Ocean Beach Guidebook
Sightseeing
South of the OB Pier is Sunset Cliffs, one of the most photogenic sunset spots in all of San Diego. Between the cliffs, surf and sun, the photo opportunities are only limited by your imagination. In the photos, you’ll see our photo tour of a fabulous sunset on a high wave/ high tide day. The daytime blue fade to an orangey red sunset, and then the purples return once the sun drops over the horizon. Long story short, red is a short wavelength and purple is a long wavelength of light. The short wavelengths of light get scattered by the clouds and haze at sunset which creates which causes the orange, and red pallet. Once the sun sets over the horizon, only the longer purple wavelengths are able to bend around the curvature of the Earth.
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Sunset Cliffs
South of the OB Pier is Sunset Cliffs, one of the most photogenic sunset spots in all of San Diego. Between the cliffs, surf and sun, the photo opportunities are only limited by your imagination. In the photos, you’ll see our photo tour of a fabulous sunset on a high wave/ high tide day. The daytime blue fade to an orangey red sunset, and then the purples return once the sun drops over the horizon. Long story short, red is a short wavelength and purple is a long wavelength of light. The short wavelengths of light get scattered by the clouds and haze at sunset which creates which causes the orange, and red pallet. Once the sun sets over the horizon, only the longer purple wavelengths are able to bend around the curvature of the Earth.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is 2,000 acres of coastal state park located in the community of La Jolla, off North Torrey Pines Road. Although it is located within San Diego city limits, it remains one of the wildest stretches of land (8 km²) on the Southern California coast. The reserve consists of a plateau with cliffs that overlook Torrey Pines State Beach, and a lagoon that is vital to migrating seabirds.
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Khu bảo tồn Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadTorrey Pines State Natural Reserve is 2,000 acres of coastal state park located in the community of La Jolla, off North Torrey Pines Road. Although it is located within San Diego city limits, it remains one of the wildest stretches of land (8 km²) on the Southern California coast. The reserve consists of a plateau with cliffs that overlook Torrey Pines State Beach, and a lagoon that is vital to migrating seabirds.
Bãi biển Windansea
Neptune PlCome check out my favorite beach in San Diego.
Long Pacific Ocean fishing pier with a café, shop known for sunset views & sea lion sightings.
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Bãi biển Đại Tây Dương
1850 Ocean Front StLong Pacific Ocean fishing pier with a café, shop known for sunset views & sea lion sightings.
Cabrillo National Monument is at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula in San Diego, California, United States. It commemorates the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542.
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Cabrillo National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument is at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula in San Diego, California, United States. It commemorates the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542.
Food scene
Owned by the local Cohn’s Restaurant Group, they offer French comfort cuisine. It’s a great place for a burger or their Tuesday date night (a staple of all Cohn’s Restaurants). It’s one of our go-to places for Thanksgiving when we can’t weasel our way into a party invitation.
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BO-beau kitchen + bar
4996 W Point Loma BlvdOwned by the local Cohn’s Restaurant Group, they offer French comfort cuisine. It’s a great place for a burger or their Tuesday date night (a staple of all Cohn’s Restaurants). It’s one of our go-to places for Thanksgiving when we can’t weasel our way into a party invitation.
OB Noodle House comes from humble beginnings in the heart of Ocean Beach. Having immigrated from Southeast Asia through a sponsor family, the Yeng brothers grew up in OB working at his parents’ donut shop, OB Donuts. When the opportunity to open a restaurant of their own arrived, OB Noodle House was founded with a simple mission: simple, delicious meals, served quickly. Now with two locations, the original on Cable Street, and Bar 1502 on Niagara Avenue, as well as a music hall on Newport Avenue, the OB Noodle House family has become a mainstay in Ocean Beach, always giving back to the community that supported the Yeng family so much the past few decades.
OB Noodle House is known for our signature pho bowls and Asian-fusion dishes. Featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, it’s the meal Guy Fieri says “You’re going to have a pretty tough time finding it this good.” If you don’t take Guy’s word for it, check out our our 4+ Star Yelp reviews, 4.5 Stars on Trip Advisor, or 4.4 rating on Zagat!
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OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StOB Noodle House comes from humble beginnings in the heart of Ocean Beach. Having immigrated from Southeast Asia through a sponsor family, the Yeng brothers grew up in OB working at his parents’ donut shop, OB Donuts. When the opportunity to open a restaurant of their own arrived, OB Noodle House was founded with a simple mission: simple, delicious meals, served quickly. Now with two locations, the original on Cable Street, and Bar 1502 on Niagara Avenue, as well as a music hall on Newport Avenue, the OB Noodle House family has become a mainstay in Ocean Beach, always giving back to the community that supported the Yeng family so much the past few decades.
OB Noodle House is known for our signature pho bowls and Asian-fusion dishes. Featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, it’s the meal Guy Fieri says “You’re going to have a pretty tough time finding it this good.” If you don’t take Guy’s word for it, check out our our 4+ Star Yelp reviews, 4.5 Stars on Trip Advisor, or 4.4 rating on Zagat!
Hodad's Ocean Beach, home of the Best Burgers in the World! It's all about fresh toppings, great portions and good times!
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Hodad's
5010 Newport AveHodad's Ocean Beach, home of the Best Burgers in the World! It's all about fresh toppings, great portions and good times!
Lighthouse Ice Cream is a family owned business serving award winning ice cream. Serving a huge variety of flavors, milkshakes, malts, sundaes, banana splits, and floats. Our famous treat is the Hot Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich. Our ice cream shop is located just steps from the beach and the West Coast's longest concrete fishing pier in beautiful Ocean Beach San Diego, California.
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Lighthouse Ice Cream San Diego
5059 Newport AveLighthouse Ice Cream is a family owned business serving award winning ice cream. Serving a huge variety of flavors, milkshakes, malts, sundaes, banana splits, and floats. Our famous treat is the Hot Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich. Our ice cream shop is located just steps from the beach and the West Coast's longest concrete fishing pier in beautiful Ocean Beach San Diego, California.
Some of the best pizza and homemade pasta you can eat outside of Italy. It's popular, they don't take reservations. Locals only tip: Call ahead and ask to put your name on the list and ask how long the wait is and then get to the restaurant 10-15 minutes before the table is going to be ready. Saves a lot of wait time! Or, put your name on the list and walk over to Hamilton's bar for a pint of San Diego's finest microbrews.
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Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StSome of the best pizza and homemade pasta you can eat outside of Italy. It's popular, they don't take reservations. Locals only tip: Call ahead and ask to put your name on the list and ask how long the wait is and then get to the restaurant 10-15 minutes before the table is going to be ready. Saves a lot of wait time! Or, put your name on the list and walk over to Hamilton's bar for a pint of San Diego's finest microbrews.
This place is worth the wait for the foodie who loves fresh seafood. I highly recommend getting the yellowtail or red snapper sandwich and the popular favorite fish tacos. This place is out of this world good and you will not be disappointed.
ProTip: there's usually a long line so go early or you can call ahead and take it to go.
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Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill
3667 India St
This place is worth the wait for the foodie who loves fresh seafood. I highly recommend getting the yellowtail or red snapper sandwich and the popular favorite fish tacos. This place is out of this world good and you will not be disappointed.
ProTip: there's usually a long line so go early or you can call ahead and take it to go.
Small, funky outfit with front patio seating, beer & a menu of Mexican staples like fish tacos.
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Mike's Taco Club
5060 Newport AveSmall, funky outfit with front patio seating, beer & a menu of Mexican staples like fish tacos.
Neighborhoods
Mission Beach is a laid-back neighborhood whose namesake sands attract surfers, sunbathers and volleyball players. A paved path curls around Mission Bay, a popular spot for water sports. Belmont Park is a small amusement park with a wooden roller coaster built in 1925, while SeaWorld San Diego has marine shows and up-close views of orcas and dolphins. Mission Boulevard is lined with casual cafes and eateries.
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Bãi biển Mission
3000 Mission BoulevardMission Beach is a laid-back neighborhood whose namesake sands attract surfers, sunbathers and volleyball players. A paved path curls around Mission Bay, a popular spot for water sports. Belmont Park is a small amusement park with a wooden roller coaster built in 1925, while SeaWorld San Diego has marine shows and up-close views of orcas and dolphins. Mission Boulevard is lined with casual cafes and eateries.
Pacific Beach is a relaxed neighborhood by the beach, popular with sunbathers and surfers. Trendy hotel bars and casual cafes line the boardwalk, while Mission Boulevard and the surrounding streets are dotted with women’s clothing boutiques, yoga studios and casual drinking spots that draw a young, bar-hopping crowd. Inland, the grassy slope of Kate Sessions Park has sweeping views of the city and San Diego Bay.
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Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach is a relaxed neighborhood by the beach, popular with sunbathers and surfers. Trendy hotel bars and casual cafes line the boardwalk, while Mission Boulevard and the surrounding streets are dotted with women’s clothing boutiques, yoga studios and casual drinking spots that draw a young, bar-hopping crowd. Inland, the grassy slope of Kate Sessions Park has sweeping views of the city and San Diego Bay.
Drinks & Nightlife
Want to go to one of the coolest Whiskey Bars in the US? Check out Seven grand and try their whiskey sour.
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Seven Grand San Diego
3054 University AveWant to go to one of the coolest Whiskey Bars in the US? Check out Seven grand and try their whiskey sour.
New American bites, cocktails & craft beer in a spacious barcade with arcade classics & other games.
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Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th StNew American bites, cocktails & craft beer in a spacious barcade with arcade classics & other games.
Cool spot located in East Village Downtown with a greta layout and lots to do. With a lots of space and tons of TVs, its ideal to catch a game while throwing back a few drinks and snacks with friends during a sports event. There are also all sorts of things to do for free or a nominal fee. From arcade games, to bowling, to darts and karaoke, there is something to do for everyone
The prices on food and drink are reasonable too! Overall a cool and relaxed environment with a friendly and welcoming staff.
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Punch Bowl Social San Diego
1485 E StCool spot located in East Village Downtown with a greta layout and lots to do. With a lots of space and tons of TVs, its ideal to catch a game while throwing back a few drinks and snacks with friends during a sports event. There are also all sorts of things to do for free or a nominal fee. From arcade games, to bowling, to darts and karaoke, there is something to do for everyone
The prices on food and drink are reasonable too! Overall a cool and relaxed environment with a friendly and welcoming staff.
Entertainment & Activities
The San Diego Zoo is world famous for not only its exhibits but also for its contributions to the natural world. The Zoo, located adjacent to downtown San Diego in Balboa Park, is 100 acres in size. It is well known for its lush, naturalistic habitats and unique animal encounters and is home to more than 3,700 rare and endangered animals representing approximately 660 species and subspecies and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 plants. It is viewed in several ways, first and foremost by walking along pathways, into aviaries, and through bioclimatic zones. There is a 35-minute Guided Bus Tour that gives a good overview of the Zoo.
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Sở thú San Diego
2920 Zoo DrThe San Diego Zoo is world famous for not only its exhibits but also for its contributions to the natural world. The Zoo, located adjacent to downtown San Diego in Balboa Park, is 100 acres in size. It is well known for its lush, naturalistic habitats and unique animal encounters and is home to more than 3,700 rare and endangered animals representing approximately 660 species and subspecies and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 plants. It is viewed in several ways, first and foremost by walking along pathways, into aviaries, and through bioclimatic zones. There is a 35-minute Guided Bus Tour that gives a good overview of the Zoo.
Somewhat of a hidden gem. This is a great place to spend a couple hours in an amazing location with an amazing view.
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WaySomewhat of a hidden gem. This is a great place to spend a couple hours in an amazing location with an amazing view.
There are many amazing breweries just 10 minutes away in North Park. Some of my favorite are Mike Hess and Belching Beaver. The food scene and nightlife is amazing in North park.
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North Park
There are many amazing breweries just 10 minutes away in North Park. Some of my favorite are Mike Hess and Belching Beaver. The food scene and nightlife is amazing in North park.
Witness the living legacy of California's birthplace in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Its many preserved historic buildings and museums commemorate the early days of the town of San Diego from the period 1820 to 1870, allowing you to visit California's history firsthand.
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Old Town
Witness the living legacy of California's birthplace in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Its many preserved historic buildings and museums commemorate the early days of the town of San Diego from the period 1820 to 1870, allowing you to visit California's history firsthand.
This surf shop is one of the best for indie brands, beautiful boards, and a knowledgeable staff.
Saltwater Surf and Supply
5032 Niagara AveThis surf shop is one of the best for indie brands, beautiful boards, and a knowledgeable staff.
The city’s culture hub, Downtown encompasses the historic Gaslamp Quarter, with a lively dining and bar scene, and Little Italy, lined with trattorias. Performing arts venues include the grand Civic Theatre for opera and bands. On the bayfront, there are tall ships at the Maritime Museum and vintage planes on the USS Midway, plus shops at Seaport Village. The Museum of Contemporary Art has 20th-century works.
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Downtown San Diego
1409 Fourth AvenueThe city’s culture hub, Downtown encompasses the historic Gaslamp Quarter, with a lively dining and bar scene, and Little Italy, lined with trattorias. Performing arts venues include the grand Civic Theatre for opera and bands. On the bayfront, there are tall ships at the Maritime Museum and vintage planes on the USS Midway, plus shops at Seaport Village. The Museum of Contemporary Art has 20th-century works.
Our luxury day spa in San Diego offers a prestige level of treatments and products that are tailored to your individual needs. We are a nationally certified Acne Clinic, a certified Green Company, and our spa menu features everything from facials, oxygen treatments, chemical peels, diamond tip microdermabrasion, massage, LED Lightstim, waxing, and more!
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Spa Kingston
2230 Fifth AveOur luxury day spa in San Diego offers a prestige level of treatments and products that are tailored to your individual needs. We are a nationally certified Acne Clinic, a certified Green Company, and our spa menu features everything from facials, oxygen treatments, chemical peels, diamond tip microdermabrasion, massage, LED Lightstim, waxing, and more!