Townapedia

Camp Pendleton Mainside, California

Camp Pendleton Mainside is a community of 9,501 people in San Diego County, California.

Loading the weather...
Population9,501 ACS 2024
Land area10.7 sq mi
ZIP codes92055, 92058
Nearest airportOceanside Municipal Airport (OCN) 6 mi

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.

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

Topome

Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi

Open in Google Maps

Parks, trails and playgrounds2

Marine Memorial Golf Course

Golf course · 2.4 mi

18 hole Par 72 & 9 hole Par 27

Open in Google Maps · +1-760-725-4653

Luiseño Park

Park · 2.9 mi

Open in Google Maps

Restaurants and cafes7

22 Area Mess Hall

Restaurant · 1.2 mi

Open in Google Maps

Starbucks

Cafe · 1.1 mi

Open in Google Maps

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

Open in Google Maps · +1 760-575-9850

McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 1.4 mi

Open in Google Maps

Panda Express

Fast food · 1.1 mi

Open in Google Maps

Rasing Canes

Fast food · 1.1 mi

Open in Google Maps

Subway

Fast food · 1.1 mi

Open in Google Maps

Advertisement

Where to stay1

Pendleton Ward Lodge

Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi

Open in Google Maps

Churches and places of worship1

  • Marine Memorial Chapel

    Place of worship · 1.1 mi

    1161 Vandegrift Boulevard, Oceanside

    Open in Google Maps

Shopping2

Advertisement

Schools, colleges and libraries18

Map of Camp Pendleton Mainside

32 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 2.7 in of rainFebruary: 3.2 in of rainMarch: 1.7 in of rainApril: 0.9 in of rainMay: 0.5 in of rainJune: 0.1 in of rainJuly: 0.1 in of rainAugust: 0.0 in of rainSeptember: 0.1 in of rainOctober: 0.8 in of rainNovember: 0.9 in of rainDecember: 2.9 in of rainJanuary: 69°FFebruary: 69°FMarch: 69°FApril: 72°FMay: 72°FJune: 76°FJuly: 80°FAugust: 83°FSeptember: 82°FOctober: 79°FNovember: 75°FDecember: 69°FJanuary: 40°FFebruary: 41°FMarch: 45°FApril: 48°FMay: 53°FJune: 57°FJuly: 60°FAugust: 61°FSeptember: 58°FOctober: 52°FNovember: 44°FDecember: 38°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan69°F40°F2.7 in
Feb69°F41°F3.2 in
Mar69°F45°F1.7 in
Apr72°F48°F0.9 in
May72°F53°F0.5 in
Jun76°F57°F0.1 in
Jul80°F60°F0.1 in
Aug83°F61°F0.0 in
Sep82°F58°F0.1 in
Oct79°F52°F0.8 in
Nov75°F44°F0.9 in
Dec69°F38°F2.9 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

$61,575median household income
$3,501median monthly rent
21.6median age
27.6%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%of homes are owner-occupied
11.5 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1819%18 to 3472%35 to 649%65 and over0%

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.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

Reviews, tips and questions

Loading what members have shared...

Sources and licences

Photo credits

Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.