Illustration of a candlelit ofrenda altar with marigolds and skull decorations as clay figures stand in a plaza at dusk (Oceanside Día de los Muertos Festival)

Oceanside Día de los Muertos Festival

This multi-cultural, family-friendly street festival honors Day of the Dead traditions in Downtown Oceanside. Visitors can view community and family altars built in memory of loved ones decorated with fresh marigolds. The celebration also features traditional live entertainment, retail and food booths, a chalk cemetery, and a car show.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

10AM - 4PM.

Ages

Everyone is invited

Neighborhood

Downtown Oceanside

Food & Drink

Food booths are available, along with retail vendors.

Parking

Street parking is available as well as public and private parking lots. All regular parking restrictions are in effect. Be prepared to walk several blocks.

Accessibility

ADA/handicap drop-off is located at City Hall by the fountain on Coast Highway or by the parking garage.

Going?

Location

Downtown Oceanside · 300 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside, California 92054 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families and visitors interested in día de los muertos traditions

Vibe

Festive, cultural, community-centered

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Public parking is limited, so organizers recommend taking public transportation to the downtown transit hub.
  • A free 400+ space parking structure is available one block south on Cleveland Street.
  • Organizers suggest looking for street parking east of Coast Highway and walking a few blocks to the venue.

Links & Contact

Run by Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What activities are featured at the festival?

The festival features community and family altars, traditional live entertainment, a Catrina contest, a Por Siempre Car Club car show, lowrider bicycles, kids' activities, a chalk cemetery, and food and retail vendors.

Where can visitors be dropped off for ADA/handicap access?

ADA and handicap drop-off is available at City Hall by the fountain on Coast Highway or by the parking garage.

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