Camp Pendleton Mainside, California
Camp Pendleton Mainside is a community of 9,501 people in San Diego County, California.
Why visit Camp Pendleton Mainside
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Marine Memorial Golf Course.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Camp Pendleton Mainside
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Camp Pendleton Mainside
Camp Pendleton Mainside is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, located at the southeast corner of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Per the 2020 census, the population was 9,683. It was formerly known as Camp Pendleton North, but its name was changed for the 2020 Census. Along with Camp Pendleton South, it is one of two CDPs located on the base.
From the Wikipedia article Camp Pendleton Mainside, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes7
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.0 mi
13030 Vandegrift Boulevard, Camp Pendleton
Su-Th 07:00-01:00, Fr,Sa 07:00-03:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Marine Memorial Chapel
Place of worship · 1.1 mi
1161 Vandegrift Boulevard, Oceanside
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Map of Camp Pendleton Mainside
32 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 40°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 69°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 0.9 in |
| May | 72°F | 53°F | 0.5 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 57°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 0.1 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 58°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 52°F | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 75°F | 44°F | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 69°F | 38°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Camp Pendleton Mcas (1 mi away), rain and snow from Oceanside 8.4Ne, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Diego County has had 35 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-02-19: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Oceanside Municipal Airport (OCN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Oceanside 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Camp Pendleton South 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Fallbrook 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Bonsall 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Vista 10 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Carlsbad 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Hidden Meadows 13 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Rainbow 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- San Marcos 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Temecula 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 1980s Santa Margarita Ranch House, SeasideOside, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USMC-00102, Unknown author, Public domain
- USMC-110105-A-6847A-001, Unknown author, Public domain
- ISS027-E-13850 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-271721 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-13378 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-456228 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Friends Shower Together (35646102053), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cameron Spranger 465 (35885819613), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Carter and Luikert (35364331003), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Young Man with Top Knot (36285555282), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wet Marine Bib 5420 A (36181672952), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dripping Couple (35264486683), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Cristina Lopez & Partner (35264490103), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Eyes Covered (36570375311), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fitness Drinks in Hand (35264484723), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Merrell (35331585794), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Balance (35454190064), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Removing a Shin Sleeve (36570391231), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Blank Medal (35618712934), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cameron Spranger 452 (35885816743), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Daniel Ulla (35454179724), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bib 3549 Side Shot (36650734704), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trunk Length Shorts (36005527070), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Women Flash Medals (35833487472), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Multi-Wash (36708932245), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bib 8202 B (36181663952), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Caleb Goble Exits (36181660222), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chest and Belly Rinse (35912318803), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Merrell Keeps Runners Moving (35331579004), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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