FreeBeaches & Coast
Santa Monica Avenue Beach
Ocean Beach, CA
Free
By Simir Shah
The lifeguard-station stretch of OB, with restrooms, showers and a grassy picnic area, and parking in the lifeguard lot. It sits on the line between zones: swimming only north of the station, surfing only south of it, so set up north with young swimmers. No dogs here during daytime hours, and no alcohol, glass or smoking.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 10+
Happening near here
- Beachside Fall Fest at Belmont ParkSan Diego · 2 mi
- SeaWorld Howl-O-ScreamSan Diego · 2 mi
- SeaWorld Halloween SpooktacularSan Diego · 2 mi
- Liberty Public MarketSan Diego · 2 mi · Sat–Sun 9am–8pm
San Diego city depth 2026Beach
Map
Tides today
Next low tide
4:10 PM
-0.7 ft
Next high tide
10:27 PM
4.1 ft
Predictions from NOAA · La Jolla station
Nearby places
OB Self-Guided Mural & Historic WalkOcean Beach · Arts & Culture<1 miOcean Beach Tide PoolsOcean Beach · Day Trips<1 miNewport Avenue Antique DistrictOcean Beach · Shopping & Treats<1 miOB Street Fair & Chili Cook-OffOcean Beach · Arts & Culture<1 miSaratoga Park & BeachOcean Beach · Beaches & Coast<1 miOcean Beach Pier & BeachSan Diego · Beaches & Coast<1 mi
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Eat nearby in Ocean Beach
- Hodad'sBurgers & American · $
- La DonaMexican & Tacos · $$