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The Strand (pier beachfront)
Oceanside, CA
Free; nearby lots and meters are paid
By Simir Shah
The Strand is the palm-lined road and walkway along the sand on both sides of the pier, with picnic tables, restrooms and a playground. Families can borrow a free sand-friendly beach wheelchair at Lifeguard Headquarters below the pier by leaving an ID. The pier's far west end burned in April 2024; about 90% of the pier is still open.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 10+
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North SD depth 2026Beachfront promenade
Map
Tides today
Next low tide
4:10 PM
-0.7 ft
Next high tide
9:13 AM
6.4 ft
Predictions from NOAA · La Jolla station
Nearby places
City of Oceanside Surf CampOceanside · Beaches & Coast<1 miOperation Appreciation (Armed Forces Day)Oceanside · Arts & Culture<1 miOceanside PierOceanside · Beaches & Coast<1 miTyson Street Beach & ParkOceanside · Beaches & Coast<1 miOceanside Civic Center Library (storytime)Oceanside · Museums & Learning<1 miOceanside Ukulele FestivalOceanside · Arts & Culture<1 mi
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Eat nearby in Oceanside
- Frida's TaqueriaMexican & Tacos · $
- Los TacosMexican & Tacos · $
- Harbor Fish & ChipsHealthy & Fast-Casual · $
- Beach Break CafeBreakfast & Brunch · $$