South Oceanside Beach(Cassidy Beach)

Located in the city of Oceanside, South Oceanside Beach is a long, narrow, and rocky beach that is on the north side of the private St. Malo Beach community. Also known as Cassidy Beach, South Oceanside Beach is surrounded by private homes and condos.

South Oceanside Beach has a lifeguard and beach walking is the only activity offered by the beach.

If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many options within a 16-minute drive of South Oceanside Beach. San Elijo Lagoon is the largest remaining coastal wetland in San Diego that is home to many species of plants, fish, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, and birds. If you like hiking, Annie's Canyon Trail provides hiking areas great for both beginners and experienced hikers because of the natural climbing walls with single-pitch rock climbing routes. The kid-themed adventure Pirate Shores offers many rides, entertainment shows, and special events, including fireworks. Another great attraction near South Oceanside Beach is the Museum of Making Music that highlights the music industry's history starting from 1990 through exhibitions, live performances, and educational programs.

Getting to South Oceanside Beach is very easy – the beach is situated at the intersection between Cassidy Street and South Pacific Street. There are limited free parking spots available along both these streets.

If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many options within a 16-minute drive of South Oceanside Beach. San Elijo Lagoon is the largest remaining coastal wetland in San Diego that is home to many species of plants, fish, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, and birds. If you like hiking, Annie's Canyon Trail provides hiking areas great for both beginners and experienced hikers because of the natural climbing walls with single-pitch rock climbing routes. The kid-themed adventure Pirate Shores offers many rides, entertainment shows, and special events, including fireworks. Another great attraction near South Oceanside Beach is the Museum of Making Music that highlights the music industry's history starting from 1990 through exhibitions, live performances, and educational programs.

If you get hungry, you can drive 12 minutes to many restaurants near South Oceanside Beach. The upscale and always-crowded restaurant Pacific Coast Grill was mentioned in "The 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in the US" by Business Insider and "7 Beachfront Bars" by Visit San Diego. Ki’s Restaurant is an American restaurant that serves burritos, French toast, burgers, tacos, nachos, and sandwiches at very reasonable prices. Another good restaurant near South Oceanside Beach is the vegetarian-friendly Chart House that offers several seafood items including oysters, grouper, and shrimp.

If you are looking for a hotel near South Oceanside Beach, there are many hotels within a 20-minute drive. If you are looking for a luxurious option, the 5-Star AAA Five-Diamond hotel Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa was named #1 Best Hotel and Resort in California and #5 Best Resort in the US by U.S. News & World Report in 2019. The upscale 4-Star pet-friendly hotel L'Auberge Del Mar has a pool, bar, sauna, spa, and restaurant. If you are looking for affordable hotels near South Oceanside Beach, the 3-Star Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach features a pool, lounge, and fitness center, and the 2-Star Holiday Inn Express & Suites Solana Beach-del Mar welcomes pets and has a gym.