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LEGOLAND California
Carlsbad theme park designed for families with children aged 2–12, featuring over 60 LEGO-themed rides and attractions.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Oceanside
California, United States · North America
About Oceanside
Oceanside is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Camp Pendleton South, 10km from LEGOLAND California.
Oceanside is in California, United States, with about 180,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Camp Pendleton South, about 4 km away.
Oceanside Public Library is a public library system serving Oceanside, California. Founded in 1904, it has four locations in the city, with the main one at the civic center. The city also operates bookmobiles and smaller mini-libraries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Oceanside?
Within an hour or so of Oceanside: LEGOLAND California (10 km), San Diego Zoo Safari Park (37 km), SeaWorld San Diego (50 km), San Diego Zoo (56 km).
Are there any good drives near Oceanside?
The nearest famous roads are Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway, Route 66 - Santa Monica End and Mulholland Drive.
Where is Oceanside?
Oceanside is in California, United States, about 4 km from Camp Pendleton South.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 175,691
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.1959, -117.3795
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Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Oceanside
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Expansive wildlife sanctuary in Escondido where animals roam in vast open-range enclosures mimicking their native habitats.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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SeaWorld San Diego
Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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San Diego Zoo
World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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