Camp Pendleton, CA - Nearby Cities

Oceanside, CA
Oceanside is the third-largest city in San Diego City, California with a population of 179,000. The city is located 2 miles south of Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base. Much of the city has single family home tracts alongside a beach community that has many recreational opportunities and picturesque views. The local school system provides programs for all ages including special needs students. The town is also home to the longest wooden pier in the western United States with a length of 1,954 feet.

Homes for sale in the area start at $223,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $950 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Best Western and Days Inn Oceanside at the Coast offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $64.

Local attractions include the Mission San Luis Rey which is one of the oldest buildings in California and is home to 14 monks. The mission offers beautiful accommodations for those looking for a retreat location. The facility has a museum that dates back to the 1700s and highlights the first settlers in the area and the role the military played in the settlement. The Guajome County Park is another nearby local attraction that offers a campground and numerous hiking trails as well as a picnic area and playground. Ducks and geese roam the edges of the lake, and the park offers a respite from the freeway traffic of the nearby cities.

Vista, CA
Vista is a city in San Diego County, California that has a current population of 89,000 people. It covers 18 square miles and is located seven miles from the Pacific Ocean. More than 800 companies call the city home, and a 2008 review listed the city as one of the seventh-best places in the United States for family life, base on cost-of-living, education, and businesses. Vista is located just 13 miles from the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base and offers a thriving community for those looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $167,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $850 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Best Value Inn and Suites and the Vista Bed and Breakfast offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $57.

Local attractions include the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum which covers 40 acres and offers visitors a working collection of machinery. There is a blacksmithing demonstration and an "N" Scale Model Railroad as well as a Farmhouse and Steam Engine Row. All kinds of working machinery from the 1800s to the 1960s are displayed and demonstrated for visitors' enjoyment.

Bonsall, CA
Bonsall is a small town in San Diego County with a population of 3,400 people. The town has a median income of $60,000 annually and is home to three elementary schools and a middle school. Located just 14 miles from the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base, the town offers new residents a laid-back community that offers a small-town charm with local access to many entertainment venues. The peaceful community is a great place for military personnel and civilian employees who are looking for a place to relocate that offers a short commute to work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $239,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $885 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Castle Creek Inn Resort and Spa offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $89.

Local attractions include the Rawhide Ranch where riders from novice to experienced can enjoy a horseback riding experience on an authentic working ranch. Educational offerings include horse science and other farm animal information. The ranch offers summer camps or group outings. The ranch even has a replica of an "old West" town as well as a Western fort, Cowboy bunkhouse and a Teepee. Campers can even sleep in a covered wagon.

Fallbrook, CA
Fallbrook is a community in San Diego County which has a current population of 29,000 and is known for its avocado groves. The town claims the title of "Avocado Capital of the World" due to its annual Avocado Festival held in the downtown area. It is also known as "The Friendly Village" as it draws huge crowds to its many events. The city is located just 21 miles from the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base and is home to over sixty wholesale and retail nurseries.

Homes for sale in the area start at $299,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $805 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Fallbrook Country Inn and the Rodeway Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $59.

Local attractions include the Fallbrook Historical Society Museum which offers displays pertaining to the history of the local area with artifacts such as photographs and antiques. The memorabilia is located in a 100-year-old farmhouse which adds to the historical significance of the items on display. The San Diego Zoo is also nearby and offers 100 acres of animal exhibits. The zoo offers special exhibits on rare birds and their hunting habits in the wild. The zoo is open seven days of the week during select hours.

Encinitas, CA
Encinitas is a coastal beach city in San Diego County, California which has a population of 58,000. It is located about 95 miles from Los Angeles, and has the largest single ornamental flower industry in the production of poinsettias. The city has both a newer and older region which features newer tract homes and many shopping centers. Every year in November, the Annual Fall Festival also known as the Poinsettia Festival is held in the downtown area. Encinitas is located just 14 miles from the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base.

Homes for sale in the area start at $319,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $1230 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Best Western and the Inn at Moonlight Beach offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $109.

Local attractions include the Quail Botanical Gardens which offers visitors a chance to see some very exotic flowering plants with hours of trails through the gardens. The gardens also offer the new Hamilton Children's Garden which has a huge tree house and a place to build a log cabin. It is great way to spend a family friendly day. Moonlight Beach is also nearby and offers a great beach environment with a play area and even beach art classes.

Murietta, CA
Murietta is a city in Riverside County, California with a population of 100,000 people. The city is considered a commuter town as many people live in Murietta but drive to work in either San Diego or Orange counties. The city is located just 35 miles from the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base and offers military personnel and civilian employees a thriving community in which to live and work. Murietta is home to the largest airport in Riverside County and is well-known for having great weather year-round.

Homes for sale in the area start at $268,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $886 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Comfort Inn and Suites offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $79.

Local attractions include the Mulligan Family Fun Center which includes miniature golf, batting cages, and mini racing cars. Another favorite attraction at the center is the blaster boats as well as laser tag and an arcade. Prices are reasonable for the activities available. The Whittier Aviation Museum is also nearby and offers displays of vintage aircraft such as the Huey and the F-4. The museum also has a regular schedule of air shows, and admission is free. The museum currently occupies two hangars at the French Valley Airport.