Caution
High Hazard
Extreme
Active/Upcoming Event
Ocean Beach
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A free spirit who wants to wake up to the smell of the ocean and let their hair down. Packed with cottages, bungalows, and apartments, Ocean Beach (called OB for short) is quite the enigma. It occupies prime coastal real estate, yet with a hippie, small-town vibe. It has attracted the laidback, bohemian set since the 1960s and you’ll likely share your yard/community garden with college students, yoga teachers, 60-year-old surfers, and artists.
This laid-back seaside hamlet is a step back to bohemian days: no pretense, no attitudes, and no worries. Here, you’re free to wear your Birkenstocks and your tie-dye shirts. You can bum around on the beach all day (though your managers won’t be too happy about it). Even your dogs can run around unleashed and naked on Dog Beach. Maybe it’s the laidback, 1960s culture. Or, the fiercely independent community. It’s not every day you can come as you are and enjoy oceanfront living while you’re at it.
amenities
Dog Park
Fire Pits
Metered Parking
Picnic
Restrooms
Showers
Gear Rental
activities
Biking
Fishing
Surfing
Swimming
Volleyball
prohibitions
No Alcohol
No Camping
No Fire Pits
No Fireworks
No Smoking
hazards
Large Waves
Rip Currents
Stingrays
Aquatic Risk
Unavailable
Extreme
There is always aquatic risk based on ocean conditions. Please check in with a lifeguard prior to swimming.
Stingray Activity
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High Stingray Activity
The stingray activity is determined by how many people have been stung by stingrays on that day. When more than two beachgoers have been stung by a stingray at the same tower location a purple indicator will appear in front of the tower. The stingray activity dial adjusts based on the total stingray incidents for the entire beach.
Swim at your Own Risk
Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments. Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time. Actual conditions may differ. Lifeguards are not always on duty or available. Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you.
Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.