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Shining Sea

220 S The Strand, Oceanside, CA 92054

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Property Information

  • Built in 1941
  • 3 units/2 stories

About Shining Sea

Shining Sea offers a blend of style and comfort. This property is situated at 220 S The Strand in the Downtown Oceanside area of Oceanside. The leasing team is ready to help you find your ideal place. At Shining Sea you'll feel right at home.

Shining Sea is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92054 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oceanside Unified School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Waterfront

Apartment Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
Location
220 S The Strand, Oceanside,
CA 92054
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Neighborhood

This oceanfront community contains everything you’d expect from a coastal California neighborhood: warm weather, beaches, and a surplus of fun!

Living in Downtown Oceanside, the beach is probably your go-to weekend spot. Locals can spend hours relaxing by the water under their umbrellas or in the surf for a swim. Oceanside Pier is a popular spot for fishing and features a 1940s diner.

Looking for beer and food? There are many places in Downtown Oceanside to satisfy, especially along South Coastal Highway. Bagby Beer Company and Urge Gastropub & Whiskey Bank have an ambiance that gets along well with the locals. Residents look forward to biking or sports at nearby Buccaneer Beach Park.

Oceanside Museum of Art features an impressive collection of modern art – go here first, and follow it up with a movie at the nearby cinema. Downtown Oceanside’s proximity to Interstate 5, Oceanside Plaza mall, and Ocean’s Eleven Casino are comforting to renters.

Learn more about living in Downtown Oceanside 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Downtown Oceanside Oceanside, CA
Studio $1,836 $1,982
1 Bedroom $2,083 $2,231
2 Bedrooms $2,681 $2,729
3 Bedrooms $3,735 $3,538

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 599-613 Sq Ft $1,695 $2,931 $3,500
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 775-778 Sq Ft $1,700 $2,972 $5,198
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1148-1152 Sq Ft $2,300 $4,435 $11,111
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 2213 Sq Ft $3,950 $6,497 $11,705
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1788 Sq Ft $7,200 $7,933 $8,600
Amenities
  • Waterfront
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
MiraCosta College, Oceanside
Drive: 12 min 7.5 mi
Palomar College
Drive: 23 min 15.6 mi
CSU San Marcos
Drive: 25 min 17.5 mi
USAHS
Drive: 24 min 17.7 mi
Shining Sea is within 12 minutes or 7.5 miles from MiraCosta College, Oceanside. It is also near Palomar College and CSU San Marcos.
Schools
South Oceanside Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
North Coastal Consortium Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Lincoln Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Oceanside High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
St. Mary Star Of The Sea Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Victory Christian
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
LePort Montessori Carlsbad Village
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Oceanside include Oceanside Transit Center, located 0.2 mile from Shining Sea. Shining Sea is near San Diego International, located 36.8 miles or 47 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Oceanside Transit Center
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Coast Highway
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
Crouch Street
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
El Camino Real
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
Rancho Del Oro
Drive: 10 min 5.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oceanside Transit Center
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Carlsbad Village
Drive: 8 min 2.9 mi
Carlsbad Poinsettia
Drive: 14 min 8.4 mi
Encinitas
Drive: 20 min 13.4 mi
Solana Beach
Drive: 25 min 17.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Diego International
 Drive: 47 min 36.8 mi

Walkability Near Shining Sea

Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20 / 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
0 / 100

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74 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Shining Sea.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Ocean Place Cinemas
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Mission
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Pier View Plaza
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Shining Sea has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center
 Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Carlsbad State Beach
 Drive: 9 min 5.7 mi
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center
 Drive: 13 min 8.0 mi
Guajome County Park
 Drive: 14 min 8.9 mi
Rancho Guajome Adobe
 Drive: 16 min 9.9 mi
Shining Sea has 5 parks within 9.9 miles, including Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center, Carlsbad State Beach, and Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
Drive: 12 min 3.8 mi
Tri - City Medical Center
Drive: 11 min 7.2 mi
Shining Sea is 3.8 miles from Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Tri - City Medical Center.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Drive: 26 min 15.8 mi
USMC Air Station Miramar
Drive: 49 min 35.2 mi
Shining Sea is 15.8 miles from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and is convenient to other military bases, including USMC Air Station Miramar.
 
 
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Does Shining Sea have in-unit laundry?

Shining Sea does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Shining Sea?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

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Is Shining Sea pet-friendly?

Shining Sea does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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