For Visitors

Welcome to Oceanside!

Our City is home to a beautiful array of  amazing experiences including wide open beaches, numerous parks, and a plethora of bike paths. In order to protect these valuable resources, the City’s Zero Waste team encourages you to consider how you can make your visit to Oceanside a sustainable one!

What’s Recyclable in Our City? Whether you are downtown, at the beach, or enjoying the inland Oceanside areas, you will find recycling bins near almost every trash bin. Take a look at the image to the right to know what goes where!

Agritourism

Visit the City of Oceanside’s Economic Development Webpage to learn how Oceanside is working with the farmers in South Morro Hills to develop additional Agritourism activities in Oceanside, including farm tours, ranches and wineries, etc.

Shop Local

Support Sustainable Businesses - GOBN

From restaurants and coffee shops, to appliance and home necessity stores, choose to visit a Green Oceanside Business Network (GOBN) Member to fulfill your needs in Oceanside, and know that your dollar is helping Oceanside’s green economy prosper.  View a full list of businesses here.  

Reuse to Reduce!

Oceanside is home to many vintage and upcycled retail shops. Take a look at Visit Oceanside’s Resale Stores Map to find your next treasure! 

Bike Oceanside! Not only do bike rides allow you to enjoy the beautiful weather in Oceanside, but it’s great for the environment, as it reduces the amount of cars on the road, lessening the amount of greenhouse gases going into the atmosphere. Check out the City of Oceanside Bicycle Map to find a bike route that best suits your vacation goals. Need a repair? Courtesy of the California Welcome Center, you can find three bike repair stations that provide an array of specialized bike tools and an air pump. Bike repair locations in Oceanside include: California Welcome Center – Oceanside Mance Buchanon Park Oceanside Pier, Pacific Street Entrance