Ocean Beach Central

Things to Do in Ocean Beach, San Diego

Ocean Beach is a laid-back, dog-friendly beach town in San Diego known for its eclectic shops on Newport Avenue, the OB Pier, and a vibrant local community that resists chain stores. Here's what to see, do, eat, and explore in Ocean Beach.

Beaches & Nature

Local Favorites

Beaches

Ocean Beach Lifeguard

Wide, uncrowded beach popular with surfers, swimmers, and dogs. The dog beach at the north end is one of San Diego's few off-leash beaches.

Dog Beach

San Diego's original off-leash dog beach at the north end of Ocean Beach. Dogs run free on the sand and surf year-round.

Where to Eat

Pazzos Italian

Ocean Beach
4.9

Pazzos Italian is a restaurant located in Ocean Beach, San Diego.

Southern Italian

Benedict's Brunch

Ocean Beach
4.9

Benedict's Brunch is a restaurant located in Ocean Beach, San Diego.

Brunch

Brew Wave Coffee

Ocean Beach
4.9

Brew Wave Coffee is a cafe located in Ocean Beach, San Diego.

Coffee shop

Shopping

Willow

Ocean Beach
5.0

Willow is a souvenir shops located in Ocean Beach, San Diego.

Surf Camp San Diego

Ocean Beach
4.8

Surf Camp San Diego is a antique & vintage located in Ocean Beach, San Diego.