Charlie quickly became a mainstay directly beside the Pier Bait Shop; unafraid of people, curious, and always hungry he attracted tourists and locals alike to the Pier. Ed Gonsalves began selling anchovies to tourists to feed Charlie and his friends that would perch on the railing.

Residents and locals alike love that Charlie has decided to call Oceanside home and spend his days greeting guests along the pier. But it is important to note that although Charlie is super cute and photogenic, he is still a wild animal and should be treated with respect and enjoyed from a distance.