Absolute best experience ever!!! Captain Bill was amazing and so accommodating! Luckily found this…read moreplace looking for a spot to propose and he made sure to make everything absolutely perfect! We had such a great time, he also went the extra mile to help out and took amazing pictures/videos for us .. truly made this day extra special and I would definitely come back again!

Today we had an amazing time aboard the "Summer Wind" sailboat with Captain Glen and crew member…read moreMolly. Start to finish the outing was perfection. The sailboat was pristine, the weather was absolutely perfect. We were a party of 6. Captain Glen met us in the parking lot and escorted us to the boat. He encouraged both of my grandchildren to take turns at the helm. His professional, friendly, attentive demeanor was second to none.

I've lived here my entire life and have never been whale watching but have always wanted to,…read morehowever it's just not an experience I'd typically consider splashing out on for myself (**spoiler alert - my visit was less than two weeks ago and immediately after disembarking I told my husband I wanted to get on another tour stat!) For Christmas, my husband's aunt gifted tickets to our entire extended family to enjoy a whale watching tour together so we finally landed on a date and it was an awesome experience from start to finish. We arrived about 15 minutes early for our 9:30am boarding time, checked in at the kiosk and were given paper tickets to be handed over to the crew as we came aboard. Once onboard, we were introduced over the speaker to the captain and crew and given a quick rundown of the itinerary and safety procedures. We navigated through the harbor where we spotted our local sea lion neighbors basking in the sun which especially delighted the kids and the out-of-town/state passengers, sailed out of the harbor and into the open sea. It was a pleasantly calm morning with hardly any wind and very smooth sailing. The only slight downside was that it was a particularly gray morning, so there was little distinction between the color of the ocean versus the sky but it was very clear and we could see for a long distance. We got probably close to halfway through our two-hour tour without any sightings but once we were about 5 miles off the coast, we started hearing transmissions between the crew over their walkies so we knew to start keeping our eyes peeled. The next half hour or so was spent watching three beautiful fin whales take turns coming up for air, swimming under the boat, rolling playfully and showing their light-colored bellies. It was so fun to be able to move about the boat freely to try to get the best view, some photos and videos, while being filled in by the crew on interesting marine facts. Finally the whales took their deep dives, at which point we were informed they wouldn't be coming back up for air for a while and it was about time to head back. The cruise back was equally smooth as the adventure out, and we got in right on time and prepared to disembark but not before getting coupons for a future expedition and adorable fin whale stickers to commemorate our tour. I can't WAIT to go on another whale watching tour with Oceanside Adventures - it was the best time!! I would 100000% recommend.

Captain was awesome! Loved being on the water! Saw lots and lots of dolphins diving and playing!…read moreWould do it again in a heartbeat!

We had to get married in a pinch and wanted something very private and romantic. We found Capt Dave…read moreand it was a great experience. He and Patti did everything they could to make our day special. The boat was clean, they were professional, and did extra special things to make our day important. Capt Dave wrote a wedding script that was customized to us and let us decide on how to do things. He was not demanding at all. Patti was sweetest and did everything she could to make it important. They took hundreds of photos with our camera, got us a wedding cupcake, and gave us a blanket for the cool breeze. Cpt Dave really put his heart into making this a memorable experience. We would recommend this four a couple trying to make thing private, personal, and unique. Not to mention for a amazing bonus..... we saw whales, dolphins, and seals in the ocean. Cpt Dave followed gray whales for a while to watch them before our ceremony. Thank you again!

Had a incredibly fun day sailing with Steve on Sunset Sails up and down San Diego coast. We saw…read moreDolphins, jelly fish, and Pelicans Steve our Captain has been sailing his whole life and takes meticulous care of his sail boat. There was 6 of us and we had plenty of room a few of us had fun helping and leaning how to sail. We were blessed with a perfect day of weather

My husband and I had a lovely sunset sail on Song of David yesterday. Captain Gene was very…read morecommunicative before the sail, making sure we had no issue with finding the ship and parking. Captain Gene did a great job getting us out to sea and sailing! We were spoiled with fresh fruit and drinks. We Brought our own champagne and he served it to us in their champagne flutes. He played all of my husband's favorite yacht rock songs. This was an incredibly relaxing and enjoyable time. We were smiling all the way back to our vacation property. We highly recommend you take a trip on this beautiful vessel with Captain Gene and his first mate, Virginia.

Had a fantastic time celebrating my birthday on the Song of David! Captain Eric was great! The boat…read moreis beautiful, well-maintained, and spotless. I highly recommend contacting them for your next sailing adventure!

We booked a charter with Captain John Henke aboard the Viking. We needed to do a Burial at sea…read more This was the first time I had to try and do this for the family so I reached out and John was amazing from start to finish. He was very accommodating, Detailed what we would do and made lots of great suggestions for floating flowers with the biodegradable urn and what to expect. He was very kind, and thoughtful and made the experience as positive as such an event can be. I would highly recommend him for a sailing charter or party, or burial at sea. The boat was spotless, he provided light snacks and sodas and water. He was truly just a great Captain and I would use him again in a heartbeat. Next time I hope it is for pleasure and not a burial. Thank you John for your kindness!

We scattered ashes of two relatives with four friends. We were completely satisfied with the two…read morehour experience. Les helped us plan timing and location for the scattering and carefully introduced us to the safety features of his vessel before departure. Very professional, very friendly, very respectful.

We cruised with Good life for a beautiful sunset. We were able to bring our own food and drinks and…read morejust had the best time with Captain Brian. Will definitely be recommending them to our friends and am looking forward to our next cruise with them!

This was such a fun experience. We did a sunset charter in mid June, and it was so peaceful and…read morefun. I'd definitely recommend and will be back.

Wow! What a beautiful sailing afternoon with Captain John and his wife Carol on their beautiful 42'…read moresailboat named Sea Star. We had sunshine and the perfect amount of wind. Everything was so easy from communicating with Captain John to arrange our outing to the actual outing. There was never an awkward moment. It was like sailing with longtime friends. You can bring your own drinks and snacks and they have the rest to make the afternoon so enjoyable. We are from Kansas City and we would go again when in the area. If you have a choice book with Sunset Coast Sailing. You cannot go wrong with them.

In the San Diego area to celebrate our parents' 50th wedding anniversary, we found John and Carol…read more(and the Sea Star) during a web search. Replies to set up out time together were prompt and clear, and Carol and John's warm hospitality during our sunset sail created a unique memory for a special occasion. Highly recommend!

Went out Sunday 9/20 on a full day trip with Captain Patrick and deckhand Julian, and it was one to…read moreremember. Bait out of Oceanside hasn't been ideal lately, but you'd never know it from our haul. Patrick worked his ass off hunting down kelp paddies and eventually put us right on a wide open yellowfin bite. We ended up with 30 yellowfin, 1 dorado and 2 skipjack on the boat! Julian was awesome all day, and the fresh poke he made for us on the ride was a total highlight. To cap it off, we went marlin hunting and had one chase our lures for a few minutes and actually hit, but it just wouldn't fully cooperate. Still an unreal thing to watch! Patrick and Julian are hard-working, knowledgeable, and fun to fish with. They went above and beyond to fill our freezers even with less than ideal live bait. The photos say it all: the full haul, plus the poke I made tonight from our catch. Can't wait to book again!

Went on a charter with Captain Patrick and his deckhand, Julian to experience local fishing off…read moreOceanside and a bit farther south. We initially got into some smaller Bonito while trolling and hit some keeper Calico bass. While fishing for yellow fin I happened to hook something that seemed very large and strong but did not display the normal fight of a tuna. Captain Patrick commented that it may be a White Sea bass. After a nice fight and some helpful guidance from the captain, I was able to land the beast. It was huge and it was too large for the boat's scale. Thus, the captain decided to have it weighed at the weigh station. With a little ingenuity, my buddies son, Robert was able to get the scale working and lo and behold the White Sea bass was a whopping 66.5 pounds. Talk about a fish of a lifetime!!! A great day was had with Captain Patrick and Julian. They put us on the fish and worked hard to ensure it was a successful and fun experience. I would fish with those two any day of the week!! Thanks for an awesome trip!!

Excellent crew and great fishing!!!! I booked the Southern Cal boat for 1/2 day trip, only 21…read moreanglers on a Monday. We headed south, then anchor just off the coast near Carlsbad. Right off the bat, everybody was getting bites. Some were too small to keep, but plenty of keepers for the bags. I caught my first Yellowtail on this trip and it was a lot of fun. The deckhand was great, helping everybody out and giving helpful tips in landing fish. I've done a few trips at Davey's locker, those boats were packed! This was a nice change of scenery and now I prefer fishing out of Oceanside for my fishing trips. Can't go wrong with Oceanside Sea center!!!

Great 1/2 day, 3/4 day and twilight fishing! We come a few times every year and really enjoy our…read moretime. The crews are awesome and very helpful and the galley cooks up some great food and the captains always put us right on the fish! We never come back empty handed.

Great electric boat experience, very friendly service! Views and being on the water are spectacularread more

We had an amazing time. Our girls rented paddleboards at the spur of the moment and my hubby and I…read moredecided to rent an electric boat to follow them into the harbor. It was so much fun. Pressley (i think that's her name) was so friendly and helpful in the rental process. We are definitely renting here again.