Amir's Guidebook
Food scene
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StOB Noodle House is a must
Best Italian food in all of SD, it’s amazing!!! They have 2 for 50$ to go complete dinners too
49 locals recommend
Cesarina
4161 Voltaire StBest Italian food in all of SD, it’s amazing!!! They have 2 for 50$ to go complete dinners too
Mike Hess Brewing
4893 Voltaire StWalking distance, amazing beer
Pop Pie Co. Point Loma
4195 Voltaire StreetIce CREAM galore, and pies (sweet and savory ones, aka meat pies)
Classic OB staple, taco Tuesday and Thursday all day specials
225 locals recommend
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport AveClassic OB staple, taco Tuesday and Thursday all day specials
The Holding Company
5046 Newport AvenueOne of my favorite roof top bars
Mike's Taco Club
5060 Newport AveGreat tacos and burritos, fast food ish with good drinks
Best burgers in SD, in my opinion. Have to take an Uber or bike ride, but worth it!! I didn’t believe it until I tried it myself. Basic old school burger, crown point local spot
182 locals recommend
Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham StBest burgers in SD, in my opinion. Have to take an Uber or bike ride, but worth it!! I didn’t believe it until I tried it myself. Basic old school burger, crown point local spot
Hungry Lu's
4920 Voltaire StGreat sandwiches and Italian bakery
Chris' Liquor & Deli
2275 Sunset Cliffs BlvdMy favorite sandwich’s in OB
Peace Pies
4230 Voltaire StVegan spot, walking distance
Voltaire Beach House
4934 Voltaire StGreat happy hour and taco Tuesday - next to noodle house
It's Raw Poke Shop
4991 Newport AveAuthentic Hawaiian poke, staple of OB
Phil's BBQ
3750 Sports Arena BlvdBike ride or Uber - one of the best BBQ in SD
Great happy hours and local BBQ. Phil’s it better, but this is on Newport with a great happy hour
32 locals recommend
BBQ House Bar & Grill
5025 Newport AveGreat happy hours and local BBQ. Phil’s it better, but this is on Newport with a great happy hour
Pizza Port Ocean Beach
1956 Bacon StPretty good pizza, amazing beer! Classic ocean beach spot
One of the cooleSt neon lit bars in OB. Only go at night, when it’s lit up
30 locals recommend
Kilowatt Brewing OB Tasting Room
1869 Cable StOne of the cooleSt neon lit bars in OB. Only go at night, when it’s lit up
Hugo's Cocina
1830 Sunset Cliffs BlvdVegetarian / vegan Mexican food
One of the best bakeries In SD ! Cuban sandwichs, and A+ deserts. Great walk to Newport ave, and must try “Cafe con leche”
70 locals recommend
Azucar
4820 Newport AvenueOne of the best bakeries In SD ! Cuban sandwichs, and A+ deserts. Great walk to Newport ave, and must try “Cafe con leche”
Pizzeria Luigi
1137 25th St2 slices and a beer for 10$, pretty good pizza
Harumama Ramen + Buns (Ocean Beach)
Great pho and noodles (2 min walk from Casa Lotus)
Long Story Irish Pub
Great beers and Irish food/ steak specials. 10 min walk from Casa Lotus
Hungry Lu's
4920 Voltaire StGreat pastries and sandwiches. Italian style
Johnny Mañanas Ocean Beach
Quick Mexican food- amazing fish tacos
Some say… best breakfast burritos in OB.
19 locals recommend
Sunnie's Ocean Beach Mexican Cuisine & Coffee
4723 Point Loma AveSome say… best breakfast burritos in OB.
A staple of OB - cash only - No frills Mexican food - my favorite carnitas burritos
41 locals recommend
Nico's Mexican Food
4918 Newport AveA staple of OB - cash only - No frills Mexican food - my favorite carnitas burritos
Nova Easy Kombucha
Great kambucha bar (and hard kambucha.
TapShack Kombucha & Coffee
Amazing kombucha! (No alcohol), 5 min walk one block over
Vegetarian / vegan fast food. Not my favorite, but people come from all over for it
Plant Power Fast Food
Vegetarian / vegan fast food. Not my favorite, but people come from all over for it
Daybreak Island Grill
Great breakfast - 10 min walk
Cafe OB
Great little coffee spot
Amazing happy hour- family friendly bar / restaurant with the best views of the pier
228 locals recommend
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica AveAmazing happy hour- family friendly bar / restaurant with the best views of the pier
The best seafood in OB 🔥 right under wonderland Pub, ocean views in front of the pier
29 locals recommend
Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach
5083 Santa Monica AveThe best seafood in OB 🔥 right under wonderland Pub, ocean views in front of the pier
Sightseeing
Organic super market with a vegetarian cafeteria up top (one block over)
159 locals recommend
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
4765 Voltaire StOrganic super market with a vegetarian cafeteria up top (one block over)
Best pizza in SD!!!!! New York Bronx style, 15 min drive but worth it!!!!
82 locals recommend
Bronx Pizza
111 Washington StBest pizza in SD!!!!! New York Bronx style, 15 min drive but worth it!!!!
Voltaire is one block from Lotus, has great food and drinking spots. Bars and restaurants in both directions of Voltaire.
Voltaire Street
Voltaire StreetVoltaire is one block from Lotus, has great food and drinking spots. Bars and restaurants in both directions of Voltaire.
Classic spot - mission beach - old roller coaster and great bars (food is so so) great bike ride (20 min bike ride)
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdClassic spot - mission beach - old roller coaster and great bars (food is so so) great bike ride (20 min bike ride)
reUnify Yoga
2183 Bacon Street25$ for 2 weeks of yoga
Indie Yoga
1857 Bacon StHot yoga
Wednesday - 330-730PM - Farmers Market - Newport Ave (15 min walk)
128 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveWednesday - 330-730PM - Farmers Market - Newport Ave (15 min walk)
Neighborhoods
The Main Street in Ocean Beach, center of bars, restaurants, music stores, site seeing…. Always an amazing and interesting walk to Newport and back to Lotus
Newport Avenue
Newport AvenueThe Main Street in Ocean Beach, center of bars, restaurants, music stores, site seeing…. Always an amazing and interesting walk to Newport and back to Lotus
One of the best bike rides you’ll ever have, 10 mins and see the Sunset Cliffs and beaches of the area, one of the most beautiful spots of SD, and a national park at the end
580 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs
One of the best bike rides you’ll ever have, 10 mins and see the Sunset Cliffs and beaches of the area, one of the most beautiful spots of SD, and a national park at the end
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StAlways a good time, like Venice Beach used to be ☀️☀️
Amazing and private park, 4-5 blocks up from the home. Has a nature preserve walk next to it open 247, free. Nothing spectacular but a great quick walk, quite and private
Collier Neighborhood Park
2351 Soto StAmazing and private park, 4-5 blocks up from the home. Has a nature preserve walk next to it open 247, free. Nothing spectacular but a great quick walk, quite and private
Yoga
Great yoga spot (last time it was 30ish $ for month unlimited)
Riffs Yoga Studios - Ocean Beach
4893 Voltaire StreUnify Yoga
Great yoga, 10 minute walk, weekly/month passes