The following is a summary of the key activities and events from the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association (OBMA) Year in Review 2024 document:
Click here to view the full presentation in PDF format that captures the vibrant community spirit, economic activities, and development projects that characterized Ocean Beach in 2024.
General Overview:
Theme: The year's theme was "High Tides & Good Vibes."
Membership: OBMA welcomed 24 new members in 2024, expanding the association's network.
Events and Community Engagement
Annual Awards: Held on January 25, 2024, at St. Peter's by the Sea.
Marketing Events
Annual Marketing Breakfast on February 29, 2024, focused on customer engagement and service with a presentation by Joon Han from Better San Diego.
Community Clean-ups
Earth Day Clean Up was held on April 20, 2024, at Veterans Plaza Park, sponsored by various local businesses.
Street Fairs and Competitions
44th Annual OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off on June 22, 2024, with various chili categories and winners.
Dirty Birds Wing Contest and Hodad's Burger Eating Contest also occurred during this event.
Art and Culture
Two community murals were created to celebrate the Ocean Beach Woman's Club's 100th Anniversary and the year's theme.
Installation of these murals in August and September 2024.
Auto Shows and Festivals
2nd Annual Sunset Cliffs Auto Show on September 7, 2024.
OB Oktoberfest on October 11-12, 2024, extended to include the Pier Parking Lot & Veterans Plaza.
Infrastructure and Projects
Ocean Beach Pier Renewal
Workshops and community engagement for the pier's renewal, with a preferred design concept unveiled in April 2024.
Engineering assessments and core samples were taken in September 2024.
Veterans Plaza Grass Project
Completed in March 2024, with sodding work starting in September 2023.
Local Business and Economic Development
Shop Local Initiatives
Promotion of local shopping with campaigns like Shop Local Saturday on November 30th and OBeachy Bingo.
New Business Developments
New ownership for iconic bars like The Harp and Cheswicks in spring 2024, with changes in ambiance and management.
Celebrations of Local Milestones
Sunshine Company's 50th Anniversary.
OB Hardware's 105th Anniversary, highlighting its long-standing presence in the community.
Recognition and Certifications
Accreditation: Renewed Main Street America accreditation in July 2024, acknowledging OBMA's efforts in community and economic vitality.
Digital Presence
Website Traffic: OceanBeachSanDiego.com saw over 800,000 views in FY24, indicating strong online engagement.
Volunteerism and Community Service:
Volunteers: Acknowledgement of the invaluable contributions from volunteers throughout the year.
