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59-678: The Top Gun House , formerly known as the Graves House , is a historic landmark in Oceanside, California known for being the location in a scene in the 1986 action drama film Top Gun , starring Tom Cruise . It was built in 1888 and utilizes Folk Victorian styles, being one of the earliest surviving examples of it in San Diego County . As of 2023, it is in possession of the Mission Pacific Hotel and contains

118-633: A Luiseño Indian village on the banks of the San Luis Rey River called Keish according to the Portolà expedition who visited in the 1769. In the early 19th century, the introduction of farming and grazing changed the landscape of what would become Oceanside. Following the Mexican secularization act of 1833 , the Californian missions were nationalized, transferring their ownership from

177-480: A female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. Of all households 22.7% were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.33. The age distribution of Oceanside in 2000 was as follows: 27.6% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

236-642: A large tourist influx from June to November. Symbolic of North County's surf culture are the various statues proliferating the region including the Cardiff Kook in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. As surf culture is an integral part of North County, so is equestrian culture. Numerous equestrian centers, including the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Rancho Camino Equestrian Center, and San Diego Country Estates International Equestrian Center, are found in

295-404: A pie shop. The lot was first purchased in 1886 by Dr. Henry Graves, a surgeon from Ohio, for $ 1,050 (equivalent to $ 35,607 in 2023). It was to be used as a seasonal summer home for him and his wife Sarah and was completed in 1888. They continued to summer there until March 1905 when they sold it to Charles and Lillian Burlock. The Burlocks sold the building to Southwestern Realty in 1910 and it

354-575: A population of 167,086. The population density was 3,961.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,529.7/km ). The racial makeup of Oceanside was 109,020 (65.2%) White , 7,873 (4.7%) African American , 1,385 (0.8%) Native American , 11,081 (6.6%) Asian (3.4% Filipino , 0.7% Japanese , 0.7% Vietnamese , 0.6% Chinese , 0.4% Korean , 0.2% Indian ), 2,144 (1.3%) Pacific Islander , 25,886 (15.5%) from other races , and 9,697 (5.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 59,947 persons (35.9%). The Census reported that 166,150 people (99.4% of

413-459: A variety of themed beverages. It also sells merchandise themed after the shop. Oceanside, California Oceanside is a beach city in the North County area of San Diego County, California . The city had a population of 174,068 at the 2020 United States census , up from 167,086 at the 2010 census , making it the most populous city in the North County region of San Diego. The city

472-457: Is 59% white, 18% Hispanic and 6% Asian, with blacks and people of other races less than 5%. Inland North County has roughly the same racial makeup, except that 9% are Asian. 19% of coastal North County residents make more than $ 100,000 per year, and 44% make less than $ 45,000, with the rest in the medium income range. Inland North County income stats are largely the same, except that only 42% make less than $ 45,000. The populations listed are from

531-399: Is Victor Roy. The current city clerk is Zeb Navarro. The City of Oceanside is a full-service city. It provides police and fire safety, water and sewer services. The city has a municipal airport , a small craft harbor, one of the longest wooden piers in the west, golf courses, swimming pools, numerous parks, community centers, and extensive palm-lined beaches. Oceanside Public Library is

590-467: Is a major railway interchange for long distance and commuter rail services. Amtrak 's Pacific Surfliner provides service to San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles and San Diego . Metrolink 's commuter rail service connects Oceanside to many parts of Greater Los Angeles , while Coaster commuter rail serves northern and central San Diego County . The Sprinter hybrid rail service connects Oceanside to Escondido . Oceanside Municipal Airport (OCN)

649-482: Is a popular tourist destination, owing to its historic landmarks, beaches, and architecture. Oceanside's origins date to 1798, when the Spanish founded the village of San Luis Rey with the establishment of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia by Fermín de Lasuén . During the Spanish period, Mission San Luis Rey grew to be the largest of all the Californian missions , but following the Mexican secularization act of 1833

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708-477: Is built on 12.6 acres (5.1 ha) of land with 35 classrooms totaling 54,490 square feet (5,062 m ) and can accommodate 800 students. A free, independent public charter school, Scholarship Prep, is a new TK-8th grade school which was authorized to open in August 2017 and is sited at the historic San Luis Rey Mission. It offers a full educational experience for Oceanside students. The Oceanside Transit Center

767-532: Is commonly divided into coastal and inland regions. The coastal region is almost entirely incorporated, consisting of the cities of Oceanside , Carlsbad , Encinitas , Solana Beach and Del Mar , along with Camp Pendleton South . The inland region includes the cities of Escondido , Vista , San Marcos , as well as numerous unincorporated areas. Semi-rural inland communities such as Valley Center and Ramona , which have traditionally been primarily agricultural but now function increasingly as bedroom communities for

826-419: Is mainly used as a general aviation field. The nearest international airport is San Diego International Airport , connected to Oceanside via Amtrak and Coaster rail services. Interstate 5 (I-5) travels through Oceanside, connecting to California State Route 76 (SR 76) and California State Route 78 (SR 78) within the city. North County Beach culture is prominent in the area, and many of

885-509: Is often featured in military-themed shows such as NCIS: Los Angeles , and is the setting of the first season of Major Dad . The Del Mar Fair is also portrayed in shows such as Entourage . Veronica Mars is set in a fictional city north of San Diego; much of the show was filmed in Oceanside. Other crime-related shows, such as TNT 's Animal Kingdom and Netflix 's American Vandal , are filmed and set in Oceanside. For two seasons

944-851: Is served by FM stations KSSX , KMYI , KLQV , KARJ , KSSD , KKLJ , and KSDW and AM stations KFSD , KPRZ , and KKSM . Several Los Angeles stations can also be picked up, including KYSR , KIIS-FM , KBIG KLYY ,and KDLD North County is served by the ABC affiliate KGTV , CBS and CW affiliate KFMB , NBC affiliate KNSD , and FOX affiliate KSWB —all San Diego stations. Other local stations include KUSI in San Diego Important landmarks in North County include Del Mar Racetrack , Mission San Luis Rey de Francia , Lake San Marcos , Oceanside Pier , Twin Peaks, and Palomar Mountain , home of

1003-462: Is the pie shop located in the house. It was created by Tara Lazar, a native of Palm Springs . There, she owns three restaurants, two bars, a hotel, and a catering company. A dessert concept worked best in comparison to the shop's small size and both Lazar and Scott Malkin, the owner of the hotel, were fans of apple pie . It is open from 10AM to 8PM daily. The shop offers pies in apple, cherry, blueberry, lemon, and peach flavors, with Pie à la Modes and

1062-500: Is to downtown San Diego . Together with Carlsbad and Vista , it forms a tri-city area. Oceanside experiences a mild semi-arid climate ( Köppen climate classification : BSk ) that is significantly tempered by maritime winds and the cool currents off the shoreline. The average high temperatures range from 64 to 77 °F (18 to 25 °C), while the average low temperatures range from 45 to 64 °F (7 to 18 °C). The 2010 United States Census reported that Oceanside had

1121-544: The 2020 census . School districts in the region include the: School districts often overlap city boundaries. Depending on the ZIP Codes of the cities and their proximity to respective schools and school districts, school districts will serve parts of different cities. North County is home to several colleges: In 1995, several local newspapers merged to form the North County Times . This newspaper served

1180-684: The Franciscan Order of the Catholic Church to the Mexican Government. A mission administrator was appointed to each mission to oversee the process of secularization, the removal of the priests, and the selling or granting of the mission lands to private citizens. At Mission San Luis Rey, Padre Antonio Peyrí had presided over the mission for 34 years when soldiers forced his removal in late 1833. Captain Pablo de la Portillà

1239-840: The North County Mall in Escondido and the Shoppes at Carlsbad in Carlsbad. The Cedros Design District in Solana Beach offers more than 85 shops, boutiques and galleries that specialize in antiques, handmade jewelry, unique artifacts, fine art, and more. Famous beaches include Moonlight Beach in Encinitas and the Oceanside Pier . Locations in North County appear in popular television and films. Camp Pendleton

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1298-769: The Oceanside Unified School District , Vista Unified School District , Bonsall Union School District , Carlsbad Unified School District , Fallbrook Union High School District, or Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, depending on their address. The Oceanside Unified School District provides instrumental music programs in grades 4–12. The Oceanside Unified School District has two comprehensive high schools, El Camino High School off Rancho Del Oro and Oceanside High School off Mission Avenue. High school students are also served by Ocean Shores Continuation High School and Clair Burgener Academy . OUSD has 24 schools plus three charter schools, including

1357-478: The Palomar Observatory . North County is represented at the federal level by Representatives Darrell Issa ( R – 48th district ), Mike Levin ( D – 49th district ), and Scott Peters (D– 50th district ). At the state level, North County is represented by State Senators Brian Jones (R–38th district), Patricia Bates (R–36th district), and Toni Atkins (D–39th district). Most of North County

1416-459: The San Dieguito wetlands have tripled due to restoration projects by Del Mar. The Torrey Pine is also one of the most famous trees in the region. North County contains forty golf courses, including Torrey Pines , which hosted the 2008 and 2021 U.S. Open . North County is also known for its beaches, which stretch about thirty miles from Del Mar to San Onofre . These beaches experience

1475-571: The School of Business and Technology , and two brand new schools, Louise Foussat Elementary School and Cesar Chavez Middle School , that opened in the Fall of 2007. Cesar Chavez Middle School, which is on the corner of Frazee and Oleander, will be built on 14 acres (5.7 ha), house 11 buildings totaling 84,000 square feet (7,800 m ), and will serve 1,000 6th–8th grade students. The other school, Louise Foussat Elementary School, located on Pala Road,

1534-597: The United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture , later called the Section of Fine Arts , of the Treasury Department . Oceanside continues to be known as a vacation home market. In the 2010s, several mid-rise and high-rise housing and lodging projects were completed in the downtown area, with more to come. In 2021, two large Hyatt resorts were completed, bringing more tourists to

1593-570: The poverty line , including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over. According to the city's 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: The city operates under the council-manager form of government. The city council consists of four members elected from districts and one mayor elected at large. The current council is composed of: Esther Sanchez (mayor), Ryan Keim (deputy mayor)(District 3), Peter Weiss(District 4), Eric Joyce(District 1), and Rick Robinson(District 2). The current city treasurer

1652-527: The Luiseño called Tacayme, which contained the villages of Qée'ish (Keish) and 'ikáymay (Ikamal), in the San Luis Rey Mission area, Wiyóoya (Wiawio) at the mouth of the river, and Wi'áasamay (Wiasamai) and Waxáwmay (Wahaumai) at Guajome. The first European explorers arrived in 1769. Spanish missionaries under Father Junípero Serra founded Mission San Luis Rey de Francia on a former site of

1711-557: The Showtime comedy Weeds was set in the fictional San Diego suburb of Ren Mar, which is implied to be in North County. The Big Bang Theory , which is set in Pasadena , features an episode (" The Zarnecki Incursion ") where the main characters make a three-hour drive to Carlsbad to confront a World of Warcraft hacker. A notable fictional character from North County is shock jock Dave Rickards' "Aunt Edna", frequently featured on

1770-544: The beach, called Pacific Holidayland, which closed in 1983. The house soon fell into disrepair but was bought again by Lynn and William Rego in December 1975, for $ 75,000. They repainted the originally brown house to its signature blue color. The Regos were contacted by Paramount Pictures , who were looking for a beach cottage as a film location, in 1985. The studio rented the house and the one behind it for two weeks in June and

1829-528: The building in its Most Endangered List of Historic Resources due to a hotel planned to be constructed on the block. In preparation for a new hotel, the block that held the house was cleared, destroying three other historic houses, including the one behind the Top Gun House that appeared in the film. A fourth, called the Pishon house, was saved by relocation. The Oceanside Historical Society helped maintain

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1888-409: The city was 66.4% White , 6.3% African American , 5.5% Asian , 1.2% Pacific Islander , 0.4% Native American or Alaskan Native , 0.1% from another race alone, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 30.2%. In 2000, there were 56,488 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 11.0% had

1947-725: The city's public library system, with the main branch located in the civic center. In the California State Legislature , Oceanside is in the 38th Senate District , represented by Democrat Catherine Blakespear , and in the 74th Assembly District , represented by Republican Laurie Davies . In the United States House of Representatives , Oceanside is in California's 49th congressional district , represented by Democrat Mike Levin . Residents of Oceanside may attend schools in

2006-482: The city. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 42.2 square miles (109 km ), of which 41.2 square miles (107 km ) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km ), comprising 2.23%, is water. Traveling north on Interstate 5 , Oceanside is the last city before Orange County . As the crow flies, it is roughly the same distance from Aliso Viejo as it

2065-568: The coast are also very rich in species diversity, supporting large kelp forests and rocky reefs . Fish species included the tidewater goby , topsmelt , striped mullet , surfperch and Pacific staghorn sculpin . Leopard sharks forage near the lagoons, and their pups frequent the shallow rocky reefs off the coast. Bird species included the great blue heron , snowy plover , Ridgway's rail and least tern . The lagoons support various species of shorebirds , wading birds , waterfowl , raptors and diving birds . The number of bird species in

2124-497: The coast, humid inland valleys, rocky foothills, temperate mountains, rolling grassland and large lakes and rivers in the interior, and arid deserts, lush oases and sand dunes in the far east region. Rivers and creeks that flow west from the mountains farther inland mostly end up draining into the region's four main lagoons. Throughout their course, these rivers are interrupted by many lakes and reservoirs which support an array of native species. Spanning 125,000 acres (510 km ) in

2183-504: The coast, while some inland communities continue to lean Republican, particularly more rural ones. In North County, white-collar jobs outnumber blue-collar jobs at a ratio of 3:1. More people have Bachelor of Arts degrees than associate's degrees at a ratio of 2:1. More people are married than single by 2:1. Statistics compiled by the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency reveal that coastal North County

2242-493: The courtyard of the new Mission Pacific Hotel in 2020, reopening on May 20, 2022, a week before the release of Top Gun: Maverick , the movie's sequel. The restoration cost almost $ 1 million. It is home to a pie shop, called High-Pie, and some Top Gun memorabilia. A replica of the Kawasaki GPZ900R Tom Cruise rides in the movie is displayed in front of the house as well. High-Pie, which opened in 2022,

2301-549: The final few on the South Coast . Unlike developments in many Orange County coastal cities, the lagoons and large areas of coast have not yet been so heavily developed. Major lagoons and inlets lining the coast from north to south include: Oceanside Harbor, Buena Vista Lagoon , Agua Hedionda Lagoon , Batiquitos Lagoon , San Elijo Lagoon , and Los Peñasquitos Lagoon . The lagoons provide valuable wetland habitat for many birds, reptiles, fish, and plant species. The waters off

2360-483: The house and put up a sign informing tourists and passersby about the historical significance of the house. A fence had to be erected in 2009 to prevent intentional damage to the house, as multiple people had been breaking in. S.D. Malkin Properties, Inc. announced that the house was to be restored and be used as the "centerpiece" of a new resort. It was relocated and restored a block north of its original location in

2419-530: The households 14,117 (23.8%) were made up of individuals, and 6,161 (10.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80. There were 40,259 families (68.0% of all households); the average family size was 3.32. The population was spread out, with 39,817 people (23.8%) under the age of 18, 19,028 people (11.4%) aged 18 to 24, 45,797 people (27.4%) aged 25 to 44, 40,943 people (24.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 21,501 people (12.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

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2478-443: The land is generally flat with low rolling hills. The beaches are sandy with occasional tidepools and rocky reefs. In some cases, the coast is dominated by bluff type geography, where the land meeting the ocean sharply drops into the sea with a short beach. In some cases, such as in Encinitas, a whole city is bisected by a coastal foothill ridge. The foothills of mountains soon become visible as one travels further east and encounters

2537-407: The land that was the original townsite for Oceanside. A patent for the land was issued in 1883 by the federal government. It was incorporated on July 3, 1888. The city hall as of the early 21st century stands on the former Myers homestead. The town post office contains an oil-on-canvas mural, Air Mail , painted in 1937 by Elsie Seeds. Federally commissioned murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in

2596-521: The mission and its community declined. Following the U.S. conquest of California , the former mission lands were developed into an oceanfront resort and the community's name gradually changed to Oceanside. Originally inhabited by Native Americans, Oceanside was first settled by the Luiseño peoples, or the Payomkawichum . The city of Oceanside sits on the locality on the San Luis Rey River that

2655-476: The more populous areas to their south and west, are generally included within inland North County. More remote inland communities like Julian and Borrego Springs are generally not included. Some consider communities in the northern parts of the city of San Diego like Rancho Bernardo , Rancho Peñasquitos , and Carmel Valley to be part of North County as well. Both coastal and inland North County contain two types of topography. In coastal areas of North County,

2714-522: The most expensive region of San Diego, with such affluent neighborhoods as Aviara , Cardiff-by-the-Sea , Carlsbad, Carmel Valley , Del Mar, Encinitas, La Costa, Leucadia, Olivenhain , Rancho Santa Fe, and Solana Beach. In modern times, North County continues to grow as a highly influential region of Greater San Diego. The top 25 employers in San Diego County are closer to the North County city of Carlsbad than San Diego proper. North County

2773-466: The northwestern corner of the county, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton forms a large buffer separating the coastal populated areas of North County from neighboring Orange County , preventing the creation of a complete coastal megalopolis stretching from Santa Monica to Imperial Beach . The region has strong ties to its coastline and has made notable efforts to preserve many marine environments, including lagoons and tidal wetlands , many of those being

2832-721: The popular Dave, Shelly, and Chainsaw radio program, which airs in the San Diego area. North County is wealthier and more conservative than the city of San Diego and has traditionally leaned toward the Republican Party . In recent decades, however, like many highly-educated metropolitan regions throughout the United States, the region has shifted toward the Democratic Party and political liberalism more generally. This shift has been most pronounced along

2891-460: The population 97,645 people (58.4%) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 68,505 people (41.0%) lived in rental housing units. As of the census of 2000, there were 161,029 people, 56,488 households, and 39,259 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,967.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,531.7/km ). There were 59,581 housing units at an average density of 1,467.9 units per square mile (566.8 units/km ). The racial makeup of

2950-557: The population) lived in households, 802 (0.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 134 (0.1%) were institutionalized. There were 59,238 households, out of which 20,486 (34.6%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 30,201 (51.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 6,947 (11.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 3,111 (5.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 3,504 (5.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 472 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . Of

3009-428: The region from Del Mar to San Diego Country Estates . North County is home to Southern California's only five-star , five-diamond and Michelin starred restaurants: Addison at The Grand Del Mar (three Michelin stars), and El Bizcocho at Rancho Bernardo Inn. The Del Mar Fairgrounds is home to one of the most famous racetracks in the world and is the site of the annual San Diego County Fair . Shopping malls include

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3068-515: The region until 2012, when it was purchased by Doug Manchester and became an edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune . On March 7, 2013, the separate U-T North County Times name was dropped and a U-T North County edition produced which further integrates U-T with North County-specific pages, while eliminating differences between the two. In addition to being served by radio stations from San Diego and Tijuana , North County

3127-467: The region's beaches and lagoons are protected areas to help ensure the environment remains pristine, though there has been pressure from commercial entities to develop some of these areas. The name dates to at least the 1970s, when many of the communities in the area were yet to become incorporated cities and local community decisions were made 40 miles (64 km) away at the county seat. The North County section of San Diego County has historically been

3186-592: The rocky peaks of inland North County. Such peaks include Black Mountain , San Marcos Mountain, Palomar Mountain . The coastal area also becomes more rugged to the north, where the Santa Margarita Mountains dominate the area within the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton . North San Diego County is known as one of the most geographically diverse places on earth , with bluffs, sandy beaches, canyons and rolling hills on

3245-407: Was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 46,301, and the median income for a family was $ 52,232. Males had a median income of $ 34,772 versus $ 27,962 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 20,329. About 8.2% of families and 11.6% of the population were below

3304-400: Was 35.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males. There were 64,435 housing units at an average density of 1,527.8 units per square mile (589.9 units/km ), of which 34,986 (59.1%) were owner-occupied, and 24,252 (40.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.2%. Of

3363-673: Was appointed as administrator of San Luis Rey. Following the departure of Padre Peyrí, relations between the Luiseños and the new civilian administration hugely deteriorated, resulting in their famed refusal to work for Captain Portillà in 1835. In the late 1850s, Andrew Jackson Myers, an emigrant from Illinois, lived in San Joaquin County , but he returned in the late 1880s and lived in San Luis Rey . In 1882 Myers moved on

3422-490: Was prepared by the crew by removing road signs and covering curbs with sand. In Top Gun , the house was used as the main love interest, Charlie Blackwood's (played by Kelly McGillis ) dwelling. The cottage was included in a Cultural Resource Survey in 1992, being noted as "one of the few 1880s beach cottages remaining in near-pristine condition." In 2001, the Save Our Heritage Organisation listed

3481-428: Was purchased again in 1921 by F.C. Janssen. The Graves continued to be associated with the house until 1914, with locals still calling it the "Graves' cottage" until then. B.C. and Margaret Beers bought the building in 1926, selling it to Edward and Edith Deggendorf and Angeline G. Morgan in 1928 and 1929, respectively. Her son rented the house until 1966, sharing it with his family before selling it to an amusement park on

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