The Saratoga Avenue beach in Ocean Beach, San Diego is part of the stretch of beach that is most popular for boogie boarders, body surfers and people hanging out on the large grassy area adjacent to the beach and the lifeguard station parking lot. The grassy area is known as Saratoga Park. Most notable about this beach is that it seems to be the ideal location for parking, food, showers, lifeguards, Newport Avenue and the ocean.
Our new Historic Walking Tour brochure is now online for all to enjoy! Many of the buildings you will find in the Ocean Beach Historic Tour originated early 1900’s and during the Resort Days of the 1920’s.
Ocean Beach initially happened in spring 1887 when entrepreneurs William H. 'Billy' Carlson and Frank J. Higgins bought 600 acres of Pueblo lots (the area of coastland divided by the Yankees in 1846) and named their new acquisition Ocean Beach.
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.
