Oceanside Pier
By Mark Goodkin
San Diego Coast Life
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Oceanside Pier is a long, wooden pier on the north end of Oceanside, CA, about two miles south of Oceanside Harbor. On a clear night, the lights of Oceanside Pier can be seen far down the coast – as far as La Jolla.
About half way out along the pier is a bait and tackle shop. The pier is a popular fishing spot, as are all the public piers in San Diego County. Sometimes, the pier gets crowded with people fishing, but they fish along the sides, near the railing. The wooden walkway is wide enough for everyone.
The pier makes for a nice walk, especially on a sunny day. As you walk out along the pier, the beach, beachgoers, homes, and swimmers subside in the distance. At 1,954 feet, Oceanside Pier is the longest wooden pier on the west coast. Why go there in the first place. Well, it’s a chance to get outdoors, take a long walk, and breath in some fresh, sea air.
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Old Point Loma Lighthouse
By Mark Goodkin
San Diego Coast Life
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Old Point Loma Lighthouse stands proudly near the tip of Point Loma in San Diego, CA. The lighthouse is part of Cabrillo National Monument Park.
The keeper kept the flame lit in the lighthouse for 36 years – from November 15, 1855 to March 23, 1891. From this vantage point, ships could see the lighthouse from afar – at least when it wasn’t foggy.
The lighthouse was replaced by the “New” Point Loma Lighthouse, which still operates today, located at the foot of the Point Loma bluffs. Although the old lighthouse was high up, fog made it hard for ships to see the light. The new lighthouse could be seen during foggy times.
It costs $5 to get into the national park, but you can use the entry ticket for 5 days. Once you pass through the entry gate, you go up a windy road to a large parking lot near the visitors center. Read the rest of this entry »
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