Ocean Beach Travel Guide

San Diego

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A beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a pier in the background, and waves crashing onto the shore.

A beach with palm trees, a lifeguard station, and people enjoying the shore.

A beach with waves, people, and a rocky shoreline.

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and people walking along the shore.

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Ocean Beach Park

8.8/10 (712 reviews)

After visiting Ocean Beach Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Things to do

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

£53

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

£26

per traveller

San Diego: Luggage Storage in Marina

£8

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

£37

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise

£32

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway

£93

per adult

86% of travellers recommend

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Where to stay in Ocean Beach

Find the best Ocean Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Ocean Beach

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Downtown San Diego

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Seaport Village are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

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Pacific Beach

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Riviera Shores Beach while you're exploring the area.

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Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.

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Gaslamp Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Spreckels Theater – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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