Best 24 things to do in Oceanside, CA

Cruise Oceanside Harbor on a 2-hour whale and dolphin watch

Sample local bites and wines as you explore Carlsbad Village with an expert guide

Customize tastings and celebrate milestones on a guided culinary walk in Carlsbad

Walk downtown Encinitas and sample 6 tastings with a local guide

Sip cocktails, learn Prohibition stories, and enjoy food tastings on a guided Carlsbad walk

Walk Carlsbad Village and taste tacos at 4 stops every Tuesday

Private 2-hour Mission Bay boat charter for up to 6 guests with a captain

90-minute Dana Point Harbor wine cruise with host and snack platter

Charter your own whale-watching boat with a captain and marine life expert

Spot whales and dolphins on a 2-hour narrated cruise from Dana Point

Rent a private Duffy boat in Dana Point Harbor

Dive La Jolla Cove on a guided single-tank scuba trip

Dive La Jolla Cove on a guided 2-tank shore scuba outing

Drive your own 24 ft pontoon boat on Mission Bay

Share a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Temecula wine country

Private sunrise hot air balloon flight for up to 4 guests

Rent Just Get Wet gear for 24 or 48 hours, with options from full sets to individual items

Learn safe spearfishing skills on a full-day Coronado Islands boat course

Train in freediving and spearfishing with pool, open-water, and a Coronado Islands charter

Learn freediving basics with online lessons, pool training, and open-water sessions up to 20 m

Train freediving skills on a group line dive in La Jolla Shores

Walk downtown Carlsbad with wine tastings, small bites, and a sweet finish

Live music cruise through Dana Point Harbor at sunset (21+)

Learn essential breath-hold skills and explore vibrant rocky reefs with a certified freediving instructor