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Ocean Beach Events

Karen Scanlon: Jack Allen Davis Jr. Water's Edge Faith Community	Thursday, October 19, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Paint the Pier: Wine and Canvas Gianni Buonomo Vintners Winery and Tasting Room	Thursday, October 19, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Clothing Swap Lazy Hummingbird	Thursday, October 19, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Ron Houston The Harp	Thursday, October 19, 8 p.m.

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Ocean Beach News & Stories

City code harshing on Surf Check's mellow?

Enforcement thwarts coffeeshop's humble aspirations

Since opening the Surf Check coffee shop last year, Richard Aguirre says he has been embroiled in a permitting process that is unfairly targeting his business. The Surf Check, a blue-and-white camper trailer located on ...

Momentary meatball regret at Hungry Lu’s

It’s good to be O.B.-pure, but...

"I’m a vegan and I live on Bacon.” “Ocean Beach is a sunny place for shady people.” Kip Krueger’s signs are everywhere. He paints them on blocks of wood. He has plenty more. “Dissent is ...

Star bartender stops to talk flair, etc.

"The bendy girl was cool, she was down to earth."

”The bar will always have its place in society — it's that comfortable spot between work and home. Million-dollar deals aren't made over a cup at Starbucks, they happen in bars.” — Star "Flair bartending," ...

Sunset Cliffs at Voltaire, you dirty thing

No bleach-cleaning for sidewalk on filthy O.B. corner, neighbors at odds

Earlier this year, George Machuca bought the Precision Wireless business located at 4799 ½ Voltaire Street, located between Ocean Beach People’s Market and a liquor store. “When I first bought this business it was just ...

Inn like Flynn on Sunset Cliffs

Hotel's unpermitted deck repairs — 33 truckloads of concrete? — forgiven

The Inn at Sunset Cliffs, whose owner overstepped the boundaries of the emergency permit to fix a collapsed deck, won the support of the Ocean Beach Planning Group Wednesday (October 4th) on its application for ...

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Rum Runner Cave

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Ocean Beach HOLLER

Holler about this neighborhood in the comment section below. Share anything and everything about Ocean Beach: compliments, critiques, lost-n-found items, recommendations, neighborhood crime watch, you name it!

Mercy Baron March 4, 2013 @ 1:01 p.m.

YAY! The burm is down in OB!! We get to hear and look at the beautiful ocean again!

sunnyOBgal March 4, 2013 @ 1:46 p.m.

ah, the full sites & sounds of nature. true gifts they are.

Mercy Baron March 4, 2013 @ 2:12 p.m.

hey sunny, doesn't it feel like summer is right around the corner? Oh yeah, it is!!

sunnyOBgal March 18, 2013 @ 7:32 p.m.

another day in paradise ...

Justin Powell March 6, 2013 @ 9:45 a.m.

http://fox5sandiego.com/2013/03/05/identity-of-dead-boogie-boarder-released/#axzz2MjNW0o82

Everyone in OB has been talking about who the man was on the boogie board who surfers rescued on Sunday at North OB. Looks like they know who it is now. Maybe he had left his car in the beach parking lot & when it wasn't moved for some length of time, they figured it belonged to him?

Mercy Baron March 6, 2013 @ 1:01 p.m.

Thanks for posting that justpow. Such a sad story indeed.

sunnyOBgal March 7, 2013 @ 6:48 a.m.

during farmers market last night i visited the new theater on Newport Ave (in the hallway toward the former VFW). as soon as i can get my dropped jaw to close I'll tell you about it. it was AMAZING!!!!!! watch for the film festival at frequencyfilmfestival.com

Mercy Baron March 7, 2013 @ 11:35 a.m.

That theatre IS amazing! I saw a play there a few months ago, and during our Street Fair in June, I saw a band play in there. It is jaw dropping! Looks like you stepped into a theatre in Moracco, right?

sunnyOBgal March 13, 2013 @ 4:31 p.m.

the ambiance is so enrapturing ! I would love to throw a private birthday party (or perhaps an unbirthday party) there.

Mercy Baron March 9, 2013 @ 5:49 p.m.

Gale promotes some rockin' shows around OB, gotta ck them out!

Mercy Baron March 11, 2013 @ 3:53 p.m.

Leonard Poma – who started “Poma’s” on Bacon Street – passed last Wednesday, March 6th. Leonard was only 62 and passed after a long battle with cancer. His son Nicholas now runs Pomas. RIP Leonard. We sure love your sammies!!

sunnyOBgal March 13, 2013 @ 4:43 p.m.

shortly after the lifeguard tower received "improvements" & an intended new statue there is now fencing around the property at Abbott & Saratoga that INCLUDES the public easeway to the beach. Did the deal include selling us out of our public land?

you may think, "it's only a few yards" or "what's the big deal?" It may not seem like much to encroach on public land for private profit. Yet, think about the frog placed in room temp water. turning the heat up slowly and you will have frog legs for dinner.

We, the community of OB, need to take a stand for our public land. we will not go quietly into the night...

Mercy Baron March 14, 2013 @ 1 p.m.

I think that is all part of the plan to tear down and build condos at those properties on the corner of Saratoga and Abbott. And they are also tearing down the old Hodad's building still standing there. Not sure if that is what you are talking about SOBG. Weird that it's including a public easement. I need to go check that out. Bring it up at the next planning board mtg if you like.

sunnyOBgal March 18, 2013 @ 8:26 p.m.

do you happen to know who is that District's Planning Board Member now that the elections have closed?

Mercy Baron March 17, 2013 @ 7:29 p.m.

Just met a cool guy, Gregg Sullivan, a local surfer, that opened a new biz here in OB called, Gregg's Art & Surf Co. He's got some great artwork on the walls and on surfboards too, some clothing and even some munchies, He's having an art exhibition on March 29th. He's talking about having surf films nights and doing some events all featuring local artists. and musicians too. He's at 4827 Voltaire St. 619-523-4754. Come check it out, very OB.

Jonathan Savage March 21, 2013 @ 11:31 a.m.

This place is killer!

Mercy Baron March 26, 2013 @ 11:57 a.m.

Mayor Filner showed up at the Ocean Beach Historical Society's Annual Wisteria Garden Party and presented President Pat James with with a Proclamation, claiming it to be OB Historical Society Day. It was a fun filled day with live music, raffles, auctions and good food and good people.

sunnyOBgal April 2, 2013 @ 3:49 p.m.

hey i just heard you cant take your sleeping pack into the library or your backpack if it doesnt fit in their regulated box posted at the library. i was told directly person refused service at jungle java due to pack size. wtf?!? where are people suppose to put their packs to frequent the merchants? are they targeting travelers?

traveler was welcomed at starbucks corporate america 1 ob mom and pap shops 0

Mercy Baron April 12, 2013 @ 11:26 p.m.

We have a new police captain in SD, Capt, Andy Mills.I haven't met him yet, but some local friends have. He walked a beat with these same locals and 6 other cops and wants this town to be safe as we do.

At the suggestion of the VP of the OBMA, Julie Klein, and I'm sure many others, Capt. Mills has promised to put some cops on the street walking a beat here. This is what we need. Especially plainclothes ones.

We love this town who live here, and we want to keep on making it better for locals and tourists alike.

Please come to the next OB Citizen's Patrol Meeting. Your input is valued. We will meet in May, more details to follow.

Dave Rice April 17, 2013 @ 10:10 p.m.

Anyone heard something lately from the Town Council on what they're doing with the entryway sign? They covered it up quite a while ago: http://instagram.com/p/YN-V78l2QT/ and said it needed to be either refurbished or replaced due to wood damage...then they released 5 different ideas for what to do: http://www.obtowncouncil.org/ob-entry-sign-finalists

Their website said that council members would get to vote on a new design between April 1-8...curious as to what was chosen and hoping it's not that metal/concrete-looking monstrosity.

Mercy Baron April 18, 2013 @ 4:52 p.m.

You're right Dave...thought I'd hear about it by now. And I was just at the OB Main Street Assoc offices, I could have asked them. I'll look into it.

Mercy Baron April 22, 2013 @ 8:04 p.m.

People, PLEASE slow down on our streets. There was a fatal accident last night on West Point Loma Blvd, just west of Bacon. Head on. Neighbors say peeps are always speeding down that street. AND she wasn't wearing a seat belt. 32 yrs old, so sad.

chuckhardwick May 2, 2013 @ 11:39 a.m.

This is OBChuck. I discovered an excellent hike/walk recently for those in the 92107. This works best on a low tide! I recommend good walking shoes as there are a couple of tricky parts and a camera or camera phone as well. Start at OB Pier by the stairs and walk south (to the left as facing the sea) along the reef. Continue south along the reef as far as you can.

There are some amazing semi-secret beaches and coves to check out, too. At some point take the stairs up the street, and stay as close to the water as possible. You may end up walking down an alley, just follow the bike route during this part. Eventually work your way to Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and make a right turn.

Continue south on Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. You will go past a gas station on the left and a small restaurant on the right . Continue on Sunset Cliffs Boulevard until you reach Sunset Cliffs Natural Park..There are ports-potties in the Sunset Cliffs Natural Park (about a 35 minute on way walk or 70 minutes for the round trip.) .

One of the staircases you will go up and down on this walk

Dave Rice May 7, 2013 @ 11:42 p.m.

This is actually related to one of the snippets I'm working up for our upcoming summer activities issue - watch for it in a few weeks! Also, watch out for slippery wet rocks, narrow trails at spots, and some unsavory activity in the few hundred yards immediately south of the pier (since the Prop D beach alcohol ban went into effect it seems SDPD has allowed a free-for-all zone down there to flourish).

Still, this is a great walk, one I frequently take with my daughter on our way home from school - she's got me beat pretty handily in our ongoing crab-spotting competition in the tide pools between the pier and the cove beaches at Santa Cruz...

elvishasleftsandiego Dec. 20, 2014 @ 4:30 p.m.

Actually slipped on the wet rocks a few years ago. Beware. But it is a very cool walk, and is reasonably secluded.

Mercy Baron May 8, 2013 @ 10:32 a.m.

New restaurant, Wonderland on Abbott & Santa Monica Aves (where Nick's By The Pier used to be) has been hiring front and back of house all week. Tomorrow is last day, 10-5 pm. They plan to open in June. Beachfront!

Dave Rice May 8, 2013 @ 11:05 p.m.

If they can keep the cool vibe of Nick's and eliminate the stomach bugs/straw wrappers/loose hairs that always came out of the kitchen, color me excited.

Mercy Baron May 10, 2013 @ 3:06 p.m.

Another rally today for Ian, who was fried from Sprouts...or Doubts as I'm now calling it! 6 pm, wear black in support!

http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2013/may/08/stringers-point-loma-sprouts-fires-longtime-/?c=145340

Mercy Baron May 17, 2013 @ 10:22 p.m.

Looking forward to this new resto opening next month where Nick's By The Pier used to be. Great sign!

Dave Rice May 19, 2013 @ 10:51 p.m.

Looking good...and I'm looking forward too!

ErnieGrimm May 23, 2013 @ 4:19 p.m.

Working @ jungle java and loving the parade of oddball locals going up and down Newport, especially the little gnome-man perpetually scratching his white beard.

kittycat May 29, 2013 @ 2:21 p.m.

Please, People of Ocean Beach and Visitors. DO NOT FEED THE WILDLIFE! This also includes dogs waiting for their owners outside a building. I can not tell you how many times I stop in to do my errands to find a well intended passer by swooping down to give my dog a treat. PLEASE DON'T TREAT A DOG UNLESS YOU ASK THE OWNER. As fast as I can hurry out to snatch it away they are gone or offended. These treats are usually harmful for my dog and he gets very very sick. (yes I have thought about making him a shirt or vest to ward off, but he is a dog, and he wont wear clothes for anybody) On one occasion a female was trying to feed him scrambled eggs from her breakfast on Newport, he was sick for a week out of both ends and almost needed vet assistance for hydration. If you are not educated about dogs, please keep your distance. I know they are cute, but they can also be dangerous to strangers and strangers can be a big danger to them. Also regarding dogs, if you see a YELLOW RIBBON anywhere on the leash or collar: DO NOT TOUCH! This color means the dog may be behaviorally aggressive in public situations. As for the 'other' wildlife being fed in OB please don't. It causes problems for business owners and patrons alike. Thank you!

Mercy Baron May 29, 2013 @ 4:02 p.m.

Wow Kittycat, didn't know that about the yellow ribbon. Thanks for the info!! I also would never give any of animals any human food at all and just like a kid, you don't give them anything without asking their parents first!

kittycat June 1, 2013 @ 8:22 a.m.

Padre had the tastiest of treats on his beach walk the other day. The Grunions had their run and left all sorts of delicious eggs buried under the sand. He had the best time digging for them, munching down, and protecting his find from the other nosy dogs. It's good to know he has those awesome survival techniques just in case we ever really need to call upon them. The last run ended on Monday and was observation only, but the next run will be June 8-11, and is open season if you too would like a snack. Be sure to bring your dog down to dog beach in Ocean Beach during the Grunion season and utilize one of natures miracles.

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/grunionschedule.asp#runs

"There's one level on the scale that's a rare level; that's the one where you can't walk, there are so many fish on the beach."

Mercy Baron June 5, 2013 @ 9:27 p.m.

Someone has seen a neighbor put these signs up so peeps won't get tickets on street sweeping day. How cool is this?!

rgalka June 21, 2013 @ 2:09 p.m.

Welcome summer at OB.. Street Fair this Saturday.. yea!

Been a resident for over 30 years. OB is the most "local centric" of any other beach in SD County that I know. If we could just get them to move that airport ;O)

bob

Mercy Baron June 22, 2013 @ 12:02 a.m.

Lol, right on! Especially the airport!

Mercy Baron June 22, 2013 @ 12:06 a.m.

Ok 76 Gas Station on the corner of Sunset Cliffs and WPL. Nothing like taking advantage of first day of summer and day before our big street fair by going up 15 cents overnight! Boooooo!!!!!

Peter Trevino June 25, 2013 @ 5:08 p.m.

My partner, Alan, and I moved to Ocean Beach from New York a little over six months ago, and we have enjoyed every minute of our stay in this wonderful area of San Diego tremendously! Thanks to all the people who keep this neighborhood clean, quiet, safe and beautiful!

Reader_reader June 26, 2013 @ 10:27 a.m.

Welcome to the neighborhood and to San Diego!

Peter Trevino July 4, 2013 @ 11 a.m.

Thank you. Alan & I feel very welcome and very happy to be here.

Peter Trevino June 27, 2013 @ 9 a.m.

With the Supreme Court Decisions made yesterday, Alan & I are one step closer to say: "I Do" in Ocean Beach. We feel really excited!

Peter Trevino June 27, 2013 @ 11:44 a.m.

With the beautiful beach a few steps from our house, Ocean Beach is the best place to be -- any day! Alan DeValle

Peter & Alan

AlbertReadz June 27, 2013 @ 3:29 p.m.

If OB aint da chillest Beach spot in SD Then i just dont know where is... Dog Beach is where you'll find me...;)

Peter Trevino June 29, 2013 @ 12:48 p.m.

This is one of the best known landmarks in Ocean Beach. And this T-shirt depicts it very well. I Want ONE Of Them! Alan DeValle

Alan at the entrance of the Pier.

The best door to enter a paradise on Earth.

AlexandraGardella1 June 29, 2013 @ 9:42 p.m.

Anyone can fit into Ocean Beach coculture! Very free; anything goes.

Peter Trevino July 1, 2013 @ 5:37 p.m.

Well, it is Monday, July 1st, 2013 and guess what? Alan & I GOT MARRIED first thing in the morning. It was a very happy event. Everybody who walked by congratulated us and were sincerely happy for us -- Aaah what a great feeling! Afterwards we went to celebrate to our favorite eatery, Old Townhouse in Ocean Beach, and we got our breakfast complimented by the owner of the restaurant and we were given two mimosas to celebrate. Various people on the nearby tables also congratulated us. What a Country the USA is; so free and so ready to share their happiness. Love you back San Diego. Love you back Ocean Beach. Peter & Alan

Celebrating at the fabulous Old Timehouse Restaurant

Mercy Baron July 1, 2013 @ 11:04 p.m.

Congrats Alan and Peter! Awesome!! Many more happy years together!!

Peter Trevino July 3, 2013 @ 9:05 p.m.

Thank You, Mercy Barton. San Diego is the BEST place to get married. We were congratulated by so many people who didn't know us, they were all happy for us. San Diego really IS the BEST!

Mercy Baron July 1, 2013 @ 11:29 p.m.

From James Gang video. WANTED: PUNK who thought it was cool to tag our building along with others in OB last Thursday. If you recognize this guy please let us know so we can bring some James Gang justice to OB!!

Peter Trevino July 3, 2013 @ 9:15 p.m.

Even on a cloudy day, Ocean Beach is the most beautiful place to be.

Cloudy Sunset

Erdnab July 3, 2013 @ 10:39 p.m.

OB has been my favorite place since 1962. In my opinion, it is the last great small beach town left on the west coast. I Love it here, I Love OB and I don't ever want to live any where else <3 XOxo~A

Nov 5 2011 OB is the pot 0 gold at the end of a double rainbow

Peter Trevino July 4, 2013 @ 10:50 a.m.

Ocean Beach: the town at the end of all rainbows!

January 6, 2013

kittycat July 12, 2013 @ 9:10 a.m.

Are Californians too stupid for freedom? This is a very serious question. It seems those in California are willing to let go of their rights at a drop of a hat. The lack of organization, the excess of imposing on other people, the indoctrination and the complacency.... it's getting a little difficult to stick up for the people of this state. Once upon a time the Californian coast was sought after for being the place where freedom could live, the place where business could boom and inventions could take hold. Now we have to watch our step everywhere we go so that normal citizens aren't mistakenly turned into criminals. Instead of officers doing their job, we have changed the laws to accommodate the wishes of a few (no drinking on the beach, no smoking on the grass, no fires at the beach or in the beach home areas) little by little we are turning into a socialist community. And while I know that there are many in the town that love this idea, in the long run it is going to be bad, very very bad. we are literally steps away from having designated human routes in which if we were to veer off and 'harm' wildlife (step on grass) we would be subject to penalties. Please people open your eyes! Freedom isn't about what you can prevent, it's about what you can create. I think everyone needs to think about this and what freedom is just a little bit more.

I am VERY open to continuing this conversation and getting insight from others in the neighborhood.

Mercy Baron July 12, 2013 @ 10:16 p.m.

You make some very valid points kittycat. We are becoming more and more of a regulated society. Some laws seem like they are good for us, others seems quite intrusive. I've heard that California has more laws, rules and regulations than most other states. Do you find this to be true?

Peter Trevino Aug. 2, 2013 @ 7 p.m.

I (Peter) have been away frm "Holler" since July 24rt due to surgery on the brain. The doctors removrd a benign tumor from the top of my head. I'm home now and Alan is taking excelene care of me -- he is an unfatigable angel, and I am very grateful for his lve and support. I am extremelly w eak on the side of my body i am typing with my feft hand until I get directiond fron a Phis. Therapist. That's my story. I'll post again as soon as I can do it with more ease.

My angel husband, myself and my young, gorgeoud nurse Mike.

Liz Swain Aug. 3, 2013 @ 8:52 a.m.

Peter, best wishes for a rapid recovery. I post frequently on the La Mesa Holler page and visit the pages for other neighborhoods. I enjoy your posts and the perspectives of newcomers to the area. When you're better, you and Alan should visit La Mesa http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/la-mesa/holler/ Liz

Mercy Baron Aug. 6, 2013 @ 5:50 p.m.

Peter, strongest wishes for a rapid recovery...sending healing vibes your way! Yay for the great hubby!!

Peter Trevino Aug. 10, 2013 @ 5:15 p.m.

First a big Thank You from Alan & me for all your well wishes througout my ordeal: my third brain tumor removed from my brain in the past 5 years. Surgery on July 24th, 3 days in the hospital after surgery, 11 days at home, 2 falls and an ankle twist latter and I found myself back for another 3 days in the hospital. But with my biggest and best Angel by my side, Alan Treviño DeValle (as he's called since the day we married, July 1st, 2013 -- and I am called Peter Treviño DeValle) it's been a rather easy ride.

Nice and caring friends like you have been essential for my recuperation and I am so grateful for all your friendships.

Thank you for all your well wishes and your love and care.

Alan & Peter on our first outing to the Ocean on August 8th, 2013.

Mercy Baron Aug. 11, 2013 @ 11:21 a.m.

Faboo gentlemen! So great to see you up and around! Keep on healing!!

Peter Trevino Aug. 22, 2013 @ 5:35 p.m.

Ocean Beach is such a great small town area with the feeling of a big modern town... Well almost. Alan (the taller guy in the picture) & I like the variety of shops and events that are along and on either side of Newport Ave. but we miss a few shops, i.e. a bookstore, a fully supplied market, a small movie house, like "The Strand" where they would show one or two new movies, an office supply store, a linen store where you can buy pillows and sheets and towels, etc. Plus a few other stores I can't remember at the moment. The OB Town Council, the Ocean Beach Mainstreet Association, the OB Planning Board, plus a few other organizations are very good at keeping OB in very good shape, perhaps these, and other, organizations could help bring some of these small businesses into the area and improve the life of the residents of such a rare Paradise.

Peter Trevino Aug. 26, 2013 @ 4:45 p.m.

We got our Reader Holler T-shirts and we, Alan (tall) & Peter (short) love them. We had to go to the Ocean Beach Pier gate to take our picture there. Thank you Reader and Stephen Marchesi for a great design that really represents Ocean Beach.

Ocean Beach Pier Gate in reality and in Art!

Mercy Baron Sept. 2, 2013 @ 12:05 p.m.

Why is the weather ALWAYS lousy on Labor Day?? I go to a party every year and it's always cold and overcast!

Peter Trevino Sept. 16, 2013 @ 6:20 p.m.

How come nobody ever mentions the beautiful sculpture in the parking lot at the end of Newport Ave: "King Neptune"? I find it fascinating!

King Neptune's Kingdom

Mercy Baron Sept. 16, 2013 @ 7:52 p.m.

I love it too!!

Peter Trevino Sept. 16, 2013 @ 8:55 p.m.

After my brain surgery last July I am on Rehabilitation/Physical Therapy and I need a stationary bike to exercise myself back to walking. If you live in Ocean Beach of close enough and you have a stationary bike for free or at a very low cost, please contact me here by "Reply," or e-mail me at [email protected] I will really appreciate it. Thank You.

I want to look as trim and svelte as the guy in this bike.

Peter Trevino Sept. 24, 2013 @ 8:29 p.m.

Today's walk to the Cliffs from Santa Cruz Ave. was, as always, a pleasure and a gorgeous view.

The rock in the middle of the photo is the one I call "Pedro's Rock"

angeroo Oct. 11, 2013 @ 11:50 a.m.

Hey neighbors, I've found a surprising number of Hawks fans in the area and we've been getting together to watch games. If you're interested, join this FB page for info on our get togethers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/60791667 Go Hawks! :)

Peter Trevino Oct. 16, 2013 @ 1:16 p.m.

A Big Thank You to the folks at the Reader for posting my comment in the magazine. And a Bigger Thank You to NM Drew from Normal Heights for answering so promptly. Thanks to them I started today with a 1/2 an hour of stationery bike exercise to help me gain my balance and strength on my legs to learn to walk again as I used to before a tumor was removed from my brain last July 24th. Thank You great and generous people; Alan, my husband, & I love you and you are forever in our hearts for your kindness. Peter

Peter in his bike with Love.

Peter Trevino Oct. 29, 2013 @ 12:51 p.m.

Please bring the "Holler" back to the opening page index. I thought it had been removed forever, but I e-mailed the "Reader" folks and they told me to look under "Neighborhoods." I did and it took me about 7 to 10 clicks, going back and forth, in over 10 minutes to find it.

Why not leave it in the index and we'll get there with ONE click of the mouse!?

Please! Peter

PS: WOW! I just tried to upload a picture with my post and, Guess what? I couldn't find the place to upload it. Why try to 'improve' something that was working perfectly? Please leave "HOLLER" the way it was.

Peter Trevino Nov. 6, 2013 @ 1:59 p.m.

Today, November 6, 2013, marks the 1st Anniversary of Alan & me living in Ocean Beach. And Oh, Boy! What a wonderful year has it been: new places, new climate, new people, new friends, new Ocean, new cliffs... and the Holler! Alan & I have been very happy in OB even I've been in and out of the hospital twice, but, thanks to the Reader and the generosity of Ms. Drew, a Reader reader, I am recuperating well and doing fine, and enjoying Ocean Beach more than ever. (I only wish the Holler would go back to the front page index... but... C'est la vie).

One of the best places Alan & I have found for comfort food or just plain comfort is the Old Townhouse Restaurant, on Newport, where this morning we had breakfast and took this picture with our favorite waitress, Chris, and our favorite helper Alfonso. Thanks to them our year in Ocean Beach has been twice as happy as it would have otherwise been.

We thank the Reader and the Reader readers for always being here to share our adventures in the new Wonderland. Peter & Alan

Alfonso, Peter, Alan and Chris. All happy to know each other in OB.

Peter Trevino Nov. 16, 2013 @ 5:54 p.m.

A beautiful view of "Pedro's Rock" and the Cliffs and houses behind it, as well as all the algae in front of it, in cove #1, that the tides brought in last night and this morning, Nov, 16, 2013. Water respect "Pedro's Rock" and roam all around it. The Cliffs always amaze me.

"Pedro's Rock"

"Pedro's Rock," the Cliffs and the houses lucky enough to be their view.

Peter Trevino Dec. 20, 2013 @ 9:29 p.m.

Yesterday was my birthday (Don't ask how many). My husband and I celebrated it with our friend Donna at out favorite eatery in Ocean Beach: the Old Townhouse Restaurant. We had a great breakfast.

Peter (B-boy) Alan and Donna.

Peter Trevino Dec. 20, 2013 @ 9:35 p.m.

On my birthday yesterday, Dec. 19, 2013, the sunset from the Santa Cruz Ave. cliffs' look out, was amazingly unique, cloudy, mysterious, elegant and, as always, beautiful.

Amazing!

Peter Trevino Dec. 24, 2013 @ 2:47 p.m.

From our house to yours:

Blessings from Peter, Alan & Ken Angel

Peter Trevino Dec. 24, 2013 @ 3:09 p.m.

Happy Holidays!

A toast to all for Peace and Love on Earth!

Peter Trevino Dec. 31, 2013 @ 6:11 p.m.

To All the Reader's readers in all the Neighborhoods a Great, Great evening and a wonderful 2014 ! from the ever surprising Ocean Beach, just check the next two pictures:

Ocean Beach on Dec. 31, 2013 at about 4:30 pm.

Ocean Beach on Dec. 31, 2013 at about 5:30 pm.

Peter Trevino Jan. 1, 2014 @ 6:29 p.m.

2014 began with a BANG! in Ocean Beach:

The rock I call (for the lack of better information) Pedro's Rock as it looked on December 31, 2013 in the afternoon.

The same rock in the above picture but on January 1st, 2014 in the afternoon. Something happened within 24 hours to bring this big block of rock down...!

Peter Trevino Jan. 1, 2014 @ 6:48 p.m.

The first sunset from Ocean Beach in 2014

Dusk on New Year's Day Ocean Beach

Peter Trevino Jan. 21, 2014 @ 8:32 p.m.

Today (Jan. 21, 2014) has been a spectacular day in Ocean Beach -- and more to come for the rest of the week. Photos from a video provided by cutie Dan Haggerty (picture below) on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgi-dt...