Pier View South
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Seagaze Drive and S. The Strand
Oceanside, California (map)
BEACH HIGHLIGHTS
Pier View South is a sandy beach, on the south side of
Oceanside Pier. The beach is the most crowded beach in Oceanside, especially during the summer.
Located between Pier View South and the frontage road is
Oceanside Pier Plaza Amphitheatre, host to various music events and festivities throughout the year.
EVENTS
(May 5 or thereabouts)
Univision’s annual Latino Fiesta, with live entertainment, sponsors, and food booths at Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre.
Several entertainment events year-round at Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre, includes KIFM Jazz at the Beach and KSON Country Fest North.
World Bodysurfing Championships
(Late August)
About 350-400 bodysurfers from around the world compete in their respective age divisions for trophies and prizes.
(Labor Day - 1st Monday in September) is an annual event celebrated by athletes from all over California to help raise money for the Oceanside Swim Club.
(July 4) is a family-friendly and festive July 4th celebration for all. Food, shopping, kids beachscene, live entertainment at Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre. Traditional fireworks at Oceanside Pier cancelled for 2009.
BEACH AMENITIES
Pier View South has a playground, restrooms and showers, picnic tables, barbecues, and fire rings on the sand. Below the pier are payphones and vending machines. Located on the pier is a McDonalds and Ruby's Diner.
OTHER 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. During summer, the area from Lifeguard Tower 1 south is closed to surfing most of the day. The area will be marked with a black ball flag as well as swim-surf signs and black-and-white checkered flags that indicate the boundaries. The surfing area is from Lifeguard Tower 1 to 100 feet from the pier and is closed to all other water activities. No water activity is allowed within 100 feet of the pier.
It is easy to determine the 100-foot line by looking to the shore and locating two black and yellow signs. If 100 feet or more from the pier, the signs will read OK. If someone is within 100 feet of the pier, the signs will read KO, as in Keep Out. The 100-foot rule is a safety precaution and is a strictly enforced City ordinance.
Parking
Metered parking is available along Pacific Street. Pay parking lots are located north and south of the pier.
Lifeguards
Two lifeguard towers. Lifeguard Tower 1 is just south of the pier and Tower 3 is 300 feet further south.
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.
