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 There are a two things you need to know about Ocean Beach. First the locals simply call it OB and second, everyone is friendly and laid back.
Welcome to our thoughts on this grand little beach community. We will let you in on the little secrets about Ocean Beach that are usually kept reserved for locals. A perfect example would be the Dog Beach, yes we have a portion of the beach where you are allowed to chase balls into the ocean and run along side your pooch as he warms his paws in the sand and chases after seagulls.
The single family homes on the market in mid October 2009 went in price range from $499,000 for a 2 bedroom 1 bath built in 1935, to $4.3 million for a 4 bedroom 4 bath, 4,138 square foot home built in 1991. So as you can see there is truly a wide variety of homes for sale in the area. Yes there are condos and townhomes as well here in Ocean Beach. A Condo can be in the low $200,000 for a two bedroom.
There is a small part of town known as the Shopping District located between Newport Avenue and Sunset Cliffs and the pier where you will surely find the perfect unique gift for the hard to buy for family members. These are privately owned shops of all shapes and sizes. Places like Eatopia for smoothies, wraps, juices and shakes. And Theo´s outdoor dining for pasta, gyros, soups and salads. The also have plenty of antique shops for your collecting pleasure. Just walking the streets of gives you the feeling of a progressive, relaxed attitude. Ocean Beach is a place to enjoy the idiosyncrasies of the eclectic residents.
Sunset Cliffs is great for relaxing and listening to the wave´s crash upon the rocky shore and watching the surfers as long as you are physically fit. Sunset Cliffs is just south of Ocean Beach and if you are headed down to the beach area, it can be a bit treacherous. It is 68 acres of bluffs and hiking trails. The best way to appreciate it is a drive down Sunset Blvd or stop by The Inn at Sunset Cliffs for a romantic dinner for two. Robb Field is another secret the town actually wants you to know about! At the far north end of Ocean Beach is a beautiful athletic arena. Having started out as a one room weight lifting area, it has grown into 4 workout rooms, as well as an outdoor area. It has a variety of athletic equipment for everyone. From a tiny tot playground to 8 lighted softball fields, whatever your sport is, you can undoubtedly play or practice here.
OB offers many annual events such as the Chili Cook Off, Christmas Parade, and 4th of July fireworks show. Ocean Beach is such a unique community it is nearly impossible to find Big Box commerce anywhere.They have a local Business Association called Ocean Beach Main Street Association where the business commerce get together to figure out ways to continue there basic down home atmosphere.
History of Ocean Beach - David Collier is noted as the marketing guru promoting Ocean Beach in the 1890´s. He brought the electric street car and paved roads to the town and also an amusement park. It was a resort town for those that could get away from the hustle and bustle of San Diego. Unfortunately the amusement park was built a little to close to the ocean and washed away within a few years. But it was happily replaced on Newport Avenue with a merry-go-round, a dance hall and skating rink. The residents had opened a school in 1910 and a library was soon to follow. During the Great Depression the homeowners were blessed with a few local merchants who offered credit and the survival of the sleepy seashore town was kept intact.  Once the Interstate 5 was constructed in the 1950´s the town was literally cut off from many tourists and enjoyed a peaceful "locals only" atmosphere. The hills were soon cut into to make way for housing and Mission Bay was dredged and became its own noteworthy city. The early 1980´s brought a new camaraderie the town had been lacking during the 60´s and 70´s. With holiday celebrations and an award winning Farmer's Market on Newport Avenue the town is still an abundantly natural and close knit community.
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