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"Sun, Water, Palm Trees and Ma ..." a Oceanside Travel Page by spartan
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Real Name: Barry
Lives In: Oceanside, US
Member Since: Dec 02, 1999
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Sun, Water, Palm Trees and Marines

by spartan - last update: Jan 30, 2003

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia

Flags of occupation
On July 20, 1769, Father Juan Crespi arrived in the area known today as the San Luis Rey Valley, which was populated by Native Americans. His glowing report of the area as a possible mission site was responsible for the founding of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia in 1798.

Three-and-a-half miles from the present site of Oceanside, the mission prospered beyond the dreams of its Franciscan Brothers and came to be known as "King of the Missions." History and politics were to see the decline of the mission in the 1840's, but the area's advantages were common knowledge by this date.
Enjoying Vt'ers at the pier

Dinner with friends from Europe

Early Oceanside grew at a phenomenal rate; on the date of the city's incorporation July 3, 1888 the population of Oceanside was approximately 1,000. By 1887, the Bank of Oceanside was built on the corner of Mission Avenue and South Coast Highway and also a grand hotel, the South Pacific, located on Pier View Way and Pacific Streets near the present pier.

World War II saw Oceanside grow from a sleepy little town to a modern city. With the construction of the nation's largest Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, on her border, the demand for housing and municipal services exceeded supply.

Sunset at the Oceanside Pier

Today, Oceanside is a thriving community that provides all the conveniences of a modern city without the disadvantages. Located just 35 miles north of San Diego and 83 miles south of Los Angeles, Oceanside offers a unique combination of outstanding location, well-priced available land and multiple resources.

California's main highway, Interstate 5, runs through Oceanside, as does Highway 78, which provides southeast access to Interstate 15. Highway 76, which runs northeast, also provides access to Interstate 15. With the Los Angeles area to the north and the San Diego/Tijuana area to the south, Oceanside enjoys proximity to all major Southern California destinations, while at the same time maintaining its coastal beauty and autonomy. <font color=blue>(courtesy of the City of Oceanside)</font>
Beautiful ocean view

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Pros:"Location, location, location"
Cons:"Traffic and way too many people"
In A Nutshell:"Nice place to live and visit"
spartan's Oceanside Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Restaurants
Tips: 20 - Photos: 12
Hotels & Accommodations
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 1
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

spartan's Oceanside Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Living in Oceanside- 8
Postcards from Friends- 9
VT Meetings in OceansideApril, 2003 3

Comments for spartan about Oceanside
icunme Mon May 1, 2006 17:09 UTC
 Really nice photos and these CA pages could make me homesick. Ciao, Carol
mikkie50 Sun Oct 23, 2005 21:51 UTC
 hi barry great pages my friend and some realy good pics good work happy traveling kkep safe :-)))
novsco61 Tue Apr 12, 2005 09:49 UTC
 Reading your restaurant tips makes me really hungry. Great tips.Thank you.
gabriellefox Thu Feb 3, 2005 18:52 UTC
 Good to see you like your food too! Well they say the way to a mans heart . . .
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