The Masonic Lodge of Oceanside is lodge number 381 and is located along Eucalyptus Street near downtown. Meetings are held Monday at 7pm; the lodge being used for other various activities throughout the week. The Masonic Lodge is the home of the freemasons, a private organization, and operates under master William VanDerveer Nichols. It is a gathering of men to discuss business, politics and other happenings on a local and global level. The Masons make charitable donations and do community service. There is free parking in the attached lot or along the street.
The "Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America" is one of the oldest and largest fraternal organizations in the nation. Open since 1929, this lodge near the ocean houses a 3,800-square foot dining room, club room and recreational vehicle facilities with 42 equipped spaces. The organization hosts a variety of events and meetings for members and non-members, most of which are for charitable causes.
