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.
Get It Done Best Practices with Community Officer Harris
The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association Economic Vitality Committee is hosting an interactive Q&A seminar on Tuesday, November 4th from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Submerge, located at 4851 Newport Ave., San Diego, CA 92107. Join us for coffee and breakfast pastries while learning from Community Officer James Harris.
The new pier will be at a higher elevation to minimize the potential for wave damage and account for future sea-level rises
The old pier was closed to the public since October 2023 because of its deteriorating condition. “Us old-timers would like to see the pier rebuilt in our lifetime,” said Mark Winkie, a former member of the now-disbanded Ocean Beach Pier Task Force. “That would be a good goal.” Noting he “used the pier almost every day,” when he first moved to OB in the ‘80s, Winkie added that the pier is special to OB residents. “It gives people who can’t get out on the ocean an experience of connecting to the water and the natural environment: It’s a public resource,” he said, “It’s one of the crown jewels of the city and county. “We want to see it rebuilt and put back to its former glory.” Another former OB Pier Task Force member, Ralph Teyssier, who is a structural engineer and the son of Leonard Teyssier – who built the OB Pier – said he is as concerned with finding funding to replace the pier as he is with the timeline for the project, which he noted continues to be extended. “The loss of the OB Pier continues to be a significant loss for Ocean Beach and the greater region,” Teyssier said in a recent letter to the city, adding, “It was both a treasured public resource and a vital economic driver.”
Hoppy Beer Gear 10 YR Anniversary Party
WHERE: OB Brewery 5041 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107 WHEN: Friday, November 14th 3 PM – Close WHAT’S HAPPENING: Special collab brew release with Jim Millea & OB Brewery – “Toked to Be Here” West Coast IPA Raffles & giveaways all day (3–8 PM)
Darwing, the snake, from the OB Library is missing
Please help find him and bring him back to his home. Contact (909) 583-1465 if you see a 4ft light brown ball python in the area. He is loved and missed. Last seen, 9/17/2025. Thank you!
US Bank • My Big Ambition Small Business Summit
My Big Ambition Small Business Summit: Join Us in Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month We’re excited to announce the My Big Ambition Small Business Summit, hosted by U.S. Bank in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This exclusive event is designed to connect local business owners with valuable financial resources and solutions. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 17, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the U.S. Bank Branch: 4827 Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach, 92107.
VIGNETTES TURNS 30!
Vignettes, the vintage home décor shop on Newport Avenue is proud to be turning 30 and is currently counting down to their grand Anniversary EVENT on September 20th where the shop will be transformed into a magical rococo setting with floral displays, French champagne, bon bons and also, will feature best-selling author, Courtney Allison, with her latest book that’s hot off the presses, “In Bloom” - that transports readers into a floral fantasy world.
Claudia Jack Memorial Auction
Help raise funds for the Claudia Jack Memorial Come Join The Peninsula Alliance for a special evening in memory of Claudia Jack at "The Harp" on September 18, 2025, from 5 pm - 8 pm. 4935 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
OB Pier Article featured in West Ways Magazine
Pier Pressure In my time of need, the Ocean Beach Pier restored me. Will we now restore the pier? BY MONA GABLE • ILLUSTRATION BY ALEXIA LOZANO A couple of years ago, the city of San Diego permanently closed the Ocean Beach Municipal Pier. A study deemed the battered landmark "beyond its useful life." With sea levels rising, the city judged it too impractical to spend millions of dollars to repair the structure. The final blow came in December 2023 when a storm knocked out a support pile, which promptly sank. My heart sank, too. If it were any other pier, I might not have cared so much. But this was my pier.
Marketing Grant for Small Businesses
Number Six, representing the Southern California News Network, is proud to support local businesses through the 2025 Matching Marketing Grant Program. This initiative is designed to help small businesses and nonprofit organizations across Southern California grow their reach through matched advertising support—empowering them to better connect with their communities.
Submerge Open House
Enjoy appetizers & drinks, and welcome Submerge to Newport Avenue. Check out their newly renovated space and mingle! 4851 Newport Ave. San Diego, CA 92107 Food & Drinks provided by their neighbors! California Wild Ales & Mad Munch.
2025 Ocean Beach Street Fair Photos
The Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival offers attendees an eclectic mix of fun in the sun for all ages. Tens of thousands of visitors attended the OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off from 10 am to 8 pm on Saturday, June 28, 2025, for a variety of tasty festival treats, art, beachfront entertainment, shopping, and more. Check out our other photo albums from the 2025 OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off using the links below. 2025 Hodads Burger Eating Competition
2025 Hodads Burger Eating Competition
The Hodad's Burger Eating Contest was held on the Sunset Stage from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The reigning champion faced off against nine other contestants. First place went to Justin with 6 burgers! 2nd place was last year’s winner, Eddie, with five burgers. Check out our other photo albums from the 2025 OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off using the links below. 2025 OB Dirty Birds Wing Eating Competition
2025 OB Dirty Birds Wing Eating Competition
OB loves chicken wings and keeping Ocean Beach clean, beautiful, and fun. It was a win-win. Winners Sam Murray – Dirty Birds 35 wings! Jayci Raine Gibbs – Connected Life 29 wings! Angelo Devlin – OB Community Foundation 28 wings! Most Money Raised Avery Jacoby – Dirty Birds $3,000 Alison Lyons – OB Woman’s Club $1,085 Adi Peron – Collective 42 $1,000
2025 Ocean Beach Chili Cook-Off Winners
The Chili Cook-Off competition was held in the grassy area between Newport Avenue and the Pacific. Chili tasters put their tastebuds to the test and cast their votes alongside the judges! Chili tasting. Competitors showcased their chili cooking skills by competing for great prizes... not to mention the satisfaction of winning! Congrats to our 2025 OB Chili Cook-Off winners! Judging Chili judging will be based on ICS guidelines for:
OB Street Fair Advertising Opptortunity
The Beacon's 2025 Street Fair Special Edition will be published on June 27th. The Street Fair will take place on Saturday, June 28th. The program will include the band schedule, event map, vendor list, photos, and other highlights. Advertising Opportunities: Businesses can reserve ad space in the Street Fair program. Ad rates are as follows:
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