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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where can I get surf lessons?
2. Where do I rent a kayak?
3. Where can we rent a bike in Oceanside?
4. Do I need a fishing license to fish on the pier?
5. How far away is Oceanside from Downtown San Diego?
6. Where can I rent a surfboard?


1. Where can I get surf lessons?

So Cal Surf School is located in beautiful Oceanside , on the beach south of the Oceanside Pier and the Southern California Beach Club. (760) 889-8984.
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2. Where do I rent a kayak?

Being a classic Southern California community, there are plenty of activities in Oceanside to engage oneself in. With over 3.5 miles of spectacular white sandy beaches, Oceanside is the ultimate place for sunning, surfing, playing and relaxing. Sports fishing, whale watching, kayaking, jet skiing are available out of our harbor. Oceanside also has plenty of opportunity for bike riding, rollerblading, skate boarding, bird watching and historical tours.

Bike Rentals Come by the City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation Division Office at 300 North Coast Hwy (Pier View Way and Freeman - Bldg 300 E)) to check out a FREE bike. Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm to fill out a one time registration form. US Citizens bring photo ID; Outside the US, a passport is required. Bikes are available sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week First come, first serve basis; no reservations. For more information call (760) 435-5041. Wheel Fun Rentals 300 North The Strand For more information call (805) 650-7770 Wheel Fun Rentals Web-site.

Boat Rentals Come and experience Oceanside's greatest natural resource, the ocean. Boat Rentals of America offers the following types of vessels for you to enjoy. Hours of operation: Weekends 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Weekdays by appointment only. 18' & 19' power Boats 12' & 14' Sailboats 18' Electric boats 7' Pedal Boats Single & Double Kayaks Wave runners Jet Skis, including double & triple Seadoos & Yamaha Boat Rentals of America Website.

OEX We feature Hobie Kayaks with their innovative Mirage Drive system. We have everything you need for any kayaking adventure. OEX Oceanside features: Recreational kayaking club Guided kayak fishing adventures Kayak fishing classes Kayak surf lessons Full rigging of all makes and models of kayaks.
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3. Where can we rent a bike in Oceanside?

Wheel Fun Rentals 300 North The Strand For more information call (805) 650-7770.
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4. Do I need a fishing license to fish on the pier?

No license is required to fish from Oceanside Pier.
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5. How far away is Oceanside from Downtown San Diego?
Oceanside is approximately 35 miles from Downtown San Diego. As an alternative to driving, you can enjoy a ride on the Coaster (a clean and modern train that links Coastal North County to San Diego). Brief stops are made at seven stations heading south from Oceanside (Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad Poinsettia, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Sorrento Valley, Old Town and Sante Fe Depot in downtown San Diego). North County Transit District Info: (800) 262-7837 Tickets: (760) 966-6500
 
6. Where can I rent a surfboard?
Action Beach Surf Shop 310 Mission Ave Oceanside, Ca 92054 760-722-7101
 
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When playing golf in San Diego County, The Crossings at Carlsbad is a must-play golf course for those seeking a challenging round. Located about a mile from the Pacific Ocean and just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego, the Crossings was voted by Golf Magazine as one of the “Top 10 New Courses You Can Play.” In addition, the course received the Golf World's 2010 Readers' Choice Award as the #1 Public Food & Dining Facility.

Inspired by its surrounding natural coastal habitation, Pacific Ocean views and protected native flora and fauna as its backdrop, journey through the rugged canyon terrain, sweeping emerald green fairways and memorable vistas, and discover the unspoiled beauty that will inspire an unforgettable golf experience. It’s home to wetlands, sage brush and other plant, animal and bird life.

Named for the five bridges – or crossings – that were designed into the course to meet existing environmental and topographic conditions, The Crossings also features a lighted practice center and access to The Crossings Trail, a 3-mile round-trip walking path that links with Carlsbad's extensive trail system.

 

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» In Light: Selections from the Permanent Collection
April 5, 2010 10:00 AM to January 23, 2011 5:00 PM

Explore MoPA’s treasures from the permanent collection exhibition In Light. Our rich holdings of photographic works tell vivid stories of photography’s master practitioners and technological innovations, while demonstrating photography’s ability to reveal the unseen and the unseeable. This special selection of photographs includes iconic names, such as Ansel Adams and Dorothea Lange, and introduces viewers to the compelling works by other leaders of the medium.