Tina’s guidebook For Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA
Best of Ocean Beach
My picks for the best that Ocean Beach has to offer for Food, activities, and more!!
You can walk to the pier! Its a great place to see local fisherman and learn about our amazing San Diego waters and what lives in them!
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StYou can walk to the pier! Its a great place to see local fisherman and learn about our amazing San Diego waters and what lives in them!
This event is Wednesdays from 4 pm to 8 pm. Entire street is blocked off and a huge farmers market takes place. Amazing fod, crafts, flowers, gifts, etc.
128 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveThis event is Wednesdays from 4 pm to 8 pm. Entire street is blocked off and a huge farmers market takes place. Amazing fod, crafts, flowers, gifts, etc.
Winstons
4994 Newport AvenueBest spot for live music! Super fun bar.
Amazing place to run the dog off leash. Water/Ocean front with great big sandy area. Dogs can play in the surf alongside the kids off leash and play with other dogs as well.
174 locals recommend
Dog Beach
3902 29th StAmazing place to run the dog off leash. Water/Ocean front with great big sandy area. Dogs can play in the surf alongside the kids off leash and play with other dogs as well.
Sightseeing
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Look for online discounts and sometimes on soda cans.
Amazing look at Early California buildings. Incredible food especially Mexican. Get hand made hot tortillas right off the grill. Beautiful pottery and leather for shopping. Ghost tour.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
Amazing look at Early California buildings. Incredible food especially Mexican. Get hand made hot tortillas right off the grill. Beautiful pottery and leather for shopping. Ghost tour.
World Famous Zoo! We know the contractor that built many of the animal enclosures and buildings! He's our good friend! Its a beautiful compound. Dont ignore the amazing plants too. The Animal encounters are fantastic.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld Famous Zoo! We know the contractor that built many of the animal enclosures and buildings! He's our good friend! Its a beautiful compound. Dont ignore the amazing plants too. The Animal encounters are fantastic.
Gorgeous Historical Park filled with amazing museums and lots of activities for all ages. Rueben H. Space theatre has great science interactive areas and the giant dome theatre.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Gorgeous Historical Park filled with amazing museums and lots of activities for all ages. Rueben H. Space theatre has great science interactive areas and the giant dome theatre.
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrNearby. Beautiful photo spot.
Very close to the house. nice grass area, basket ball hoops just up Ebers to the South.
Ebers Street Park and Playground
Ebers StreetVery close to the house. nice grass area, basket ball hoops just up Ebers to the South.
Food scene
Unique place with roof top seating with views of the surfers in the ocean. Owned by the inventors of Skrewball peanut butter whiskey and the one place you can get Skrewball Chicken wings.
44 locals recommend
The Holding Company
5046 Newport AvenueUnique place with roof top seating with views of the surfers in the ocean. Owned by the inventors of Skrewball peanut butter whiskey and the one place you can get Skrewball Chicken wings.
excellent food. Great sizzling fish, Pho and wings. Two locations in Ocean Beach.
205 locals recommend
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable Stexcellent food. Great sizzling fish, Pho and wings. Two locations in Ocean Beach.
World famous. Excellent burgers. Great giant mural of Tatis from the Padres.
291 locals recommend
Hodad's
5010 Newport AveWorld famous. Excellent burgers. Great giant mural of Tatis from the Padres.
Very good sushi. Small place but fun vibe. Great beer selection.
78 locals recommend
The Joint - Award Winning Sushi, Tapas, Brunch, & Craft Beer
4902 Newport AveVery good sushi. Small place but fun vibe. Great beer selection.
You can take your dog and sit on the patio. The bar is nice inside too. The food is amazing as are the drinks and is only a few minute walk from Lila's place. They close at 3 pm! So get there before. This is VERY close to where you are staying. Walk there.
280 locals recommend
Breakfast Republic
2730 University AveYou can take your dog and sit on the patio. The bar is nice inside too. The food is amazing as are the drinks and is only a few minute walk from Lila's place. They close at 3 pm! So get there before. This is VERY close to where you are staying. Walk there.
DOG FRIENDLY You want FRESH Catch?? This is the place with a premium location with Ocean View! Short walk and great walk up counter style with reasonable pricing. Dog Friendly outdoor dining.
29 locals recommend
Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach
5083 Santa Monica AveDOG FRIENDLY You want FRESH Catch?? This is the place with a premium location with Ocean View! Short walk and great walk up counter style with reasonable pricing. Dog Friendly outdoor dining.
Mike Hess Brewing
4893 Voltaire StNice indoor outdoor vibe.
Super charming and authentic. Great patio area and nice inside area feels like a home. Awesome wine selection and display. Cute bar area. Reservations are a good idea.
180 locals recommend
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon StSuper charming and authentic. Great patio area and nice inside area feels like a home. Awesome wine selection and display. Cute bar area. Reservations are a good idea.
Dog friendly with out door eating area and nice open indoor area. Wings plus other great food and drinks. Walk there in under 5 minutes.
6 locals recommend
Dirty Birds Ocean Beach
1929 Cable StreetDog friendly with out door eating area and nice open indoor area. Wings plus other great food and drinks. Walk there in under 5 minutes.
Great scene and food! They were recently on restaurant impossible. Wonderful german food famous in the whole state of california for great german food. We have seen famous rockstars there on occasion.
22 locals recommend
Kaiserhof German American
2253 Sunset Cliffs BlvdGreat scene and food! They were recently on restaurant impossible. Wonderful german food famous in the whole state of california for great german food. We have seen famous rockstars there on occasion.
Dog friendly and GREAT Views! across the street from the beach. Good food with a great patio area too.
31 locals recommend
OB Surf Lodge
5083 Santa Monica AveDog friendly and GREAT Views! across the street from the beach. Good food with a great patio area too.
Great location near the beach on Newport Ave, delicious handpacked ice cream. Fresh made cones. Family owned a great local shop.
29 locals recommend
Lighthouse Ice Cream San Diego
5059 Newport AveGreat location near the beach on Newport Ave, delicious handpacked ice cream. Fresh made cones. Family owned a great local shop.
Amazing sandwiches! great store too with lots of specialty grocery items. We love the sandwiches!
95 locals recommend
The Olive Tree Market
4805 Narragansett AveAmazing sandwiches! great store too with lots of specialty grocery items. We love the sandwiches!
Ortega's Cocina
4888 Newport AveVery good mexican food. fun vibe inside dining as well.
Neighborhoods
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StFun vibe that is easy to walk. Surfing and beach front. Dog beach.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Great area information
Heres a link to the area
https://oceanbeachsandiego.com/attractions/annual-events/farmers-market-wednesdays
Ways to save
link to the restaurants and food in the area
https://directory.oceanbeachsandiego.com/dining/eats-and-drinks
Don't miss
Links for Pet Owners
https://directory.oceanbeachsandiego.com/services/pets-services-and-retail
Customs and culture
Arts, Bands, and Culture links
https://directory.oceanbeachsandiego.com/visit/arts-culture-and-entertainment