Ocean Beach is the authentic beach town. Palm trees line the streets of this historical Southern California community. It's kissed by the sun, romanced by the Pacific Ocean and has a personality all its own. For a calendar of events in Ocean Beach, visit the Ocean Beach Mainstreet Association or call (619-224-4906) today. Ocean Beach is a great escape for many, to immerse in the simpler things in life, which include good people, a great food and an ideal oceanfront community.

The Ocean Beach Shopping District

A good reason for discovering Ocean Beach is its casual, small-town charm with its diagonally parked cars along the main street of Newport Avenue. This centrally located three-block-long shopping district has much to offer-and has no parking meters! It features plenty of boutique stores, salons and other businesses, as well as one of San Diego's largest Antique Districts (9).

Great Restaurants, All Personally Reviewed

Ocean Beach delivers whether it's a first class meal with an ocean view or a simple bite to eat. A local favorite is at the end of the Ocean Beach Pier (4). It's a casual restaurant called the O.B. Pier Cafe (619-226-3474). Enjoy their famous clam chowder served in a bread bowl, fish tacos, lobster omelettes and specialty fruit pancakes along with a spectacular ocean and coastline view.

The Ocean Beach Farmers' Market

Every Wednesday from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. and until 8 p.m. during the summer and spring, is Farmer's Market Day (8) in the 4900 block of Newport Avenue. Pick up sunflowers, sample olives, exotic fruit, vegetables, breads, pasta or wonderful desserts! No matter what the season, the Farmer's Market is a delight for the senses.