Ocean Beach Pier & Beach
San Diego, CA
Free
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.7(83 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
A wide beach with room to spread out, fire pits if you find one free, showers, and free parking, though reviewers say finding a space takes a while. Restrooms are repeatedly described as dirty. One reviewer reports the pier itself closed, so check first. Dog Beach is a walk north.
Laid-back beach with a wide sandy stretch and a long fishing pier. Opened in 1966 as the longest concrete pier on the West Coast at nearly 2,000 feet, the pier has been closed since storm damage in late 2023 left it structurally unsafe; the city is now planning a full replacement rather than repairs, with construction not expected to start until around 2029. The beach itself remains open and popular for surfing and sunset walks even with the pier off-limits.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 10+
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1484 Pescadero Dr, San Diego, CA 92107, USA
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Tides today
Next low tide
2:47 PM
0.1 ft
Next high tide
8:52 PM
4.6 ft
Predictions from NOAA · La Jolla station
What visitors say
- Boscoe Fox★★★★★
I am very happy to live here! The local scene is very laaaiiiidd back. Sure there are ups and downs anywhere you go but I'm gonna just mention some ups. You can't beat the weather, food, drink and music scene. Farmers market every Wednesday, musicians playing in the streets. Not to mention the beaches and the Pacific Ocean, which is the largest ocean on this planet. And Dog Beach is the first leash free beach in the United States. The pier, which is sad to have it temporarly closed, is the longest concrete structure off of the West Coast. Just some fun facts for ya. For a local it's all within walking distance. Good for stumbling home. Check it out! It's awesome!
9 months ago
- Ralph Garza★★★★★
Cool spot to hangout. Happen to find some surfers. These guys are pretty good. I have plenty of shots, if anyone knows them. This place is 👌!
5 months ago
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