Oceanside highlight
Oceanside Pier
A 1,954-foot wooden pier opened to the public in 1987, the second longest on the West Coast and a center of public recreation and community events.
Oceanside's original pier was built in 1888 with the city itself, but it was destroyed and rebuilt many times by storms before the current structure opened to the public in September 1987 at a cost of $5 million. The pier extends 1,954 feet into the Pacific, making it the second longest wooden pier on the West Coast of the United States.
The pier functions as a year-round gathering place for the community. Fishing is popular along its length, and surfing draws athletes to both the north and south sides. The Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre hosts concerts, festivals and cultural events throughout the year, and the nearby Junior Seau Beach Community Center provides gym facilities and programs. The pier is open to the public at no charge.
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