8 AM
Dog Beach Morning Run
Dog Beach at river mouth · Active
The most popular off-leash dog beach in San Diego runs every morning - bring your dog or just watch the chaos.
10 AM
Sunset Cliffs Walk
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park · Active
Clifftop walk along Sunset Cliffs Blvd south of OB - dramatic ocean views, blowhole caves and sea arch formations at low tide.
7:30 PM
sun-timed
OB Pier Sunset
Ocean Beach Pier tip · Sunset
Walk to the end of the 1,971-ft pier for the best open-Pacific sunset in OB. Pelicans, fishers and a clear horizon.
OB Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off
The biggest annual event in Ocean Beach - Newport Ave closes for two days of live music, food, crafts and the famous chili competition.
OB Holiday Parade
The Newport Ave holiday parade is famously irreverent and community-driven - a beloved OB tradition since the 1970s.
Oktoberfest at the Pier
Annual Oktoberfest celebration at the base of the pier with German beer, food and live music.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.