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This city of nearly 180,000 completes the tri-city area of Carlsbad and Vista, CA. Located just a short distance away from San Diego, and just a few miles from Camp Pendleton, this popular community has much to offer. It has grown very quickly over the past thirty years and once you visit, it’s easy to see why so many people want to call it home.
History
The first settlers in Oceanside were Native Americans and their relics date back thousands of years. However, the first explorers reached the area in the late 1700′s during the Spanish exploration of the west coast. Father Junipero Serra founded the Mission de San Luis Rey de Francia here on the San Luis Rey River.
A homesteader named Andrew Jackson Myers moved to the area from Illinois in the early 1800′s and settled the area that is now the town. In fact, his original homesite is where the city hall now stands. Growth happened slowly for Oceanside at first and it remained largely a beach and resort community through much of the 20th century. In the 1970′s however expansion began in earnest and many people who work in San Diego decided to get away from the big city and settle in this lovely town.
Camp Pendleton is also responsible for much of the growth prior to this point. When it was established during World War II, servicepeople and their families flocked to the area and it quickly became a very popular place to visit and to live.
Attractions
There are numerous museums located in this historic community and you can still view the mission that was set up hundreds of years ago. Nearby San Diego also has much to offer including Sea World, the San Diego Zoo as well as professional sporting events and shopping centers.
For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are of course the beaches for swimming, surfing and fishing and you can even get a special permit to fish right from the ocean off the piers. There are several natural parks and recreation facilities and more than enough attractions for the entire family to enjoy.
The temperate climate allows for golfing year round and you can take advantage of nearly every activity no matter what the season may be.
Living Here
Whether you are looking for a place to retire or a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of city living, Oceanside has much to offer. It’s become a very popular community thanks to its close proximity to San Diego and the temperate climate. Oceanside is much more than a bedroom community however and there are plenty of things to see and do for the entire family.
With major airports, schools and shopping within a few minutes drive, it’s easy to see why Oceanside has become so popular and why it’s growing so quickly. Residents get the best of both worlds by living here and the beaches are one of the biggest draws.
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