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Sunset Cliffs Surf Session

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Neighbor John and a half-dozen others surf some decent-sized waves on an overcast Friday afternoon at Bird Sh*t and Osprey, an adjacent pair of Sunset Cliffs breaks. The accompanying song, White Fire, is by Stick Figure, a up-and-coming reggae act …

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Bijan Learns to Surf

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Ocean Beach is a great place to learn to surf, particularly on a weekday, when the waves aren't too crowded. On a recent Friday, Bijan - a distinguished visitor from Germany - signed up for a lesson, jumped into the …

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Six Minutes of Street Fair Scenes and Tunes

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Some point to Memorial Day as the true start of summer. Others say the season kicks off with the solstice on or about June 21. In Ocean Beach, however, summer begins on a Saturday in late June, when the OB …

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Junior Lifeguards Jumping

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On a recent Friday morning, dozens of youngsters demonstrated their courage and their ocean prowess by jumping from the Ocean Beach Pier into the Pacific Ocean. A large crowd of spectators cheered the kids loudly, and lifeguards affiliated with the …

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Sacred Heart Church at Noon

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An OB landmark since its construction in 1947, the Sacred Heart Church of Ocean Beach glimmers with a simple yet elegant Spanish mission style. Bells, or perhaps a recording of bells, can be heard every hour on the hour, from …

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MamaBird and BabyBird

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The alley between Brighton and Cape May is frequented by birds of many feathers: pigeons, parrots, sparrows, crows, and then some. Today, as we walked in the alley, our camera noticed an agitated adult bird on a wire. The bird's …

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Clouds Gone Wild

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This installment of OB in HD showcases the dazzling and diverse clouds that decorated the skies of Ocean Beach on a recent Wednesday in early June. Earlier, a mostly rainless thunderstorm had lingered in Ocean Beach through much of the …

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Murals Near Newport Avenue

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Ocean Beach is peppered with an assortment of picturesque murals, particularly on and around Newport Avenue. Walk in any direction in the area and you'll spot multiple murals on walls and electric utility boxes. These vibrant pieces of public art …

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Surfers and Sunset at the Pier

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Signs that the sublime season of summer is coming to Ocean Beach include the ever-later time of sunset, which keeps pushing toward 8pm, and the evening temperature, which now tends to stay within 10 degrees of the daytime temperature -- …

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Farmers' Market From Afar

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On a clear day, a northward stroll along Froude Street - which the City of San Diego recognizes as the eastern boundary of Ocean Beach - offers several beautiful views. There's the never-ending Pacific Ocean to the south and west, …

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The Osprey Family of Ocean Beach

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Local birders have been flocking to Ocean Beach's Robb Field in recent weeks. One big draw has been the osprey family that has nested atop one of the park's light poles. This family of four includes a proud pair of …

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Nuggets from March and April

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In March and April installments of OB in HD, our Canon HV-30 captured scenes from all over Ocean Beach. Here, we take another look at some of the more memorable shots, which include scenic surf scenes, bountiful birds, and that …

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A Snail and a Plane at Night

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Certain weather conditions - such as heavy fog - cause San Diego International Airport to flip the direction of its incoming and outgoing flights. Instead of taking off over Ocean Beach, planes come in over Ocean Beach. In this installment …

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Black Cat Afternoon

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Cats can make a little stability go a long way. Take Shady, for example. She's the 11-year-old feline featured in this installment of OB in HD. About six weeks ago, we began feeding Shady regularly. We had noticed that she'd …

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The Foot of Newport at 150%

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To get a good visual of the comfortably slow pace of life in Ocean Beach, look no further than the foot of Newport Avenue, where no one ever seems to be in a hurry - even when the film is …

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Windy Morning on Ocean Beach

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A stiff breeze whipped up the waves but couldn't keep surfers, seabirds, and other visitors from enjoying a sunny morning on Ocean Beach on a recent Thursday.

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Gardens, a Caterpillar, and a Dog

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Walk any residential street in Ocean Beach and you'll pass by many an eye-pleasing garden. These gardens are home to everything from bright flowers to interesting insects, not to mention the occasional pooch.

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Sunday Evening Sunset

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Sunsets in Ocean Beach are often quite beautiful, and usually attract a crowd. Here's a recent sunset at 30 times normal speed, which crams the day's final 30 minutes of sunlight into 1 minute of viewing time.

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Tide Pools on Sunset Cliffs

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Walk a couple hundred yards south of the Ocean Beach pier and you'll find yourself at the start of Sunset Cliffs. The cliffs are usually quite walkable, except during the highest tides, and always offer a chance to get up …

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Early Morning Parrot Party

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Wild parrots are all over Ocean Beach this time of year, and you don't have to see them to feel their presence. The parrots squawk and screech quite loudly, particularly in the hours after sunrise and before sunset. In this …

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