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Oceanside, California
Mural-covered alleyway in Downtown Oceanside hosting First Friday art walks and bazaars
A colorful, mural-covered alleyway tucked between Pier View Way and Mission Avenue in downtown Oceanside that's become the heartbeat of the city's grassroots art scene. Vibrant murals line the walls, and on event days — especially during First Friday Art Walks and the monthly Artist Awakening bazaars — the alley fills with local vendors selling handmade jewelry, paintings, candles, crocheted goods, and more. Even on a quiet weekday, it's worth a stroll just to take in the street art. Look for the whale mural near the entrance — it'll draw you right in.
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