OBMA Member & Business News

This section is for OBMA Member-specific information, events, issues, and news for small business owners in Ocean Beach.

Members, if you wish to have an announcement or article published in our Local News section for the general public, please email us your article or announcement here.

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OB Pancake Breakfast

26th Annual Near the Pier Pancake Breakfast Saratoga Park (at the west end of Saratoga Avenue) All proceeds benefit the Ocean Beach Community Foundation (OBCF), which brings community events to OBecians, including Taste of OB, the Holiday Parade and Tree, the Holiday Auction and Party, and the Food & Toy Drive. Buy Tickets

City of San Diego Releases Report Regarding Status of Ocean Beach Pier

REPAIRS TO DAMAGED PIER NO LONGER FEASIBLE; FOCUS NOW TURNS TO LONG-TERM REPLACEMENT SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego has determined the safest and most cost-effective option for the Ocean Beach Pier is to keep the structure closed to public access while the City moves forward with a long-term solution to replace the 58-year-old pier. The Ocean Beach Pier has been closed since it was damaged by high surf in October 2023. Additional, and more significant, damage occurred in December 2023 when a support bracket – or “pile” – broke off and fell into the ocean. Engineering teams have determined that any work to rehabilitate the pier is not feasible, especially given the likelihood of additional damage occurring during future winter storms.

Don't Be Pressured Into Settling - Understand ADA Compliance

If your business is targeted in an ADA lawsuit claiming your website is out of compliance, read the following: it may save you a significant amount of money-$4,000. I know of two instances in which serial litigators targeted large businesses because they claimed a website or component of a website was not ADA-compliant. Why is the $4,000 deductible significant? This is the deductible amount you could be liable for under most million-dollar liability policies. This figure underscores the potential financial impact of ADA lawsuits, making it a crucial consideration for your business. I will share the two examples and some recommendations (not legal advice).

OBMA Member Sundowner - September 26

All active OBMA members and key team members are welcome to join us at this fun networking event. FOOD • DRINKS • RAFFLE Thank you to Our Host and Sponsors! To Be Announced Location: TBD Raffle Prizes Bring your business card for a chance to win one of 18 Raffles prizes!!! Friendly Reminder Sundowner events are for networking. The food served is intended to be a snack to enjoy while mingling and networking, not dinner. Please ensure all guests have eaten before helping yourself to seconds. Thank you!

Advertising Opportunity-Peninsula Beacon-Community Map

Be a part of the 2024-25 Ocean Beach Street Map The 2024-25 OB Community Map will feature a Calendar of Events, local attractions, and a list of important Phone Numbers. Don't be left out - this popular piece will be handed out at all high-traffic locations. Email Mike Fahey for more information on how you can participate. HURRY! FIRST COME FIRST SERVE! ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS AVAILABLE! (858) 270-3103 ext 117

Intrepid Network and San Diego Automotive Museum collaborate on Marketing Campaign

Intrepid Network Inc. completes Marketing Campaign with emphasis on social media, accompanied by traditional print collateral such as posters, rack cards, event calendar submissions, and local news station coverage by ABC Channel 10 news for the San Diego Automotive Museum located in Balboa Park. Brought on to design and develop a marketing campaign with photography, video footage, audio narration, and custom music for promotional content used across YouTube, website, email, TV, print, online publication, and social media channels Intrepid Network was firing on all cylinders. The campaign included promotional content focusing on five very rare Porsche’s worth over 10 million dollars from a single owner and around seven other locally owned Porsche’s including one previously owned by Paul Walker from the Fast & Furious franchise.

Be Part of the 2024-25 Visitor's Guide

This useful, colorful, pocket-sized guide will be filled with places to eat, shop, play and stay in affluent Coastal San Diego. Reach out to local residents and the thousands of visitors who vacation here every year. Guides are delivered to hundreds of locations throughout San Diego! The guides are distributed to Coastal San Diego from Downtown to La Jolla and East to La Mesa. Be sure to get on the map of your community for as low as $175 Call us today to reserve your space in this extremely popular annual guide! (858) 270-3103 x117 (858) 337-8546 (cell) [email protected]

Ocean Beach Mainstreet Associaton Official Ballot Board Of Directors

OBMA MEMBERS: Please VOTE for UP TO Five (5) seats on the OBMA Board of Directors. You may complete 1 BALLOT per OBMA BID MEMBER or ASSOCIATE MEMBER. You must be a member in good standing to vote. All ballots must be received by Noon on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. We value your opinion as an OBMA member. If you have questions, please reach out to the OBMA team at (619) 224-4906 or [email protected]. Vote Here

Welcome Valkyrie Yoga to Ocean Beach

Valkyrie Yoga is a new business in Ocean Beach that is focused on all-around wellness. The classes offered daily are breathwork, sound healing and yoga. The yoga classes are a variety from active to relaxing and restorative in order to support everyone’s needs. The founder, Agnete, has been exploring the healing arts for well over a decade and wanted to create a space that offers true healing, support and community. Valkyrie also hosts monthly events to cultivate community and support the arts, from open mic and poetry nights to ecstatic dance and cacao ceremonies!

OB Chili Cook-Off • Calling all Chili Cookers & Tasters

Saturday, June 22, 2024, 10 AM - 8 PM. Join the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association to celebrate the 44th Annual OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off event in downtown Ocean Beach, CA! Showcase your chili recipe and earn bragging rights and prize money! See the application for details. Chili Cook-Off Tasting Tickets Available Now! Is eating delicious chili more your speed? Put your taste buds to the test and cast your vote alongside the judges!

Advertising Opportunity-Peninsula Beacon-Special Street Fair Insert

A message from the Peninsula Beacon We are excited to announce The Beacon's 2024 Street Fair Special Edition. The official Street Fair program will be published on June 14th in cooperation with the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association & will feature the band schedule, an event map, a list of vendors, photos, and other Street Fair highlights. Be sure your business is included in this popular section. Additional copies will be printed and distributed at the Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, June 22nd. Call to Reserve Your Space Today! Deadline: June 6th.

Beacon Readers Choice Awards Best Retail: 2023

A message from the Peninsula Beacon: Vote for your favorite OB Business & Service. You choose your favorite! Tell us who the best of the best is and you’ll be entered into our free drawing. The deadline is May 24, 2024.

Residents react to City’s design concept for Ocean Beach Pier

The new preferred hybrid pier design concept envisions interconnected pathways, gathering places, new retail and dining opportunities, and enhanced fishing amenities. With an estimated $170 million to $190 million price tag, the new pier is planned to be constructed over the same footprint as the old one, with new construction starting from the pier’s base. The construction timeline is yet to be determined but will be provided once the environmental permitting and funding acquisition processes are complete. San Diego Community Newspaper Group asked residents several questions. Are they impressed by the proposed pier replacement configuration? What would they like/not like to see with pier amenities? Would people want a gift shop? Do they like the proposed overhead view bridge and the fishing piers? In short, do residents want a more expensive pier design with all the bells and whistles? Or something more basic and less costly? Here’s what locals had to say:

Award Winning Aveda Concept Salon for Sale!

Award-Winning Aveda Concept Salon for Sale! Details SalonSpa was founded in 1990 and expanded in 1998 (because of sales volume) adding two treatment rooms (Wellness Suites) with this growth was able to add to its current menu of cuts, color, highlights, balayage, Brazilian blowouts, fades, the services of facials, waxing and tanning. There is also a Med Spa agreement in place which provides Botox, filler, threads, and more. Details SalonSpa is 1331 square feet which includes 7 hair styling stations, 3 shampoo bowls, 2 treatment rooms, reception, retail space, and an office and break room. The salon has peek ocean views, ocean breeze, and brilliant lighting which makes this a "GO TO" establishment with over 4000 clients in the database for 24 years and counting! Call 760-271-1738 for more information. Visit www.detailssalonspa.com for the complete menu of services. This is an asset "plus" sale with fixtures, inventory, employees, booth renters, and the Med Spa staff already to change over to the new owner - the potential is endless with the right energy!! $130,000 price.