Oceanside is a city on the South Coast of California, located in San Diego County. The city had a population of 174,068 at the 2020 United States census, up from 167,086 at the 2010 census, making it the most populous city in the North County region of San Diego. The city is a popular tourist destination, owing to its historic landmarks, beaches, and architecture.
Image: Oceanside, CA USA Mission San Luis Rey De Francia, 1798 panoramio (cropped)
Image: Oceanside SW01 (cropped)
Image: Oceanside Civic Center 9
Image: Mt. Ecclesia (cropped)
North County (San Diego area)
North County is a region in the northern area of San Diego County, California. It is the second-most populous region in the county, with an estimated population of 869,322. North County is well known for its affluence, especially in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Poway and Solana Beach, where house prices range, on average, above $1,000,000. Cities along the 78 freeway have more mixed incomes.
Oceanside Pier in North County
California least tern
Del Mar, located on the coast immediately north of San Diego
Oceanside is the most populous city in North County.