This ±2.69-acre Capistrano Drive site in Oceanside presents a rare coastal development opportunity less than a half-mile from the Pacific Ocean and within easy walking distance of Downtown Oceanside. The property comprises four contiguous parcels with buildable area primarily concentrated on the northern portion, offering a practical development footprint adjacent to established neighborhoods. The southern edge of the site is enhanced by the San Luis Rey River corridor and an existing trail network that connects under I-5 and leads directly toward Oceanside Beach, creating a highly desirable lifestyle setting. With curb, gutter, and sidewalk already in place along Capistrano Drive and utilities nearby, the property is well-positioned for efficient future development.
East Side Capistrano, located between Mission Avenue and the San Luis Rey River, is a residential and coastal-adjacent Oceanside neighborhood with hillside streets and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mission Avenue corridor near the I-5 ramps, where surf-and-skate storefronts, taquerias, and coffee counters set a steady daytime rhythm. Local pillars include the Oceanside Museum of Art, the California Surf Museum, and the historic Sunshine Brooks Theatre. Housing reads as a mix of mid-century ranch homes and newer infill, with palms and ocean air shaping the streetscape. The beach and harbor sit to the west, while the river trail and open space frame the north edge. Evenings often orbit around downtown’s galleries, patios, and live-music rooms.
To provide opportunities for single-family residential land use in neighborhoods, subject to appropriate standards. Duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes existing as of the effective date of this ordinance are allowed to remain, but all new residential construction shall be single-family dwellings or approved accessory structures (except as otherwise noted in Section 1030). In the RS District, the base density is 3.6 du per gross acre and the maximum potential density is 5.9 du per gross acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Local insights from Redfin agents
Oceanside offers a great mix of coastal living and everyday convenience, with miles of beaches, a vibrant downtown, the Oceanside Harbor and Pier, and plenty of restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Its location also provides easy access to...