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It's easy to spend an hour in this heartfelt museum of surf artifacts, ranging from a timeline
of surfing history to surf-themed art and a radical collection of boards, including the one
chomped by a shark when it ate the arm of surfer Bethany Hamilton. Special exhibits
change frequently along different themes (eg women of surfing).
Oceanside Museum of Art MUSEUM
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.oma-online.org ; 704 Pier View Way; adult/senior/student $8/5/3;
10am-4pm Tue-Sat, 1-4pm Sun)
This museum also underwent a recent revamp and it now stands at an impressive 16,000
sq ft in a modernist, white shell. There are about 10 rotating exhibits a year, with an em-
phasis on SoCal artists (especially from the San Diego region) and local cultures.
Mission San Luis Rey de Francia MISSION
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.sanluisrey.org ; 4050 Mission Ave; adult/child/senior $5/4/4;
10am-4pm)
About 4.5 miles inland from central Oceanside, this was the largest California mission and
the most successful in recruiting Native American converts. At one point some 3000 neo-
phytes lived and worked here. After the Mexican government secularized the missions,
San Luis fell into ruin; the adobe walls of the church, from 1811, are the only original
parts left. Inside are displays on work and life in the mission, with some original religious
art and artifacts.
Helgren's BOAT CHARTERS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 760-722-2133; www.helgrensportfishing.com ; 315 Harbor Dr S)
This outfit leads a variety of charter trips for sportfishing (from $55 per half-day) and
whale-watching (adult/child $35/20). Phone for details and reservations.
Sleeping & Eating
Springhill Suites Oceanside Downtown HOTEL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ;
760-722-1003; www.shsoceanside.com ; 110 N Myers St; r incl breakfast
$219-279;
)
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