Oceanside Pier

Historical marker location:

Oceanside, California

( Marker is at the intersection of North Pacific Street and Pier View Way, on the right when traveling south on North Pacific Street.)

In 1965, the Watts Riots erupted in Los Angeles after a police officer arrested a Black man for drunk driving. The six-day riot resulted in 34 deaths, over 1,000 injuries, and $40 million in property damage. The Watts Riots were a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement and helped to spark a nationwide conversation about race relations.