The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredges the Harbor inlet for the safe navigation of vessels. The sand dredged is pumped onto Oceanside beaches. This operation will wrap up today, May 1. Crews will begin to demobilize equipment on May 4, which could take up to a week. The parking lot at the Oceanside Pier should reopen by Friday, May 8, and Lot 12 at Harbor Beach should reopen by May 11. More details

Caltrans and SANDAG invite you to a meeting on Wednesday, May 13 at 6 p.m. at South Oceanside Elementary School (1806 S. Horne St.) to learn about the proposed I-5/SR 78 Interchange Improvements Project. You'll have the opportunity for one-on-one conversations and to provide comments. Learn more

The City awarded an engineering design contract to develop plans to rebuild the damaged Pier's west end. Design documents are expected to be completed by September, with construction bids to follow, and work beginning as early as April 2027. The City expects to reopen the Pier's end once the structural repairs are complete, before the restaurant is rebuilt. 90% of the Pier is currently open. Enjoy a walk soon! More

Oceanside's new Canopy for Climate Program offers no-cost trees to residents and businesses to plant on their property, helping provide shade, improve air quality, and reduce energy costs. In partnership with Tree San Diego, trees can be picked up, voucher-redeemed at a nursery, or delivered to your door. View the Canopy for Climate webpage for details on the first distribution event by Oceanside's Climate Action & Sustainability team.

Join us! The regular City Council meetings are held at 5 p.m. on May 6 and May 20, 2026, at Oceanside City Hall (300 N. Coast Highway). All are welcome! You can also view the Council meetings live on the City website and on KOCT TV. Sign up to receive the City Council agendas straight to your inbox here.

Phase 2 of Oceanside's downtown water and sewer replacement project is underway. The project is part of a five-phase program to upgrade aging infrastructure. The work replaces over 3 miles of sewer lines, 2.5 miles of water mains, and adds a mile of recycled water pipeline, expanding sustainable water options for irrigation. Visit the City website for ongoing project updates and map: Details

Learn about the new Eucalyptus Grove project now officially under construction, and explore the Frazier Farms Market Center in a monthly retail center spotlight. Discover new Oceanside businesses and what’s on the horizon in the May edition of the Economic Development Newsletter.

Kick off the month with a Star Wars-themed Movie at the Pier May 2, splash into the Mermaid & Pirate Pool Party, and connect with the Parks & Recreation Director at Coffee in the Park. Families with young children can also explore the Tiny Tots program launching May 18, plus, Summer Camp registration is open and spots are filling fast for a season of sports and adventure, starting June 15. Read on

Let's keep Oceanside clean and beautiful! Join us to divert litter from the streets, storm drains, and watershed, and keep it from traveling to the ocean. This month, we'll be working on Airport Road on May 7 from 3-5 p.m. Volunteers welcome! All supplies will be provided. Sign up today

Job Lab May 6 and May 20

AARP San Diego Scam Jam May 8

Craftchella: Crafts for Adults May 9

Papercrafts: Lyrical Zines for Adults May 11

Movie Series: From Screwball to Spoof

Zen Garden Craft for Adults May 14

World Rhythm & Dance Festival May 16

Oceanside is hosting Public Works Day at Ditmar and Civic Center on Thursday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You're invited to view (and try out!) equipment and meet team members to learn more about what we do. Stay and enjoy music, food, and local artisans at the adjacent Mainstreet Oceanside Farmer's Market. The Public Works Department maintains the City's transportation system, streetlights, public landscaping, parks, public buildings, beaches and Pier. Details

It’s California Tourism Month and Visit Oceanside is celebrating its role in powering Oceanside’s robust tourism economy. An independent study found that Visit Oceanside’s efforts influence nearly one-third of the $625 million in annual visitor spending. This underscores the power of strategic tourism marketing to drive returns that support local businesses, sustain jobs, and strengthen the city’s economic vitality.

First Friday Art Walk Tonight!

Free First Sunday at Oceanside Museum of Art

Free Concerts in the Park May 2 & May 9

Oceanside Jazz Festival - Instrumental May 2

Honk! at Star Theatre through May 3

Mālama Pono: Culture, Connection & Celebration 

World Rhythm & Dance Festival May 16

Plein Air Paint Out at Buccaneer Beach May 16