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Ocean Beach is just
south of the Mission Bay channel entrance. This is a wide beach approximately
one mile long and water is divided into surfing and swimming/boogie
board zones. A volleyball area can be found near the north end of
the beach.
The Ocean Beach Municipal Pier, at the south end of the beach is available
for walking and fishing. There is a restaurant and bait shop on the
pier. Fishing from the pier does not require a fishing license, but
catch regulations are enforced.
The Ocean Beach Hotel is near the south end of the beach, adjacent
to numerous restaurants, surf shops, and other commercial establishments,
mostly along Newport Avenue and Abbott Street. The north end of the
beach is primarily bordered by residential properties.
One unique feature of Ocean Beach is Dog Beach, a sandy area at the
northernmost end. This is an 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 Ocean Beach and are strictly enforced.
San Diego Lifeguards protect the beach year round and the main lifeguard
station is across the street from the Ocean Beach Hotel. Swimmers
should be cautioned about rip currents and check at the Lifeguard
station for safe areas to swim. The Lifeguard station has restrooms
and showers. In general, lifeguards are on duty from 9am to dusk,
with longer hours during the summer season. |
