Editing Oceanside, California (section)

==Arts and culture==
[[File:Sunshine Brooks Theater-1.jpg|thumb|right|Sunshine Brooks Theatre]]
*The [[Oceanside Pier]], first built in 1888 (and now in its sixth incarnation), is one of the longest wooden piers on the western [[United States]] coastline, at {{convert|1942|ft|m}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://visitoceanside.org/oceanside-pier/|title=Oceanside Pier}}</ref>
*[[Oceanside Museum of Art]] is located in the cultural district section of downtown Oceanside.
*The historic district of [[Mount Ecclesia]], home to [[Rosicrucian Fellowship|the Rosicrucian Fellowship]], is noted for its singular architecture and the preservation of nature grounds and gardens, offering a unique meditative walking experience.
*Oceanside is one of the 14 designated cultural districts in California.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.caculturaldistricts.org/oceanside | title=Oceanside Cultural District }}</ref> This designation by the California Arts Council acknowledges the city's vibrant arts scene and its commitment to cultural enrichment. The Oceanside Cultural District encompasses a walkable area in the downtown center, boasting a concentration of museums and theaters, like the historic [https://www.startheatreco.com/ Star Theatre].
*The [[California Surf Museum]] is located in downtown Oceanside.
*Oceanside is home to the World's Largest Women's Surf Competition, the Supergirl Pro Jam event, which has been held yearly since 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=Welcome|url=http://supergirljam.com/welcome-to-super-girl-jam/supergirl-action-sports/|website=Super Girl Jam}}</ref> 
* Each Thursday evening, downtown Oceanside hosts the Sunset Market, a gathering of local vendors, hot food and live entertainment.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sunset Market|url=http://www.mainstreetoceanside.com/#!sunset-market/c1yvd|website=Main Street Oceanside}}</ref>
* Founded in 2006, the Frontwave Credit Union O'side Turkey Trot hosts approximately 9,000 runners and walkers from 46 states and 8 countries. The O'Side Turkey Trot has been voted one of the top trots in the country several times.
* Since 2006, Oceanside has played host to the official start of the annual {{convert|3000|mi|km|adj=on}} bicycle race, [[Race Across America]], which is usually held during the second week of June. It is considered the world's toughest sporting event by many experts.
* Oceanside has hosted the Beach Soccer Championships since 2007. The festival is the largest on the west coast and takes place the third weekend in May. The event has a PRO side to the event called The Beach Soccer USA Cup and it is considered to host the toughest competition of its kind in the United States.
* The [[Oceanside International Film Festival]] was founded in 2009 by the Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kragen|first=Pam|url=https://www.courant.com/sdut-oceanside-launches-first-film-festival-2009oct11-story.html|title=Oceanside launches first film festival|work=[[Hartford Courant]]|date=October 11, 2009|access-date=March 17, 2022}}</ref>
* The famous house in the film ''[[Top Gun]]'', commonly called the [[Top Gun House|''Top Gun'' House]], where [[Kelly McGillis]] and [[Tom Cruise]] shot a romantic scene. In 2019 the house was moved from its original site and extensively restored; it now is a popular tourist attraction<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sdbj.com/news/2020/jun/04/top-gun-house-restored-moved-hotel-site/|title='Top Gun' House Restored, Moved To Hotel Site|last=Hyard|first=Ray|date=June 4, 2020|work=San Diego Business Journal|access-date=June 5, 2020}}</ref>
* Oceanside is home to a harbor which contains a lighthouse, several shops and restaurants, the Oceanside Sign, and hundreds of boats.
* The TV series ''[[Animal Kingdom (TV series)|Animal Kingdom]]'', based on the 2010 [[Animal Kingdom (film)|film of the same name]], is set and filmed in Oceanside.
* The 2023 Disney animated TV series ''[[Hailey's On It!]]'' is set on Oceanside.
* [[Frontwave Arena]], a 7,500 seat multi-use arena opened in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Garegnani|first=Jake|url=https://www.cbs8.com/article/sports/local-sports/frontwave-arena-nears-completion/509-3a3c5be2-76fc-4072-bd80-6b7f4817ef40|title=Frontwave arena in Oceanside nears completion|work=[[KFMB-TV]]|date=April 23, 2024|access-date=June 4, 2024}}</ref>