Ocean Beach Mainstreet Association

Groove to the beat of this funky-cool California beach community, famous for its long fishing pier, annual events and year-round farmers market.

Spend time in this funky-cool California beach community, famous for its long fishing pier, annual street fair and chili cook-off, Oktoberfest, holiday parade, antiques stores, year-round farmers market and oceanfront boardwalk.

A great place to start your visit to Ocean Beach “OB” is at the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association on Bacon Street (oceanbeachsandiego.com). Smiling staffers can recommend favorite eateries and restaurants, tasting rooms, shops, entertaining events and specialty services. Groove to the beat of this eclectic California beach community, famous for its tide pools, expansive beach, surf breaks, OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off (June 28), OB Oktoberfest, weekly OB Certified Farmers Market (Wednesdays 4-8 p.m.) and OB Holiday Parade.

Looking for fun in the sun? Check out Dog Beach, where canines play in the sand and surf. Afterward, dog owners venture to the do-it-yourself Dog Beach Dog Wash to clean up their furry friends. Thinking of lunch or dinner? Visit The Joint for premium sushi or The Bowl for scratch-made ramen. Pick up fresh Italian fare at Leucadia Pizzeria, a take-out and delivery eatery in nearby Point Loma, or down by the pier, enjoy OB’s endless sunsets along with a cool cone from Lighthouse Ice Cream. Start a dream home search with Catrina Russell a top-tier real estate professional at Coldwell Banker West.

Thinking of staying a while? Start a dream home search with Catrina Russell a top-tier real estate professionals in the area. oceanbeachsandiego.com

Ocean Beach Farmers Market • 4900 Newport Ave., San Diego • (619) 279-0032

Shop and sample goodies at the Oceanside Beach Farmers Market from 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays. A handful of artisan food vendors provide food to go, which you may take home to enjoy. (See more on the Farmers Market below.)

Stroll, sample and take in the lively scene at this weekly neighborhood gathering . Find just-picked strawberries and other local produce, fresh flowers, plants, fresh baked breads, desserts, kombucha, green juice, honey, hot food, and much more. Cap off the experience with a walk to the beach and watch the sunset near the pier. Wednesdays 4-8 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. in winter. oceanbeachsandiego.com