Ocean Beach Central

Ocean Beach Area Neighborhood Guide — San Diego

The neighborhoods surrounding OB, including parts of Point Loma Heights and Loma Portal, with a mix of residential and commercial areas.

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At a Glance

22,000

Population

$105,000

Median Income

37

Median Age

$2,150/mo

Median Rent

Source: 2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates

Parks & Recreation

Nimitz Park

Community Park

Neighborhood park near Nimitz Blvd with playground equipment and open space.

Loma Portal Park

Neighborhood Park

Small park in the Loma Portal neighborhood with playground and picnic areas.

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Getting Around

Bus Routes

  • Route 35
  • Route 923
  • Route 28

Trolley Access

Old Town Transit Center (2-4 miles)

Biking

Connected to the San Diego River bike path

Walk Score: 72 Bike Score: 70
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Parking

Mostly residential street parking. Less competitive than OB proper.

  • Ample free street parking in residential areas
  • Some metered parking along main commercial streets

Landmarks & Attractions

Point Loma Heights

Residential neighborhood with panoramic views of the bay and ocean.

Loma Portal

Family-friendly residential neighborhood with local shops and restaurants along Voltaire Street.

Top Businesses in Ocean Beach Area

Restaurants (30)

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Ellie's Wood Fired Pizza

Ocean Beach Area
5.0

Ellie's Wood Fired Pizza is a restaurant located in Ocean Beach Area, San Diego.

Restaurant

Phatties Bake Shop

Ocean Beach Area
4.8

Phatties Bake Shop is a restaurant located in Ocean Beach Area, San Diego.

Bakery

Fishing Charters (27)

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Pacific Dawn Sportfishing

Ocean Beach Area
5.0

Pacific Dawn Sportfishing is a fishing charters located in Ocean Beach Area, San Diego.

Cobalt Sport Fishing

Ocean Beach Area
5.0

Cobalt Sport Fishing is a fishing charters located in Ocean Beach Area, San Diego.

Dog Groomers (27)

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Cabrillo Pet Hospital

Ocean Beach Area
4.8

Cabrillo Pet Hospital is a dog groomer located in Ocean Beach Area, San Diego.

Preferred By Pets

Ocean Beach Area
4.8

Preferred By Pets is a dog groomer located in Ocean Beach Area, San Diego.

DoggoWash

Ocean Beach Area
4.7

DoggoWash is a dog groomer located in Ocean Beach Area, San Diego.

Cafes & Coffee Shops (22)

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Bean Me Up Coffee

Ocean Beach Area
5.0

Bean Me Up Coffee is a cafe located in Ocean Beach Area, San Diego.

Cafe

Coffee Cycle Roasting

Ocean Beach Area
4.9

Coffee Cycle Roasting is a cafe located in Ocean Beach Area, San Diego.

Coffee shop

Water Sports & Rentals (14)

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Zolna Yachts

Ocean Beach Area
5.0

Zolna Yachts is a water sports located in Ocean Beach Area, San Diego.

Odyssea Adventures

Ocean Beach Area
5.0

Odyssea Adventures is a water sports located in Ocean Beach Area, San Diego.

Gyms & Fitness (14)

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Breathe Fitness

Ocean Beach Area
5.0

Breathe Fitness is a gyms located in Ocean Beach Area, San Diego.

Personal trainer

BARK Athletics

Ocean Beach Area
5.0

BARK Athletics is a gyms located in Ocean Beach Area, San Diego.

Gym

F-Max Fitness

Ocean Beach Area
5.0

F-Max Fitness is a gyms located in Ocean Beach Area, San Diego.

Health and beauty

Housing

$2,150

Median Rent/mo

$850,000

Median Home Value

38%

Owner-Occupied

12,000

Housing Units

Full living guide →

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