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Are you interested in setting up a booth at the 44^th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off on June 22, 2024?

Tens of thousands of people come out to enjoy this event which is a family-oriented experience, filling six square blocks with vendors selling arts, crafts, merchandise, food, and activities.

• Application Process & Assignment
• Vendor Booth Set-Up, Operation & Breakdown
• Product Specifications & Restrictions
• Food Vendors
• Parking
• Insurance
• Cancellation & Refund Policy

For vendor applications, booth fees, and instructions please visit the following page on our website.

Vendor Applications

This will be the first year in which people who are out of town can watch Ocean Beach's Christmas Parade organized by the OB Town Council.

The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association has a new webcam that looks up Newport Avenue. This is in addition to the preexisting Beach Cam.

So, if you can not make it to this year's parade, grab your beverage of choice and tune in to enjoy the festivities with us.

The parade starts at sunset on December 2^nd, 2023.

View Newport Cam

Or join everyone down on Newport Avenue to see the parade's floats up close as well as hear the tunes.

Josh, President & CEO of Intrepid Network, began shooting real estate and businesses in 2011. From residential to office spaces to medical facility remodels Josh has photographed it all. Using an array of specialty lenses and photography equipment the ideal photo is captured. And, that's just the beginning. With over 25 years of experience in Photoshop and over a decade of experience in Lightroom Josh is able to turn even the worst photo into a professional photograph. Hire Josh to shoot your client's property and/or send him your cell phone photos to work his magic. However, he knows seeing is believing - so click the button below to view one of his recent shoots.

When Josh was in high school he took drafting and aspired to become an architect. Buildings and structures captured his imagination. Just as he was about to go to college to further his studies in architecture he changed career paths and entered the world of multimedia. His eye and attention to detail have led him to become an accomplished graphic designer, photographer, and videographer.

The following are some examples that Josh knows Realtors will value. Sometimes a property needs photos but the owner may be unable to remove certain items from a room. Other times scheduling a photo shoot may exceed your budget and you have some iPhone photos that you'd like retouched before posting online, getting a flyer printed, and/or sending your listing to various publications. Josh has you covered.

In the example below the realtor's client was unable to have the items in their office removed before the photo shoot. All the items in the first photo have been "digitally" removed. This is an extreme example. The time taken to accomplish this level of detail was a little over an hour.

Why is hiring a photographer who is also a graphic designer beneficial? Well, as you can see from these before and after photos below, Josh can take your iPhone photos and turn them into professional photos by adjusting perspective and color.

Sometimes a bird's eye view is the only way to quickly convey the size of a property listing. Josh arrives fully equipped when showing up to photograph your client's property. If there are unwanted obstructions such as cars or trash bins, you can rest assured they will be removed so that potential buyers will not be distracted.

Photography that immerses your buyers in the serenity of the outdoors from the comfort of their own backyard.

Josh not only captures the property you are selling, but he also captures the lifestyle your buyer will be living.

Click here to book your photo shoot.

Contact Josh Utley at (619) 929-0762 -or- email him or visit https://outourfrontdoor.com to learn more about our photography and video services.

Interested in purchasing this property? Contact Shayda Nakhshab (760) 507-1732 Realtor DRE #02156497 @shaydasellsrealesate or visit www.sandandsearealty.com

Ocean Beach lawyer Robert Burns has been practicing law for over 42 years with an emphasis on family law, personal injury law, and probate court litigation.  His website is www.OBLaw.com.

Mr. Burns regularly posts answers to legal questions posted with www.Avvo.com. You can subscribe free of charge to his select ones by friending him at Facebook.com/OBLaw.  Please “Like” his Facebook fans page at https://www.facebook.com/Robert-Burns-121384342541/

You will also find there pertinent news and commentary on local, State, and Federal legal issues including regular posts on other newsworthy legal issues; feel free to suggest a topic for his discussion.  Mr. Burns recently successfully concluded a Pt. Loma probate case involving substantial assets and complexities and would welcome others.

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If you have questions, please reach out to the OBMA team at (619) 224-4906 or [email protected]

Join County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer for an Ocean Beach Business District Cleanup, in partnership with the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association and OB Town Council.

Meet at the corner of Newport Avenue & Abbott Street. We'll have buckets and liners. Please bring gloves and pickers if you have them, and a reusable water bottle.

A message from Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer

This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about how I am fighting to protect our beaches and coastlines from pollution, tackle homelessness with real solutions, address our region's mental illness and addiction crises, combat rising rents and home costs, and protect our kids and communities from fentanyl.

Additionally, my staff will be present to support constituents who need assistance with a county-related issue!

Do you want to get involved with the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association Clean & Safe Committee?

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It’s been awhile but we are BACK and looking forward to hosting not one, but TWO Holiday Markets for our Point Loma + Ocean Beach communities. Space is limited to 30 vendors and we’d love for you to share this post on your walls and stories to help us spread the word. All vendor fees will benefit the Kids Jiu Jitsu Scholarship Program at @thestrongholdsd which provides classes, uniforms and camps to families. Thanks for your support, we cant wait!

Location: The Stronghold

 Vendor Info: $28 for one day, $50 for both! Indoors and outdoors are available, bring your own 6-foot table, and we have chairs. Reach out for any questions! (858) 722-0942

There’s also an option of $20 to drop a dozen or so items and we can sell for you. We’ll have PLHS students working the table. That table would be cash only so we could pass it all on to you.

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Intrepid Network is pleased to welcome our new client, the San Diego Community News Group, whom we've been working with for the last year. SD News is the parent company behind La Jolla Village News, Beach & Bay Press, Peninsula Beacon, San Diego Downtown News, San Diego Uptown News, La Mesa Courier, Mission Times Courier, College Time Courier, and Mission Valley News. The San Diego Community News Group, SDNEWS is locally owned and operated and has been delivering high-quality news, community voice, and storytelling since 1988.

Intrepid Network was brought on in September 2022 to assist with improving the https://sdnews.com website layout, search engine optimization, website advertising, and website functionality. Intrepid Network also serves as a multimedia consultant for third-party services such as MailChimp, Google Services, Amazon Web Services, Direct Mail, and Website Hosting.

Intrepid Network was established in 1996 (then Intrepid Designs), by Josh Utley, President & CEO, who holds 26 years of real-world experience in the multimedia industry. Previously Josh worked for Global Horizons - a $10 million a year international apparel company, ManTech - a government services corporation with budgets averaging $1 million per project, and start-ups with varying project budgets and industries.

Intrepid Network, Inc. helps businesses and organizations align their brand(s) with opportunity. Current clients include; the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association, San Diego Community News Group, USAopoly, Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce, and more.

Utilizing the latest technologies, leading open-source software, and commercial tools Intrepid Network helps clients with all their multimedia needs. Website design + development, programming, graphic design, video production, photography, and content creation needs. Intrepid Network proficiently designs & develops projects on time and within budget.

Quality, performance, and professionalism are what Intrepid Network has to offer you. You can be confident your project will be completed on time and with no hassle or unforeseen challenges. We focus on your unique and specific needs. Together we will discuss those needs and your goals.

Contact Josh Utley at (619) 929-0762 -or- email him at [email protected] or visit https://intrepidnetworkinc.com to learn more about our process.

Let's Party!

This weekend in Ocean Beach.

Where Newport meets the beach.

Friday, October 6th & Saturday, October 7th 

Grab your friends and dust off your lederhosen because we're kicking things off in true Oktoberfest fashion with 2-FOR-1 BEERS on Friday from 4-6 PM and Saturday from 12-2 PM.

In our 21+ beer garden, you can enjoy a classic German brew or local beer, wine & spirits.  We'll have live music by local and nationally touring artists, contests, giveaways, food, and more.

VIP Tickets

Expedited First Entry + Admission

A custom one-liter "OB Oktoberfest" stein filled with 2 beers

Access to an exclusive VIP area with a bar, lounge, and upgraded restrooms

Purchase VIP Tickets

OBOktoberst.com

A portion of the proceeds from this event support Ocean Beach MainStreet Association's programs, projects & initiatives.

Cheswicks, a mainstay of the OB Community for 40+ years is for sale.

With a unique grandfathered 48 alcohol license, this is an exciting opportunity for a new owner.

For more information contact:

[email protected]

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY