Oceanside: If you go

If you go

THE BEST WAY TO OCEANSIDE

From Los Angeles, take Interstate 405 or Interstate 5 south to Oceanside, about 85 miles from downtown. By rail, Amtrak and Metrolink trains stop at the Oceanside Transit Center. From Union Station, the Metrolink fare costs $14.50 one way; the Amtrak fare costs $23 one way.

WHERE TO STAY

Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort, 333 N. Myers St.; (800) 989-1848, https://www.wyndhamoceansidepier.net. Amenities include pool, spa, exercise room. Off-season rates for hotel rooms start at $119; time-share condos, $149; two-night minimum.

WHERE TO EAT

Harney Sushi, 301 Mission Ave., Oceanside; (760) 967-1820, https://www.harneysushi.com. Asian fusion, unique sushi rolls, full sake list. Sushi and sashimi, $3-$20, entrees, $8-$12.

333 Pacific?, 333 N. Pacific St., Oceanside; (760) 433-3333; 333pacific.com. Oyster bar, seafood, steaks. Entrees, $21-$40. Best bet: Vodka lounge happy hour, seven drink specials and seven appetizers for $7 each.

WHAT TO DO

California Surf Museum?, 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside; (760) 721-6876, https://www.surfmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, till 8 p.m. Thursdays; $3; students/seniors/military, $1; children younger than 12, free.

Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside; (760) 435-3720, https://www.oma-online.org. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 1-4 p.m. Sundays; $8; 65 or older, $5; students and military and their dependents, free.

TO LEARN MORE

https://www.visitoceanside.org