to Iron Man competitions and local races, including the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. The outdoor amphitheater here, named for the late Junior Seau, a linebacker with the San Diego Chargers and a graduate of Oceanside High, screens free movies and hosts live music. The USA Surfing Championships and other surfing competitions take place beside the pier. Greater Oceanside is home to five city-run skateparks, which offer skateboarding classes. Popular Martin Luther King Skateboard Park has rails, walls and a skate pool.

Locals can fish the Downtown Oceanside pier for their dinner.
Locals can fish the Downtown Oceanside pier for their dinner.
The Strand is a popular spot for locals to walk around in Downtown Oceanside.
The Strand is a popular spot for locals to walk around in Downtown Oceanside.
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Condos and cottages are a short walk from Oceanside Beach

Homes are primarily condominiums, with some beach cottages, modern ranchers and Spanish Revival-style homes also in the mix. Manufactured homes cluster near the San Luis Rey River in the northern reaches of the neighborhood. Condos a few blocks from the beach start at $418,000 while a second-floor oceanfront condo may fetch $3.4 million. For homes, prices range from $885,000 for a two-story cottage near the I-5 while a three-story beachfront cottage sells for $5.8 million. Manufactured homes run from $110,000 to $342,000.

S. Pacific Street Beach House Oceanside is right by the front near the water.
S. Pacific Street Beach House Oceanside is right by the front near the water.
Main Street view shows some of the condos and retail buildings on the strip.
Main Street view shows some of the condos and retail buildings on the strip.
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Downtown hosts the weekly Sunset Market

On Thursday nights tourists and locals alike stroll beneath twinkling lights during the Sunset Market on Pier View Way. Spanning four blocks, this market is a reliably good party, and it often embraces a theme, from Mardi Gras to Authors Night. Vendors sell international cuisine, eclectic gifts and clothing while musicians keep the vibe upbeat. The Oceanside Morning Farmers Market is held Thursday mornings from 9am to 1pm, also on Pier View Way.

Top down Sunset Market on Main Street Downtown Oceanside
Top down Sunset Market on Main Street Downtown Oceanside
Band Playing Blues Sunset Market on Main Street Downtown Oceanside.
Band Playing Blues Sunset Market on Main Street Downtown Oceanside.
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Coffee, beer and tacos at the Tremont Collective

With surfers catching waves, wildlife watchers ambling along the pier and joggers puffing along the Strand, there's not much need to wander beyond the oceanfront. Some older buildings, however, have been repurposed into restaurants and shops, and they now complement the oceanfront action. One of these, the new Tremont Collective, is a hotspot. “Tremont’s the go-to where you’ll find a coffee shop, brewery tasting room and some really great birria tacos all in one place.” Nearby, Pacific Coast Spirits and Kitchen produces small-batch whisky and brandy while Breakwater Brewing Company serves pizza and craft beer. The Walmart Neighborhood Market sells a variety of groceries.

Bottlecraft Tremont Collective is a destination to taste different drinks in Downtown Oceanside
Bottlecraft Tremont Collective is a destination to taste different drinks in Downtown Oceanside
The savory popular fish tacos at Shoots in Downtown Oceanside.
The savory popular fish tacos at Shoots in Downtown Oceanside.
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The STAAR program keeps middle school kids busy after the final bell

Younger students enroll at Laurel Elementary, which earns a grade of C+ from Niche.com. At Lincoln Middle School students can enroll in the STAAR after school program, which offers sports, creative opportunities and study halls. Niche grades Lincoln a B. Students living downtown can walk to Oceanside High School, which opened a new Performing Arts Center in 2017. Niche awards Oceanside a B.

Close up Surfside Educational Academy is a great school program based in California.
Close up Surfside Educational Academy is a great school program based in California.
Oceanside High School has a nice exterior design with the sports fields in the distance.
Oceanside High School has a nice exterior design with the sports fields in the distance.
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Ride the Rails to O’side

With sidewalks crisscrossing downtown and most homes within a mile of the beach, Downtown Oceanside is pedestrian friendly, and the mile-long Strand is open to walkers and cyclists alike. Downtown is well-connected to the rest of Southern California by rail, with commuter trains connecting to the city from up and down the coast and from the east.

Metro Station Walkway shows the way for people to walk the shoreline in Downtown Oceanside.
Metro Station Walkway shows the way for people to walk the shoreline in Downtown Oceanside.
The local transit center in Downtown Oceanside can take you all the way to San Diego and back.
The local transit center in Downtown Oceanside can take you all the way to San Diego and back.
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Eating pie at the Top Gun House

Built in 1888 as a vacation cottage, the dapper Queen Anne house near the pier on North Pacific Street made several appearances in the original Top Gun movie. A sign marks its location, which is now home to the dessert-selling High-Pie, part of the Mission Pacific Hotel. The Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base is just two miles north of downtown.

Inside the pie shop at the Top Gun house is very unique in Downtown Oceanside.
Inside the pie shop at the Top Gun house is very unique in Downtown Oceanside.
In the heart of Downtown Oceanside is the iconic
In the heart of Downtown Oceanside is the iconic "Top Gun" house.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Diego International

45 min drive

Train

Oceanside Transit Center

Subway

Oceanside Transit Center

Subway

Coast Highway

Bus

Coast HWY & Civic Center Dr

Bus

Oceanside Transit Center Stall 2

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Coast HWY & West St

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Mission Av & Clementine St

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Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9

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Coast HWY & Oceanside Blvd

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Oceanside Blvd & I-5

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Downtown Oceanside US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,990
Number of Homes for Sale
53
Median Year Built
1981
Months of Supply
4.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,572
Below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,793
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,210
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
754
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
923
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 4
    12 - 4pm

    400 N Pacific St Unit 111, Oceanside, CA 92054

    $1,395,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,280 Sq Ft
    • 400 N Pacific St
    • Unit 111
    • New 1 day ago

    Live the beach life in this beautifully remodeled 2 bed, 2 bath condo at 400 N Pacific St with incredible ocean views. Light, bright, this home captures the essence of coastal living with an open layout and stylish upgrades throughout. Relax to the sound of the waves and enjoy sunsets from your own space. Located just steps from the pool and spa. Walk to the beach, shops, and restaurants—this is

    Robert Cornell Rise Realty

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  • Saturday, Apr 4
    12 - 4pm

    426 Grant St, Oceanside, CA 92054

    $2,295,000

    • 9 Beds
    • 6 Baths
    • 3,512 Sq Ft
    • 426 Grant St
    • New 5 days ago

    Extremely rare to the market, this updated multi-generational residence at 426 Grant Street in Oceanside offers exceptional scale, flexibility, and coastal proximity just blocks from downtown and under a mile to the beach and pier. With 9 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, the home is thoughtfully designed to accommodate a variety of living arrangements, from extended family living to income-producing

    Joey Leisz Inhabit Collective

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  • Friday, Apr 3
    2 - 4pm

    1021 Costa Pacifica Way Unit 2313, Oceanside, CA 92054

    $898,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,191 Sq Ft
    • 1021 Costa Pacifica Way
    • Unit 2313

    Significant Price improvement on this freshly updated and ideally positioned within the sought-after Seacliff community, this light-filled Oceanside residence offers tranquil views of the San Luis Rey River just moments from the beach and harbor. The open-concept floor plan blends comfort and functionality, with a spacious kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and abundant cabinetry that

    David Dacosta Harcourts One

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Condo Buildings

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
47
Median Rent
$4,970
Median Single Family Home Rent
$4,295
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$8,000
Median Townhouse Rent
$3,800
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$5,175
Median Condo Rent
$4,450
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$4,500

Demographics

Total Population
14,268
Median Age
41
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$69,830
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$98,524

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.8%
College Graduates
38%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Very friendly

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Moderately friendly

Transit Score®

60 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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