Softball at Robb Field
Robb Field is one of the most significant recreational resources in Ocean Beach, with several playing fields used for sports like football, soccer, and softball, as well as a large skateboard park and courts for tennis and handball. In this …
Streets and Alleys
This morning, just before the 9am bells church bells began to ring, we took the Canon HV-30 for a walk along Froude Street, which is the eastern boundary of Ocean Beach. A light morning fog was giving way to bright …
Effects Experiments
We edit with Adobe Premiere Elements, a handy-dandy program that does all the basics, and some of the extras, too. For example, Premiere offers a wide range of visual effects, which can do everything from spruce up the color in …
Fishing the Pier with Tomas and Leo
The Ocean Beach Fishing Pier was built in 1966, and extends nearly 2,000 feet. The pier is open 24 hours a day, and almost always seems to host at least a few fishermen, as well as people just looking to …
A Macaw Named Brat
You meet some interesting people in Ocean Beach. And now and then, you meet an interesting bird.A macaw named Brat happened to be hanging out at the foot of Newport Avenue when we stopped by on a Tuesday afternoon. He …
Skateboard Cruise
After a couple days of rain, the streets were clean and dry - the perfect conditions for a skateboard ride across Abbott Street to the foot of Newport Avenue, and then down the nice, smooth asphalt of the last block …
River Dance
The San Diego River is a man-made channel that accomodates extra water during rare periods of heavy rain. The last mile or so of the river, just before it meets the Pacific Ocean, serves as OB's northern boundary.In this installment …
Here Comes the Rain Again
Forecasts called for a 100% chance of rain in Ocean Beach today. And sure enough, the skies opened up for a few hours, starting at about 10am. The rain was heavy at times, leading to fast-flowing streams of water from …
Views of the North End
A few views of the north end of Ocean Beach, which contains several key components of the neighborhood, including Dog Beach, Robb Field, the Sunset Cliffs Bridge, and the bike path on the OB side of the river.
That Dog in the Window
Here's a canine who appreciates a window seat, particularly when the window looks out on Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, one of the busiest streets in Ocean Beach.
Ocean Beach After Dark
Ocean Beach usually stays quiet on weeknights, but some people get out and about. On a Monday evening at about midnight, Roberto's taco shop was still serving customers, and loud music was spilling from Winston's, a club on Bacon Street, …
First Week's Footage
Ready for high definition scenes from all over the neighborhood of Ocean Beach? In this highlight reel from the first week of "OB in HD," you'll see wild parrots, rumbling planes, barking pooches, and people relaxing on the sand. In …
In Search of Silence
From barking dogs to rumbling airplanes, Ocean Beach has its share of noisemakers. But most of the time, the din is hardly noticeable. And if it gets too loud, OB residents can usually secure a little silence by heading to …
A Rainy Day Goes Away
Weeks of sunshine gave way to some showers today in Ocean Beach, though the rain was meager, and seemed to give up completely by mid-morning. We took in the sprinkles from inside a diner on Newport Avenue, and then we …
Let's Go Birding
Birds of many feathers hang out in Ocean Beach, and this installment of OB in HD captures four different views of local birds on the go. We start with the big old crow in a tree across the street, move …
Street Scenes
Today we take the Canon HV-30 to the alley, and then to the street. Tuesday morning is in full swing, with birds chirping, and commuters headed in to and out of Ocean Beach.