Niall’s Guide for OB and Beyond
Food & Drink Scene
Have to check out the tacos and burritos as Mike's. Dangerously close to the apartment..
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Mike's Taco Club
5060 Newport AveHave to check out the tacos and burritos as Mike's. Dangerously close to the apartment..
Don Tommy's Mexican Food Ocean Beach
4145 Voltaire StBest tortillas in OB
Best seafood in OB. Try the softshell crab taco if it's in season.
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Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach
5083 Santa Monica AveBest seafood in OB. Try the softshell crab taco if it's in season.
OB Noodle House Bar 1502
4993 Niagara AveIt's a scene
You'll need a car but nice outdoor seating and 10$ corkage
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El Pescador Fish Market
634 Pearl StYou'll need a car but nice outdoor seating and 10$ corkage
I don't eat meat anymore but I still dream about the fried chicken here
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The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner BlvdI don't eat meat anymore but I still dream about the fried chicken here
Bobboi Natural Gelato
8008 Girard AveIt's just really good gelato
Best wine shop in town. Get a bottle to go or have one on the patio. The staff are awesome.
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Vino Carta
2161 India StBest wine shop in town. Get a bottle to go or have one on the patio. The staff are awesome.
Las Cuatro Milpas
1857 Logan AveOld school tacos in Barrio Logan
Devil's Dozen Donut Shop
2001 Kettner BlvdHonestly the best donuts I have ever had
Up in bird rock but if you are willing to explore, it's amazing pastries
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Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
5525 La Jolla BlvdUp in bird rock but if you are willing to explore, it's amazing pastries
It's Raw Poke Shop
4991 Newport AveHole in the wall but so good
Definitely a little idiosyncratic and pricey but check it out for a drink and great view of downtown.
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Bali Hai Restaurant
2230 Shelter Island DrDefinitely a little idiosyncratic and pricey but check it out for a drink and great view of downtown.
There are a couple in town (none in OB) and they make some good tacos
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The Taco Stand
621 Pearl StThere are a couple in town (none in OB) and they make some good tacos
I would describe it as Rain Forest Cafe for adults and I mean that in a very positive sense
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False Idol
675 W Beech StI would describe it as Rain Forest Cafe for adults and I mean that in a very positive sense
Fun speak easy style tiki bar up in PB, can get a little rowdy
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The Grass Skirt
910 Grand AveFun speak easy style tiki bar up in PB, can get a little rowdy
Wow Cafe
5091 Niagara AvenueLiterally out on the pier. A fun spot for breakfast. All you can eat pancakes, my PR is 5
If you are looking for a trailer park themed club then this spot was made for you
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Trailer Park After Dark
835 Fifth AveIf you are looking for a trailer park themed club then this spot was made for you
Downtown but one of the best restaurants around. Worthy of some of the michelin buzz
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Callie
1195 Island AvenueDowntown but one of the best restaurants around. Worthy of some of the michelin buzz
Neighborhoods
Worth checking out if you have an extended stay. Cool spot to grab drinks and dinner. They have a great farmers market on Saturdays. Parking can be tough.
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Little Italy
Worth checking out if you have an extended stay. Cool spot to grab drinks and dinner. They have a great farmers market on Saturdays. Parking can be tough.
You will definitely need a car unless you take the train but worth the trip. A cool little surf town north of San Diego. Spend some time at the beach and grab some food and drinks in town.
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Encinitas
You will definitely need a car unless you take the train but worth the trip. A cool little surf town north of San Diego. Spend some time at the beach and grab some food and drinks in town.
My favorite neighborhood not on the water. Lots of cool murals and if you want real deal tacos this is the neighborhood for you.
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Barrio Logan
My favorite neighborhood not on the water. Lots of cool murals and if you want real deal tacos this is the neighborhood for you.
Sightseeing
Name says it all. Grab a bottle of wine and go catch a sunset on the cliffs.
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Sunset Cliffs
Name says it all. Grab a bottle of wine and go catch a sunset on the cliffs.
Awesome views, need to pay or have a national parks pass to enter.
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I-Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrAwesome views, need to pay or have a national parks pass to enter.
I like dogs (see wifi password). If you do too take a walk up the beach for some good dog watching. Just watch your step...
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Dog Beach
3902 29th StI like dogs (see wifi password). If you do too take a walk up the beach for some good dog watching. Just watch your step...
On Wednesday nights right on Newport. Afterwards head to the beach for the fire dancers and drum circle if you are ready for the full OB experience.
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Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveOn Wednesday nights right on Newport. Afterwards head to the beach for the fire dancers and drum circle if you are ready for the full OB experience.