The history of Oceanside California Real Estate is rich in old
California Ranchos and massive Mexican land grants. Going to the "ocean
side" was a popular weekend retreat for rancho families living in the
warmer inland areas. The two words were eventually merged in to
"Oceanside". Early demand for Oceanside real estate grew at a
phenomenal rate; on the date of the city's incorporation July 3, 1888
the population of Oceanside was approximately 1,000. By 1887, the Bank
of Oceanside was built on the corner of Mission Avenue and South Coast
Highway and also a grand hotel, the South Pacific, located on Pier View
Way and Pacific Streets near the present pier.
World War II saw Oceanside grow from a sleepy little town to a modern
city. With the construction of the nation's largest Marine Corps Base,
Camp Pendleton, on her border and a huge demand for real estate
Oceanside housing and municipal services were short in supply. The best
illustration of the tremendous growth of the city is found in the
census figures. The population of Oceanside jumped from the 1940 figure
of 4,652 to 12,888 in 1950. In 1952 a special census showed the city's
population exceeding 18,000 as the Marine Base grew with the Korean War
and more service-connected families moved into the area.
The 1960's saw the opening of Tri-City Hospital and the building of the
Oceanside Small Craft Harbor. The harbor is a tourist destination and
is well used with over 800 boat slips covering 100 acres (30 land and
70 water). In addition to being the homeport of many pleasure boats,
the marina harbors several sport fishing boats.
A new downtown transit center was built in 1983 and in September of
1987, the city dedicated its sixth pier, just in time for Oceanside's
Centennial Celebration in 1988. The following year the new Civic Center
was constructed and became the cornerstone for downtown redevelopment.
History of Oceanside California
This brief history suggests that the mainstays of Oceanside real estate
and the overall economy have been tourism and the proximity of Camp
Pendleton. However, Oceanside currently enjoys a diverse economic
portfolio and has a number of business advantages. To encourage new
investment in the City, an incentive plan for new commercial,
industrial and office construction is available and the property tax is
one of the lowest in the county. Oceanside has a large sporting and
recreational goods manufacturing sector as well as a large number of
biotech and med-tech companies. Agriculture is also important to
Oceanside's economy. San Diego County is a major agricultural producer
and the warm climate of Oceanside makes it ideal for the growing of
tomatoes, avocados, citrus fruit, nursery stock, and flowers.
Today, Oceanside is a thriving community that provides all the
conveniences of a modern city without the disadvantages. Located just
35 miles north of San Diego and 83 miles south of Los Angeles,
Oceanside offers a unique combination of outstanding location,
well-priced available land and multiple resources. California's main
highway, Interstate 5, runs through Oceanside, as does Highway 78,
which provides southeast access to Interstate 15. Highway 76, which
runs northeast, also provides access to Interstate 15. With the Los
Angeles area to the north and the San Diego/Tijuana area to the south,
Oceanside enjoys proximity to all major Southern California
destinations, while at the same time maintaining its coastal beauty and
autonomy. This factors make owning Oceanside California Real Estate a
wise and desirable investment.
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