Wave Hello to Oceanside’s Newest Artistic Splash

The Oceanside Transit Center just got a major glow-up thanks to Art that Excites program, MainStreet Oceanside’s public art initiative. San Diego artist Jonny Pucci has wrapped up his stunning three-story mural ahead of schedule, transforming this everyday parking structure into a visual love letter to our coastal city’s rich heritage.

Oceanside Transit Center mural

Three Stories of Pure Magic

The design, chosen by popular vote, turns the parking structure into a canvas that tells our city’s story. Starting from the northwest corner, you’ll spot intricate Spanish tile patterns that give a respectful nod to the OG Santa Fe Depot and our 1946 train station.

As your eyes follow the exterior staircase, a school of tuna dances up the wall—a playful tribute to our harbor’s fishing legacy. And just when you think it can’t get better, boom—a massive 30-foot wave crashes across the ocean-facing wall, bringing all that Pacific energy right into downtown.

See you there!

The Oceanside Transit Center mural, part of MainStreet Oceanside’s Art that Excites program, stands proud at 301 Seagaze Drive.

Completed on October 23, 2024, this visual feast is brought to you by the collaborative efforts of the Oceanside California Cultural District, MainStreet Oceanside, and the City of Oceanside Arts Commission.

For more info on upcoming public art projects, check out their website here.

See you there, San Diego!

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