Beach Guide

Where to Park

Oceanside · lots & garages

Arrive early
lots fill fast

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3 lots · 300 spaces. Scrub the time slider for the crowd estimate.

All Parking

at 12 PM · nearest first

Pier View South Lot

~12 open

120 spaces · $2/hr · Pier lot · 2 min

Pacific St Metered Parking

~31 open

100 spaces · Metered · Metered street · 2 min

Tyson St Pier Lot

~17 open

80 spaces · $2/hr · Metered lot · 2 min

Local moves

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Pier View South lot is the go-to for the pier and main beach - arrive before 9 AM on summer weekends.

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The Oceanside Harbor has its own free and paid lots 1 mile south - better parking for harbor restaurants.

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Coaster train stops at the Oceanside Transit Center downtown - a good option for event days.

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Pacific St street meters are a reliable alternative to the lots for the northern Buccaneer Beach stretch.

happy hunting

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