The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
A MESSAGE FROM THE OCEANSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce has served our community for nearly 125 years; and we have a great sense of responsibility for the well-being of all who call Oceanside home. We are continuing to monitor the Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation in order to provide our businesses, their employees and Oceanside residents with the latest information and resources. 

While this is proving to be an incredibly challenging situation, we have seen signs of hope as our community comes together. Our City leaders have proactively reached out to us to see how they can help our business owners and their employees through these times.  Our small business owners are finding ways to come together and help each other survive. Our businesses and residents are actively serving the elderly, homeless and other vulnerable citizens. 

For those that have the resources, we encourage you to continue to support our small businesses, as they are the backbone of our community.

We welcome the opportunity to serve our community and encourage you to stay in touch with us as to how we can best be of service to you.

Scott Ashton, CEO
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
SHOP LOCAL RESOURCES
Oceanside Businesses Open and Offering Services
Shopping local is especially important during this time and will help to our keep our small businesses alive! We have compiled a list of Chamber members open and offering their services, whether that be virtual or in-person. More Info.
FOOD TO GO: Oceanside Restaurants, Wineries & Breweries Offering Take-out
Community members can support their favorite local businesses by taking advantage of takeout and delivery options including Grubhub, Postmates, Door Dash and Uber Eats! Below shows an updated list of Oceanside restaurants open and offering these services. More Info.​
Restaurants Offering Outdoor Patio Seating
As we all know, in an effort to hinder the spread of the COVID-19 virus, San Diego County restaurants are now required to move their dining services outdoors. The Chamber has put together a list of restaurant members offering outside dining services. If outdoor seating is not available, community members can still support their favorite local businesses by taking advantage of takeout and delivery options including Grubhub, Postmates, Door Dash and Uber Eats! See full list!
VACCINE RESOURCES AND UPDATES
Free COVID-19 Tests: How To Get Them In Oceanside
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New Statewide Guidelines 12/13/2021
  1. Statewide Indoor Masking Requirement Regardless of Vaccination Status
    1. Due to increasing cases and the new Omicron variant, masking will be required in all indoor facilities beginning  (12/15).
  • This is specific to the timeframe of 12/15/21 – 1/15/22.
 
  1. Mega Events:  Pre-Event COVID-19 Testing Requirement (Mega Events are defined as 10,000 for outdoor and 1,000 for indoor events)
    1. PCR Testing – 48 hours before the event
    2. Antigen Testing – 24 hours before the event
 
  1. Travel Advisory (Recommendation)
    1. Those who travel to CA should test 3-5 days after arrival.
OSHA Vaccine Guidance for Employers
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Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marie Russell spoke with CBS 8 - San Diego News about COVID-19 and the importance of getting vaccinated.
Vaccination Site Information
The County continues to open more vaccination locations. In addition to the Oceanside site in Ocean Ranch, and Tri-City Medical Center, locations have opened in Vista, Carlsbad, and San Marcos. The San Marcos site is dedicated solely to vaccinating seniors; seniors can make an appointment there by calling 211. Some pharmacies and clinics are also receiving vaccines. Active Duty Military and Veterans 75+ may be vaccinated at the Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton. More details and vaccination site information.

TrueCare Offering COVID-19 Vaccines to Patients at Oceanside and Vista Locations
TrueCare™, a nonprofit health care provider in North San Diego and South Riverside Counties, is launching the new COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at the TrueCare’s Loma Alta health center in Oceanside, CA. 
  • The Loma Alta COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 605 Crouch Street, Oceanside, CA, 92054.
  • The San Marcos COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic is open Monday-Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in its QuickCare San Marcos location at 150 Valpreda Road, San Marcos, CA 92069. More details.

New Oceanside Point of Distribution
​San Diego County relocated the Oceanside vaccination location from Ocean Ranch to the San Diego County North Coastal Public Health Center at 1701 Mission Avenue near Barnes Street. The clinic can provide up to 700 vaccines/day, depending on supply, and is open Sunday-Thursday from 9-3:30. More details. Make an appointment.

Vista Point of Distribution
A new COVID-19 vaccination site has opened in Vista. The location is capable of providing up to 500 doses daily. Schedule an appointment!
  • The new clinic will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sundays and Mondays at the Linda Rhoades Recreation Center, 600 North Santa Fe Ave.

​San Marcos Seniors
A new COVID-19 vaccination site designed specifically for the community’s most vulnerable seniors is open at West PACE in San Marcos. The appointment-only site located at 1706 Descanso Ave. in San Marcos is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (including holidays). Organizers anticipate that the site will quickly begin vaccinating approximately 500 or more seniors per day.
  • Appointments can be made by calling 211 San Diego, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating access barriers including low to no computer skills, lack of a digital device or email address, high-speed internet at home

San Marcos Super Station
The San Marcos Super Station continues to vaccinate thousands of people a day. The California State University San Marcos Sports Station opened a few weeks ago and is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.  Appointments are required.

New Vaccine Supersite at Del Mar Fairgrounds
San Diego County’s latest mass vaccination center opens today at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Those in Phase 1A can schedule an appointment.

Free MTS + NCTD Ride to Vaccination Appointment
MTS & NCTD are offering free rides for everyone in the region who needs a lift to their vaccine appointment. Ride any bus, Trolley, SPRINTER or COASTER for free with proof of vaccine appointment.

COVID-19 Vaccine Tier for Hotel Workers 
Hotel workers managing or servicing hotels or other commercial and residential buildings that are used for COVID-19 mitigation and containment measures, treatment measures, provide accommodation for essential workers, or providing housing solutions, including measures to protect homeless populations are listed within the State’s Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers List as part of sector 13 - Industrial, Commercial, Residential, and Sheltering Facilities and Services. This sector is in Phase 1B Tier2 for the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 Vaccine Videos  
​Useful Links
No-Cost COVID Testing Now Available at Civic Center Plaza
No-cost COVID19 PCR testing is now available at Oceanside's Civic Center Plaza on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  It is available to anyone, with or without symptoms, and to both those with and without health insurance.  Free parking may be found in the adjacent Civic Center garage. More details.
TIMELINE OF COVID UPDATES & INFO
 SAFE REOPENING GUIDELINES
Relaxed Business Regulations During COVID-19
The following options are available to Oceanside businesses to enhance business operations while State and County Health Orders related to COVID-19 are in place. Please see San Diego County's webpages for information on the safe reopening of businesses/commercial entities and specific information for restaurants/food and beverage providers. More details.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Business Child Care Housing​ ​​​ Jobs Restaurants Seniors
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF OCEANSIDE RESOURCES
Includes timely updates on protocols to stop the spread of the virus, including home isolation for seniors 65+, the closure of bars, nightclubs, and wineries, and limiting restaurant capacities to 50% to facilitate social distancing. More details.
  • COVID Utility Service Relief Program - The City of Oceanside has created a utility service relief program for businesses that must remain closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the program is to support Oceanside's local business community and provide a temporary relief of water, sewer and solid waste utility services by temporarily stopping all utility services and charges. More Info. 
  • Watch Previous Oceanside City Council Meetings
U.S. CHAMBER RESOURCES
The U.S. Chamber is working closely with the White House, U.S. government agencies, and foreign government officials to inform and equip businesses with the most important and up-to-date information to prevent the spread of the virus and prepare businesses for the near and long-term impact.

All employers should be implementing strategies to protect their workforce from the coronavirus while ensuring continuity of operations. Download these guides created by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, which are based on information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to learn more about how employers and employees can prepare for and address the impacts of the coronavirus. More Details. ​
ADVOCACY WORK
THE CHAMBER IN THE NEWS:
​The Oceanside Chamber Urges County Leaders to Ease the Burden on Small Businesses
​Use the Chamber's New Advocacy Platform to Urge Governor Newsom to Let our Small Businesses Resume Indoor Operations!
City of Oceanside Works Diligently to Mitigate Impacts of Governor’s Business Closures
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