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2019 Stingray 215 LR Sport Deck

Oceanside, California

Make Stingray

Model 215 LR Sport Deck

Category Deck Boats

Posted Over 1 Month

The interior is observed in good condition in good condition with no tears or sun damage. Recently replaced two batteries. THE Seller reports annual service in 2022. Minor scratch and ding; no structural damage observed. Stock #387097 Includes dual Bimini tops, dual batteries, onboard head, and lots of storage! This 2019 Stingray 215 LR Sport Deck boat is ideal for enjoyable fun on the water. For fun and smiles - just add water! This boat is small for its size but huge with smiles with family and friends skiing, tubing or just cruising the river, your favorite lake or bay. The size inches under 22' so it is not a burden to maneuver on a trailer or in the water. Plenty of deck space to maneuver from the bow to aft without crawling over seating or passengers. Full size, bimini to cover the deck and keep the crew out of direct sunlight when the shade is limited. Full fiberglass deck for easy maintenance and cleaning. Minor conveniences with a cockpit sink, storage for coolers, and a small cuddy cabin with a porta-potty on the port. Plenty of large cabinets under seating and below deck for water toys. Large extended swim platform with concealed swim ladder and forward boarding ladder to load and offload deck-mates at the sandbar. Reason for selling is no longer used.

2004 Chaparral 215 SSi

Make Chaparral

Model 215 SSi

Category Cuddy Cabin Boats

2004 Chaparral 215 SSi Boat: Very good condition with no blemishes or scratches. The upholstery is in great condition with not rips or scars. some of the internal features are Cuddy cabin, shower/sink/small toilet, radio, depth finder and Bimini top among others. It runs off a Mericruiser 5.0 with 270 hours. Very well maintained boat that runs excellent. The trailer in good condition with new tires. Comes with a removable bait tank and pump that was installed last year for fishing. Great multipurpose pleasure craft boat with many features.

1985 Yorktown 984600

Make Yorktown

Model 984600

1985 Yorktown 984600 great boat to live aboard. sleeps 6-8 microwave,hotplate,refrigerator freezer combo. mercedes benz diesel, new upholstery, i've owned it for 10 years and it's been great. upgrading to a bigger boat. will except all offers. new head with macerator and holding tank.

2001 Achilles 156SB

Make Achilles

Model 156SB

Category Inflatable Boats

2001 Achilles 156SB Engine runs great, boat in good condition

1996 Four Winns 190 Horizon Sportboat

Make Four Winns

Model 190 Horizon Sportboat

Category Bowrider Boats

1996 Four Winns 190 Horizon Sportboat MUST SELL - 1996 Four Winns, 190 Horizon. This boat is in excellent condition! Has been garaged most of the time, and has only been in fresh water. Only one other owner besides myself. Equipped with a 28 gallon fuel tank and a Volvo Penta SX Cobra Stern Drive, I/O. Boat has a great swim platform with a deep access ladder. Boat comes with a custom Sunbrella canvas convertible top and bimini top. This boat has awesome power; great for skiing, tubing, fishing, and/or joy riding. Bilge pump, depth and fish finder. New bluetooth AM/FM stereo and new winch. In-floor ski or fish locker, self-draining built in cooler and beverage holders. Anchor locker with ropes for docking. Removable trailer tongue and Sure Load Trailer with guide rails; also in great condition. Because of  medical issues, I can no longer use the boat. Please call or email if interested. Askng $8,100 OBO.

2008 Triumph 190 Bay Center Console

Make Triumph

Model 190 Bay Center Console

Category Center Consoles

2008 Triumph 190 Bay Center Console So many mods and add-ons you wouldn't recognize this as a 190 Bay.  Set up for inshore/offshore. Custom Southern California thigh-high bow rail; bow pulpit; electric windlass with foot switch; custom inset 40 gallon bait tank amidsips with rod holders and 1100 gph pump; bow and stern spreader lights; T-top with new Eisenglass enclosure; high-gain radio antenna; new upholstery; custom radio box with switches; hydraulic steering; Lowrance HDS 5 combo plotter/sounder; Sinrad autopilot; dual batteries with switch; removable 12 gallon auxilliary fuel tank with switch; raw water wash-down; Suzuki 115 four stroke with 1200 hrs, just factory inspected and internal zincs replaced and routine service - runs like new; At economy 4400 RPM = 25mph and 3.5-4 mpg; SS prop with Dole fin; swim step; new heavy duty trailer jack and hitch; bunks new last year; trailer rewired last year.  She's in great shape and perfect for the solo fisherman or 2 people.  Great reputation for catching fish!

2007 Four Winns 200 Horizon

Model 200 Horizon

2007 Four Winns 200 Horizon, Low hours, great condition, single axle trailer, collapsible toungetube, ski and other gear included.Satellite ready, AM/FM CD + aux plug in for mp3, phone, etc.Bimini top and canvas cover, only had 1 owner $12500.00

2000 Chaparral 260 Signature

Model 260 Signature

Category Powerboats

2000 Chaparral 260 Signature, This beautiful and well maintained Chaparral Cruiser comes with a trailer and is housed in a premium slip in the Oceanside Harbor. It is incredibly comfortable and has a great layout in the cabin and plenty of space next to the captain in the cockpit. The cabin has a table that converts to a bed, shower, sink, kitchenette, and plenty of storage space. The 2000 Chaparral Signature 260, 26 feet is super clean, recently serviced from top to bottom with newly warrantied outdrive. High performance motor that runs like a charm! The Chaparral Signature 260 has all the amenities and room to spend the entire weekend on board. Passengers can beat the heat by keeping the top up, and the 260 has an L-shaped lounge seat in the cockpit with rear facing benches for socializing and relaxing. The 260's main cabin features 6 feet 3 inches of standup headroom, and with the aft cabin it easily sleeps four adults. The galley comes standard with a single-burner stove, microwave and a refrigerator. Storage is never a problem with sliding Plexiglas cabinets topside, and a large compartment for pots and pans under the countertop. Storage is also a plus in the fiberglass head. This is a great boat for the new mariner or experienced boater looking for a reliable weekend getaway. Call Richard at 760-305-3389. $32000, 7603053389

13'4" Mini Wahoo Speed boat Tohatsu 30 Outboard Motor W helm steeringW/ Trailer

Make Mini Speedboat Cigarette, Fountain, Baja, Donzi

Length 13'4"

For sale very rare 2011 great condition 13' Wahoo F-13 powerboat with Tohatsu 30 hp outboard motor with Helm steering and elect start and elect trim and tilt also bilge pump that has a rocker switch on dash comes with a great Shorelandr trailer . This boat is over $11000.00 new . They are sold all over the world and have a great following..Tongue weight is less then 10 pounds your wife or kid can hook this up !! loaded boat weighs less then 600 lbs you could tow it with a bicycle its so light !! This 2011 boat has been very lightly used and looks great .. the bottom was painted with a antifouling paint that can either be repainted (antifoul paint included if you wish I paid over 130 for it ) or easily sanded back to a perfect yellow hull..Please take a good look at the photos this boat really is in great condition !!! Very Rare There are no other used Wahoo powerboats around for sale ... GO TO >>> Wahoopowerboats.com to learn all about the manufacturing and specs of this F13 Why settle for a jet ski when you can enjoy all the advantages of a Wahoo Powerboats F-13 mini speed boat ? Not only is the F-13 much safer, but it’s also tailor made to give you the options of skiing,rafting, wake boarding, fishing, boating at night, boating in cooler water, or going long distances .Plus room for Ice chest towels and fishing gear in a great little trunk for storage This awesome looking boat has all of the big time performance, reliability and quality of bigger racing style boats at a fraction of the cost. The Mini Speed Boat Model F-13 offers big time Power & Speed & Looks while continuing to maintain exceptional performance in the roughest waters. Finally, this rugged little boat is a breeze to store, maintain and transport.... All for only $6250.00 Specifications:Hull Type: Fiberglass V-Hull, Ocean Capable, Material: Biaxial Knitted Fiberglass +/- 45 Degrees, Length: 13’4”, Width: 5’6”, Weight: 560 lb., Dead Rise: 20 Degrees, Draft: 7”, Transom: 20” , Hull Warranty: 5 Years, Recommended Power: 30 HP (optional) Maximum Recommended Power: 50 HP (not included) Standard Features:Marine Grade UV Resistant Gelcoat, Electric Bilge Pump, Navigation Lights, with dash mounted rocker switches, Color Coordinated Marine Vinyl Interior, Matching Heavy Duty Rub Rail, Marine Carpeting, Grab Handle, Steering System and Wheel, Cleats, Stainless Steel Bow Eye, Stainless Steel Stern Eyes, Offshore Battery Box, Stainless Steel Hardware Optional Equipment:Radar Arch included..Comes with factory tool kit.. Bilge pump on rocker from dash ..Also included are 3 fenders for tying up to docks or friends.. 3 coast guard approved life jackets..1 oar and docking lines Tohatsu 30 Recommended Motor: Tohatsu 30HP US Coast Guard Maximum Capacities:3 Person or 500 lb.625 lb. (Motor, Persons & Gear)Recommended Engine 30 HPMaximum Engine 50HPThis boat complies with US Coast Guard safety standards effective on the date of certification......... ALL THIS FOR JUST $6250.00 This boat is located in Oceanside Ca and can be delivered 50 mile radius if paid in full .. Serious buyers only no free rides . !! Please contact with any questions and to set up inspection .. Keywords .. Speedboat ,powerboat , Wahoo, Wahoo powerboat , boat , mini boat , dingy, Bayliner , fishing , wake board, skiing , Havasu , motorboat, little boat ,outboard motor boat, Tohatsu, outboard motor, 30 hp tohatsu outboard motor ,ocean boat, lake boat, DCB Donzi Baja Nordik eliminator

19' 1992 Renken Seamaster 2080

Please call owner Richard at 760-207-5840. Boat is in Oceanside, California. ONLY SERIOUS.20' Center Console,115 Yamaha 2 stroke,Built in 22 gal. Bait Tank and Tackle Box,75 gallon gas tank.1979 American trailer has new brakes and a new brake actuator.Furuno GPS/Plotter/Sounder with card.Photo shows the old trailer, It no longer has the kicker motor, but the bracket is still attached. Dual Batteries, Stainless Prop, Swim Step, Recent Pics Just Added, the first three show the old trailer. Options:Bow Cover $130 $145.Depth Sounder $80 $90. Fish Finder - Max Depth 1000' $240 $270.Stereo - AM/FM/CD player w/2 speakers $165 $190.Bait Tank - 22 Gallon $60 $70.Storage Tackle Center - 4 drawer $80 $90.Batteries - Dual w/Switch $80 $90.Outbd. Power Tilt/Trim $165 $185.Propeller / Stainless Steel (3-Blade) $155 $175.Swim Step w/Fold Down Ladder $130 $145.T-Tops w/Canvas $865 $985.Trim Indicator $65 $75. Outboard Motor:1992 Yamaha 115TXRQ 2-Stroke Series $1,530 $1,720. Trailer:1979 Tandem 21 Feet $290 $325. TOTAL PRICE: $6,545 $7,415. This is high/low from nada.com . ONLY SERIOUS OFFERS RECEIVE A REPLY

1972 Ensenada 20 ft. Sailboat

this sailboats in good condition comes with custom trailer and outboard motor in.

Ericson 27 sloop, in Dana Point, California

Selling our lovely Ericson 27 sloop, 1973, a great sailboat that sleeps 5 people. Brand new Yanmar diesel and Saildrive with only 110 hours; new folding 2-blade propeller; New dodger/bimini/sailcover; new Harken roller furling; pressure water; marine head, stainless sinks; new propane BBQ; Raytheon autopilot; VHF; depth/lochmeter; battery selector; new marine batteries; newer mainsail/genoa; holding tank; safety gear, lifejackets; insulated icebox; good interior/woodwork, electric automatic and manual bilge pumps; danforth anchor with 250 feet rode; etc. Wind vane, nav lights. Tiller steering. New interior upholstery; cockpit cushions, lovely teak cockpit flooring; all lines lead back to cockpit Best reasonable offer, buying another boat.

1994 Bayliner 2452 Classic Express Cruiser

1994 Bayliner 2452 Classic Express Cruiser,1994 Bayliner 2452This is a well-cared for one owner boat used mostly in fresh water and stored on the trailer with a full mooring cover. 1994 Bayliner 2452 Hard Top Cruiser, 5.7 Mercruiser Bravo 2 outdrive, 250 HP, shore power, 6 gal hot water tank, shower aft deck, cockpit closure canvas and Bimini for aft deck. Interior layout standard with V-bunk, dinette, marine toilet, pressure water system, and galley with alcohol store and icebox. Carry-on air conditioner.DSC Marine radio, Garman GPS/Map182Color, Hummingbird depth/fish finder, compass, FloScan fuel flow meter, outdrive trim indicator, hydraulic trim tabs, CO alarm. Dual 10 Amp charger for dual batteries.Giving up boating, many extras included: anchors, lines, spare prop, etc., it is all included. Hot dip galvanized tandem axle Trailer, surge brakes, new brakes on four wheels, large storage box. $12900.00, 7607261320

2001 Sea Doo GTX/GTI

2001 Sea Doo GTX/GTI,Seadoos: Merlot 1998 GTX Limited 60 MPH/135 HP, Green 2001 GTI 50 MPH/85 HP and Zeiman trailer. 40 hrs. on GTX rebuild, GTI has more hours and still has full compression on motor. Zeiman trailer with folded steel frame (not tube) has been reconditioned, new bearings, tires and lights. 8 life jackets, flush kit, Trickle battery charger, spare oil and parts. Has been great memories, but the kids are grown, not used much now. Very well priced, everything you need to get in the water now, $3300 is a really good price.Truck is for sale as well, don't need it without the Seadoos: 99 GMC Suburban, V-8 4 Wheel drive, top of the line SLT with low 149K miles. Power everything, Leather, front and rear A/C, video system, custom stereo. Custom Westin running boards, 17 inch Denali chrome wheels. Seats 9 or remove the 3rd row seat and stack 4x8 lumber, $5900 OBO $3300, 7605191671

2003 Honda Aqua Trax R-12 X

Private Seller (760) 803-2264 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 2003 Honda Aqua Trax R-12 X, 2003 Honda Aqua Trax R-12 X 2 seater Turbo 1235 cc 151 hours excellent condition. 4 stroke2003 Honda Aqua Trax F-12 3 seater 1235 CC 163 hours excellent condition. 4 strokeTrailer included galvanized with storage box. Always garaged and maintained. $8500.00, 7608032264 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

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• 3825 OREGANO WAY

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3825 OREGANO WAY Oceanside, CA 92057

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By far "The Nicest" single family detached VIEW home in Oceana East II. Single loaded most desired street and Highly upgraded. Quality and excellent craftsmanship throughout, everything has been beautifully and lovingly remodeled including LVP (Luxury Vinyl Floors), vinyl windows, neutral paint, custom lighting, electric fireplace in primary bedroom & NO popcorn ceilings! Kitchen is an entertainer's dream with granite counters (with waterfall edge) and new stainless appliances. See supplement.

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Massive blaze burns at iconic Oceanside Pier

The fire began around 3 p.m., with at least one boat on scene battling the blaze, by eric s. page • published april 25, 2024 • updated 4 hours ago.

For day 2 coverage of the firefight to save the iconic Oceanside Pier, click here.

Firefighters were called out Thursday afternoon to battle an inferno at the far end of the iconic Oceanside Pier.

The fire was reported shortly after 3 p.m. and the firefight stretched overnight and into Friday .

A massive plume of smoke quickly filled the sky , and two fire-fighting boats arrived on scene shooting water cannons at the structure at the end of the pier, where it broadens to support two structures and is called the hammerhead. A lone lifeguard vehicle posted up at the foot of pier, with a long fire hose, possibly two, running the length of the pier.

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Although smoke obscured the scene, the building at the end of the pier was burning furiously. The structure was once the site of the Ruby's Diner, which has stood empty since the business closed three years ago. As SkyRanger 7 arrived overhead, smoke was blowing onshore the entire length of the structure.

"The Oceanside Fire Department is currently engaged in fighting a fire on the Oceanside Pier," OFD tweeted out at 3:14 p.m. "We are asking all citizens to please stay away from the immediate area."

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At 4 o'clock, a third vessel had joined the fight as well as a U.S. Coast Guard cutter, but smoke continued to pour out all sides of the two-story building as well as beneath the pier, with only a few flames actually visible. Over at the coast, people had started to congregate to watch the conflagration, with some posing for selfies with the historic structure aflame behind them.

Luckily for the crews working on the boats, the surf was only 2-3 feet, easing their efforts. High surf would have vastly increased the challenges fighting the fire.

Fifteen minutes later, Oceanside mayor Esther Sanchez told NBC 7 in a phone interview that "what we know is that the fire teams decided to do a defense tactic and not try to save the restaurant but save the rest of the pier."

At 4:21, a helicopter jointly operated by Cal Fire and the San Diego Sheriff's Department arrived to make a water drop on the structure fire, a very rare sight. By that time, the roof had collapsed on a small structure next to the old Ruby's building, which had been the location of a grab-and-go business called the Brine Box, and flames were starting to escape the confines of the much larger structure, with its roof beginning to visibly char.

PHOTOS: Fire erupts on Oceanside Pier

The firefighting chopper stayed on scene making multiple drops on the inferno, but the fire has resisted all attempts at extinguishing it. Around 4:35, San Diego Fire Rescue's new Triton firefighting vessel arrived to aid in the efforts. Carlsbad, Vista, North County Fire and Camp Pendleton have all sent ground crews to help out as well, officials told NBC 7.

Businesses and restaurants near the pier, including the Famous High Pie at the Top Gun House, were closed because of the on-shore winds carrying smoke and ash to the coastline, the pie shop's operator told NBC 7 around 4:45.

Speaking at a news conference at around 5 p.m., Oceanside fire chief David Parsons said lifeguards were the first to report the fire and firefighters arrived five minutes later. He also stated that the main body of the fire had essentially been knocked down and that they were now focusing on keeping it under control, though the deck was still burning, which is where firefighters were concentrating their efforts.

Despite being warned away, hundreds of people assembled along the coast to watch the fire and efforts to put it out.

"Still have a lot of work to do," Parsons said.

By 5:15, a second firefighting aircraft, this one operated by SDG&E and mostly used to battle brush fires, had been deployed for the pier fire as well, dropping as much as 2,500 gallons at a time. By 5:30 charred pieces of the pier had begun washing ashore.

At a second news conference held at 5:45, Parsons said that fire had been stopped at 15 feet just past the hammerhead.

"This is really, really good news," Parsons said, "and like I said, we think we have forward progress stopped there. What that means is that the vast majority of the pier itself is in good, undamaged condition."

Charred pieces of the pier began washing ashore by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.

By 6 p.m., SkyRanger 7 showed a very different scene than when it arrived hours earlier. Smoke still blew at the scene, but was no longer billowing, with the plume was vastly diminished. Small flames could be scene burning here and there, but the fire, in the structure at least, seemed to be largely knocked down. The firefighting boats and Coast Guard cutter remained on station, water cannons still blasting.

Parson said crews would remain on scene into the night, looking for "hidden fire" or hot spots, to prevent the blaze from rekindling.

As of 10 p.m., crews were still battling active fire on the restaurant building and the pier and boats were still in the water, according to Blake Dorse, a division chief with the Oceanside Fire Department. However, officials believe the blaze will stay contained to the pier's end, in part because crews removed several planks of the pier and created a 5-foot trench going across the width of the pier to help stop the fire from spreading east.

Dorse said a large group will work overnight before another group returns in the morning.

Jessica Waite, the co-owner of the Brine Box, told NBC 7 that the business was open when the fire began.

“Chef Rachel saw smoke coming up from underneath the pier, behind the old Ruby’s building," Waite said. "Thankfully, everyone was evacuated safely. We are so sad to see this happening."

Last year,  the city of Oceanside spent $5.5 million  to upgrade aging pipes and electrical systems on the pier, which is 1,954 feet long. The wooden structure was first built in 1888 but has been destroyed twice in its lifetime, once in 1890 by rough seas and, after it was rebuilt, again in 1902.

Thursday's fire is not the first building to burn on the site: In 1976 "a fire broke out in the Pier Fish Market, located halfway out on the pier and in December the Pier Cafe was completely destroyed by fire," according to the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. The current pier was built in 1987.

There were no immediate reports of any injuries. Sanchez, who said the city would rebuild, stated at the news conference that all employees had been accounted for.

Parsons, the fire chief, said that investigators were on the scene but that a cause may not be determined for days.

Check back here for updates on this breaking news — Ed.

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By Teri Figueroa, Phil Diehl and Karen Kucher

Fire tore through a vacant restaurant at the end of the Oceanside Municipal Pier Thursday afternoon, causing “significant damage” and continuing to smolder and burn long after crews had the fire under control.

Lifeguards spotted the fire just after 3 p.m. at the building that had once housed Ruby’s Diner. Images shared on social media showed a large black plume of smoke rising above the end of the iconic pier, creating a spectacle for anyone in the area.

Three hours later, crews had stopped the fire’s forward progress, but it was still burning, primarily underneath the pier, Oceanside Fire Department Chief David Parsons said.

No injuries were reported, and the employees from the nearby bait shop and Brine Box restaurant were all accounted for.

Most of the damage appears to be contained to the “hammerhead” shape at the end of the pier and stretching about 15 feet down the walkway toward the shore, the fire chief said.

Parsons said the fire caused “significant damage” to the shuttered diner, the neighboring Brine Box, the deck of the hammerhead and the structural support underneath it.

Parsons said the fire was “an all-hands-on-deck” situation. The response included 144 firefighters, 30 lifeguards and 32 police officers. A construction company on-site to dredge the harbor also sent a boat to help.

“We have thrown a lot of resources at this,” Parsons said. “The pier is a very special place for us.”

At one point, he said, officials feared the whole pier could be lost to fire, and he credited the large response from other agencies for helping save it.

A helicopter drops water as fire crews fight a fire burning at the end of the Oceanside Municipal Pier in Oceanside on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

The Oceanside Pier continues to burn Friday morning after a fire which started at the end of the pier burned the former Ruby’s Diner and The Brine Box. Photo by John Gastaldo for the Union-Tribune

A group of firefighters work to put out a fire burning at the end of the Oceanside Municipal Pier in Oceanside on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Firefighters battle a fire on a landmark wooden pier in Oceanside, Calif., Thursday, April 25, 2024. The stubborn fire at the end of a landmark wooden pier on the Southern California coast was contained early Friday, authorities said. (Patrick Trolan/Media Baller, via AP)

The crew of a U.S. Coast Guard boat sprays water as firefighters fight a fire burning at the end of the Oceanside Municipal Pier in Oceanside on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

People watch as fire crews fight a fire burning at the end of the Oceanside Municipal Pier in Oceanside on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Firefighters walk toward where a fire is burning at the end of the Oceanside Municipal Pier in Oceanside on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Oceanside firefighters were on the scene within minutes, soon followed by crews from Vista, Carlsbad and several other agencies. San Diego Gas & Electric and Sheriff’s Department helicopters dropped water from above, and the Coast Guard sent a cutter to douse with water from underneath. On the ground, fire crews pulled hoses down the 1,954-foot-long pier.

The chief told reporters at a 7 p.m. news briefing that although the fire was still burning, officials believe they have it under control. Crews will stay at the scene through the night.

Power to the pier is out, so crews will place warning lights along the edges to alert boaters so they don’t run into it. Officials also closed a small section of the beach south of the pier for safety reasons, because debris was washing up on shore.

Parsons said officials have asked experts at the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for help determining what started the fire.

“We do not know where the fire started,” said Jessica Waite, who operates the Brine Box, the fresh fish shack that was badly damaged. “What I hear is it was underneath the pier.”

She said the two or three Brine Box employees working at the time were able to get away safely when the fire broke out.

“It was really scary for our team and for our chef,” she said. “I do know that everybody is safe.”

About 90 minutes after the fire was reported, white smoke began to replace the black smoke — but it remained so thick that the end of the pier was obscured from view. Parsons said onshore winds pushed smoke from the end of the pier toward the shore.

The sight of smoke drew longtime residents Richard and Karen Sonayda from their home about a mile from the pier.

“I’m devastated right now,” Richard Sonayda said. “I surfed and fished on the pier when I was a little boy.”

“This is our home,” Karen Sonayda added.

One user on X, formerly called Twitter, recalled taking trips to Oceanside to eat at the 1950s-style diner. “I remember how it would rock and sway with the waves,” the user wrote. “Totally trippy experience but cool.”

Oceanside has had a pier along the shoreline since 1888. The one there now is the sixth version, built in 1986 to replace one destroyed by storms.

“This is a very, very critical pier for us,” Oceanside Mayor Esther Sanchez said at a press briefing. “It’s iconic for Oceanside.”

She said this was the first fire of this size to hit the pier.

The fire comes with Memorial Day — seen as the unofficial start of summer — about a month away, and the pier is a star attraction for Oceanside. Parsons said it’s not clear when it will reopen to the public because it will need to be evaluated by a structural engineer.

Last year, the city wrapped up a $5.6 million project to install new lines on the pier for potable water, wastewater, electrical and communications.

The concrete-and-steel access ramp known as the Pier View Way Bridge has been there since 1927. There are plans in the works to replace the bridge and the lifeguard headquarters underneath the pier, but that $40 million project is several years off.

The city is also planning to renovate or replace other aging facilities near the pier, including the Junior Seau Beach community center, the amphitheater and the bandshell.

For 25 years, Ruby’s Diner sat at the end of the pier, but it was reduced to takeout only when the pandemic hit in March 2020. It permanently closed in March 2021. It’s not clear how badly it was damaged by Thursday’s fire. About eight years ago,  fire destroyed a long vacant Ruby’s Diner at the end of the Seal Beach Pier in Orange County.

Oceanside’s mayor said the city will want to repair the pier as soon as possible. Offers for assistance have already come in from U.S. Rep. Mike Levin and state Sen. Catherine Blakespear, both of whom represent the area.

Staff writer Lyndsay Winkley contributed to this report.

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Man’s body found next to sailboat, dock in Oceanside Harbor

The man was found floating next to his sailboat and the g dock monday morning; his name was not released pending notification of his family.

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The body of a man in his late 50s was found floating between his sailboat and the G dock at the Oceanside Harbor on Monday morning, Oceanside fire officials said.

Someone reported the body in the water about 9 a.m., the fire department said in a news release.

The department’s Marine Safety Unit determined that the man was dead. They called police in to investigate, and pulled his body from the water for county medical examiner staff to examine.

The man was identified as the owner of the nearby boat. His name was not released pending notification of his family.

The incident is under investigation.

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Aerial footage from the scene showed a large plume of smoke as fire-fighting boats shot water into structure.

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (KABC) -- Firefighters in Oceanside are battling a massive blaze that broke out at a former Ruby's Diner on the city's historic pier.

The fire was reported just after 3 p.m. Thursday.

According to officials, the fire started in a vacant building at the western end of the pier. The Ruby's Diner shut down three years ago.

Aerial footage from the scene showed a large plume of smoke as fire-fighting boats shot water into structure. You could also see flames burning inside the building on an adjacent section of deck.

There's been no word of any injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Oceanside Fire Department has asked all residents to avoid the area and to stay away from Pacific and The Strand as first responders work to extinguish the fire.

The pier was originally built in 1888 and has been destroyed twice before. It fell during a storm in 1890 then was rebuilt in 1896, but it was destroyed again in 1902.

A similar incident occurred on the Seal Beach Pier in 2016 when a fire ripped through another former Ruby's Diner building. That fire was caused by an electrical issue.

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Building at end of Southern California pier catches fire, sending smoke billowing onto beach

Fire crews battled a fire at a Southern California pier on Thursday. The fire on the pier in Oceanside was being battled from the air and water. (AP produced by Javier Arciga)

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OCEANSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A vacant restaurant at the end of a Southern California pier caught fire Thursday, sending smoke billowing into the sky onto the beach as firefighters battled the blaze from boats.

The pier in Oceanside, about 40 miles (64.4 kilometers) north of San Diego, stretches more than 1,900 feet (579 meters), allowing visitors to walk out over the ocean waves.

“The Oceanside Fire Department is currently engaged in fighting a fire on the Oceanside Pier. We are asking all citizens to please stay away from the immediate area,” the department posted on the social platform X on Thursday afternoon.

The flames caught at a vacant restaurant at the end of the pier, the department said in a statement. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.

Historic wooden piers dot California’s coastline. Many have been battered by intense storms in recent years, requiring repairs and raising questions about the structures that have become a quintessential part of the coastal landscape.