Allison’s guidebook
Favorite Places around our Beach Bungalow!
For our favorites places in Ocean Beach and surrounding neighborhoods
Great, fresh seafood with a perfect beach/sunset view!
29 locals recommend
Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach
5083 Santa Monica AveGreat, fresh seafood with a perfect beach/sunset view!
Lots of different local eats, vendors and arts and crafts. Located in Liberty Station which has lots to offer
227 locals recommend
Liberty Public Market
2820 Historic Decatur RdLots of different local eats, vendors and arts and crafts. Located in Liberty Station which has lots to offer
OB Surf Lodge
5083 Santa Monica AveFavorite brunch!
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica AveExcellent cocktails and happy hour
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon StGreat dinner spot
Val's Coffee Corner
1869 Bacon StFriendly baristas and excellent coffee and breakfast snacks
A place with everything! Great happy hour
78 locals recommend
The Joint - Award Winning Sushi, Tapas, Brunch, & Craft Beer
4902 Newport AveA place with everything! Great happy hour
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera StreetCan't beat these views!
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdFun amusement rides for everyone!
Winstons Beach Club
1921 Bacon StreetLocal live music!
Apple Tree Supermarket
4976 Newport AveEasy-to-get-to grocery store with all the essentials
This is the longest concrete pier on the west coast! It's great for walking, stopping for a bite at the Walk on Water Cafe, or you can fish from it (no fishing license required)!
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StThis is the longest concrete pier on the west coast! It's great for walking, stopping for a bite at the Walk on Water Cafe, or you can fish from it (no fishing license required)!
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StHave lunch on the pier over the waves!
The OB Farmers Market happens every Wednesday. Stop by for local produce and meats, flowers, custom jewelry or the food stands! See how the locals do it each week!
128 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveThe OB Farmers Market happens every Wednesday. Stop by for local produce and meats, flowers, custom jewelry or the food stands! See how the locals do it each week!
Sightseeing
Pro golf course. Hiking trails. Gorgeous views. What more could you want?
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadPro golf course. Hiking trails. Gorgeous views. What more could you want?
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld Famous Zoo!! Not to miss if you've never been.
Museums, walking trails, restaurants, historic buildings. It's a gorgeous park and fun for everyone.
61 locals recommend
Balboa Park Visitors Center
1549 El PradoMuseums, walking trails, restaurants, historic buildings. It's a gorgeous park and fun for everyone.
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World DriveUSS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrActivites
Ocean Beach Surf School
5199 Ocean Front StGet yourself in the ocean and learn to surf!
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdCheer on the Padres (or your favorite home team)!
About 45-60 minutes from OB, but a great place for the family to visit!
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrAbout 45-60 minutes from OB, but a great place for the family to visit!
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is the other location to the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park. It is located about 45 minutes in north east San Diego County in Escondido. It's a great place to see the animals in a natural element.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdThe San Diego Zoo Safari Park is the other location to the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park. It is located about 45 minutes in north east San Diego County in Escondido. It's a great place to see the animals in a natural element.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Use Uber & Lyft to get around
If you don't have your own rental car, Uber & Lyft are great ways to get around the city - especially if you don't want to deal with parking in busy neighborhoods!
What to pack
San Diego nights can be chilly! Even in summertime!
Always pack a light jacket or hoodie. Even in the summertime!