Street Art In Southern California

Oceanside’s Murals

The ethos that makes Oceanside a treat to behold is not just its beautiful sandy beaches. Oceanside is an inventive town with a community that thrives on a unique combination of creativity and flair. This inherent creativity that exists in the hearts of literally all Oceansiders, combined with the love for the arts, has made it one of the fourteen state-recognized cultural districts as defined by the California Arts Council. The manifestation of this strong creative foundation built by the local art institutions, talented artists and artisans, and supportive community members bore fruit in the stunning, aesthetic, and vibrant murals painted in the streets of downtown Oceanside.

With a number of beautiful and striking murals, and new ones being created, the Oceansiders created a mural map that lists every major creation, its specific location, and its preview picture. Citizens and visitors can use this map to go on their very own mural hunt in Oceanside to see these pieces of art in person or on a virtual basis. They will get a chance to enhance their cultural narrative and be able to appreciate powerful visuals. The sightseers were advised to photograph or re-share their favorite murals along the way and tag them as #oceansidemurals and #italy2california!

Street Art in Artists Alley

Let’s experience the Artists Alley’s Murals & Oceanside’s Murals
 
Oceanside’s Artists Alley is the go-to spot for upcoming artists to have their work displayed. Tucked away in downtown Oceanside across the street from the Oceanside Museum of Art, the Alley welcomes us with vibrant murals and art displays.
 
This up-and-coming destination is featured prominently in the city’s monthly Art Walk events.
Oceanside’s downtown area features an extensive collection of street murals, many painted by well-regarded local artists with inspiring stories. Using Visit Oceanside’s mural map, visitors can embark on a fun, self-guided mural hunt through the streets of Oceanside and soak up the local culture.

by Severino Ricci