Breakwater Way Beach

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Breakwater Way & N. The Strand
Oceanside, California (map)

BREAKWATER WAY BEACH HIGHLIGHTS

Breakwater Way Beach is a quite, sandy beach in Oceanside, CA . The San Luis Rey River inlet separates the beach from Harbor Beach and Oceanside Harbor to the north. Oceanside Pier is about a mile to the south and within walking distance.

Breakwater Way is good for swimming, sunbathing and surfing. During summer, surfers have to go to the north end of the beach at the jetty to surf. Breakwater Way Beach doesn't get the crowds that some of Oceanside's other beaches get, since the beach is more secluded and within a residential area. Harbor Beach and the beaches just north and south of the pier get the large summer crowds.

BEACH AMENITIES

Restrooms and showers are available. Picnic tables and barbecue grills are also available. There is a volleyball court.

MORE BEACH DETAILS

Regulations

No alcohol allowed. All dogs are prohibited on the beach throughout the year. You may walk your dog on a leash on The Strand.

Parking

Pay parking lot east of Pacific Street. Metered parking along Pacific Street.

Directions

From Interstate 5, take the Coast Highway exit, west; turn left onto Coast Highway. Travel two blocks to Surfrider and turn right. When you reach Pacific Street, turn right and continue three blocks to Breakwater Way. The pay parking lot will be on the east of Pacific Street.

Lifeguards

Lifeguard Tower 8

Contact Oceanside Lifeguard Service
301 North Strand Oceanside, CA 92054
Urgent Business (760) 722-8000
Lifeguard Headquarters 760-435-4018
Lifeguard Information Line 760-435-4020
Jr. Lifeguards (760) 435-4021
Harbor and Beaches Dept 760-435-4000
See website

Headquarters is located just below the North side of the Oceanside Pier.