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2017-2018 BeaconThe Peninsula 2 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 Best Oceanfront Hotel in

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Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 3 Welcome to Ocean Beach!

When you reach the end of Interstate 8 and follow the sign that says “Sunset Cliffs Blvd.,” you will find the eclectic little beach town of Ocean Beach, or “OB”, as named by the locals. This laid- back community has the feel of a small town surrounded by a big city — or as “Obecians” like to say, “OB is an attitude, not an address.” Join the fun in Ocean Beach! Strolling down Newport Avenue (the heart of the business dis- trict), you’ll find everything from unique boutiques to killer surf shops — not to mention the largest antique district destination in San Diego. Take surf lessons or rent a bicycle from one of the local shops. Look down at the sidewalks and read the personal messages on the engraved tiles lining the street and you’ll read tales of a loving community. For a real taste of local flavor, visit the OB Farmers Market, voted “Best in the State” by Sunset Magazine. Held every Wednes- day afternoon for 25 years, this weekly event transforms the street into a marketplace of fresh fruit, vegetables, fragrant flowers, hand- made crafts, and delightful people watching. Whether searching for a local tavern or quiet café, you’ll find it in this beach town. In addition to the entertaining business district, OB boasts some of the best scenery in San Diego. Awarded “Best Place to Watch the Sunset” by the San Diego Reader, OB offers the exceptional beauty of Sunset Cliffs National Park and the longest concrete public fishing pier on the West Coast, where locals and visitors catch awe-inspiring views of the surf and sunset. Traveling with your four-legged friend? You’re in luck. Ocean Beach is also home to world famous Dog Beach, a leash-free paradise for your dog. From there, take your dog to a dog wash, then stay in one of our dog-friendly hotels. If you’re lucky enough to visit OB during the summer, you may find yourself in the midst of the annual OB Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival on the fourth Saturday of June. This fun-for- all event features live music on numerous stages, arts and crafts, and lots of fun food. If you stick around for the fourth of July, you’ll catch the famous OB Fireworks. Best of all, you’ll see this small beach town in full bloom. If you wish to sample Ocean Beach before your travels, visit OceanBeachSanDiego.com, where you can preview our little town through a live beachside webcam and find information about where to stay and where to go during your stay. We hope to see you soon! — Ocean Beach MainStreet Association OceanBeachSanDiego.com · 619-224-4906

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Point Loma has so much to offer! One of the best sportfish- ing fleets on the West Coast: half-day, full-day and up to three- week trips to Mexican waters! Where else can you have suburban-like living with easy access to the airport, downtown, , SeaWorld and the world famous San Diego Zoo? Cabrillo National Monument recently completed an extensive upgrade of the area around the lighthouse. On a clear day, the views are breathtaking, from the second-most visited national park in the U.S. (only behind the Statue of Liberty). It also features one of the most interesting tidepools on the West Coast and boasts the best place to watch the migration of the gray whales. With Liberty Station, the combination of a place to live, work and play among the beautiful historic homes and buildings is a great desti- nation point for the entire region. Liberty Public Market in Liberty Station brings together the cuisines and culture of San Diego. All ven- dors are open from 11am to 7pm daily, but some are open earlier and others later. Shelter Island is a place with some of the best restaurants in the city and great recreational areas for picnicking, boating, walking/jogging and enjoying concerts with “big name” entertainers. Many beautiful historic homes and gardens are also located in Point Loma. It is indeed one of the best locations to visit in “America’s Finest City!” - Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

6 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 Enjoy the friendliest city:

At every turn, San Diego finds ways to live up to its name — America’s Finest City — and nowhere in our seaside metropo- lis is that more true than in its bustling coastal communities. With something for everyone, from art aficionados and wine enthusiasts to club goers and history buffs, visitors can find it all. As San Die- gans are well aware, our city’s neighborhoods have distinct char- acters all their own. Ocean Beach is a world away from , which is a world away from Hillcrest. For those looking for a vi- brant-yet-homey feel, head on over to Little Italy. This colorful neighborhood offers some of San Diego’s best Italian food and friendliest Italian people, with lively events almost every month of the year. Visitors are almost guaranteed to find some kind of cele- bration here, be it the Sicilian Festival, the Gesso Italiano (Ital- ian chalk art festival) or the Taste of Little Italy. For a little maritime history and great boutique shopping, visitors can’t go wrong at the Embarcadero. Get your exercise walking through museums such as the ship and the USS Midway and shopping at Seaport Village. A plethora of outdoor public art draws residents and tourists alike, while the convention center is a major hub for everything from industry conventions to the world-famous Comic- Con. Nearby, there’s . Known as the “Smithsonian of the West” for its expansive assortment of museums and cultural in- stitutions, this gem offers something for everyone at places like the , the Museum of Man, the Reuben H. and the celebrated San Diego Zoo. The cultural celebration doesn’t end there. There is also Old Town San Diego — the birthplace of California. Old Town is a colorful world of fun and entertainment, steeped in history as the California cradle where the first Europeans settled. The finest in professional theater, arti- sans, galleries and shops are within easy walking distance, with free live entertainment, mariachis, dancers, period-attire docents providing tours and more than 150 shops, award-winning restau- rants, 17 museums and historical sites — all just a short walk from the San Diego Trolley Transit Center. A stone’s throw from here is Liberty Station, another vibrant and ever-growing community that was once the Naval Training Center (NTC) — the heart of recruit training for the entire U.S. Navy. Today, Liberty Station is a civilianized community of mixed uses, including a diverse and well-planned retail and commercial district, a promenade that now serves as a mecca for the city’s arts and cultural interests, an ed- ucational district, a residential district, a hotel district, an office dis- trict and a park/open space area along the boat channel. The Arts District in Liberty Station includes a series of historic build- ings being renovated for the display of arts, science, culture and technology. It houses theater groups, dance companies, muse- ums, galleries and classes of many kinds.

Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 7 Ocean Beach & Point Loma Calendar of Events

4 Weekly Ocean Beach Farmer’s Market,* Wednesdays, 4 to 8 p.m. Winter hours, 4 to 7 p.m. 4900 block of Newport Ave. Certified fresh- food booths, handmade crafts, live music, and fun! For information, call (619) 224-4906 or visit oceanbeachsandiego.com/event-farmers- market. JUNE 2017 4 SD Brew Fest, Saturday, June, 24, 1 to 5 p.m. Liberty Station in Point Loma. For more information visit libertystation.com. 4 38th annual OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival* Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. along Newport Ave. in Ocean Beach. This free festival will entertain more than 70,000 visitors throughout the day with music, entertainment, food, fun, crafts and more. Don’t miss this community tradition! 4800, 4900, 5000 blocks of Newport Ave. and surrounding areas. For information, call (619) 224-4906 or visit oceanbeachsandiego.com. JULY 2017 4 Big Bay Boom, Tuesday, July 4, Port of San Diego. bigbayboom.com 4 38th annual Ocean Beach Fireworks Display, Tuesday, July 4. This annual community event starts at 9 p.m. OB Standard Time with a 20-minute fireworks display off the Ocean Beach Pier. 4 “Morning After” beach cleanup, Wednesday, July 5, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. surfridersd.org/beachcleanups.php. 4 Point Loma Summer Concert Series, presents free live music in Point Loma Park, Friday evenings on July 14, 21, 28 and Aug. 4 and 11, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 1049 Catalina Blvd. Visit plconcerts.org. AUGUST 2017 4 OB Craft Fair, Saturday, Aug. 12 and 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., foot of Newport Avenue and Abbott Street. Call (619) 846-6269 or visit obtowncouncil.org. 4 Artwalk, Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 12 & 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Ingram Plaza, Arts District, Liberty Station in Point Loma. artwalksandiego.org. 4 America’s Finest City Half Marathon, Sunday, Aug. 20, 6:30 a.m. Begins at Cabrillo National Monument and ends in Balboa Park. Atten- dees must take a shuttle bus from the finish area on Park Boulevard to the race start, since there will be no private vehicle access to Cabrillo Monument on race morning. Visit afchalf.com. SEPTEMBER 2017 4 Pancake Breakfast on the Pier, TBA, Ocean Beach Pier. Call (619) 515-4400 or visit obtowncouncil.org. 4 OB Craft Fair, Saturday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., foot of Newport Ave. and Abbott. Call (619) 846-6269 or visit obtowncouncil.org. 4 The Cabrillo Festival, Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 29, and 30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event commemorates the arrival of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo to California in 1542 with a festival and a reenactment at the Cabrillo National Monument. Ballast Point Naval Base, Point Loma. Free admission. Visit cabrillofestival.org OCTOBER 2017 4 Paddle For Clean Water, TBA, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. around the OB Pier. surfridersd.org. 4 OB Craft Fair, Saturday, Oct. 14 and 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., foot of Newport Ave. and Abbott. Call (619) 846-6269 or visit obtowncoun- cil.org. 8 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 9 10 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-20182015-2016 4 OB Oktoberfest,* Friday & Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday. 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Includes the annual Brat Trot and OB Brew Fest in the Ocean Beach Pier parking lot at the foot of Newport Ave. and free all-ages area with vendor booths including food and merchandise on the Veterans Plaza lawn at the foot of New- port Ave. and Abbott. Call (619) 224-4906 or visit OBoktoberfest.com. 4 Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 3900 Lomaland Dr, Point Loma. For more information call (619) 849-2200 or go to www.pointloma.edu. 4 OB Halloween Carnival & Costume Contest, Saturday, Oct. 28, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., OB Rec Center, 4700 block of Santa Monica Ave. (one block south of Newport Ave). Sponsored by OB Rec Center. NOVEMBER 2017 4 OB Restaurant Walk,* Tuesday, Nov. 14, 5 to 9 p.m. Buy your tick- ets early! For more information, visit obtowncouncil.org or ocean- beachsandiego.com. 4 OB Craft Fair, Saturday, Nov. 11 and 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the foot of Newport Ave.and Abbott. Call (619) 846-6269, obtowncouncil.org.

4 OB Christmas Tree Decorating, Tuesday, Nov. 28 tree arrives 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 local kids decorate tree with Santa 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the foot of Newport Ave.and Abbott. For times, call (619) 846-6269, obtowncouncil.org. 4 OB Holiday Auction, Thursday Nov. 30, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sunshine Co. To donate items, call (619) 515-4400. For more information call (619) 846-6269, obtowncouncil.org. Must be 21. DECEMBER 2017 4 38th annual OB Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, Saturday, Dec. 2, 5:05 p.m., Newport Ave. obtowncountil.org. 4 OB Craft Fair, Saturday, Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 2nd). Visit Santa! at the foot of Newport Ave. & Abbott 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (619) 846-6269 or visit obtowncouncil.org.

For additional community events go to: OceanBeachSanDiego.com & PeninsulaChamber.com CELEBRATING OUR 25TH YEAR!

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JANUARY 2018 4 Whale Watch Weekend, TBA in January at the Cabrillo National Monument, end of Catalina Blvd. Call (619) 557-5450. FEBRUARY 2018 4 Peninsula Lions Spaghetti Dinner, fundraiser, TBA, at Masonic Center, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Includes music, auction and fun. Call (619) 225-8200, ext. 10. APRIL 2018 4 Day at the Docks, TBA, a sportfishing festival at the Sportfishing Landing, 2803 Emerson St. (619) 222-1144. 4 Taste of Point Loma, TBA, (619) 223-1629. MAY 2018 4 Portuguese Festa, TBA, featuring pageantry, food, entertainment and S.E.S. United Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. Call (619) 223-5880. 4 70th annual Ocean Beach Kite Festival, Saturday, May 12, children’s kite making starts at 9 a.m. Dusty Rhodes Park. Sponsored by Ocean Beach Kiwanis. Visit oceanbeachkiwanis.org. JUNE 2018 4 39th annual OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival,* June 23, along Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach. This free festival will entertain more than 70,000 visitors throughout the day with music, entertain- ment, food, fun, crafts and more. Don’t miss this community tradition! 4800, 4900, 5000 blocks of Newport Avenue and surrounding areas. Call (619) 224-4906 or visit oceanbeachsandiego.com. JULY 2018 4 39th annual Ocean Beach Fireworks Display,* Wednesday, July 4. This annual community event starts at 9 p.m. OB Standard Time with a 20-minute fireworks display off the Ocean Beach Pier. 4 “Morning After” beach cleanup, Thursday, July 5, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. surfridersd.org/beachcleanups.php. 4 Point Loma Summer Concert Series, presents free live music in Point Loma Park, Friday evenings TBA, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 1049 Catalina Blvd. Visit plconcerts.org.

*Events sponsored or co-sponsored by OBMA

Come to Ocean Beach and experience San Diego’s eclectic, authentic California beach town. While here, enjoy fine antique and vintage shopping, casual beach-style or upscale dining, craft beer and unique local shops. Stay the day in our open and relaxing atmosphere, en- counter a distinctive downtown district just steps from the ocean, enjoy one of San Diego’s finest and largest farmers markets, experience the original Dog Beach, rent a bicy- cle, take a surf lesson or stroll along our pier over the Pa- cific. Ocean Beach…where the sun sets on San Diego. Visit our website to download our mural brochure or historic plaque brochure and enjoy a self-guided walking tour.

12 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 Area Attractions See map on page 24

1. Balboa Park- the nation's largest urban cultural park. Home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo. The park has an ever-changing calendar of mu- seum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts and classes—all in the beautiful and timeless setting of this must-see San Diego attraction.

2. Cabrillo National Monument- Namesake of a 16th-century explorer of , the Cabrillo Monument, run by the National Park Serv- ice, offers spectacular views, a historic lighthouse, whale watching over- look and a visitors’ center with a museum. End of Catalina Boulevard.

3. Dog Beach- is a dog run area where dogs are permitted without a leash at all hours of the day. Dog owners are responsible for control and clean-up of their dogs. Standard dog laws apply on other portions of the beach and are strictly enforced. West Point Loma Blvd. at Voltaire St.

4. Dusty Rhodes Dog Park- friendly expanse offering picnic, playground, soccer and lacrosse fields. Sunset Cliffs Boulevard.

5. Famosa Slough- is a 30-acre urban wetland in San Diego, at the inter- section of West Point Loma and Famosa boulevards. Despite its small size and urban surroundings, the slough is a functioning wetland with freshwater, brackish and salt marsh habitats, teeming with small fish, crabs, and mollusks. Year-round bird life is also impressive, including avocets, stilts, terns and herons. The slough is popular with birders, providing close views of the little blue heron, blue-winged teal, osprey and the occasional rarity. (619) 224-4591 famosaslough.org.

Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 13 Area Attractions, cont. (Map on pg 24) 6. Ferry Landing Marketplace- Located on the beautiful island of Coron- ado, you'll discover a charming collection of shops, art galleries, fine restaurants and fun eateries surrounded by tree lined walkways, sway- ing palms and sparkling ponds. Take the ferry ride from Seaport Village or drive over the beautiful Coronado Bay Bridge. 7. Fort Rosecrans National Cemetary- A burial ground before 1847, this graveyard became an Army Post cemetery in the 1860’s and the final resting place for most who fell at San Pasqual in1846, and for the USS Bennington victims of 1905. Registered California landmark. 8. H&M Landing- Whether you're looking for the challenge and excitement of offshore fishing on an open party ticket, private charter, or luxury yacht, we have the vessels, facilities and personnel to fulfill your individual needs. Boat harbor located at 2803 Emerson St. (619) 222-1144. 9. Hotel Del Coronado- Rising from water’s edge on the quaint island of Coronado in San Diego. The Hotel del Coronado is considered one of America’s most beautiful resorts. It was built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. The Del offers travelers every con- temporary convenience in an enchanting Victorian atmosphere. USA Today lists The Del “one of the top 10 resorts in the world.” 10. Kobey’s Swap Meet- Let’s make a deal every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the San Diego Sports Arena. (619) 226-0650, kobeyswap.com. 11. Liberty Station- a former Naval Training Center that has been con- verted into a mixed-use community. This wonderful waterfront location is on a boat channel off of San Diego Bay. Liberty Station consists of retail shops, restaurants, an Arts District, golf course, public market and a park. The Naval Training Center site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 12. USS Midway Museum- is an unforgettable adventure for the entire family. Go to sea without ever leaving port! Explore more than 60 ex- hibits with a collection of 25 restored aircraft. Self-guided audio tour featuring Midway veterans as narrators included with admission. 910 N. Harbor Drive, . (619) 544-9600. 13. Ocean Beach Rec Center and Community Park- Sporting activities and educational offerings. 4726 Santa Monica Ave., (619) 531-1527. 14. Ocean Beach Farmers Market- Farm-fresh produce, plants, flowers, bread, fruit, jams, organic vegetables, prepared food, desserts, fresh pasta, honey, music, craft and more every Wednesday all year-round in the 4900 block of Newport Ave. Visit OB’s small shops and outstanding restaurants. (619) 224-4906, oceanbeachsandiego.com. Summer hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Winter hours: 4 to 7 p.m.

14 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 Area Attractions, cont. (Map on pg 24) 15. Ocean Beach Park/Pier- is a wide beach about one mile long. The Ocean Beach Municipal Pier is located at the south end of Ocean Beach Park & Dog Beach Park and is available to the public for walk- ing and fishing. The Walk on Water Cafe and a bait shop are halfway out along the pier. Fishing from the pier does not require a fishing li- cense, but catch regulations are enforced. 16. Old Town- Step back in time to a colorful world of fun and entertain- ment in beautiful Historic Old Town San Diego, where the first Europeans settled. Around every corner more history awaits you. The finest profes- sional theater, artisans, galleries and shops are within easy walking dis- tance with free live entertainment, mariachis, dancers, period attire docents providing tours and more. Old Town is nestled in the heart of San Diego, with more than 150 shops, award-winning restaurants, 17 museums, and historical sites just a short walk from the San Diego Trolley Transit Center and a short drive from most San Diego destinations. 17. Peninsula Family YMCA- 4390 Valeta St, (619) 226-8888. 18. Plumosa Park- Plumosa Drive and Chatsworth Boulevard. 19. Point Loma Community Park- 1049 Catalina Boulevard. 20. Point Loma Lighthouse- Today the Old Point Loma Lighthouse still stands watch over San Diego harbor, sentinel to a vanished past. The National Park Service has refurbished the interior to its historic 1880’s appearance – a reminder of a bygone era. Ranger-led talks, displays and brochures are available to explain the lighthouse’s interesting past. 21. Robb Field- The largest park in OB features many athletic playing fields, tennis courts, a weight room, a skateboard park and barbecue areas. 2525 Bacon St., (619) 531-1563.

Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 15 Peninsula Area PHONE DIRECTORY DISTRICT 2 City Councilman Lori Zapf ...... (619) 236-6622 OCEAN BEACH HOTLINE ...... (619) 846-6269 OCEAN BEACH LIBRARY ...... (619) 531-1532 OCEAN BEACH MAINSTREET ASSOCIATION ...... (619) 224-4906 OCEAN BEACH TOWN COUNCIL ...... (619) 515-4400 PENINSULA BEACON ...... (858) 270-3103 PENINSULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ...... (619) 223-1629 PENINSULA FAMILY YMCA ...... (619) 226-8888 POINT LOMA LIBRARY ...... (619) 531-1539 POST OFFICE ...... (800) 275-8777 SURF CONDITIONS ...... (619) 221-8824 BEACH WEATHER/SURF & DIVE CONDITIONS (RECORDED). (619) 221-8824 EMERGENCY INFORMATION EMERGENCY POLICE-FIRE ...... 911 SAN DIEGO POLICE NON-EMERGENCY LINE ...... (619) 531-2000 URGENT CARE 3434 MIDWAY DRIVE ...... (619) 225-6200 SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 7901 Frost St...... (858) 939-3400 MERCY HOSPITAL 4077 Fifth Ave...... (619) 294-8111 UCSD MEDICAL CENTER 200 West Arbor Dr...... (619) 543-6222

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16 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 Area Attractions, cont’d. (Map on pg 24)

22. Valley View Casino Center- In addition to hosting major musical acts, the arena hosts a wide variety of sporting events. 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, sandiegoarena.com. 23. San Diego Zoo- more than a zoo, it is a sanctuary for thousands of an- imals, a landscape of rare plants from all climates and a living classroom that entertains as well as educates. Home to four giant pandas. Voted “Best Zoo in the World.” (619) 231-1515. 24. SeaWorld- Take a one-of-a-kind journey to the wonders that exist beyond the ocean’s door. (619) 226-3900, seaworld.com. 25. Seaport Village- Enjoy strolling along the cobblestone pathways that meander by the stunning San Diego Bay. Visit one-of-a-kind shops and marvelous entertainment that Seaport Village of San Diego has to offer. There’s even an antique carousel that dates back to 1895, a delight for children of all ages. Street performers, face-painters, musicians and other entertainers round out this truly memorable San Diego experience. 26. Shelter Island Fishing Pier- No license required to cast off into the San Diego Bay. Bait and tackle and even a deli are available on the pier. 1776 Shelter Island Drive. 27. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park- is a 68-acre resource-based park stretching along the Pacific Ocean bordering the western edge of Point Loma. Sunset Cliffs Park’s topography includes intricately carved coastal bluffs, arches and sea caves. From the cliffs, the California gray whale can be seen migrating annually from the Bering Sea to . 28. Tide Pools- Located at Cabrillo National Monument. During periods of low tide, pools form along this shore in rocky depressions. In them you may see flowery sea anemones, elusive octopi, spongy deadman's fin- gers, and a myriad of other creatures. 29. - amusement rides like the Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster, mini-golf and arcade. Ride the waves at the Wave House or visit shops and restaurants. Fun for the entire family located on the board- wark at the end of Mission Beach. Free admission. Opens 11 a.m. daily. 3146 Mission Blvd., Pacific Beach. (858) 488-1549. 30. La Jolla- The Jewel of San Diego. La Jolla boasts an array of tourists attractions including seals and sea lions, La Jolla Cove, an underwater park and ecological reserve, and Sunny Jim Cave. La Jolla Shores has a one mile long sandy beach popular for kayaking and scuba diving and Scripps pier at the end. Enjoy fine dining, shopping and a wonderful array of museums and art galleries.

Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 17 Liberty Station: Then and Now

In 1915, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Franklin D. Roosevelt first surveyed San Diego as a possible site for the next Naval Training Station. Construction didn’t begin until 1921 and by 1923 the first recruits ar- rived and a rich San Diego military history had begun. During the war years of 1941-1945, the Naval Training Station con- tinued to grow to accommodate the need for sailors. With San Diego being home to more than a sixth of the Navy’s fleet, the Naval Training Center has played a key strategic role throughout the last century. Much of the richness of San Diego history can be found in the many architectural influences on the former base. Liberty Station is an ar- chitectural masterpiece of the Spanish Colonial Revival style. Lincoln Rogers and Point Loma native Frank W. Stevenson were commissioned by the Navy to create a distinctive style for the San Diego training base. Together they would create what would become the heart of the Naval Training Center. Heavily influenced by Bertram G. Goodhue’s design for the building of the 1917 California Exposition in Balboa Park, more than 50 original buildings are restored today to preserve the magnificent work of a group of talented architects.

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A burgeoning San Diego hub for life and culture, ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station is a unique waterfront destination with 120 galleries, museums, artists, makers, restaurants, luxury cinemas and a public mar- ket. ARTS DISTRICT is a place to create, connect, learn, shop, dine, ex- plore and buy local art. From artists and dancers to boutique shops, a historic golf course, seasonal holiday ice rink, and event venues, ARTS DISTRICT abounds with entertainment, annual festivals and innovative cultural and culinary experiences. Located at the former Naval Train- ing Center in Point Loma you’ll find historic Navy architecture, vast parks and plentiful free parking. LibertyStation.com/ARTSDISTRICT

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Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 19 Business Directory

Accommodations & Camping Inn at Sunset Cliffs 1370 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, Ocean Beach · 619-222-7901 www.innatsunsetcliffs.com Wake up to ocean sounds and spectacular views at the remodeled Inn at Sunset Cliffs. Enjoy the heated swimming pool, ocean terrace, Sunset Cliffs walks or nearby attractions such as SeaWorld and Cabrillo Point, airport and Gaslamp Quarter-Downtown located near this quaint hotel. Many different room styles and amenities available. Come enjoy this one-of-a-kind hotel located directly on the Pacific. Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence 4 years in a row. Waterfront Ceremonies and private events. Ask about our “beach mobile” service. Now offering Oceanfront Yoga classes (sunsetcliffsyoga.com). Ocean Villa Inn 5142 W. Point Loma Blvd, Ocean Beach · 619-224-3481 www.oceanvillainn.com Vacation with your dog! Discover this classic Southern California oceanfront inn with cozy rooms that look out at the majestic Pacific Ocean. Surf and sea breezes await you at our bohemian escape that is pet friendly located right on Dog Beach. Dog wash and fenced dog run area included. Close to Downtown/GasLamp District, Sea World and many other local attractions. Complimentary continental breadfast/Wi-Fi.

Activities/Rentals Hornblower Cruises See specific cruise for dock location · 800-668-4322 www.hornblower.com There’s a lot in life to celebrate... birthdays, the full moon and Spring Break. Whatever the occasion, you’ll enjoy gentle bay breezes, glittering waves, and the dramatic San Diego skyline. Whether it’s your anniver- sary, or you finally found a great babysitter, join us for gracious hospitality and stunning views on a San Diego dining cruise, Champagne or Whale Watching cruise...we have something for everyone from locals to visitors. Liberty Public Market in Liberty Station 2825 Dewey Rd #207, Point Loma · 619-798-4036 www.libertypublicmarket.com Liberty Public Market in Liberty Station brings together the cuisines and culture of San Diego. All vendors are open from 11am to 7pm daily, but some are open earlier and others later. For hours of specific vendors, please visit the Artisans page at libertypublicmarket.com

Animal Hospital Sunset Cliffs Animal Hospital 4862 Santa Monica Ave, Ocean Beach · 619-224-0773 www.sunsetcliffsanimalhospital.com Sunset Cliffs Animal Hospital features state of the art equipment and a staff of highly skilled veterinarians led by Dr. Christy Berg, D.V.M. Whether your pet has a small "owie", needs their routine shots and checkup, or requires major surgery rest assured they are in good hands. Sunset Cliffs Animal Hospital also offers their patients "Kitty Condos" designed to keep your kitty comfortable while you travel.

20 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 5142 W. Point Loma Blvd San Diego, CA 92107 619-224-3481 oceanvillainn.com

Steps Away From World Famous Dog Beach • Pet Friendly and Non Pet Friendly Rooms • Heated Pool • Dog Wash • Complimentary Internet, Parking And Breakfast

Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 21 Automotive Service Sunset Garage 1946 Bacon St, Ocean Beach · 619-244-2929 www.sunsetgarageob.com Ocean Beach’s auto repair experts. Service with integrity. Sunset Garage has been repairing automobiles and trucks for San Diego since 1931. Their reputation for delivering dependable and honest auto repair service goes back a long way and it is the reason they are the garage for so many locals.Their customers even continue to choose them after they’ve moved away! Out of town visitors say they trust them like their hometown mechanic. Their ASE certified master auto repair technicians & SMOG specialists work together to investigate your vehicle and accu- rately diagnose exactly what your car needs. Just ask for Woody and your car worries are over—then you can head to the Beach! Art Gallery/Museums Cabrillo National Monument 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, Point Loma · 619- 557-5450 www.nps.gov/cabr/ Cabrillo National Monument is located at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula. It commemorates the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542. This event marked the first time that a European expedition had set foot on what later be- came the West Coast of the United States. The park offers a view of San Diego's harbor and skyline. On clear days, a wide expanse of the Pacific Ocean, Tijuana, and 's Coronado Islands are also visible. A visitor center screens a film about Cabrillo's voyage. The Old Point Loma Light- house, now a museum, is the highest point in the park and has been a San Diego icon since 1855. San Diego Watercolor Society 2825 Dewey Rd, Liberty Station · 619-876-4550 www.sdws.org San Diego Watercolor Society is dedicated to nurturing artists who use water-based media to describe their world and their responses to it. With it’s dedicated all-volunteer staff, SDWS operates a major gallery and education center at NTC Arts District at Liberty Station in Point Loma.

Beauty & Health . Details Salon & Spa 4993 Niagara Ave, #205, Ocean Beach · 619-222-6777 www.detailssalonspa.com Looking for that upscale salon/spa? Visit us at Details – an Aveda Concept Salon & Spa since 1990. Celebrating over 26 years in business! Hair services include cuts, color, smoothing treatments, updos and special occasion hair. Skin care includes waxing, facials, spa treatments and massage. We carry a full line of earth friendly Aveda products. So, whether you only need a trim or a complete makeover, our highly edu- cated staff is ready to assist. And if you just need to relax, this is the place to let the stress melt away! Point Loma Sports Club 2751 Roosevelt Rd. · Liberty Station · 619-582-CLUB www.plsportsclub.com When you walk into the lobby you will feel like you are walking into a five-star resort. You will be greeted and checked in by friendly and pro- fessional staff. As you enter the athletic club, you will be awed by the high ceilings and state-of-the-art equipment. No expense was spared, so that all members will have access to all the best and most cutting- edge precor, free motion, hoist, techno gym and kinesis equipment.

22 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 READERS CHOICE AWARDS RETAIL/SERVICES Voted Best Sunset Garage Auto Repair General Automotive Repair Someone you Including State Certified Smog Inspections - Safety/New Buyers Inspections can trust like Factory Service Maintenance Performed - Complete Tune-up Service your home Major Engine Overhaul - Cooling Systems - Diagnostic Codes - Brakes town mechanic

1946 Bacon St. Ocean Beach 619-224-2929 sunsetgarageob.com

HAIR • SKIN • PRODUCTS 4993 Niagara Ave., Ste. 205 O.B. 619.222.6777 | detailssalonspa.com

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See a list of Local Attractions starting on page 13 Fashion/Jewelry/Gifts A.L. Jacobs and Sons Jewelers LOCATED IN THE HEART OF POINT LOMA · 619-955-5007 1055 Rosecrans, Point Loma www.aljacobsandsons.com A. L. Jacobs and Sons Jewelers has been serving San Diego since 1937 and continues to provide fine quality jewelry to fit any budget. The family jeweler carries a unique selection of jewelry from engagement rings to gold and silver jewelry. They can also take care of your watch, clock or jewelry repairs. If your jewelry is not adequately insured, now is the best time to protect your precious items with a professional jewelry appraisal from A. L. Jacobs and Sons Jewelers. Their personal service and prod- uct knowledge come from decades of experience. Blue Apparel 1237 Prospect St, La Jolla · 858-454.2683 www.BlueApparel.com Blue Apparel carries the highest selection of La Jolla t-shirts and sweatshirts along with jewelry, souvenirs, and beach essentials. The place to shop when you need to be outfitted in a casual, yet stylish way, for a day of exploring! La Jolla Shirt Company LLC 935 Prospect St, La Jolla 858-454-8530 [email protected] "Serving La Jolla for over 26+ years, La Jolla Shirt Company has the very best reputation for amazing resort wear, clothing & unique souvenirs. La Jolla Shirt Company specializes in the most up to date & the very best heat transfer T-shirt quality prints available in town with over 300 prints to choose from. La Jolla Shirt Company also does custom Embroidery & Silkscreen Printing for many renowned businesses, companies & for your personal needs. Our expertise, experience & enthusiasm will definitely render you to having an awesome & fun time spent in our store. Wishing you happy holidays & a fruitful new year ahead" mozana beads & stones Charismatism Tea Company 4918 Voltaire St, Ocean Beach · 619-757-6547 www.charismatism.com You can smell the friendly scent of Nag Champa outside this fun little store. Shop for silver and beaded jewelry or help design your own unique pieces with stones from around the world including mining specimens for wire wrapping or collecting. This is your home for all 15 of the Angel Crystals, including phenakite and goshenite. Inside mozana beads is Charismatism Tea Company featuring the patented Zana13 Adaptogenic Tea and dozens of other blends ready to brew and go.This shop is a neighborhood staple for incense, soaps, oils, herbs, sunglasses, included in the inventory. Top quality djembe drums add to the fun. Celebrating 11 years in OB!

LA JOLLA SHIRT CO Custom Embroidery Custom Silk Screening Buy 2 T-Shirts, GET THE 3RD 50% OFF Buy a Hoodie & a Shirt, receive a SD/CA Ball Cap for $10 1st time guest only. All purchases items must be at regular price. Limit 1 sale promo per guest. (858) 454-8530 • 935 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA Visitor’s Guide & Coupon must be present for purchase

26 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 In the heart of the Point Loma Village 1055 Rosecrans Street (619)955-5007 • www.ALJacobsAndSons.com

Celebrating 11 Years in OB!

20% OFF All Purchases Promo Code: Blue17 La Jolla’s #1 Family Fashion Apparel

Blue Apparel Alexia Maria Prospect St Daniel Jewelry & Gifts Peter Lik Gallery FREE Ivanhoe Ave KIDS STICKERS Roslyn Ln $100 or more purchase 1237 Prospect Street | 858.454.2583 | BlueApparel.com

Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 27 Specialty Shops/Souveniers The Black 5017 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach · 619-222-5498 The Black in Ocean Beach. A tradition. Celebrating more than 40 years in the same location. We have everything for your smoking needs, posters, black lights, T-shirts. Specializing in UNIQUE gifts of all kinds. Open 7 days. All major credit cards accepted. The Black Bead 5003 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach · 619-222-2115 www.theblackbead.com When you first enter this thriving little shop, you’ll probably get dizzy from the whirlwind of colors, shapes and strings. The shelves are over- flowing, and the walls are alive with patterns and trinkets hanging above your head. Beaders and crafters come from literally all over the world to visit this well-known shop. From one-of-a-kind, rare beads to hand-blown glass to Bali silver and Swarovski crystals. There’s some- thing for everyone. Hot Spot Studio 2770 Historic Decatur Rd, · Barracks 14 · Liberty Station 619-223-1339 · www.thehotspotstudio.com Hot Spot Studio is a fun location to paint your own pottery, candle making and more. Come in and relax to great music in a spacious studio and enjoy creating unique, personalized gifts and keepsakes that will be cherished forever. Fun for kids and adults! Great for parties of all ages! Come check them out. Furniture & Consignment Karen’s Consignment Gallery 4051 Voltaire Street, Point Loma · 619.225.8585 www.karensconsignmentgallery.com Karen's Consignment Gallery is San Diego’s award winning gallery. They specialize in high-end, brand name furniture, artwork, jewelry, rugs, unique décor accessories and designer and one-of-a-kind items. Cele- brating their 26th year in business —at the same location— they have earned an excellent reputation throughout San Diego for great merchan- dise at reasonable prices. Check out the impressive 8,500 square foot show room filled with excellent quality, gently owned furniture and décor; “from vintage pieces to modern contemporary and everything in be- tween…at a fraction of retail”. Their inventory is fast moving and changes every day. Staff is courteous, friendly, and always available to offer an opinion or help you with your questions. The Corner Store 4873 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach · 619-222-1911 www.obcornerstore.com The Corner Store offers an intoxicating selection of ever-changing merchandise for your home and garden. You will find a wide variety of vintage cottage, coastal, shabby chic and industrial furniture and acces- sories plus new adornments complementing those purchases. A creative friendly staff awaits your shopping pleasure. Other merchandise includes new and collectible gifts, chandeliers, lamps, old doors and windows, jewelry, artwork, handpainted greeting cards, mirrors, clocks, and more.The Corner Store also stocks Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan and of- fers hands-on workshops on how to turn your old furniture into beautiful additions for your home.

28 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 A Music Center Gifts • Candles The most unusual • Clothes • Books • Clothes Books • Posters Incense and • Pipes Cigars Jewelry All major credit cards accepted cards All major credit

The Corner Store

Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan

4873 Newport Ave. Ocean Beach 619-222-1911 thecornerstoreob.com the A Bead Lover’s Paradise! Black Millions of Unique Beads All Sizes & Colors • Huge Variety • Charms & Pendants Bead Many Rare & Unusual Beads • Create your own unique gifts In ocean Beach since 1993 Plus everything for the Beading Enthusiast including wire, clasps, chain and more. Voted #1 for beads “Where there’s always something new & different”

Wed-Sat 10:30-7pm • Sun 11-6pm 5003 Newport Ave. • Ocean Beach theblackbead.com • (619) 222-2115

Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 29 Dining & Entertainment Arizona Cafe 1925 Bacon St, Ocean Beach · 619-223-7381 www.theazcafeob.com An OB landmark since 1927, the Arizona Café offers a ’40s-style at- mosphere with a contemporary flare. The menu offers award winning homemade food that includes burgers, sliders, sandwiches, salads, ap- petizers and more. Can’t stay? Grab an order to go from the take-out window. All your favorite sports on big screen TVs, pool tables, and a daily happy hour from 4:30 – 6:30pm featuring $3 food and drinks, makes the Arizona a great place to go and a hard place to leave. BBQ House 5025 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach · 619-222-4311 www.bbqhouseob.com One of Ocean Beach’s best-kept secrets may not be a secret any- more. After 25 years of hard work and dedication from Abdullah and his sons, Davin and Melvin, just last year, completed their 3rd expan- sion! While still providing the same great-tasting barbeque, they now offer a full bar with 30 beers on tap. The new ambiance provides cus- tomers, old and new, with a nice place to get their BBQ fix and cool off with a drink or two after soaking up the sun at the beach all day. Come hang out with them on game days where you’re sure to find your fa- vorite sports team competing on one of their 10 big- screen TV’s. You might even be lucky enough to see your team broadcasted on the 80- inch— stop by— sit down and enjoy this great place. Cafe Milano 711 Pearl St. La Jolla · 858-454-3806 Great Prices. Incredible Food. Owner/chef Pasquale Cianni brought northern Italian cuisine to La Jolla 16 years ago and has been successfully pleasing both local resi- dents and out-of-towners — even out-of-the-country guests — with his homemade pappardelle pasta, veal ossobuco, lobster ravioli and many other authentic Italian dishes. Café Milano is an exciting and incredible experience for the whole family at affordable prices. Early bird special: 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. Choose a select soup or salad, menu entrée & dessert for $21.95. Open M-F 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., Sat 2-10 p.m., Sun.2-9 p.m. Daybreak Island Grill 2296 Bacon St, Ocean Beach · 619-222-0406 www.daybreakislandgrill.com Join us for the taste and sounds of the islands. Coffee hut, OB 's Kine GRINDZ serving breakfast & lunch all day. A local OB spot that feels like Hawaii—only closer. Classic recipes made with quality locally sourced in- gredients. Top rated Kona coffee and espresso, loco moco, homemade banana bread french toast, eggs Benedict's, Maui wowie/luau pancakes, kalua pork, salads and more. Relax with a Bloody Mary, mimosa, or a cold beer from Kona brewery. Hours: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.-Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Aloha hour: 7-8 a.m. Donovan’s Steak and Chop House 1250 Prospect, La Jolla · 877-698-6666 570 K St, Downtown Gas Lamp · 877-698-6666 www.donovanssteakhouse.com Donovan’s sets the standard of fine dining excellence. A classic steakhouse with stylish, lively atmosphere. Enjoy the ocean view at the La Jolla location! We like to think of Donovan's as your own special place where you can celebrate with friends, family and associates.

30 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 Coffee Hut Breakfast Lunch Daily Bloody Mary Bar Take Out - Phone In • Patio Areas • TV/Sports Daybreakislandgrill.com Luau Pancakes, Loco Moco, Eggs Benedict(s), Homemade Banana READERS Best Omelet, Bread French Toast, Kalua Pulled CHOICE Pet Friendly & Pork/BBQ Sauce, Salads & Sandwiches AWARDS Breakfast Top Rated Espresso/Kona Coffee OB’s KINE GRINDZ Aloha Hour: 7-8am M-F Parking- City lot across the street 7am - 3pm M - F • 7am - 4pm S/S • 619-222-0406 • 2296 Bacon St, Ocean Beach

La Jolla’s Best Italian Restaurant 5 Years in a row! 711 Pearl Street, La Jolla (858) 454-3806 www.cafemilanolajolla.com

Middle Eastern Cuisine 12 allocated Beers on Tap Kabobs • Shawarma Hummus • Falafels Happy Hour Tues & Thurs 11am-11pm $3 Sculpins by Ballast Point Baba Ghanoush Plus Salads, Desserts & More! Beer & Wine Open Everyday 11am-11pm (619) 222-9700 | www.ObKabob.com 4994 Newport Avenue #A | Ocean Beach (Next to Starbucks) Voted Best Mediterranean

Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 31 Kaiserhof Restaurant 2253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., Ocean Beach · 619-224-0606 www.kaiserhofrestaurant.com Kaiserhof is a great family owned and operated German restaurant and would not be complete without wienerschnitzel or jagerschnitzel. It doesn’t get much better than the wurst platters, including Bratwurst, knackwurst and Bauenwurst with sauerkraut and red potatoes and a good German beer. Other items include beef goulash, beef stroganoff, Bavarian-style sauerbraten and the stuffed rolled beef specialty called rouladen. American-style entrees include broiled lobster tail, grilled halibut steak, poached salmon filet with hollandaise, filet mignon Madagascar with peppercorn/brandy sauce, or a New York strip steak. Dine in or enjoy the beer garden, a lovely outdoor heated area where you can sip a German brew and enjoy traditional German and American meals. Full bar. Lighthouse Ice Cream 5059 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach · 619-222-8600 YOU Scream, I Scream, WE all Scream for Lighthouse Ice Cream! Serving award winning ice cream since 1997. Featuring the famous HOT WAFFLE ICE CREAM SANDWICH, Cascade Glacier Ice Cream, Double Rainbow Premium Ice Cream, Cravory Cookies, Doggie Ice Treats, and the Delicious Flavor Burst Soft Serve. Check out our Mini-Menu, and even our sugar-free and vegan options. We have something for everyone! Lupi Italian Restaurant 5518 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla · 858-454-6421 www.lupivinocucina.com Lupi Italian restaurant and wine bar has always been a La Jolla favorite for those who appreciate fine Italian wine and mouthwatering authentic cuisine and now there is a new reason to visit. Owners Andri- ano Gasparo and Luigi Tornatore have added a new twist to the menu while keeping all your favorites. Enjoy dining on the the sunny outdoor patio . You can also bring your pet for some special hos”pet”ality. So stop by and see what's new at Lupi's. Catering available. Mother’s Saloon 2228 Bacon St, (between Voltaire & Lotus) Ocean Beach 619-221-8100 · www.motherssaloon.com Mother's Saloon is located one block from the beach on Bacon. Speaking of bacon...they smoke the bacon in-house. Enjoy bacon wrapped shrimp, dates, jalapenos, hot dogs and the 1/2 lb burgers are to die for... bleu cheese bacon burger, yum! If you like spicy, you need to try the mother f'er burger with jalapenos topped with jack cheese, habanero BBQ and spicy volcano sauce...warning extremely hot! Come enjoy the weekday $12 Burger, Fries & Beer 11am-5pm or weekday Happy Hour: 3-7pm. No cover!!! 21+ over. Find them on FB.

NATI’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Preparing the Finest Mexican Dishes Celebrating our 57th Anniversary • Cocktails • Plenty of Parking • Candlelight Dining • Garden Patio

READERS CHOICE AWARDS BEST RESTAURANTS 2016 VOTED BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 1852 Bacon Street(at Niagara) Ocean Beach 619-224-3369

32 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 858.454.6421 5518 La Jolla Blvd. La Jolla www.lupivinocucina.com

READERS CHOICE VOTED BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT AWARDS 7 YEARS IN A ROW! BEST RESTAURANTS

Happy Hour Sun.-Th. Private Events Daily Specials Catering Available

Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 33 Nati’s Mexican Restaurant 1852 Bacon St, Ocean Beach · 619-224-3369 This Ocean Beach landmark is celebrating their 57th Anniversary 1960-2016! Enjoy dinner by candlelight or a relaxed lunch on the sunny patio. Nati’s serves the finest Mexican dishes. Visit them on the way to or from SeaWorld, Cabrillo Monument or the OB Pier. Free ample parking. Weekday lunch specials. Cocktails. Saturday and Sunday brunch. Voted Best Overall Restaurant on the Peninsula 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, 2015 and 2016. Readers Choice Awards! Newbreak Coffee & Cafe 1830-D Sunset Cliffs Blvd, Ocean Beach · 619-226-4471 1959 Abbott St, OB · 619-224-6666 · www.newbreakcafe.com Newbreak Coffee and Café has been serving up the best cup of cof- fee, delicious breakfast and lunch for the last 22 years. Recommended by Trip Advisor and has won numerous awards for best café consistently. Come by and try and see why. Newport Pizza & Ale House 5050 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach · 619-224-4540 www.newportpizza-alehouse.com One of San Diego's finest beer bars and proud member of the San Diego Brewers Guild. They strive to educate the public of the benefits of drinking great beer. With 24 taps that constantly rotate, you are bound to find a new favorite beer every time you come in plus a selec- tion of 80+ bottles which are also constantly changing. Enjoy rare Bel- gian ales to classic IPAs. They also specialize in great thin-crust pizza with seven different types of hand-tossed pizza. Order by the slice or share a whole pie with your friends. Daily happy hour specials from 3–6 p.m. plus other great deals. Enjoy your slice of pie and pint of beer on the open-air patio, while taking in the Pacific Ocean view! OB Brewery 5041 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach · 619-955-8053 www.obbrewingco.com Enjoy a cold microbrew and delicious food and a helpful staff while taking in one of San Diego's best ocean views. It just doesn't get much better than this! Welcome to OB Brewery, one of San Diego's newest breweries. It is also one of the closest to the beach. The brewery features a selection of microbrews brewed on site as well as an excellent selec- tion of your favorite craft beers. Their diverse menu features your fa- vorites as well as some pleasant surprises. Enjoy brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM-2PM. Sample their beer and other microbrews in the 1st floor tasting room .There are 3 levels, all with patios that pro- vide amazing ocean views which explains their favorite saying , OB Brewery-"Brews with Views".

Newbreak Coffee & Cafe has been serving up the best cup of coffee, delicious breakfast & lunch for the last 20 years. It has been recommended by Trip Advisor and has won the award for best cafe consistently. The relaxed friendly atmosphere & free 1959 Abbott St., Ocean Beach, CA 92107 Wi-Fi makes these 1830 D Sunset Cliffs Blvd. CA 92107 cafes a must visit.

34 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 24 CRAFT BEERS ON TAP • 100 BOTTLED BEERS PIZZA BY THE SLICE FREE DELIVERY IN OB READERS #1 BEER SELECTION CHOICE VOTED AWARDS Plus a Consistent Readers Choice for Pizza Newport Pizza & Ale House 5050 NEWPORT AVE. • OCEAN BEACH • 619.224.4540 WWW.OBPIZZASHOP.COM

New! PITAYA Smoothies, Dragon Fruit Acai, Fruits & Vegetable Drinks, Wheatgrass, Fruit Salads, (619) 756-6265 Bagels & Wraps, phone orders appreciated Subs & More 5001 Newport Avenue,Suite A

OPEN FOR BRUNCH SAT. & SUN 10AM-1PM FEATURING OUR CHEF’S UNIQUE DISHES AND YOUR FAVORITES

One of San Diego’s Best Ocean views from our 3rd story Patio Craft Beer Brewed on premises plus local favorites 3 patios-one on each level A full kitchen featuring your favorite pub-fare Chef Evan Sabin Brewer Jim Millea READERS CHOICE Voted Best New Restaurant AWARDS OBBREWING.COM 619-955-8053 • 5041 NEWPORT AVE.

Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 35 OB Deli 4984 Voltaire St, Ocean Beach · 619-226-8559 If you're looking for an amazing sandwich, do yourself a favor and head to OB Deli. Just check their reviews and you'll see why you're in for a treat! Bobby and his friendly staff will make you feel right at home, like you're at your favorite hometown deli. But if you look closely at the menu, you'll also feel like a local since the sandwiches are all creatively named after streets in Ocean Beach.The deli is always clean and stocked with the freshest ingredients. They also offer salads and more. And since they are located inside a convenience store, OB Quick Stop —voted the best in the area— the choices of beverages and sides to complement you're meal is endless OB Kabob 4994 Newport Ave, (around corner) Ocean Beach · 619-222-9700 www.obkabob.com Established in February 2013, Ocean Beach Kabob is a family-owned and operated restaurant that brings exquisite Middle Eastern cuisine to Ocean Beach. All the dishes are homemade from the finest and freshest quality meats, vegetables and spices and feature top-quality beef, lamb and chicken. The shawarma is mouth-watering, delicious must-have. Ocean Beach Kabob uses top cuts of grass fed beef and lamb, making its kabobs the most tender and juicy anywhere, and the chicken is made of white meat (breast) only. The taste is simply so delicious that you’ll be glad you stopped by. Their organic hummus, falafels and baba ghanoush are also favorites. Beer and wine available to complement your meal. Daily lunch specials available.

Your Happy Hour 3PM - 7PM Home for MON. - FRI Sports in Food and Ocean Drink Beach Specials

MONDAY: INDUSTRY NIGHT - $4 U CALL IT’S

TUESDAY: ALMOST FAMOUS TRIVIA 8PM - $2 TACOS

WEDNESDAY: LIVE MUSIC - $4 ABSOLUT, $2 SLIDERS

THURSDAY: DJ DUB - $4 ALTOS TEQUILA, $2 TJ DOGS

2228 Bacon St Ocean Beach • 619-221-8100 • motherssaloon.com

36 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 37 OB Smoothie Bar & Sub Express 5001-A Newport Ave, Ocean Beach · 619-756-6265 Got acai? If you’re looking for the best in town, you’ve found it and at a reasonable price. Now serving Pitaya (Dragon Fruite). Plus you’ll find delicious smoothies, wraps, fruit salads, fruit and vegetable drinks, bagels for breakfast, subs and more. And if you still need a healthy boost, how about a shot of wheat grass. Skip the fast food chains and grab a fast and delicious meal or snack — your body will thank you. Pacific Shores 4927 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach · 619-223-7549 Voted as a Best Bar 7 years in a row! You’ll step back in time in this vintage, undersea style cocktail lounge, complete with sea-life murals, etched mirrors and a giant seashell bar. Enjoy happy hour prices all day from 10 am -2 am while listening to jukebox tunes that span the decades. Great Drinks, Great People & Great Prices! Pool table, parking, smoking area and ATM available. Two blocks to world famous OB Pier. Point Loma Tea 2770 Historic Decatur Rd, Barrak 14, Studio 104 Point Loma, Liberty Station · 619-523-2070 www.pointlomatea.com Here’s where you can experience the artistry of tea! Choose from ex- quisite whole leaf teas, accessories and gifts from around the world— for your enjoyment. Open by appointment. Poma’s Italian Delicatessen 1846 Bacon St, Ocean Beach · 619-223-3027 · pomasdeli.com For five decades, Poma’s Italian Delicatessen has wowed cus- tomers with its sandwiches. The homemade Italian-style bread and roast beef have drawn customers back since 1965. Poma’s is also well known for homemade Italian specialties including pizza, lasagna and ravioli. Beer and wine is available to go, as well as catering on re- quest. Visit Poma’s— a local legend! Voted a Reader’s Choice for Best Deli & Best Sandwich nine years in a row! Raglan Public House 1851 Bacon St, Ocean Beach · 619-794-2304 www.raglanpublichouse.com Raglan Public House is a New Zealand-inspired organic burger restaurant that specializes in organic gourmet burgers, sandwiches and salads, as well as a constantly rotating selection of craft beers and craft cocktails. Conveniently located on the corner of Niagara and Bacon in the heart of OB, Raglan is a great place to come grab a local craft beer and the best burger in all of San Diego!

- Family Owned & Operated Since 1965 - ITALIAN You’ll LOVE Our Sandwiches POMA’S & Pizza DELICATESSEN “HOME OF THE ROAST BEEF” plus great pizza!

Consistently voted Best Deli & Sandwich!

Plus Party Trays of Lasagna, Mini Sandwiches, Pasta, Salad & More 1846 BACON ST., OCEAN BEACH (619) 223-3027

38 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 LIQUOR 30 YEARS IN OB Market FREE SANDWICH Buy 1 Sandwich at regular price & get the 2nd free.

OB Deli with coupon - Expires 01-1-18 Free sandwich same or lesser value value. Not vaid with any other offer.

- Daily Lunch Specials - Your favorite sandwiches & sides - All inside a full grocery store! - Open Late -Everything you need before you “hit the beach!” 4984 Voltaire, Ocean Beach • (619) 226-8559

LOCAL CRAFT BEER, WINE & COCKTAILS, HAWAIIAN FOOD, ACAI BOWLS & SMOOTHIES COFFEE, TEA & KAVA. LUSH GARDEN PATIO. FREE COFFEE (16oz. - Organic Drip) with ad. Not valid w/any other offer. one per person.

Discount Tickets to local attractions on-line Seaworld • Zoo • Balboa Park • Museum & others • Hornblower Cruises • Trolly Tours of SD • Knox • Kayak & SUP rentals and much more! www.temanacafe.com 619.255.9233 • 4956 Voltaire Street 2 blks, from the beach, btw. Cable & Bacon

Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 39 Sunshine Company 5028 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach · 619-222-0722 www.sunshineob.com An Ocean Beach institution since 1974, this newly remodeled, award winning beach bar has something for everyone. Watch the sunset from the ocean view deck while enjoying one of over 100 beers - 33 on draft, hand crafted cocktails, and homemade sangria. Shoot pool while watch- ing your favorite team on one of the big screens. Check out the week- night specials and enjoy happy hour every day from 5-6pm. Stop by and you will see why the Sunshine Co. has been voted “Best Bar” and “Best Place to People Watch” year after year! Te Mana Café 4956 Voltaire St, Ocean Beach · 619-255-9233 www.temanacafe.com Now serving local craft beer, wine and cockails. Stop by Te Mana Café to find out why it's the locals' choice for the best organic cof- fee in town. Stay and be part of our Ohana! (that's Hawaiian for family). Home to the natives, our island style café is a historical landmark in an inviting 1924 craftsman style home with tropical garden and relaxing patio. We welcome you to bring your family, friends, dog, and ukulele to celebrate the aloha of Te Mana Café! Enjoy Dakine Grinds made to order. Also try our fresh smoothies, iced coffee, teas, and amazing kava drinks. "Onolicious" is our business! Hawaiian plates, sandwiches, salads, açaí & loco bowls are favorites, and even doggy dinners are available. On your way to the beach, stop in for a meal to-go. On the way back, drop in and enjoy live music and other events that fill our calendar. It's always island time at Te Mana Café. Tony’s Bar 5034 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach · 619-223-0558 www.tonysob.com Tony's, a 1940s style cocktail lounge with a unique atmosphere and loaded with vintage photos of Ocean Beach, is the place to be in OB! Savor a classic cocktail or an award winning specialty martini while relaxing in one of the booths, listening to music, or playing a game of pool. Don't miss happy hour everyday from 5 - 7 pm. Big screen TV's and an outdoor patio make it an all-around great place to hang out. Voltaire Beach House 4934 Voltaire St, Ocean Beach · 619-955-8840 www.voltairebeachhouse.com Enjoy Voltaire Beach House’s eats, drinks & good vibes, with an ambiance as laid-back and breezy as Ocean Beach itself. Just a few blocks from the Dog Beach, you can bring your pup to accompany you on their breezy patio. The New American menu features a wide variety of breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner options, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options well-represented. Pair your eats with their artisan cocktails and expansive tap list of San Diego craft beers.

40 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 41 Groceries Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market 4765 Voltaire St, Ocean Beach · 619-224-1387 www.obpeoplesfood.coop With a focus on customer satisfaction, O.B. People’s Organic Food Market strives to meet the needs of each customer that comes through their doors. Celebrating 45 years of business, People’s specializes in or- ganic produce, grocery, and bulk foods, and offers an extensive line of wellness supplements and vitamins, bulk herbs, cruelty-free body care and aromatherapy products, as well as books and unique gifts. Addition- ally, People’s has an award-winning deli featuring made-from-scratch or- ganic soups, salads, sandwiches, entrées and baked goods. Stop by for live acoustic music on Friday nights and Sunday mornings. Open daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Super Max 4991 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach · 619-221-2941 If 50-cent necklaces with cool little flowers aren’t your thing, you might like a self-tanning solution for less than a dollar. And we realize it might be a wee bit early, but you can find a fake Christmas tree here for about $3. You’ll find chew toys for your pooch, sundries and household supplies for the family. Need to host a birthday party? You’ll find great items for gifts bags or stocking stuffers for your entire shopping list!

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Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 43 OCEAN BEACH YOUR PAINT & HARDWARE Problem Solvers Since 1919 LOCAL NEW LOCATION! 4871 NEWPORT AVENUE INDEPENDENT (619) 223-3083 STORE

Hardware Ocean Beach Paint & Hardware 4871 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach · 619-223-3083 www.oceanbeachpaintandhardware.com Whatever your paint, plumbing or hardware needs, the friendly and knowledgeable staff at Ocean Beach Hardware are ready and willing to help. Your local community “problem solvers” since 1919 will remind you of your favorite hometown hardware store. Stop in and take in the nostalia. Real Estate Pruett Real Estate 1845 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, Ocean Beach · 699-222-0316 www.Pruettrealty.com Specializing in Property Management and Sales, Pruett Realty is a successful family run business located in the heart of Ocean Beach. They have been serving this community and greater San Diego since 1963. Pruett Realty’s history and presence here in the community has become a household name to many Owners, Sellers, Buyers and ten- ants as one they can count on to meet all their real estate needs. Give them a call. Wilfredo Soria, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty 2850 Womble Road, Suite 102, Liberty Station · 699-977-3615 www.wilfredosoria.pacificsothebysrealty.com As a Property Specialist with Pacific Sotheby's International Realty, I work exclusively by referral. This means I invest 100% of my time de- livering first class service to my customers. As a result my valued cus- tomers, suppliers, and friends refer their family members, co- workers, neighbors and other people they know for advice on any aspect of real estate. I am interested in building strong, lasting, lifetime relationships, one person at a time, so that I become "Your Real Estate Consultant for Life".

44 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 45 Pet Supplies & Services Bone Appétit 1785 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, Ocean Beach · 619-226-6250 www.bonappetitob.net Bone Appétit is one of those quintessential OB businesses. Locally owned and operated, Bone Appétit is Ocean Beach's one and only full- line pet supply store! Bone Appetit has everything you need to keep your pets fed, clean, healthy, safe, and happy. Stop in, or be dragged in by your puppy, for a free treat anytime. Dog Beach Dog Wash 4933 Voltaire St, Ocean Beach · 619-523-1700 www.dogwash.com Dog Beach Dog Wash is Southern California’s premier do-it-yourself dog wash with outstanding service and accessories. Just 2 blocks from Dog Beach. Open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Come play in the surf and the sand then stop at the dog wash and clean them by hand! Warm water,

Locally Owned & Operated Emily Hastings - Owner 619.266.6250 1785 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. • San Diego, CA 92107 Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm • Saturday 10am - 5pm www.boneappetitob.net

Dog Beach Dog Wash Do-It-Yourself Service and Accessories

4933 Voltaire Street San Diego, CA 92107 619-523-1700 Open 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week www.dogwash.com

46 Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 READERS CHOICE AWARDS RETAIL/SERVICES 2016 San Diego’s Award Winning Consignment Gallery

Now in our 26th year!

Specializing in:

Name Brand Furniture Artwork Rugs Jewelry Unique Décor Accessories Designer & One‐of‐a‐Kind Items 8500 square foot Showroom Inventory Changes Daily

“From vintage pieces to modern contemporary and everything in between…at a fracon of retail”

Karen's Consignment Gallery 4051 Voltaire Street, San Diego, CA 92107 619.225.8585

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Visitor’s Guide • 2017-2018 47 SUNSET CLIFFS ANIMAL HOSPITAL

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READERS CHOICE Also Voted Best Animal AWARDS RETAIL/SERVICES Hospital by their Best Friends 2016

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