Ocean Beach Locals Guide
Food Scene
The best bites within walking distance from the property.
Unbelievably great sandwiches & Canoli's at this hole-in-the-wall Italian Deli.
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Hungry Lu's
4920 Voltaire StUnbelievably great sandwiches & Canoli's at this hole-in-the-wall Italian Deli.
My favorite burger in San Diego: The Sheila's Cracked is served here. Served with a garlic aioli and pickled beets, don't skip this one.
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Raglan Public House
1851 Bacon StMy favorite burger in San Diego: The Sheila's Cracked is served here. Served with a garlic aioli and pickled beets, don't skip this one.
One of OB's newest establishments, Voltaire Beach House is a short walk on what's becoming OB's premier food outlet: Voltaire Street. Bowling lanes are being added soon.
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Voltaire Beach House
4934 Voltaire StOne of OB's newest establishments, Voltaire Beach House is a short walk on what's becoming OB's premier food outlet: Voltaire Street. Bowling lanes are being added soon.
One of the most upscale places in OB, The 3rd Corner is a great wine bar with even better food
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The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon StOne of the most upscale places in OB, The 3rd Corner is a great wine bar with even better food
Wild Things Pizza & Beer
2163 Abbott StreetThe closest pizza to the home and it's truly excellent pizza.
Kaiserhof German American
2253 Sunset Cliffs BlvdGreat german food
Featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Asian inspired noodles.
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OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StFeatured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Asian inspired noodles.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live Music generally every night. Great acts. Good times.
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Winstons Beach Club
1921 Bacon StreetLive Music generally every night. Great acts. Good times.
Best bar in Ocean Beach. Amazing Tapas and Sushi as well.
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The Joint - Award Winning Sushi, Tapas, Brunch, & Craft Beer
4902 Newport AveBest bar in Ocean Beach. Amazing Tapas and Sushi as well.
Sightseeing
Spectacular Views and Fresh Air
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At the South End of the Peninsula sits Cabrillo National Monument. A fantastic viewpoint and National Park.
Situated at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula, you will find the Cabrillo National Monument, the only national park within the boundaries of San Diego. The monument commemorates the landing of explorer João Rodrigues Cabrilho, the first European to set foot on what would become the West Coast of the United States. Cabrilho’s nationality has been debated for centuries and two plaques sit at his statue at the park: one from Spain and one from Portugal.
Starting at the Visitor’s Center, you can walk up to the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, the highest point in the park and a city icon since 1855. The old lighthouse now serves as a museum fully restored to its 1880’s appearance and presents life as it was for the light keepers and their families in those days. From this vantage point, you can get a panoramic view of San Diego’s harbor and downtown skyline over North Island Naval Air Base and Coronado and the Silver Strand. You’ll see many ships enjoying the ocean in any kind of weather from this vantage point. On very clear day, you might even be able to see the wide expanse of the Pacific Ocean, Tijuana and even Mexico’s Coronado Islands.
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Κέντρο Επισκεπτών του Εθνικού Μνημείου Cabrillo
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrAt the South End of the Peninsula sits Cabrillo National Monument. A fantastic viewpoint and National Park.
Situated at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula, you will find the Cabrillo National Monument, the only national park within the boundaries of San Diego. The monument commemorates the landing of explorer João Rodrigues Cabrilho, the first European to set foot on what would become the West Coast of the United States. Cabrilho’s nationality has been debated for centuries and two plaques sit at his statue at the park: one from Spain and one from Portugal.
Starting at the Visitor’s Center, you can walk up to the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, the highest point in the park and a city icon since 1855. The old lighthouse now serves as a museum fully restored to its 1880’s appearance and presents life as it was for the light keepers and their families in those days. From this vantage point, you can get a panoramic view of San Diego’s harbor and downtown skyline over North Island Naval Air Base and Coronado and the Silver Strand. You’ll see many ships enjoying the ocean in any kind of weather from this vantage point. On very clear day, you might even be able to see the wide expanse of the Pacific Ocean, Tijuana and even Mexico’s Coronado Islands.
Mount Soledad is one of the most prominent landmarks in San Diego. On top of the mountain you’ll see the Mount Soledad cross, a national veterans memorial dedicated to veterans, living or deceased, from the revolutionary war to the present. The 251 meter tall hill is located in La Jolla, a seaside community just 10 miles North of us. Since La Jolla is surrounded by ocean bluffs and sandy beaches on three sides, it is one of the most impressive areas to spend time in. With an unparalleled nearly 360 degree view of the City, you’ll have a tough time finding a more picturesque setting anywhere.
La Jolla is also home to some of the best golf courses in the state of California, including Torrey Pines Golf course and the La Jolla Country Club
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Εθνικό Μνημείο Πεσόντων Πολεμιστών του Όρους Σολεντάντ
6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr SMount Soledad is one of the most prominent landmarks in San Diego. On top of the mountain you’ll see the Mount Soledad cross, a national veterans memorial dedicated to veterans, living or deceased, from the revolutionary war to the present. The 251 meter tall hill is located in La Jolla, a seaside community just 10 miles North of us. Since La Jolla is surrounded by ocean bluffs and sandy beaches on three sides, it is one of the most impressive areas to spend time in. With an unparalleled nearly 360 degree view of the City, you’ll have a tough time finding a more picturesque setting anywhere.
La Jolla is also home to some of the best golf courses in the state of California, including Torrey Pines Golf course and the La Jolla Country Club
The city’s “central park” is named after the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa. This urban cultural park has a surface area of 1,200 acres and contains open space areas, green belts, gardens, walking trails, museums, theaters and even the Zoo within its boundaries. It is one of the oldest city parks in the United States designated for recreational use. The main entrance to the park is via Cabrillo Bridge along a stretch of road, initially named the Cabrillo Freeway, which has been called one of America’s most beautiful parkways. As the host of the World’s Fair twice, the park features iconic architecture, theaters and 17 museums. The Park is also home to a Japanese Friendship Garden, a celebration of San Diego’s partnership with our Japanese sister city, Yokohama.
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Πάρκο Μπάλμποα
The city’s “central park” is named after the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa. This urban cultural park has a surface area of 1,200 acres and contains open space areas, green belts, gardens, walking trails, museums, theaters and even the Zoo within its boundaries. It is one of the oldest city parks in the United States designated for recreational use. The main entrance to the park is via Cabrillo Bridge along a stretch of road, initially named the Cabrillo Freeway, which has been called one of America’s most beautiful parkways. As the host of the World’s Fair twice, the park features iconic architecture, theaters and 17 museums. The Park is also home to a Japanese Friendship Garden, a celebration of San Diego’s partnership with our Japanese sister city, Yokohama.
A really great biking destination near us is Fiesta Island and its 4-mile cycling loop around the perimeter. With no cars in sight and spectacular views of salt water the whole ride, this bike ride is easy to reach from the homes with a protected bike path the entire way there and back.
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Πάρκο Νησί Fiesta
1590 E Mission Bay DrA really great biking destination near us is Fiesta Island and its 4-mile cycling loop around the perimeter. With no cars in sight and spectacular views of salt water the whole ride, this bike ride is easy to reach from the homes with a protected bike path the entire way there and back.
A mostly protected bike path also leads all the way to the Mission Beach and Pacific Beach boardwalk. Along the way you’ll also pass Belmont Park, San Diego’s roller coaster on the Sea. The Mission Beach boardwalk is a great place to see some of San Diego’s most interesting people.
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Παραλία Μίσιον
3000 Mission BoulevardA mostly protected bike path also leads all the way to the Mission Beach and Pacific Beach boardwalk. Along the way you’ll also pass Belmont Park, San Diego’s roller coaster on the Sea. The Mission Beach boardwalk is a great place to see some of San Diego’s most interesting people.
There are many Whale Watching tours in San Diego. Several Whale Watching tours will offer a free return if you don’t happen to see any on your trip. Check out groupon for some potential savings.
Also look at the following providers websites:
Hornblower
Flagship
SD Whale Watch
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Hornblower Cruises & Events (Whale Watching & Harbor Tours)
970 N Harbor DrThere are many Whale Watching tours in San Diego. Several Whale Watching tours will offer a free return if you don’t happen to see any on your trip. Check out groupon for some potential savings.
Also look at the following providers websites:
Hornblower
Flagship
SD Whale Watch
2191 Abbott St
2191 Abbott StreetWhere you'll be staying
Entertainment & Activities
Here are our favorite things to see and do in and around Ocean Beach.
Some are well known, some not so well known. Have a look around as we have included photos, videos, information and links.
They are in no particular order.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdA gorgeous 100 acre zoo sits in the middle of America’s Finest City and leads the way in advancing zoological research and conservation. Located in the #5 top place: Balboa Park, the Zoo houses 3,700 different animals and more than 650 species, it’s also the only zoo in the United States to feature a number of critters such as Tasmanian Devils and Xiao Liwu, Bai Yun, and Gao Gao, our three giant pandas. Besides the fact visitors can get a close view and a personal encounter with exotic animals that are not commonly found in other zoos, the Zoo hosts a world-famous conservation program to save endangered species. San Diego Zoo is regarded as one of the city’s main attractions providing a fun day out for children and adults and is the best way to visit tropical jungles, the Australian outback, the Arctic and wander through Africa in one single day.
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Ζωολογικός Κήπος Σαν Ντιέγκο
2920 Zoo DrA gorgeous 100 acre zoo sits in the middle of America’s Finest City and leads the way in advancing zoological research and conservation. Located in the #5 top place: Balboa Park, the Zoo houses 3,700 different animals and more than 650 species, it’s also the only zoo in the United States to feature a number of critters such as Tasmanian Devils and Xiao Liwu, Bai Yun, and Gao Gao, our three giant pandas. Besides the fact visitors can get a close view and a personal encounter with exotic animals that are not commonly found in other zoos, the Zoo hosts a world-famous conservation program to save endangered species. San Diego Zoo is regarded as one of the city’s main attractions providing a fun day out for children and adults and is the best way to visit tropical jungles, the Australian outback, the Arctic and wander through Africa in one single day.
The city’s “central park” is named after the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa. This urban cultural park has a surface area of 1,200 acres and contains open space areas, green belts, gardens, walking trails, museums, theaters and even the Zoo within its boundaries. It is one of the oldest city parks in the United States designated for recreational use. The main entrance to the park is via Cabrillo Bridge along a stretch of road, initially named the Cabrillo Freeway, which has been called one of America’s most beautiful parkways. As the host of the World’s Fair twice, the park features iconic architecture, theaters and 17 museums. The Park is also home to a Japanese Friendship Garden, a celebration of San Diego’s partnership with our Japanese sister city, Yokohama.
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Πάρκο Μπάλμποα
The city’s “central park” is named after the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa. This urban cultural park has a surface area of 1,200 acres and contains open space areas, green belts, gardens, walking trails, museums, theaters and even the Zoo within its boundaries. It is one of the oldest city parks in the United States designated for recreational use. The main entrance to the park is via Cabrillo Bridge along a stretch of road, initially named the Cabrillo Freeway, which has been called one of America’s most beautiful parkways. As the host of the World’s Fair twice, the park features iconic architecture, theaters and 17 museums. The Park is also home to a Japanese Friendship Garden, a celebration of San Diego’s partnership with our Japanese sister city, Yokohama.
Ocean Beach has a number of beaches. The nearest to the vacation rental is called Avalanche, adjacent to dog beach and separated by a jetty. If you’re more adventurous go further south and take the steep path down to “No Surf” beach, a calm cover along Sunset Cliffs. Both of San Diego’s Bays are also a short bike ride or drive away. Mission Beach is just to the North and offers a number of different access points to the water, while in Point Loma, Kelloggs Beach is one of the less crowded beaches and more scenic with views of sailboats arriving and leaving the dock.
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Παραλία του Ωκεανού
1850 Ocean Front StOcean Beach has a number of beaches. The nearest to the vacation rental is called Avalanche, adjacent to dog beach and separated by a jetty. If you’re more adventurous go further south and take the steep path down to “No Surf” beach, a calm cover along Sunset Cliffs. Both of San Diego’s Bays are also a short bike ride or drive away. Mission Beach is just to the North and offers a number of different access points to the water, while in Point Loma, Kelloggs Beach is one of the less crowded beaches and more scenic with views of sailboats arriving and leaving the dock.
Craft Beer Breweries
San Diego is a destination for craft beer lovers
Like small droplets of condensation on a cold pint glass, you can easily spend a day hopping from one brewery to another in San Diego, and many tour companies are set up to do just that.
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In conversations about craft beer, San Diego has made its mark on the world stage. The city counts over 140 operational brew houses. One of the most important and biggest being Stone Brewing, which has a location in Liberty Station, just 3 miles from the homes. Despite only being founded in 1996, the brewery has expanded to become the biggest brewery in San Diego and the 10th largest craft brewer in the States. They even got the nerve to set up a brewery in Berlin! Not only has it become quite large in only 21 years, but it has gained the reputation of being one of the best as well, voted as ‘Best California Brewery’ and “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth” by the magazine BeerAdvocate twice.
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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur RdIn conversations about craft beer, San Diego has made its mark on the world stage. The city counts over 140 operational brew houses. One of the most important and biggest being Stone Brewing, which has a location in Liberty Station, just 3 miles from the homes. Despite only being founded in 1996, the brewery has expanded to become the biggest brewery in San Diego and the 10th largest craft brewer in the States. They even got the nerve to set up a brewery in Berlin! Not only has it become quite large in only 21 years, but it has gained the reputation of being one of the best as well, voted as ‘Best California Brewery’ and “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth” by the magazine BeerAdvocate twice.
This fantastic pizzeria also brews their own beer. The best thing about it is it's only a few blocks away and an easy walk.
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Pizza Port Ocean Beach
1956 Bacon StThis fantastic pizzeria also brews their own beer. The best thing about it is it's only a few blocks away and an easy walk.
Ocean Beach's own Brewery serves great food and great brews. A short walk/scooter or bike ride away
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Ocean Beach Brewery
5041 Newport AveOcean Beach's own Brewery serves great food and great brews. A short walk/scooter or bike ride away
This is the closest tasting room to the property, serving locally crafted beers from artisanal brewer Mike Hess
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Mike Hess Brewing
4893 Voltaire StThis is the closest tasting room to the property, serving locally crafted beers from artisanal brewer Mike Hess
Ocean Beach
More than a zipcode... it's a way of life.
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Παραλία του Ωκεανού
1850 Ocean Front St