Ocean Beach, known to locals as "OB", is a hip beach community in San Diego, located on the Point Loma peninsula. Ocean Beach is more sedate than its neighbors, Mission Beach and Pacific Beach to the north, separated from them with no direct access by the San Diego River Channel. Ocean Beach is like going in a time-warp back to the '60s with the hippy-like culture and laid-back atmosphere. With a pier, a dog beach and a vibrant beach area where people like to hang out, Ocean Beach has the right name.
ACTIVITY HUBS
Ocean Beach Activity Hub
Ocean Beach City Beach, Dog Beach, Ocean Beach Pier, Newport Ave.Shopping District, Ocean Beach Antique District, Ocean Beach Farmers Market. Events: Ocean Beach Street Fair.
BEACHES
Ocean Beach Park
Sandy beaches with fire rings, next to Newport Shopping District. Pier and Dog Beach.
PIERS
Ocean Beach Pier
Built in 1966, the Ocean Beach Pier is the longest concrete pier on the West Coast, extending 1,971.
SHOPPING AREAS
Newport Ave.Shopping District
Centrally located three-block-long shopping district has original, funky shops, antique district, dining.
Ocean Beach Antique District
On Newport Ave, the largest concentration of antique and collectible shops in the county.
FARMERS' MARKETS
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
Handcrafted, funky jewelry, candles, baby clothes, OB wear, local produce, and live music.
HOTELS
Ocean Beach Hotels, Ocean Beach Boutique Hotels, Ocean Beach Beach Hotels
Two boutique hotels—one near Ocean Beach Pier and the other near Dog Beach.
EVENTS
Ocean Beach Street Fair
June 28, 2008
The fireworks serve as the finale for this well celebrated week, now a 26 year OB tradition.
Ocean Beach Jazz Festival
September 7, 2008
Expected to draw over 1,000 this year, Jazz88 festival will take place at the end of Newport Ave, next to Ocean Beach Pier.
