Oceanside

If living in a laid-back, small beach city is your dream, Oceanside will turn your dream into reality. Since it’s a coastal city, Oceanside enjoys gorgeous, mild weather all year round.  The beaches in the city are great for swimming, body boarding, and surfing. The Oceanside Pier is the longest wooden pier on the West Coast. Ruby’s Diner waits at the end of it.  It’s a great place to grab a burger and fries with friends or family.

Families looking to buy Oceanside real estate will be moving into a good public school district. There are many schools that perform well in the state standardized testing. Several charter schools offer a good alternative for families, too. Oceanside also boasts several well-rated private and parochial schools. Mira Costa College, a public community college, has a campus in Oceanside. Students can complete several associate degrees, as well as many vocational programs, including computer technology, licensed vocational nursing, radiation protection technology, and many others.  California State University San Marcos is nearby.  It offers an excellent education on a beautiful campus.