 | Holiday Inn San Diego - Follow this link to see a listing of all major Holiday Inn Hotel Resorts in the greater San Diego region |
 | Best Western San Diego - Features several fine vacation resort accommodations for San Diego |
 | Days Inn San Diego - Budget rates with king, queen and double queen guestrooms and many locations |
So Calif Singles Exchange
MainTour's Premier Singles Network Meet great men and women in your town  Romantic Getaway Guide
Find 1000s of California Singles
Free Trial Offers
Theme Park Discount Passes
24/7 Concert & Theater Tickets
|
Featured Local Destinations:
Check out these special travel features online now:
Oceanside Harbor
- Dining, Entertainment, Festivals, Marina, Boating, Ocean Wildlife and Watersports.
Lake Guajome
- County Park featuring duck pond and hiking and horse trails. Historic ranchos nearby.
Vista California
- Fast growing residential community
San Marcos California
- Home to Cal State and Palomar College
Carlsbad Plaza
- Tri-City shopping district
USMC Camp Pendleton
- Large Marine Corps base with beachfront recreation and military themed musuems.
Southern California Beach Blog
- Updates on recreation and activities in the area.
Oceanside Harbor Accommodations:
More vacation resort lodging available in this area:
Oceanside Comfort Suites
Oceanside Days Inn
Oceanside Guesthouse Inn
Oceanside La Quinta Inn
Oceanside Marina Inn
Oceanside Travelodge
Downtown Quality Inn
Downtown Ramada Inn
MainTour San Diego Vacation Adventure
Big directory of local theme parks and other spectacular attractions,
entertainment, dining, world-class resorts, sports, recreation and much more.
Includes special features on Sea World, Legoland, Balboa Park, La Jolla, Coronado, local beaches, parks,
museums, special events and other famous venues.
GPS Gear - Pro-Shop Special
Popular for Runners, Boaters, Hikers, Bikers and Adventurers
Recent technology updates have made readily affordable for outdoor adventures a nifty item -
the GPS Watch. It uses 3D Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology to triangulate your position and elevation to
within 20 ft accuracy.
The largest amphibious training facility in the nation, Camp Pendleton covers 17 miles of Pacific coastline north of Oceanside. It is home to 35,000 active duty Marines and their dependents of the U.S. 1st Marine Division and related units. Visitors may tour during daylight hours - enter thru the Main Gate off the I-5 Freeway.
While many military bases share one or more of Camp Pendleton's training features, none match its broad spectrum. Camp Pendleton has a population of nearly 40,000 Marines and Sailors and provides a variety of services and recreational activities.
Tour Cleveland National Forest
Southern most of California's protected forest lands includes 430,000 acres of San Diego, Orange and Riverside. This watershed reserve of conifers and chapparel is an abundant source of natural wildlife and outdoor recreational opportunities such hiking, camping, fishing and sightseeing.
Camp Pendleton Military Units
1st Marine Expeditionary Force - Primary Military Command
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing -
11th Marine Expeditionary Unit -
13th Marine Expeditionary Unit -
15th Marine Expeditionary Unit -
Assualt Craft Unit Five - Swift Intruders
Global Security - History and overview of Camp Pendleton.
USMC World Tour - All about the US Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton Training Commands
School of Infantry - Camp Pendleton West
Assual Amphibian School Battalion
- The battalion is the formal school for Assault Amphibian Vehicle training in the Marine Corps and is located at the Del Mar Boat Basin
Instructional Management School
- To train and educate selected personnel assigned to supervisor and instructional billets in Marine Corps Schools, the Fleet Marine Force, and the Marine Corps Reserve
Field Medical Services School
- To educate, train and prepare Navy medical department personnel to serve with the Marine Corps Operating Forces.
USMC Mountain Warfare Training Center MWTC
- MCMWTC is located on California Highway 108 at Pickle Meadow. The center is 21 miles northwest of Bridgeport, CA.
Naval Weapons Station Fallbrook
Station Weblink;
Located along eastern perimeter of Camp Pendleton.
Part of the NWS Seal Beach Command (which includes Detachments in Concord, Corona, and Fallbrook)
exists to provide weapons storage, loading, maintenance, assessment and support to ships and submarines
of the United States Pacific Fleet. Our facilities also support Coast Guard vessels and Marine
Corps units stationed afloat and ashore. NWS Fallbrook uses helicopters to transfer weapons
from its 187 storage magazine bunkers to ships waiting offshore. It is also the only
West Coast Air-launched missile production and storage facility.
Morale Welfare & Recreation
Marine Corps Community Services
- Information about local shopping, events, fitness and recreation, and community services.
Lincoln Military Houseing
- multi-family housing and residential management
Camp Pendleton Base Tours
In order to come aboard base, be ready to show identification, proof of insurance and proof of registration at the gate.
In addition to the driving self-tour of significant sites, two museums are available for one-and-a-half hour tours on the base.
Send your tour appointment requests in writing to:
CPAO H&S Bn, Attn History and Museums Office,
Marine Corps Base, Box 555019
Camp Pendleton CA 92055-5019
You may fax your tour request to: (760) 725-5147 or email to jonasonfa@pendleton.usmc.mil
Camp Pendleton Hard Corps Race Series
Biking, running, triathlons, obstacle courses, mud run - through the scenic rolling hills of the Camp Pendleton USMC Base.
Camp Pendleton Bulldog Bike Race [MAR]
- 26 mile race with ocean views are throughout the majority of the course; this is one of four opportunities to ride on base.
Camp Pendleton Devil Dog Duathlon [APR]
- 5K Run / 30K Bike / 5K Run through Area 43 along Las Pulgas Rd.
Camp Pendleton Mountain Warfare Challenge Bishop CA [MAY]
- a challenging 10K off-road run at high altitude with obstacles such as tire course, low crawl, five-foot wall climb, and tunnel crawl.
Camp Pendleton Mud Run [JUN]
- world famous mud run on the USMC base - a challenging 10K run with hills, tire obstacles, river crossings, two 5-foot walls with mud on both sides, tunnel crawl, slippery hill climb, and the final 30-foot mud pit.
Camp Pendleton International Triathlon [July 4th]
- The 1.5K swim is in the boat basin / out & back 40K ride / 10K double loop run.
Camp Pendleton Sprint Triathalon [AUG]
- The venue area will be at ACU-5, Home of the Swift Intruders - 500M swim / 30k Bike Ride / 5K Run.
Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon - Camp Pendleton [SEP]
- This race draws over 1,000 runners who compete for awards in 50 categories on a 13.1 mile all gravel off-road course.
Buffalo Alley 10K - Camp Pendleton [NOV]
- formerly the "Horno Ridge Run" - is the ultimate in Hard Corps Competition in a cross-country 10K.
Camp Pendleton Support Commands
Camp Pendleton Info
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton -
Newcomer orientation, and information about local major commands, tenant organizations, and training schools.
Other Camp Pendleton services:
San Diego Area Golf Courses
Boat Rentals of America - At Oceanside Harbor (760) 722-0028;
Helgren's Oceanside Sportsfishing Trips - 1/2 day and 1/4 day boat trips (760) 722-2133;
Casitas Poquitos RV Park 139 RV sites (760) 722-4404;
Paradise-by-the-Sea RV Park 102 RV sites, (760) 439-1376;
| MainTour Resort Lodging Search Engine - Oceanside CA | |
|---|---|
|
| |
|
Four Seasons Resort Aviara - Carlsbad CA
- Upscale vacation resort
La Costa Resort & Spa - Carlsbad CA
- home of the famous tennis and golf tournaments.
Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel = Carlsbad CA
- quality accommodations adjacent to both the famous Flower Fields and Legoland California.
Carlsbad Holiday Inn By The Sea -
- Look for the giant windmill next to the Flower Fields.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
- located near beach in romantic Carlsbad Village.
Oceanside Marina Inn
- unique vacation location in Oceanside Harbor.
Oceanside Marty's Valley Inn - Best Western Hotel
- Convenient to North County attractions.
West Inn - Carlsbad Beach
- Great beach vacation hotel suites.
Oceanside Holiday Inn Express -
- Great North County Location
|
San Diego Choice Hotels International
Comfort Inn & Suites / EconoLodge / Sleep Inn /
Rodeway Inn / Clarion / Quality Inn / Mainstay Suites
Follow this link to see a listing of all major affiliated Hotel Resorts in the
greater San Diego region complete with online room search, special discount rates
and online reservation booking service.
MainTour Las Vegas -
Preview over 80 of the biggest and brightest resorts on the Strip
and related special features for adventure, recreation, entertainment, wedding packages
and other great attractions.
Tour Palm Springs
This desert oasis is a most popular warm-weather winter retreat with over 100
championship golf courses to play on, fine dining and great entertainment.
Local Tourism Venues
Tour Legoland California
Only themepark of its kind in America, over 40 major rides and attractions in
the bright Legobrick colors.
Business & Employment Opportunities
Camp Pendleton area jobs, business, real estate and home improvement services.
Community Services
Camp Pendleton area transportation, media, newspaper, magazine, government, schools, hospitals,
churches, youth groups, scout troops, and other charitable orgainzations.
Landing Craft Museum
The World War II and Korea LVT Museum is located in Building 21561 in the base's boat basin and is maintained by the
Assault Amphibious School Battalion. To visit the vintage amphibious tracked vehicles, related artifacts and informational displays contact the school at 725-2195.
The museum is normally open Tuesdays through Sundays in the early afternoons.
The Ranch House Complex -
Historic Home of Governor Pio Pico
Includes the Ranch House Chapel, the oldest structure on the base, the Bunkhouse Museum, dedicated in 1965 by Col James Roosevelt,
and the Ranch House, built in the mid 1800s. It was the home of Pio Pico, last Mexican governor of California, and succeeding
owners Don Juan Forster, the O'Neills, Floods, Baumgartners and, finally, the United States Government.
Historic artifacts at the Complex document Camp Pendleton history from pre-history through Mission and Rancho
periods to the 1942 purchase of Camp Pendleton and present times. Exhibits include early ranch equipment, photographs of President Roosevelt's
historic visit, antiques donated by Anthony Quinn during the filming of "Guadalcanal Diary" in 1943 and furnishings of the Rancho period.
The historic Ranch House, Museum and Chapel are listed as a National Historic Site. It is through the gracious hospitality of the Commanding General residing in the home that tours are made available. Tours are booked for Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. between the last week in September to the end of May.
Oceanside Pier
One of the longest piers on the west coast -
very popular for fishing and there is a Ruby's Restaurant on the end.
At the base of the pier is a bandshell which is the site of special concert events.
Camp Pendleton Paintball Park
Vandegrift Road, Camp Pendleton; (800) 899-9957; Park Website;
Walkins Welcome Sat-Sun 8:30AM-4:30PM /
Group Reservations anytime;
Open range park includes equipment rentals.
Oceanside Harbor is home to 950 boat slips, a private yacht club, several hotels, seafood restaurants and gift shop boutiques. Also has one of the best beaches in North County and is a popular for a wide range of boating and watersports activities. Boat charters are available for deep-sea fishing, whale-watching and Catalina Island ferry service. Special events include Harbor Days and the California Iron-man triathlon.
Guajome County Regional Park
Stradling the northern city boundaries of Oceanside and Vista is this moderate sized wilderness park.
Picnic grounds, camping, fishing, nature trails, horse trails
birdwatching in some of the most diverse habitat in San Diego County
which includes stream, pond, marsh and a small lake. Near the lake you can
see geese, ducks, rabbits, squirrels, and abundant evidence of other wildlife.
|
So Calif Ticket Central
MainTour's Premier Sports and Concert Ticket Exchange Local Pro and NCAA Sporting Events
Upcoming Concert Series
Major Championships and Tournaments
Hard to Get Sold Out Events
Several Approved Tickets Outlets
Pro Sports League Schedules
Broadway & Vegas Shows
24/7 Online Ticket Services
|
More Camp Pendleton Special Events
North County Festival Adventure
- Watch for the next local holiday parade, festival, carnival, fair, exposition, tournament or party.
|
So Calif Sports Central
MainTour's Premier Sports Ticket Exchange 24/7 Online Ticket Services
Championship Matches
Tickets & Schedule
Youth Sports Vacation Camps
California Sports Hall of Fame
|
San Diego Ramada Inn - Online Directory
MainTour Online Rates Special!
Follow this link to see a listing of all major Ramada Hotel Resorts in the
greater San Diego region complete with online room search, special discount rates
and online reservation booking service.
Camp Pendleton Youth Sports
Vista American Little League - Youth Baseball Teams
Vista National Little League - Youth Baseball since 1954.
Rancho Buena Vista Little League - Youth Baseball - 2005 Western Division Champions
Oceanside Valley Little League - Youth Baseball Teams
Vista Soccer Club - Boys and Girls Soccer
Tri-City Inline Hockey League -
Vista Pop Warner - Youth football and cheerleading
Camp Pendleton Youth Groups
Santa Margarita District - Boy Scouts of America
Mottino Family YMCA
- youth and adult sports, exercise, recreation, crafts, swim, soccer fields, tennis courts.
More Camp Pendleton Sports
Golf, tennis, soccer, aquatics, gymnastics and more.
North County Sport Adventure
- Tickets and league schedule info for regional professional and amateur sports including football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, racing and more.
North County Golf Adventure
- Camp Pendleton Golf Course and Tournament information.
North County Recreation Adventure
- Camp Pendleton outdoor recreational activities including biking, boating, fishing, camping and hiking trails.
Athletic Singles Association - outdoor recreation including sports like tennis, volleyball, hiking, rollerblading and adventurous sports like snow skiing, scuba diving, kayaking, river rafting and more.
Camp Pendleton Races - Information about running, biking, and swimming races.
Special Events - See next section.
Sports Events
California Half Ironman Triathlon - 1st Saturday in April. 2400 athletes power
through 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride and 13.1-mile run through Oceanside Harbor and Camp Pendleton. Ironman Expo
follows after the race.
