Best Fishing Pier Carlsbad Near Me

4worldlovers: If you can tear your eyes away from the stunning horizon, the best people watching—in a town full of great people watching—may well be at Oceanside’s historic wooden pier. Jutting far beyond the breakers, it’s an iconic photo backdrop, a stage for artists and performers, a deep-water access point for amateur anglers, and an ideal perch for catching the elusive green flash at sunset.


The bait shop at mid Pier has rod rentals, fishing tackle, bait, and snacks—basically everything you need to cast your line but luck. In shallower waters you may reel in such locally abundant species as sand bass, butterfish, and halibut, while in deep water, anglers go for mackeral, bonito, kelp bass, rockfish, and even barracuda.


Originally built in 1919, in 2012 the amphitheater at the foot of the pier was dedicated in loving memory of O’sider and former San Diego Charger Junior Seau. Today it hosts concerts (The Black Keys and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs played in 2009) and citywide cultural celebrations like Juneteenth and Cinco de Mayo.

4worldlovers: We are located in the middle of Oceanside Pier in Oceanside, CA