04/15/2026
The Hill Street Country Club (HSCC) is proud to announce that the California State Coastal Conservancy has unanimously approved funding for the Hill Street Arts Hotel Feasibility Study, a major milestone in the effort to create a new lower-cost, arts-focused coastal accommodation in Oceanside. The Conservancy authorized a grant of $236,400 to HSCC to conduct community engagement, evaluate potential sites, and complete a feasibility study for the future Arts Hotel.
The funded study will explore the development of an affordable, culturally rooted hotel along or near Oceanside’s historic Coast Highway—formerly Hill Street—within the City’s designated Cultural District. According to the Conservancy’s staff recommendation, the project directly supports the agency’s statewide goals to expand lower-cost coastal accommodations and improve equitable access to the California coast, particularly in areas like San Diego County where demand far exceeds supply.
The Arts Hotel will offer a distinctly Oceanside experience rooted in local culture. Visitors will encounter art installations, workshops, performances, and community programming integrated into the guest experience—creating a model of tourism that prioritizes authenticity, cultural exchange, and belonging.
“This study allows us to imagine a different future for tourism on the California coast—one that centers artists, community, and access,” said Dinah Poellnitz, Director of the Hill Street Country Club. “The Arts Hotel is about building a place where creativity and belonging shape the experience of the coast.”
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If you’re a resident of Oceanside, please consider answering the survey linked in our bio, available in both English and Spanish or attend our upcoming in person survey and art workshops happening this April and May.
