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. With it’s very own California Surf Museum, you can walk yourself through the unique 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, Oceanside Museum of Art showcases innovative arts from North San Diego County region.
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.
Cinematic Arts and Sound is a world class state of the art film and recording arts studio located blocks from the Pacific Ocean in Oceanside, California.
Our 5000 sqft creative hub offers daily and weekly studio rentals for our white cyclorama sound stage, recording studios, 14 seat screening room and classroom. Also, housed within the studio, is a high-end camera rental company, Old School Cameras. This is the only camera house in San Diego with a prep floor and the luxury of having its main office in Hollywood to support any size production. Professional services include video production, photography, post production, sound design, and recording studio services.
Our 5000 sqft creative hub offers daily and weekly studio rentals for our white cyclorama sound stage, recording studios, 14 seat screening room and classroom. Also, housed within the studio, is a high-end camera rental company, Old School Cameras. This is the only camera house in San Diego with a prep floor and the luxury of having its main office in Hollywood to support any size production. Professional services include video production, photography, post production, sound design, and recording studio services.
Cynthia’s Artistic Expression is a family owned art gallery and studio founded by two Gulf War Navy veterans located in beautiful Oceanside, CA. We have dedicated ourselves to serving the greater community with an emphasis on therapeutic art healing for veterans and active duty service members. We specialize in museum quality fine art and custom sip and paint parties.
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.
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!
Oceanside Friends of the Arts is the proud producer of First Friday Art Walk. Proceeds benefit Oceanside Friends of the Arts' commitment to enhance, encourage and support arts related activities for the Oceanside Community including scholarships for local students.
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.
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.
The Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC) is passionate about one thing. Enriching the community through expansion of the arts. OTC is the professional production company in residence at the historic Brooks Theater in downtown Oceanside, California. OTC is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and a federally recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Their vision is to be a beacon for arts education, culture, and the performing arts in North San Diego County. Along with their mainstage productions, OTC offers workshops and classes for youths and adults through our Academy, provides venues for local artistic groups, presents a music series each season, and their lobby houses the Brooks Gallery featuring the work of local artists.
Their vision is to be a beacon for arts education, culture, and the performing arts in North San Diego County. Along with their mainstage productions, OTC offers workshops and classes for youths and adults through our Academy, provides venues for local artistic groups, presents a music series each season, and their lobby houses the Brooks Gallery featuring the work of local artists.
Studio ACE is dedicated to enriching lives through Arts, Community and Education
Arts. There is a severe lack of arts education for children and adults in the North County San Diego area. In the Oceanside Unified School District alone there is little or no arts education for students until they reach high school. Studio ACE fills the gap by offering arts enrichment programs throughout the community.
Community. North County San Diego is one of the most culturally diverse and ethnically rich areas in the United States. While these cultures are recognized and observed through festivals and other offerings, there is a lack of awareness in the community about the diversity of the community itself. Studio ACE brings awareness and celebrates diversity through community events and actions. The arts are a perfect vehicle to accomplish these goals.
Education. Education should be the cornerstone of society. With education, the world opens up. Studio ACE works with community leaders, organizers, and teachers to educate the community and make it stronger.
Arts. There is a severe lack of arts education for children and adults in the North County San Diego area. In the Oceanside Unified School District alone there is little or no arts education for students until they reach high school. Studio ACE fills the gap by offering arts enrichment programs throughout the community.
Community. North County San Diego is one of the most culturally diverse and ethnically rich areas in the United States. While these cultures are recognized and observed through festivals and other offerings, there is a lack of awareness in the community about the diversity of the community itself. Studio ACE brings awareness and celebrates diversity through community events and actions. The arts are a perfect vehicle to accomplish these goals.
Education. Education should be the cornerstone of society. With education, the world opens up. Studio ACE works with community leaders, organizers, and teachers to educate the community and make it stronger.
The Star Theatre is a non-profit community theatre located in heart of downtown North County San Diego in Oceanside’s Theatre and Arts District. Family-owned and built in 1956, the Star Theatre Company has been producing quality live theatre programming for over 30 years, providing a safe performing environment for youth and adults for over three decades.
We house two theatre companies: The Star Theatre Company for our teens and adults and the Star Theatre Coast Kids for our younger theatre performers. We produce 6 in-house shows each year. Our content ranges from musicals, events to straight plays. We also have our Star Academy which offers classes in dance, music and drama and houses our show choirs: Star Kids! and our teen Glee Club. These groups have about 50 members and perform all over North County San Diego.
We house two theatre companies: The Star Theatre Company for our teens and adults and the Star Theatre Coast Kids for our younger theatre performers. We produce 6 in-house shows each year. Our content ranges from musicals, events to straight plays. We also have our Star Academy which offers classes in dance, music and drama and houses our show choirs: Star Kids! and our teen Glee Club. These groups have about 50 members and perform all over North County San Diego.
