Guidebook for Ocean Beach, San Diego
Food Scene
Raglan Public House
1851 Bacon StLamb burgers, craft beer and unpretentious atmosphere.
Asian fusion menu, good drink selection ad delicious food.
146 locals recommend
OB Noodle House Bar 1502
4993 Niagara AveAsian fusion menu, good drink selection ad delicious food.
Great coffee that is absolutely meticulously hand crafted. Raises coffee preparation to a finely tuned art.
11 locals recommend
the Coffee Method
4993 Niagara AveGreat coffee that is absolutely meticulously hand crafted. Raises coffee preparation to a finely tuned art.
Great tea selection, WiFi and laptop friendly, good breakfast food choices and a hip, fun staff. Directly across from the OB Lifeguard station.
49 locals recommend
Newbreak Coffee & Cafe
1959 Abbott StGreat tea selection, WiFi and laptop friendly, good breakfast food choices and a hip, fun staff. Directly across from the OB Lifeguard station.
A coffee shop/restaurant serving traditional fare. can be a line on weekends at this popular spot.
15 locals recommend
Old Townhouse Restaurant
4941 Newport AveA coffee shop/restaurant serving traditional fare. can be a line on weekends at this popular spot.
Unusual coffee creations, weekly live acoustic music, relaxed vibe. OB Business Center shares the same building.
35 locals recommend
Lazy Hummingbird Coffee & Tea House
4876 Santa Monica AveUnusual coffee creations, weekly live acoustic music, relaxed vibe. OB Business Center shares the same building.
Sushi, Tapas and craft beer.
78 locals recommend
The Joint - Award Winning Sushi, Tapas, Brunch, & Craft Beer
4902 Newport AveSushi, Tapas and craft beer.
Essentials
the original organic market since 1972. Wonderfully fresh organic produce and fruits, along with dairy and bulk foods. Featuring a deli upstairs with delicious, vegetarian and vegan food, deserts and table seating. Live Acoustic Music
Fridays 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Sundays 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
159 locals recommend
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
4765 Voltaire Stthe original organic market since 1972. Wonderfully fresh organic produce and fruits, along with dairy and bulk foods. Featuring a deli upstairs with delicious, vegetarian and vegan food, deserts and table seating. Live Acoustic Music
Fridays 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Sundays 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Shipping, PO boxes, packaging supplies, copy service. Shares the same space as The Lazy Hummingbird
Ocean Beach Business Center
4967 Santa Monica AveShipping, PO boxes, packaging supplies, copy service. Shares the same space as The Lazy Hummingbird
They are my first call before resorting to a big box store as they usually have whatever I need.
OB Hardware
4871 Newport AveThey are my first call before resorting to a big box store as they usually have whatever I need.
Shopping
The Black has been an icon of OB for over 40 years. A smoke shop that also has a jewelry department, clothing, candles, incense, housewares, a music department with cards and books.
23 locals recommend
The Black
5017 Newport AveThe Black has been an icon of OB for over 40 years. A smoke shop that also has a jewelry department, clothing, candles, incense, housewares, a music department with cards and books.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food and unbeatable sunset views. Live music and DJ's as well.
228 locals recommend
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica AveGreat food and unbeatable sunset views. Live music and DJ's as well.
Lots of shops, clubs, restaurants and bars in this area, about a fifteen minute drive from our house. Horton Plaza mall is there as well
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
Lots of shops, clubs, restaurants and bars in this area, about a fifteen minute drive from our house. Horton Plaza mall is there as well
Parks & Nature
In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants within the boundaries of the park. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants within the boundaries of the park. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use.
One of the best zoos in the world and when combined with Balboa Park, this is a must see attraction in San Diego.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrOne of the best zoos in the world and when combined with Balboa Park, this is a must see attraction in San Diego.
Trails that run adjacent to the ocean featuring native California plants at the south end of the park and scenic views along the water's edge as it makes its way north for a mile or so along Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Unbeatable sunset views from anywhere along the route. Several parking areas on Sunset Cliffs Blvd to branch out from on foot.
268 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera StreetTrails that run adjacent to the ocean featuring native California plants at the south end of the park and scenic views along the water's edge as it makes its way north for a mile or so along Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Unbeatable sunset views from anywhere along the route. Several parking areas on Sunset Cliffs Blvd to branch out from on foot.
Entertainment & Activities
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Shows, aquariums and family entertainment.
Home stadium of the San Diego Padres, this venue is situated downtown, adjacent to the waterfront. The Gaslamp district of shops and restaurants is within walking distance from the stadium
709 locals recommend
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdHome stadium of the San Diego Padres, this venue is situated downtown, adjacent to the waterfront. The Gaslamp district of shops and restaurants is within walking distance from the stadium
Getting Around
Old Town Station
4005 Taylor StTrain and local bus depot