Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Closest coffee shop to the house. Great selection of baked goods and bagels.
49 locals recommend
Newbreak Coffee & Cafe
1959 Abbott StClosest coffee shop to the house. Great selection of baked goods and bagels.
Good place for breakfast and to soak in the local flavor of OB.
15 locals recommend
Old Townhouse Restaurant
4941 Newport AveGood place for breakfast and to soak in the local flavor of OB.
Everyone's favorite hamburger place as seen by the long line waiting to get in.
291 locals recommend
Hodad's
5010 Newport AveEveryone's favorite hamburger place as seen by the long line waiting to get in.
The owners of the OB Noodle House on Cable Street just opened this place. The menu is a little bit smaller, but the food is just as good.
146 locals recommend
OB Noodle House Bar 1502
4993 Niagara AveThe owners of the OB Noodle House on Cable Street just opened this place. The menu is a little bit smaller, but the food is just as good.
Delicious Asian fusion food. Pho, rice and noodle dishes with a great variety of beer and sake. Yum. Gets very crowded.
205 locals recommend
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StDelicious Asian fusion food. Pho, rice and noodle dishes with a great variety of beer and sake. Yum. Gets very crowded.
A sushi/tapas bar. The combination may sound a bit jarring, but it is not. Good food in a lively atmosphere.
78 locals recommend
The Joint - Award Winning Sushi, Tapas, Brunch, & Craft Beer
4902 Newport AveA sushi/tapas bar. The combination may sound a bit jarring, but it is not. Good food in a lively atmosphere.
Kaiserhof German American
2253 Sunset Cliffs BlvdGood German food close by.
If you are in the mood for some really good pizza and a variety of San Diego's best beers this is a great option.
164 locals recommend
Pizza Port Ocean Beach
1956 Bacon StIf you are in the mood for some really good pizza and a variety of San Diego's best beers this is a great option.
This New Zealand themed restaurant has a nice variety of food and cocktails.
110 locals recommend
Raglan Public House
1851 Bacon StThis New Zealand themed restaurant has a nice variety of food and cocktails.
La Doña
1852 Bacon StreetUpscale Mexican dinning with good food and drinks.
Old school Italian sub and pizza place. You will not be hungry after eating one of their sandwiches.
33 locals recommend
Poma's Italian Deli
1846 Bacon StOld school Italian sub and pizza place. You will not be hungry after eating one of their sandwiches.
Mike's Taco Club
5060 Newport AveFish tacos and more at this small restaurant close to the beach.
This Belgian restaurant keeps strange hours, but serves great food. Reservations recommended.
92 locals recommend
Little Lion Cafe
1424 Sunset Cliffs BlvdThis Belgian restaurant keeps strange hours, but serves great food. Reservations recommended.
Cesarina
4161 Voltaire StBest Italian food in San Diego. Reservations needed.
Really good Nepalese and Northern Indian food for a really good price. The restaurant isn't fancy, but the service is friendly and the food oh so good.
27 locals recommend
Taste of the Himalayas
1260 University AveReally good Nepalese and Northern Indian food for a really good price. The restaurant isn't fancy, but the service is friendly and the food oh so good.
Great place for the freshest seafood, less than two blocks away. Great happy hour tacos.
29 locals recommend
Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach
5083 Santa Monica AveGreat place for the freshest seafood, less than two blocks away. Great happy hour tacos.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tony's sells itself as a 'fine bar in OB' and indeed it is. If you are in the mood for a martini (of almost any kind) this is your place. Great selection of beers too.
14 locals recommend
Tony's Martini Bar
5034 Newport AveTony's sells itself as a 'fine bar in OB' and indeed it is. If you are in the mood for a martini (of almost any kind) this is your place. Great selection of beers too.
OB's largest bar with plenty of TV screens for the sports fans. A large open area for the smokers as well. Nice happy hour.
34 locals recommend
Sunshine Company Saloon
5028 Newport AveOB's largest bar with plenty of TV screens for the sports fans. A large open area for the smokers as well. Nice happy hour.
Best views in OB (besides our house) to enjoy an adult beverage.
228 locals recommend
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica AveBest views in OB (besides our house) to enjoy an adult beverage.
The beer selection is OK, but view from the top deck is great.
32 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Brewery
5041 Newport AveThe beer selection is OK, but view from the top deck is great.
Has live music frequently. Check out their website to see what is happening: http://winstonsob.com/
73 locals recommend
Winstons Beach Club
1921 Bacon StreetHas live music frequently. Check out their website to see what is happening: http://winstonsob.com/
Check the marque for a listing of bands that will be playing. There is a most excellent roof top bar here.
44 locals recommend
The Holding Company
5046 Newport AvenueCheck the marque for a listing of bands that will be playing. There is a most excellent roof top bar here.
Entertainment & Activities
This world famous theme park is just across the bridge from OB.
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.This world famous theme park is just across the bridge from OB.
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld famous and in my humble opinion, the best zoo in the world.
If you have ever dreamed of flying, this is the place. Come here for a tandem paraglider flight high above the Pacific.
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrIf you have ever dreamed of flying, this is the place. Come here for a tandem paraglider flight high above the Pacific.
Nothing too special except for the historic roller coaster. For its size, it is great ride.
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdNothing too special except for the historic roller coaster. For its size, it is great ride.
Ocean Beach Surf School
5199 Ocean Front StClosest surf school to the house. They also rent boards.
A opportunity to get up close and personal with some amazing birds. Hosted by our friends Dave and Anto.
Total Raptor eXperience
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrA opportunity to get up close and personal with some amazing birds. Hosted by our friends Dave and Anto.
If you are here on a Wednesday afternoon, the OB Farmer's Market is a pleasant way to spend some time. Get some fresh fruit and veggies, listen to some live music or buy some jewelry from hippies.
128 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveIf you are here on a Wednesday afternoon, the OB Farmer's Market is a pleasant way to spend some time. Get some fresh fruit and veggies, listen to some live music or buy some jewelry from hippies.
Arts & Culture
Recommended for anyone who loves ships, planes and history. Or just likes a really cool museum.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrRecommended for anyone who loves ships, planes and history. Or just likes a really cool museum.
Parks & Nature
Museums, gardens, theatre, the world's largest outdoor organ and a great restaurant, The Prado. Great place to spend the day. On Tuesdays, many of the museums are free.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Museums, gardens, theatre, the world's largest outdoor organ and a great restaurant, The Prado. Great place to spend the day. On Tuesdays, many of the museums are free.
A bike ride around Mission Bay and along the boardwalk in Pacific and Mission Beaches is a great way to spend the day.
189 locals recommend
Mission Bay
A bike ride around Mission Bay and along the boardwalk in Pacific and Mission Beaches is a great way to spend the day.
Sightseeing
Nice drive out on the spine of Point Loma. Great views of San Diego and Coronado. Depending on the time of the year, it is possible to see whales migrating.
502 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrNice drive out on the spine of Point Loma. Great views of San Diego and Coronado. Depending on the time of the year, it is possible to see whales migrating.
California's busiest State Park. Home to great restaurants and interesting shopping.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
California's busiest State Park. Home to great restaurants and interesting shopping.
Essentials
Organic food co-op. Great produce and other healthy treats.
159 locals recommend
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
4765 Voltaire StOrganic food co-op. Great produce and other healthy treats.
Small grocery store with a great wine and beer selection. Nice place to pick up some meat to throw on the bbq.
95 locals recommend
The Olive Tree Market
4805 Narragansett AveSmall grocery store with a great wine and beer selection. Nice place to pick up some meat to throw on the bbq.
A small market that carries most of the essentials. Your best bet if you don't have car.
39 locals recommend
Apple Tree Supermarket
4976 Newport AveA small market that carries most of the essentials. Your best bet if you don't have car.