The Arts and Culture scene in Oceanside is thriving. Oceanside is a go-to destination for artists, hobbyists, vintage-shoppers, historians, outdoorspeople, beachgoers… You name it, Oceanside has it. Oceanside has a rich history of beach lifestyle which is seen throughout most aspects of the city. Oceanside has it’s very own California Surf Museum where you can walk yourself through the history of modern-day surfing. Artists Alley has recently become the go-to spot for upcoming artists to have their work displayed. And in conjunction to Artists Alley is the Oceanside Museum of Art – a leader of the arts in the North San Diego County region. Oceanside has it all!
Mission San Luis Rey
Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, named in honor of St. Louis, King of France, is located in a secluded valley four miles east of Highway 5 in Oceanside. Founded in June 1798 by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen, the Mission is one of the most architecturally impressive of all the California missions. Built of adobe and faced with brick, it is a composite of Spanish, Mexican, and Moorish styles. For over thirty years the mission prospered under the direction of Father Antonio Peyri. By 1801, over 300 Indians had been enrolled in the mission, making it one of the most populous in California. After secularization in the 1830's, the mission grounds were used for bullfights and later, as a military post by U.S. troops. In 1893, the mission was rededicated as a Franciscan seminary. Today, the "King of Missions" includes a picnic area, museum and gift shop. The newly developed San Luis Rey Valley Conference Center & Garden's, located at the Mission, is equipped to accommodate conventions, conferences, banquets, as well as weddings, it covers 17,500 square feet of space with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment - a perfect meeting place!
Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, named in honor of St. Louis, King of France, is located in a secluded valley four miles east of Highway 5 in Oceanside. Founded in June 1798 by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen, the Mission is one of the most architecturally impressive of all the California missions. Built of adobe and faced with brick, it is a composite of Spanish, Mexican, and Moorish styles. For over thirty years the mission prospered under the direction of Father Antonio Peyri. By 1801, over 300 Indians had been enrolled in the mission, making it one of the most populous in California. After secularization in the 1830's, the mission grounds were used for bullfights and later, as a military post by U.S. troops. In 1893, the mission was rededicated as a Franciscan seminary. Today, the "King of Missions" includes a picnic area, museum and gift shop. The newly developed San Luis Rey Valley Conference Center & Garden's, located at the Mission, is equipped to accommodate conventions, conferences, banquets, as well as weddings, it covers 17,500 square feet of space with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment - a perfect meeting place!
Heritage Park
Heritage Park Village & Museum centers around an idyllic Main Street lined with many of historic Oceanside's original buildings. The first General Store, the Portola Inn, the Blacksmith Shop & Livery Stable, a doctors office, the Old City jail, Libby School and the Blade newspaper building provide an ambient backdrop for education programs, special events and social gatherings of all kinds.
Heritage Park Village & Museum centers around an idyllic Main Street lined with many of historic Oceanside's original buildings. The first General Store, the Portola Inn, the Blacksmith Shop & Livery Stable, a doctors office, the Old City jail, Libby School and the Blade newspaper building provide an ambient backdrop for education programs, special events and social gatherings of all kinds.
Buena Vista Audubon Society Nature Center
At the absolute southern edge of Oceanside, you’ll find the Buena Vista Audubon Society’s Nature center. Sited on the Buena Vista Lagoon, the Center offers a variety of natural history experiences. In the course of an afternoon, you can walk amid native plants to see views of the lagoon and its bird life, discover tracks along the shore that reveal the night’s animal visitors, tour the garden of native plants, find the world’s tiniest mammals in one of the exhibits of local habitat, learn what endangered species live in the lagoon and challenge your children with nature games.
At the absolute southern edge of Oceanside, you’ll find the Buena Vista Audubon Society’s Nature center. Sited on the Buena Vista Lagoon, the Center offers a variety of natural history experiences. In the course of an afternoon, you can walk amid native plants to see views of the lagoon and its bird life, discover tracks along the shore that reveal the night’s animal visitors, tour the garden of native plants, find the world’s tiniest mammals in one of the exhibits of local habitat, learn what endangered species live in the lagoon and challenge your children with nature games.
California Surf Museum
Until the California Surf Museum was opened, very little had been done in an organized way to preserve the history of surfing, its boards, or its fascinating artifacts. At a time when the historical roots of many beach communities are rapidly changing and/or disappearing, the California Surf Museum is rising to the challenge of providing a strong link between the oceans, many ocean sports, and the lifestyles of the community. The museum is actively locating, collecting, documenting and preserving historic surfing related artifacts and memorabilia. Through a series of rotating exhibits, the California Surf Museum presents a varied picture of the many facet of surfing.
Until the California Surf Museum was opened, very little had been done in an organized way to preserve the history of surfing, its boards, or its fascinating artifacts. At a time when the historical roots of many beach communities are rapidly changing and/or disappearing, the California Surf Museum is rising to the challenge of providing a strong link between the oceans, many ocean sports, and the lifestyles of the community. The museum is actively locating, collecting, documenting and preserving historic surfing related artifacts and memorabilia. Through a series of rotating exhibits, the California Surf Museum presents a varied picture of the many facet of surfing.
Oceanside Museum of Art
Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) is a cultural jewel located in downtown Oceanside with a view of the Pacific Ocean and the historic Oceanside Pier. The museum presents contemporary exhibitions from the region and around the world. OMA offers events, concerts, classes, lectures, and docent tours, and prides itself as a gathering place where friends meet to share and enjoy rich cultural experiences.
Admission for OMA, NARM, and ROAM members is free; general admission is $8; seniors, students, and military with ID are $5; students and children are free. The first Sunday of every month is free to all. Museum exhibition hours are 10:00am–4:00pm Tuesday–Saturday and 1:00–4:00pm on Sunday.
For a list of museum programming and exhibitions, visit www.oma-online.org
Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) is a cultural jewel located in downtown Oceanside with a view of the Pacific Ocean and the historic Oceanside Pier. The museum presents contemporary exhibitions from the region and around the world. OMA offers events, concerts, classes, lectures, and docent tours, and prides itself as a gathering place where friends meet to share and enjoy rich cultural experiences.
Admission for OMA, NARM, and ROAM members is free; general admission is $8; seniors, students, and military with ID are $5; students and children are free. The first Sunday of every month is free to all. Museum exhibition hours are 10:00am–4:00pm Tuesday–Saturday and 1:00–4:00pm on Sunday.
For a list of museum programming and exhibitions, visit www.oma-online.org
Theatres
Embrace the arts and culture that the city of Oceanside has to offer. Local theatres cycle through popular shows to put on throughout the year.
- Star Theater
402 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
- Oceanside Theatre Company
217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
- MiraCosta College Theatre
Building 2000 1 Barnard Drive Oceanside CA 92056
Embrace the arts and culture that the city of Oceanside has to offer. Local theatres cycle through popular shows to put on throughout the year.
- Star Theater
402 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
- Oceanside Theatre Company
217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
- MiraCosta College Theatre
Building 2000 1 Barnard Drive Oceanside CA 92056
Movie Theaters
Movie buffs need not travel far to catch the latest films hitting the box office. These local movie theaters are also close to many eateries so dinner and a movie can become your new thing.
Movie Theatres
More Listings for Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Movie buffs need not travel far to catch the latest films hitting the box office. These local movie theaters are also close to many eateries so dinner and a movie can become your new thing.
Movie Theatres
More Listings for Arts, Culture & Entertainment
