This is the Mission branch of the Public Library of Oceanside. It is sponsored by the city of Oceanside, but is run by a private company. The library offers services for different age groups, including adults, teens and children, as well as ADA services to the homebound and handicapped and literacy outreach to help people improve their reading skills. It also loans out DVDs. The resources and library volumes can be found on the library’s Web page, which allows you to do research from the comfort of your home. The website also has downloadable audio books. Library cards are issued for free, but to get one, you must present a copy of your utility bill to prove you are a resident of Oceanside.
The California Welcome Center in Oceanside is located near the northern end of town off of North Coast Highway. It offers visitors the chance to speak with a representative about local and state-wide activities, events and information. Guests can learn about the history of Oceanside, as well as the surrounding areas, and get brochures and special deals for local venues and outings. There is a gift shop that sells t-shirts, sweatshirts, collectibles and more. The interior is large and open, with friendly employees that are vastly knowledgeable about the city and state. Credit cards are accepted for all purchases, though local information is offered free of charge. Parking is complimentary in the attached lot.
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce provides businesses with educational and networking opportunities. It aims to act as a pro-active leader and collective voice for businesses within the community. For upcoming meetings and other special events, visit the website.
The San Luis Conference Center is part of the historic San Luis Rey Mission and Parish grounds. It is located further east of the Mission and is also called the McKeon Center. It can accommodate up to 350 people for such special events as anniversaries, banquets, concerts and conferences. It also is the sight for weddings, reunions and retreats.
There is an adjacent garden area that may also be rented. The center is also the sight for weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. This venue has no overnight rooms. Mission San Luis Rey Parish is a diverse and multicultural Catholic parish, but clients who rent this facility do not have to be members of this faith.
Oceansider Food Mart is located Oceanside Boulevard. This location has a built-in convenience store with a good stock of snack and drink items. Oceansider Food Mart also sells gasoline. It prides itself on providing competitively priced gasoline and services to customers. This location also allows you to pay at the pump by credit card for additional customer benefit.
Since its founding, the Oceanside Family Fellowship Church has followed the "fundamental truths" of the Assembly of God. This large church aims to "produce fully-devoted followers of Jesus Christ" out of its congregation which is an eclectic mix of ethnicities and ages.
It features a sanctuary, a playground, offices and an Xtreme Center, a building dedicated to children. The "Extreme Kidz" program offers services for children 7-12 which feature videos, games, songs and Bible messages. Pastor Iann Schonken leads the congregation.
In 1961, nine people gathered in Oceanside to create the non-denominational Lighthouse Christian Church. Fifty years later, this congregation has reached almost 1000 weekly members. Though currently in renovation, the entire campus plans to include classrooms, a gym, children's play yard, plaza and outdoor seating area, as well as 500 parking spaces. Programs here include Ladies Night Out, Children's Program, Men's Breakfast and much more. It has one traditional and two contemporary worship services every Sunday.
YMCA focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. In addition to the programs, the facility has a swimming pool, an activity pool and a fitness center, which features treadmills, free weights, step mill, ellipticals and more. Monthly and annual memberships are available for purchase, as well as day passes.
Grace Church was started in Texas over 35 years ago. It now has over 10,000 members and, just last year, brought its club to San Diego. Every Sunday, a growing congregation comes to watch Pastors Steve Riggle, Cameron Hall, and Desi Hall preach about the Bible. It also has the XtremeKidz program intended to teach newborns up to 12 year-olds about Christianity while their parents attend the main service.
The offices for the San Luis Rey Mission Parish are located on the historic grounds of the Mission in the McKeon Center. The Parish is lead by Father Charles ‘Chuck’ Talley, OFM of the Franciscan Ministry. Mission San Luis Rey Parish is a diverse and multicultural Catholic parish that offers religious study for children and adults. Weekly services are held in the Madonna Chapel. The Parish also sponsors the Mission Montessori School. The center serves as the sight for weekly Alcoholics Anonymous, Weight Watchers and Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
Immanuel Lutheran Church is located along South Nevada Street near downtown Oceanside. It offers Sunday service at 9am, with Sunday school at 10:30am. The church also offers a mid-week service at 7pm during holiday seasons, preceded by a community meal. The church has an open door policy and all are welcome to come and try out the church to see if its a good fit. The sanctuary is large, open and accommodating, and Pastor Duane sticks around after each service to greet new and returning visitors. The church also offers a preschool from 6:30am - 6pm, Monday through Friday. Parking is free in the church's lot.
Rushing Wind Ministries is a community of Christian bikers and their families. The congregation has members worldwide, and this Oceanside location is one of twelve. The non-traditional services are led by a bearded, tattooed and pierced pastor. The service is complete with rock 'n' roll worship music and humorous Bible passages. Finally, service is held in a small office in the business park located just off of College Boulevard. The office transforms into the "Holy Grounds," a space that hosts movies, music, worship and coffee.
Asamblea Apostolica Segunda De Oceanside is family oriented and has food pantries and outreach services. It also offers family arts and crafts programs where items are sold to benefit their community outreach programs. Family involved services are held on Sundays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in English and Spanish.
