Special Events

The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce holds several events each year in conjunction with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. While some events are designed solely for the purpose of expressing appreciation to our active duty military, others create opportunities for local business leaders to network with the base.

The Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at the Oceanside Chamber Office. These meetings are open to all Chamber members.

Chamber Day on Camp Pendleton
Each May, the base sponsors Chamber Day on Camp Pendleton. This event is exclusively open to members of local Chambers and provides valuable information for businesses who are interested in learning how to do business with the base. A three-hour morning session includes breakfast, display tables and presentations about doing business with Camp Pendleton.

Golf with a Hero
Each April, the Chamber holds its Annual Military & Commercial Golf Outing, titled "Golf with a Hero". This event provides an opportunity for business leaders to treat a young Marine or Sailor to a round of golf while enjoying their company for a day.  For more information, visit us online at www.golfwithahero.com.

Enlisted Recognition Breakfast
Each quarter, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce holds a breakfast program at the South Mesa Staff NCO Club on Camp Pendleton to recognize the outstanding Marines and Sailors from the previous quarter. This event is open to all community members who are interested in showing their appreciation to these Marines and Sailors. For information, go to www.enlistedrecognition.com.

Operation Appreciation
Each May, the Chamber brings the Oceanside Business Community and area residents to provide a day of recognition to the Marines and Sailors based on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. All active duty military members and their families are treated to a day of free food and entertainment at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre. This event could not occur without corporate sponsorship. For more information, go to www.oceansideoperationappreciation.com.

Marine Corps Birthday Reception
For forty-eight years, the Marines of Camp Pendleton have been toasted at the  historic Mission San Luis Rey, in recognition of the birthday of the Corps.  The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce continues the tradition.  Together we will salute the 233rd Birthday of the United States Marine Corps.  For more information, go to www.oceansideusmcbirthday.com.