Oceanside Assisted Living

The beach community of Oceanside is considered the gateway city between San Diego and Los Angeles. Close to both major metropolitan areas, yet distant from the big city bustle, Oceanside enjoys a sense of tranquility along with near-perfect weather.

The picturesque beachfront features historical monuments such as a lighthouse and the longest wooden pier on the West Coast, which makes the area an ideal vantage point for watching Oceanside’s famous surfer crowd in action.

The close proximity to Camp Pendleton Marine Base makes this city a convenient retirement location for Oceanside assisted living residents with family ties to the military.

Oceanside Recreation

Oceanside boasts 30 parks designed for outdoor relaxation. Guajome County Park features two fishing ponds that attract migratory birds. For more wildlife watching opportunities, Oceanside senior living residents may visit the 73-acre bird sanctuary at Lake Whelan, or the 223-acre wetland habitat at Buena Vista Lagoon.

Two of Oceanside’s modern shopping complexes, Ocean Place Center and Mission Marketplace Shopping Center, are great places to catch a movie, run errands or simply people watch. Seniors searching for something unique will find quaint and exotic treasures inside the shops surrounding the city’s historic pier. The Oceanside Farmers’ Market is also open on Thursdays, offering a delightful selection of fresh, locally-grown produce.

Oceanside Activities

Residents of Oceanside assisted living communities will not be able to resist the lure of the city’s bustling pier area, or the three-and-half miles of scenic beachfront. Another ‘must do’ is a visit to Mission San Luis Rey, the largest of California’s 21 missions, which tops the list of San Diego County’s Seven Wonders. More history can be found during a stroll through Heritage Park Village and Museum, home to many of Oceanside’s original buildings.

For entertainment, your senior loved one can catch a production at the New Vision Theatre Company or Star Theatre. In addition, the Oceanside Amphitheatre, next to the pier, hosts a variety of events each year. Seniors may also enjoy visiting either the Oceanside Museum of Art or California Surf Museum.

The El Corazon Senior Center sits on six acres of unspoiled beauty, and the facility is uniquely designed with large windows to allow members a tranquil glimpse into the surrounding nature. The center holds nighttime special events along with the typical daytime classes and programs.

Oceanside Medical Facilities

The Tri-City Medical Center has been serving the city of Oceanside for over 45 years, and is a valuable resource due to the facility’s extensive array of community education classes. Oceanside senior living residents can also receive quality medical care at nearby hospitals including Scripp’s Coastal Medical Center and Fallbrook Hospital, which hosts a Senior Circle membership program.

Oceanside Transportation

The North County Transit District (NCTD) operates a bus system dubbed “Oceanside BREEZE” for the ease of traveling their 1,020 square mile service area. NCTD also provides Oceanside assisted living residents with COASTER trains headed south to San Diego and SPRINTER light rail service which travels east to west.

Qualified riders who are unable to utilize NCTD’s fixed-route transportation are eligible for LIFT, a curb-to-curb paratransit program.

Oceanside’s warm weather and array of available activities will keep your senior loved one comfortable and engaged in life. For more information about assisted living communities in the area, visit our Oceanside Assisted Living page.

Written by senior housing staff writer.