OB Pier History, Construction, & Opening Weekend Video | Ocean Beach San Diego CA

OB Pier History, Construction, & Opening Weekend Video

Learn about the history, construction, and opening weekend celebration for the Ocean Beach Pier in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California. At 1,971 feet, the #‎OBPier is the longest concrete pier on the West Coast.

This video, filmed and produced by local OB resident Matthew O'Connor (www.matthewboconnor.com), features Leonard Teyssier, contractor for the OB Pier, and Chuck Bahde, who headed up the committee that commissioned the pier, as well as historical footage of the opening weekend in 1966. Watch the video!

You can also view and download the PDF plan for construction "OB Pier Advance One Bay" by clicking here.

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Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival offers attendees eclectic fun in the sun for all ages. Tens of thousands of visitors will attend the Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off from 10 am to 8 pm on Saturday, June 27, 2026, for tasty festival nosh, art, beachfront entertainment, shopping, and more.

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