Oceanside is the third-largest city in San Diego County. Together with Carlsbad and Vista, it forms a tri-city area. The city is located just south of Camp Pendleton the busiest military base in the United States. Much of the city's area was developed into single-family home tracts during the 1970s and 1980s. Since the 1990s, increased commercial and industrial development have diversified Oceanside's economic base.
Oceanside is a long stretch of beach in North San Diego County bordering Orange County. Many miles of sandbars that are broken up with a very long pier and a harbor with a jetty on both sides. Both jetties and both sides of the pier are the most popular. There are some nice sandbars here so just about any spot can go off.
Considered the gateway city between metropolitan San Diego and Los Angeles, our near-perfect climate invites visitors to revel and relax at the 3.5 miles of white sandy beaches Oceanside offers. Step back in time by visiting the historic Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, the "King of the Missions", and Heritage Park. Whatever your preference, recreational opportunities in Oceanside complement every lifestyle.
The Oceanside community is rich in natural treasures, tradition and history. From the earliest dwellers to the pioneering families who settled here and built on the land, Oceanside has become a place where civic involvement, military pride and ethnic and social diversity join for a common cause, the ongoing celebration of Oceanside’s unique history. “Oceanside-Where Life is Worth Living!”
We are recognized nationally for our excellent medical and professional staff, state-of-the-art medical care and highly rated patient services. We are a designated Joint Commission Stroke Center and a San Diego County designated Cardiac Treatment Center. We offer a wide array of quality programs ranging from maternity and advanced neonatal services, orthopedics, neurology, advanced interventional radiology, including a new 64 Channel Multi-Slice CT Scanner and new digital mammography technology and a multitude of specialty services. We have 569 physicians representing 60 specialties and sub-specialties. We are Gold Seal approved by the Joint Commission, meeting the national standards for healthcare quality.
A wide variety of local Oceanside events provide great opportunities to promote your business while being actively involved in the community. Check back often for local Oceanside Event Calendar updates.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $430,300
Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $422,118; Detached houses: $482,740; Townhouses or other attached units: $312,693; In 2-unit structures: $152,000; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $295,000; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $356,620; Mobile homes: $46,557; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $44,500
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 169,684. Oceanside covers 40.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 47 feet above sea level.
Area code commonly used in this area: 760
Weather
Oceanside, CA climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 73.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 44.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 10 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Oceanside is 11.13 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 2.42 Inches.
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