26 May 2013
Oceanside, Calif.- October 2012- For those looking to check off a few items on their “bucket” list of things to do in this lifetime, Oceanside, San Diego's North Shore, is a destination where dreams can come true. This relaxed, Southern California beach town offers a host of unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences all within easy reach.
Coastal Skydive
Whether you are 18 or 90, skydiving is a popular activity for a bucket list. In Oceanside, visitors can take the plunge while enjoying spectacular views of the Southern California coast. Oceanside's new Tsunami Skydivers offers the only coastal skydiving experience in Southern California. Jumpers take off and land from Oceanside Municipal Airport and enjoy coastline views as they make their descent from 12,000 feet.
Biplane Aerial Tour
If jumping from a plane isn't your style, a ride in a vintage biplane may be the next best thing. New this summer, Coastal Aero Scenic is offering flights in a 1941 restored Waco Biplane out of Oceanside Municipal Airport. The biplane can hold two passengers in its open-air cockpit and tours provide breathtaking views of the coast.
Witness a Green Flash
Catching sight of the elusive “green flash” as the sun sets is something everyone should see once in their lifetime. Oceanside's famous wooden pier provides the perfect vantage point for seeing a green flash- especially on evenings with a clear horizon over the water.
Custom Surfboard
Every surfer's dream is to ride the waves on a custom board made just for them. In Oceanside, visitors have their pick from over a dozen surfboard manufacturers, many of which manufacture their creations in an area called “shaper's alley” near Oceanside airport. Oceanside has been at the forefront of surfboard design and manufacturing since the 1950s and is home to popular and well-known shapers such as Donald Takayama (Hawaiian Pro Designs), Gary Linden (Linden Surfboards), Michael Baron (Byrne Surfboards), Jason Bennett (Chemistry Surfboards), Javier Huarcaya (XTR), Hank Byzak (Pure Fun Longboards), Mike Hynson, and Pat Mulhern (Wave Riding Vehicles).
Run, Bike or Swim in a Race
Whether the goal is a marathon, triathlon or endurance bike race, fitness challenges are a bucket list favorite. Oceanside is a perfect place to not only train for a race, but also participate. Fitness-minded travelers of all levels and abilities are drawn to the area because of the abundant recreational options, year-round outdoor-oriented climate and the opportunity to be participants in top-notch athletic events including California Ironman 70.3 Triathlon, Race Across America bike race, the World Body Surfing Championships, Labor Day Pier Swim and Bike the Coast-Taste the Coast.
Eat, Pray, Love in Oceanside
You don't have to travel to a faraway land to reap the benefits of peace, serenity and inner reflection. Nestled in the quiet hillsides of northwest Oceanside is the Prince of Peace Abbey.
The monastery's church is open to guests and the public for silent prayer or for participation in the Mass and prayer services of the monks throughout the day. Groups or individuals may also reserve time, space, room and board for their own retreat and reflection programs at the monastery.
About Oceanside
Centrally located in the heart of the beautiful Southern California coastline, Oceanside is considered the gateway city between metropolitan San Diego and Los Angeles. A classic Southern California beach town, Oceanside's central location offers visitors an ideal place to stay and experience California's casual spirit. With 3.5 miles of sandy beach, a quaint New England-style harbor, California's longest wooden pier and a stellar year-round climate, Oceanside is an ideal place for enjoying active pursuits including surfing, kayaking, boating, fishing, bike-riding and more. The city also boasts a number of important cultural attractions including Mission San Luis Rey (The King of Missions), the California Surf Museum and the Oceanside Museum of Art.
About Visit Oceanside
To assist with every aspect of your travel needs, Oceanside is home to one of the state's official California Welcome Centers and the Visit Oceanside Conference and Visitors Bureau. With just one stop, visitors can find local, regional and state maps, purchase discount tickets to major attractions, make hotel reservations or shop for the perfect California keepsake. The Visit Oceanside CVB/California Welcome Center- Oceanside is conveniently located just off Interstate 5 at 928 North Coast Highway. For more information, please call (800)350-7873 or visit www.visitoceanside.org.
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