Ocean Beach Travel Guide

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Belmont Park

The amusement park at Mission Beach offers lots of old-fashioned family fun, plus a range of newer thrill rides and attractions.

Seaworld, San Diego

Animal interaction, entertaining rides and informative exhibits are all on offer at this family favorite destination.

Mission Beach

A favorite vacation spot for 100 years, this seaside village combines old-fashioned charm with modern amenities.

Mission Bay

Mission Bay is San Diego’s vast and beautiful outdoor playground with great weather and calm waters that seem made for watersports.

Old Town San Diego State Park

Travel back to 1872 at this historic park, which features preserved buildings and recreations of San Diego life in the 19th century.

Pacific Beach Park

Laid-back by day, this hub of nightclubs and bars comes to life at night.

Pacific Beach

Get to Pacific Beach after the sun goes down because this is the place to be in San Diego for partying.

Maritime Museum of San Diego

This impressive collection of nine marine vessels includes sailing boats, ferries, submarines and yachts.

San Diego Navy Pier

Climb aboard a working Navy ship, tour a historic aircraft carrier or simply enjoy the waterfront location of San Diego’s military heart.

USS Midway Museum

Experience the thrills and hardships of Navy life at this waterfront museum which has become a San Diego landmark.

Cabrillo National Monument

Whale watching and stunning views make this historic monument a great option for a relaxing day out.

Coronado Beach

A slice of the Californian dream awaits at this idyllic stretch of sand, just a few miles from downtown.

Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter declined from its heyday but was revived once again into the city’s nightlife and culture hub, right next to Downtown San Diego.

San Diego Air and Space Museum

Let your imagination take flight with a simulated trip to the moon or a browse through exhibits dedicated to flying machines.

San Diego Automotive Museum

Buckle up and get ready to take a journey back in time at an interesting museum that is a playground for car enthusiasts.

San Diego Museum of Art

Art buffs and architecture enthusiasts alike will enjoy the most famous of Balboa Park’s cultural icons.

San Diego Zoo

See nature up-close and personal at one of the country’s largest and most educational zoos.

Timken Museum of Art

View a priceless collection of masterpieces from Europe, the U.S. and Russia in this gorgeous community museum, known as San Diego’s jewel box of art.

Museum of Photographic Sciences

Visit this museum to journey through the history of the photography medium, which both captures the real world and transforms it into art.

Botanical Building

Discover thousands of plants inside the historic centerpiece of San Diego’s Balboa Park, which was originally built for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition.

Petco Park

Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.

San Diego Natural History Museum

From ancient artifacts to rare gemstones to stunning artwork, learn about the natural world, past and present, in Balboa Park’s exceptional museum.

Fleet Science Center

Discover science through exhibits that will delight the entire family. Watch an IMAX film at San Diego’s museum and planetarium.

Balboa Park

Culture and nature converge in this diverse park located in the heart of the city.

La Jolla Cove

Enjoy world-class shopping, restaurants and beaches in the sparkling “Jewel City” along the ocean.

La Jolla

La Jolla is an affluent but relaxed and picturesque northern suburb of San Diego, best known for its beaches and dramatic coastline.

Coronado

Set in the calm waters of San Diego Bay, with white sandy beaches and an island feel, Coronado is the perfect place to stay.

Birch Aquarium

See what lies beneath the waters of the Pacific Coast at this intimate and educational attraction at La Jolla beach, not far from downtown San Diego.

San Diego Botanic Garden

Tour this enchanting garden that hosts lush shady corners, exotic garden designs and a huge collection of plant species from around the world.

Where to stay in Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach Hotel

5080 Newport Ave.

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Nestled on the beach, this Ocean Beach hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ocean Beach Pier, Mission Bay, and SeaWorld. Ocean Beach Park and Dog Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Ocean Villa Inn

5142 West Point Loma Blvd

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Nestled on the beach, this Ocean Beach motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ocean Beach Park, Mission Bay, and SeaWorld. Belmont Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Things to do in Ocean Beach

Half-Day Beaches Tour

By San Diego Ride & Tours

Recommended 100% by Travellers

Soak up San Diego's sun, sand, and surf on this all-encompassing beach-hopping excursion. Check out sea lions relaxing in La Jolla, admire the historic homes

Duration: 4h

Ocean Beach Group Surfing Lesson

By Pacific Surf School

Participate in an exhilarating group surfing lesson and enjoy a safe and successful experience in the warm water of the Pacific Ocean. Learn the thrill of

Duration: 1h 30m+

Ocean Beach Private Surfing Lesson

By Pacific Surf School

Learn to surf, or brush up on your skills with a surfing lesson at the idyllic Ocean Beach. With this awesome private lesson taught by experienced

Duration: 1h 30m+

Private Coastal Tour of San Diego

By Coastal Tours of San Diego

Departing from Downtown we head up through Point Loma into Cabrillo National Park where we have an incredible view of San Diego Harbor and get to visit

Duration: 7h

Ocean Beach

With a secluded sunbathing beach, swimming-only beach, special surf beach, volleyball beach and dog beach, San Diego’s “OB” sure takes beaches seriously.

Explore Ocean Beach

Pacific Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

La Jolla

Coronado

Where to stay in Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Villa Inn

Things to do in Ocean Beach

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