3 lots · 300 spaces. Scrub the time slider for the crowd estimate.
Local moves
Pier View South lot is the go-to for the pier and main beach - arrive before 9 AM on summer weekends.
The Oceanside Harbor has its own free and paid lots 1 mile south - better parking for harbor restaurants.
Coaster train stops at the Oceanside Transit Center downtown - a good option for event days.
Pacific St street meters are a reliable alternative to the lots for the northern Buccaneer Beach stretch.
happy hunting
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Main parking at Oceanside: Pier View South Lot ($2/hr) and Tyson St Pier Lot ($2/hr). Check today’s water, surf and UV on the conditions page.