Best of 2003: Best Dog Beach

Ocean Beach
Foot of Voltaire Street (north of rock jetty)
619-221-8899

This is the best place to take your dogs for uninhibited romps. They'll have lots of room to run, other dogs will keep them entertained, and you'll meet a gregarious set of canine lovers who don't mind talking about their pets ad nauseam over a beer or dinner. Extras include plenty of parking and no beach curfew. And you won't have to worry about your pooch getting too friendly with the "status" dogs on Coronado's Dog Beach or the pit bulls at I.B.