Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Live music, rides for kids, crafts, fresh produce and flowers, lots of fun! Runs all year long.
128 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveLive music, rides for kids, crafts, fresh produce and flowers, lots of fun! Runs all year long.
Excellent bar food. Much though into the consistency and quality. Great salads. Must be 21 for eat-in. Also has a take-out window for food only.
21 locals recommend
Arizona Cafe
1925 Bacon StExcellent bar food. Much though into the consistency and quality. Great salads. Must be 21 for eat-in. Also has a take-out window for food only.
BBQ House Bar & Grill
5025 Newport AveExcellent BBQ, very filling and satisfying.
Worthy burgers. Listed by CNN as one of the top five burgers in America. Burgers are good, but not that good. Worth going right when they open so you don't have to wait in line. Burger toppings very fresh.
291 locals recommend
Hodad's
5010 Newport AveWorthy burgers. Listed by CNN as one of the top five burgers in America. Burgers are good, but not that good. Worth going right when they open so you don't have to wait in line. Burger toppings very fresh.
One of our favorites! On the expensive end of the scale, but well worth it. Probably the best sushi in Ocean Beach. All menu items are very thoughtful. Check the website -- the pics are what you get! The owner is there all the time and it is reflected in the quality.
78 locals recommend
The Joint - Award Winning Sushi, Tapas, Brunch, & Craft Beer
4902 Newport AveOne of our favorites! On the expensive end of the scale, but well worth it. Probably the best sushi in Ocean Beach. All menu items are very thoughtful. Check the website -- the pics are what you get! The owner is there all the time and it is reflected in the quality.
Asian Pho inspired. Food is outstanding and inexpensive. Starters and side dishes add much pizzaz. Vegetarian options too -- a must try during your stay! Very popular, so usually a wait.
205 locals recommend
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StAsian Pho inspired. Food is outstanding and inexpensive. Starters and side dishes add much pizzaz. Vegetarian options too -- a must try during your stay! Very popular, so usually a wait.
Sister restaurant to the OB Noodle House, which is amazing, and so is this.
146 locals recommend
OB Noodle House Bar 1502
4993 Niagara AveSister restaurant to the OB Noodle House, which is amazing, and so is this.
Great food. Eat in or take out, both are fantastic. Vegetarian choices too. Dog friendly patio.
15 locals recommend
Thai Time Bistro
1830 Sunset Cliffs BlvdGreat food. Eat in or take out, both are fantastic. Vegetarian choices too. Dog friendly patio.
Gourmet pizza and locally crafted beer (a variety of choices.) Pizza is OK, beer is OK, but the two together are fantastic.
Noisy enough to be child friendly. Dog friendly patio. Worth the visit if you like pizza and beer.
164 locals recommend
Pizza Port Ocean Beach
1956 Bacon StGourmet pizza and locally crafted beer (a variety of choices.) Pizza is OK, beer is OK, but the two together are fantastic.
Noisy enough to be child friendly. Dog friendly patio. Worth the visit if you like pizza and beer.
Primo steaks and seafood. Reasonably priced. Fantastic is an understatement.
10 locals recommend
Fiddler's Green
2760 Shelter Island DrPrimo steaks and seafood. Reasonably priced. Fantastic is an understatement.
They boil then bake for the old New York, real bagel taste. Wonderful for a morning bagel.
6 locals recommend
P.L. Bagels
3704 Voltaire StThey boil then bake for the old New York, real bagel taste. Wonderful for a morning bagel.
For coffee connoiseurs more than a standard coffee bar. Each cup is handcrafted with pride by a coffee expert. Part of the experience is the discussion as to why each step of the coffee process enhances the flavor. The Temple for those seeking Coffee as a religion.
11 locals recommend
the Coffee Method
4993 Niagara AveFor coffee connoiseurs more than a standard coffee bar. Each cup is handcrafted with pride by a coffee expert. Part of the experience is the discussion as to why each step of the coffee process enhances the flavor. The Temple for those seeking Coffee as a religion.
Tiki Port
2201 Cable StGood coffee. Try the Acai bowls!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great ocean view. Second dining area has a pool table. Modern atmosphere, great people watching. Your date will be impressed, even if you have been married to that person for a long time.
228 locals recommend
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica AveGreat ocean view. Second dining area has a pool table. Modern atmosphere, great people watching. Your date will be impressed, even if you have been married to that person for a long time.
Essentials
Rite Aid
4840 Niagara AveOrganic, raw, cruelty-free. Good karma with every purchase. The deli has good prepared food.
159 locals recommend
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
4765 Voltaire StOrganic, raw, cruelty-free. Good karma with every purchase. The deli has good prepared food.
The Olive Tree Market
4805 Narragansett AveCorner market with deli sandwiches.
Entertainment & Activities
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrCabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrBirch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WaySan Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSightseeing
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrStar of India
1492 N Harbor Dr