Oceanside Pier
Encyclopedia
The Oceanside Pier, located in Oceanside
, in northern San Diego County
, California
, is the longest wooden pier
on the western United States coastline at 1954 feet (595.6 m).
, a 50's style diner, is located at the end. Surfing is also very popular on both the North and South sides of the pier.
Oceanside, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Oceanside had a population of 167,086. The population density was 3,961.8 people per square mile...
, in northern San Diego County
San Diego County, California
San Diego County is a large county located in the southwestern corner of the US state of California. Hence, San Diego County is also located in the southwestern corner of the 48 contiguous United States. Its county seat and largest city is San Diego. Its population was about 2,813,835 in the 2000...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, is the longest wooden pier
Pier
A pier is a raised structure, including bridge and building supports and walkways, over water, typically supported by widely spread piles or pillars...
on the western United States coastline at 1954 feet (595.6 m).
History
Oceanside Pier was first built in 1888 at what is now Wisconsin Avenue. The original pier was destroyed by storms in the winter of 1890, and was rebuilt in 1893 by Melchoir Pieper in its current location at Pier View Way.Activities
Now in its sixth incarnation (built in 1988), the pier is a popular fishing spot, and Ruby's DinerRuby's Diner
Ruby’s Diner is a restaurant chain that reproduces the look and feel of the classic American Diner. Bright red vinyl booths, white Formica tables, soda fountains, milkshakes, burgers, antique Coca-Cola posters and commercial art echo the Swing Era of the 1940’s...
, a 50's style diner, is located at the end. Surfing is also very popular on both the North and South sides of the pier.