Outdoor Recreation

If the birdies that interest you don’t have wings, you’ll probably want to visit Oceanside’s golf courses. Each offers 18 holes of challenging play for duffers and scratchers alike. For those of you that love golf with a view, we highly recommend Arrowood Golf Club that rests atop the beautiful hills of Oceanside offering one-of-a-kind vistas in every direction.

• Arrowood Golf Course, 5201 Village Drive, 760-967-8400
• Oceanside Municipal Golf Course, 825 Douglas Drive, 760-433-1360
• Center City Golf Course, 2323 Greenbrier Drive, 760-433-8590
• Emerald Isle Golf, 660 South El Camino Real, 760-721-4700
• El Camino Country Club (private) 3202 Vista Way, 760-757-2100
• Ocean Hills Country Club (private), 4701 Leisure Village Way, 760-758-8772

One of the best ways to see Oceanside is by bike. The San Luis Rey River Bike Trail is a 7 mile long class 1 trail that follows the San Luis Rey River and is free of stop signs and traffic lights. You can also cruise the strand and enjoy the great ocean views.

Nature lovers won’t want to miss the Audubon Buena Vista Lagoon, where you can walk through a rare, protected coastal bird estuary. Or check out the exhibits of native birds and fish at the Nature Center. 2202 S. Coast Hwy, 760-439-BIRD