Oceanside Museum of Art
This museum is a cultural jewel located in downtown Oceanside with a view of the Pacific Ocean and the historic Oceanside Pier. Visitors will enjoy provocative, contemporary exhibitions from the region and around the world. The OMA offers art instruction at the OMA School of Art, concerts, films, lectures, docent tours, and the OMA Museum Store. For information on admission and hours, call (760) 435-3720.

California Surf Museum
Experience Oceanside's surfing history by taking a stroll down memory lane at the California Surf Museum and take advantage of a wide array of exhibits, film premieres, book signings, lectures, and music events that have been part of the institution's proud 23-year history as the most active and exciting surf museum in the world.

Mission San Luis Rey and Museum
Located in Oceanside and operated by the Franciscan Friars of California, the mission provides either guided or self-guided tours, a museum, gift shop, Franciscan Retreat Center, picnic facilities where guests can sit and relax in a sunken garden as well as facility rentals for weddings and other functions. For general information, call (760) 757-3651.