Located in the Ocean Beach Community, Ocean Beach is
actually just south of the entrance to the Mission
Bay channel. Located at 1950 Abbott Street, the beach
is a very popular location in the summer. During the
winter months, couples like to walk the beach and
just bask in the presence.
The Ocean Beach is wide in structure, about a mile
long. Along the north end of the beach, you'll find
a volleyball court. During the summer, the court is
always teeming with people playing volleyball while
the sand around it is teeming with people watching.
At the south end of the beach you'll find the Ocean
Beach Municipal Pier. The Pier is open to the public
with plenty of walking and fishing available. Located
on the pier is a bait and tackle shop along with a.
restaurant. Although you don't need a fishing license.
to fish off the dock, catch regulations are enforced.
If you walk to the south end of the beach you'll find.
many restaurants, surfing shops, and many other commercial.
shops and establishments. Although you can travel to.
the north end of Ocean Beach, it's mostly bordered by.
residents of the ocean area.
The unique part of Ocean Beach is the Dog Beach, located.
at the north end. This sandy area is where dogs can.
run and play without a leash - anytime - day or night.
Although dog owners are responsible for their dogs and.
the clean up of them, Dog Beach is actually pretty.
nifty for anyone who owns dogs.
For your protection along the beach, lifeguards are.
out each and every day, year round. They are generally.
on duty from 9 AM until dark although you can check with.
them for their specific hours of operation. They are.
there for your protection and very willing to answer.
any question that you may have.
Keep in mind while on the beach, California beaches do.
experience powerful rip currents. It's because of these.
currents that beaches in California experience over.
1,000 rescues by lifeguards every year. To be on the.
safe side while in San Diego at Ocean Beach, it's.
always a good idea to swim near a lifeguard.
For those who like surfing, surfing is permitted at.
Ocean Beach in designated areas. Scuba isn't recommended.
however, because of the lack of undersea life, heavy.
rip currents, and the surf.
For swimming or enjoying the California lifestyle, Ocean.
Beach is a great place to go. It is a very popular.
place in the summer, drawing hundreds of thousands of.
people. If you long for a taste of the California.
lifestyle, make sure you visit Ocean Beach in San.
Diego.
