Beachfront neighborhood of San Diego, featuring the 1,971 ft Ocean Beach Municipal Pier, built in 1966, is the longest concrete pier in the world and the second longest ocean pier in California
General Information
Hours:
Open 24 hours daily as a public beach and neighborhood
Lifeguard stations are typically staffed during daytime hours
Lifeguard stations are typically staffed during daytime hours
Fees:
Free admission to the beach and public areas
Pet Policy:
Dog Beach (north end) allows dogs off-leash 24 hours a day; other beach areas allow dogs only during limited hours and usually require leashes
Closest cities with hotels:
San Diego (Downtown, ~7 mi)
Seasons:
All year; best in spring and fall for mild weather and fewer crowds, summer for peak beach activities
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Downtown San Diego (7 mi): Take I-8 W to Sunset Cliffs Blvd, then turn right onto Newport Ave which leads directly into Ocean Beach and the shoreline.
Overview
Ocean Beach (“O.B.”) is a laid-back, bohemian San Diego beach neighborhood at the western end of Interstate 8, with surf, antique shops, dive bars and a sunset scene. Its 1,971-foot municipal pier, built in 1966, is the longest concrete pier in the world. The neighborhood also has Craftsman bungalows in a historic district.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Ocean Beach, San Diego", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
