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Oceanside, San Diego, a good starting point

One of the new hot spots Oceanside California is a bedroom community for San Diego and Camp Pendleton who just happens to be one of the best beaches in the state.

The city also boasts the nearby Camp Pendleton, the huge training center Corps Marina and the only thing that keeps the Southern California coast is a big city. Without the 20 miles of coastline on one side of Pendleton, the city undoubtedly begin in Santa Monica and end in San Diego.

The old rap in Oceanside was that it was a military town and not the place to invest millions in its new home by the sea. All that has changed in the bungalows small beach has given way to luxurious new houses, while the city has attracted businesses and infrastructure resource so attractive that 17 percent of visitors from Europe. Hotel and resort workers are finding many more selections in Oceanside, which has always had a large inventory of vacation rentals.

And while you will see the young members of the armed forces enjoy the wonderful beaches and many other attributes Oceanside, this is not your grandfather's "military town." Today's military is composed of bright, hard working 20 - and 30-something who chose to join for all sorts of good reasons. Having these people around is a big advantage, not a negative.

Oceanside is also close enough to San Diego - about 38 miles - to be a viable base of operations for visitors who want to be a little way congestion in the city, but close enough to come and visit SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo and other attractions in San Diego.

In our last visit to Oceanside, they stay at Wyndham Ocean Pier Resort, which opened its doors in early 2008. With possibly the best location in town - across from the popular Oceanside Pier - the resort both sell and rent their units, although it is generally easier to get oceanfront units as owner. The Wyndham has a beautiful ocean views and all the beach activity, from bicylists to strollers, the walkers start picknickers. Since our unit on the sixth floor, overlooking the beach and about Oceanside neighborhoods were spectacular.

Our two-bedroom unit at Wyndham Vacation was decorated in bright colors like aqua and lime green and beige and included three flat-screen televisions and a full kitchen. Furniture was very fun, easy to carry and fit in with the festive occasion that was so evident as soon as he walked through the door. But best of all were the views, and enjoy spending time at the table on our deck reading the newspaper, drinking coffee and savor a commanding view of all activities around longer recreational pier in California.

The weekend we visited, Oceanside kept his reputation as a legendary surf town. A competition is underway, where surfers were doing some incredible maneuvers alongside the pier. From the beach, on a platform, several judges were studying every move and awarding points. Swimmers and sunbathers, surfers watched carefully. Surf in the DNA around here - for example, while Most cities have summer baseball fields or soccer, has also Oceanside Surf Camp offers Oceanside Parks and Recreation.

Only a short upward shift of the beach is another popular recreation area - Oceanside Harbor. This is where local boaters keep their private office where the public can go in the water in any of several different ways. Fishing trips are available - we noticed a sign for a shark fishing trip at a price of $ 70 per person. Or you can paddle a kayak through the port Kayak tours offered by Oex. The lighthouse of colors in the Former home port rental skull, where you can rent a surfboard bodyboard, wetsuit or anything else you need to make the Pacific Ocean. When you've worked up an appetite, there are several restaurants overlooking the harbor, that are ideal for fish and chips with sea view.

For history buffs, is just a short trip to Mission San Luis Rey, which has been of millions of dollars in improvements. The "King of the Missions" is a National Historic Landmark and was founded in 1798. It is the largest of the 21 California missions. Located in 56 acres, the mission is the addition of trails and gardens to display the plant life that was common during the first years of life in the mission. The mission offers an extensive collection of artifacts.

If you're curious about Camp Pendleton, you can tour the base at a time when the threat level is not high. For more information, call 760-725-5569.

New in Oceanside Oceanside is the Museum of Art, with a central pavilion with two floors of 16,000 square meters which houses art exhibitions and special events. The museum was designed by modern architect Frederick Fisher, known for her designs fresh and spectacular.

For a little local color, be sure to visit the Highway 101 Café, which is the oldest restaurant in continuous operation in the historic Highway 101. If you like 50's-style diners, food and vintage photos on the walls are sure to take you back to yesteryear. Or, visit the Sunset Market, which sets aside four city blocks every Thursday night to live music, vendors of fresh produce and local artisans. This is held downtown throughout the year.

If you like wildlife, pass through the Rancho Buena Vista Lagoon, where you can find the Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center and Museum. This is just the heart of San Diego Audubon nature and unique freshwater lake in the state of California. Visitors can stroll along the scenic routes of the lagoon where you can see dozens of varieties of waterfowl.

If you have kids, Legoland is just south of the city limits of Oceanside. This parkall theme designed around the lego themeincludes dozens of attractions and is a proven success with its target audience of 2 to 12 years of age. In any given summer weekend days, it is likely that as many as 10,000 people are enjoying 128-acre park. Local residents enjoy the park, too - in fact, 70,000 of them are buying annual passes.

Legoland has found a way to involve parents, grandparents, teenagers and adults of all ages. The idea is to provide interactivity as possible. People do not just go to the games that really going to do things like building model cars racing or participating in water fights pirate ship. Also be amazed by the number of creations that can be made from lego, the basic building block invented 50 years ago has come a long way from simple structures built four walls oldsters when we were kids. Legoland has over 15,000 detailed lego creations throughout the park, ranging from animals to the cities for a life-size replica a 2006 Volvo SUV.

IN BRIEF

WHERE: Oceanside is a car half an hour north of San Diego on Interstate 5 and is one of the communities in northern Beach several San Diego County. Many holidays are based in San Diego North County day trip to visit San Diego

WHAT: Oceanside is a San Diego "bedroom" that has grown to become a destination in its own right. It has several attractions including beaches, shopping and restaurants.

WHEN: Any time of year. There are fewer visitors in the fall and spring shoulder.

WHY: The downtown and beach areas have character and flavor all their own, and in general is not as busy as some areas most popular beach in San Diego. One of the best things is that Oceanside near San Diego and a great choice for a base of operations during their stay in the area.

HOW: For more information on Oceanside, call the Visitor Center Oceanside at 800-350-7873 or visit www.cwcoceanside.com. For more information about Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort, call 800-347-8182 or visit www.extraholidays.com. Next Wyndham will open in a new restaurant called 333 Pacific main, operated by the Cohn Restaurant Group, well known for quality restaurants in the area San Diego.
About the Author

Cary Ordway is president of Getaway Media Corp which publishes websites focused on regional travel. Among the sites offered by GMC are www.californiaweekend.com, featuring California travel and www.northwesttraveladvisor.com, focusing on Northwest travel, as well as travel in Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia.