Oceanside
City in California, United States
Overview
Oceanside, California, is a dynamic coastal city famous for its iconic pier, wide sandy beaches, and lively arts scene. It blends surf culture with historic charm and offers year-round mild weather, making it perfect for both relaxation and adventure. The city also is a gateway to Southern California attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
174,068
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.20°, -117.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$4,805
Local Cost
$2,900
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
96
English
100
Temperature
17.4°C
Summer Avg
20.0°C
Winter Avg
14.6°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
6.8°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
314 mm
Internet Speed
336 Mbps
Upload
128 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
6
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OCN
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 70 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.