| Located in the Ocean Beach Community, Ocean | | | | or night. Although dog owners are responsible for their |
| Beach is actually just south of the entrance to the | | | | dogs and the clean up of them, Dog Beach is actually |
| Mission Bay channel. Located at 1950 Abbott Street, | | | | pretty nifty for anyone who owns dogs. |
| the beach is a very popular location in the summer. | | | | For your protection along the beach, lifeguards are out |
| During the winter months, couples like to walk the | | | | each and every day, year round. They are generally |
| beach and just bask in the presence. | | | | on duty from 9 AM until dark although you can check |
| The Ocean Beach is wide in structure, about a mile | | | | with them for their specific hours of operation. They |
| long. Along the north end of the beach, you'll find a | | | | are there for your protection and very willing to |
| volleyball court. During the summer, the court is always | | | | answer any question that you may have. |
| teeming with people playing volleyball while the sand | | | | Keep in mind while on the beach, California beaches |
| around it is teeming with people watching. | | | | do experience powerful rip currents. It's because of |
| At the south end of the beach you'll find the Ocean | | | | these currents that beaches in California experience |
| Beach Municipal Pier. The Pier is open to the public with | | | | over 1,000 rescues by lifeguards every year. To be on |
| plenty of walking and fishing available. Located on the | | | | the safe side while in San Diego at Ocean Beach, it's |
| pier is a bait and tackle shop along with a restaurant. | | | | always a good idea to swim near a lifeguard. |
| Although you don't need a fishing license to fish off the | | | | For those who like surfing, surfing is permitted at |
| dock, catch regulations are enforced. | | | | Ocean Beach in designated areas. Scuba isn't |
| If you walk to the south end of the beach you'll find | | | | recommended however, because of the lack of |
| many restaurants, surfing shops, and many other | | | | undersea life, heavyrip currents, and the surf. |
| commercial shops and establishments. Although you | | | | For swimming or enjoying the California lifestyle, Ocean |
| can travel to the north end of Ocean Beach, it's mostly | | | | Beach is a great place to go. It is a very popular place |
| bordered by residents of the ocean area. | | | | in the summer, drawing hundreds of thousands of |
| The unique part of Ocean Beach is the Dog Beach, | | | | people. If you long for a taste of the California lifestyle, |
| located at the north end. This sandy area is where | | | | make sure you visit Ocean Beach in San Diego. |
| dogs can run and play without a leash - anytime - day | | | | |