The Seabird Resort & Mission Pacific Hotel Celebrate Openings

OCEANSIDE, CA — Oceanside's newest beachfront hotels, the Mission Pacific Hotel and The Seabird Resort had their official opening celebrations yesterday.

The Mission Pacific Hotel had opened last week, but the official ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday to mark the completion of both the new Hyatt resorts.

(Photo: From left to right - Oceanside City Councilmembers Peter Weiss and Kori Jensen, Senior VP of S.D. Malkin Properties Jeremy Cohen, Mayor Esther Sanchez, Deputy Mayor Ryan Keim, Michael Stephens Area Managing Director of both properties. Photo by Lisa Frost | Patch)

Among those on hand to christen the resorts were Mayor Esther Sanchez, Councilmembers Peter Weiss, Ryan Keim and Kori Jensen. They were joined by former Mayors Jim Wood and Terry Johnson, who were commended by Mayor Sanchez for their help in making the development possible. The Mayor also singled out many current and former city staff for their individual contributions.

The Senior Vice President of S.D. Malkin Properties, Jeremy Cohen, also thanked everyone in Oceanside for supporting the hotels. "We hope it will be a watering hole for the local community and a focal point for regional recreation." said Cohen. He also praised the Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) Executive Director, Maria Mingalone, for her help in making the OMA West Collection happen. This rotating art gallery at The Seabird Resort will serve as an extension of the museum.

One of the more touching moments of the event was the dedication of the Wood Library named for former Mayor Jim Wood, who attended the event by wheelchair.

(PHOTO: Former Mayor Jim Wood and current Deputy Mayor Ryan Keim at the dedication of the Wood Library on the 2nd floor of The Seabird Resort. Photo by Lisa Frost | Oceanside Patch)

After the official ribbon cutting ceremony guests gathered in the lobby of The Seabird Resort for a reception while touring the newly opened resort.

Related:

The Seabird Resort Opens On The Beach In Oceanside May 27

Mission Pacific Hotel Opens As 'Top Gun' House Repainted Blue

Sneak Peek: New Mission Pacific Hotel And The Seabird Resort

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