Neighborhood Guide: Ocean Beach

by Erin Chambers - Citysearch Editor - 9,287 Reviews - 164 Lists

Updated: December 13, 2008

Some say quaint, some say funky, and everyone agrees it's old-school. Ocean Beach is like a time capsule of the 1960s beach culture, and from bars to burger shacks, we've got your guide on how to enjoy it today.

On this page:Where to Eat, Where to Drink, Where to Shop.

Where to Eat

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended The 3rd Corner
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    2265 Bacon St, San Diego, CA 92107 (map)

    Ocean Beach wine shop also houses a comfortable, casual-chic restaurant and wine bar backed by bigtime San Diego foodies.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Venetian Restaurant
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    3663 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92106 (map)

    Since 1965, the Giacolone family's comforting, Italian food and welcoming patio draws Point Loma and OB regulars, first daters and families.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Vine
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    1851 Bacon St, San Diego, CA 92107 (map)

    A sophisticated yet casual wine bar and cafe, located in the heart of Ocean Beach.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Hodads Restaurant
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    5010 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107 (map)

    Laid-back Ocean Beach institution serves one of San Diego's best burgers.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Nati's Mexican
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    1852 Bacon St, San Diego, CA 92107 (map)

    Family restaurant serves Mexican favorites at affordable prices in legendary OB location.

Where to Drink

  1. 6 Pacific Shores
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    4927 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107 (map)

    Newport Avenue dive attracts a familiar OB crowd with funky digs and cheap drinks.

  2. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Catalina Lounge
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    4202 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107 (map)

    Cheap, friendly neighborhood pool joint anchors the OB bar scene.

  3. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Tony's
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    5034 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107 (map)

    Casual Ocean Beach hangout serves some serious martinis with hardly a breeze of pretension.

  4. 9 3 Star Rating: Average No Big Deal Inc
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    5028 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107 (map)

    All-purpose OB hangout satisfies surfers, smokers and sports fans.

Where to Shop

  1. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Olive Tree Marketplace
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    4805 Narragansett Ave, San Diego, CA 92107 (map)

    Corner market in OB has huge selection of gourmet cheese, olive oil, wine, snacks and other groceries and sundries.

  2. 11 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Cottage Antiques
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    4896 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107 (map)

    Newport Ave antique shop run by the original OB Antique Mall owners specializes in English items and fine china.

  3. 12 3 Star Rating: Average Ocean Beach Surf & Skate
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    4881 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107 (map)

    Surfboards, boogie boards, and beach gear rentals, plus a selection of surf brand apparel, wetsuits and swimwear.