With its surf and skateboard roots, historic wooden pier, tucked-away harbor and nearby former Spanish mission, the coastal city of Oceanside has something for every type of traveler.
Break out the ofrendas—it’s time to celebrate DÃa de los Muertos. In this sacred Mexican tradition, it’s believed that the veil to the afterlife is the thinnest on Nov. 1-2, allowing the living to be reunited with the dearly departed.
One of Mexico’s most beloved holidays, DÃa de los Muertos, is when families gather to honor and remember the lives of deceased loved ones, building ofrendas (remembrance altars) decorated with marigold flowers, photos and other symbolic and meaningful mementos.
