The Launch Pad

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The Launch Pad

Food scene

Looking for a good local cheeseburger that has character? Look no further! Expect a line, it's popular!
291 locals recommend
Hodad's
5010 Newport Ave
291 locals recommend
Looking for a good local cheeseburger that has character? Look no further! Expect a line, it's popular!
Local Beer and Pizza....drop the mic!
164 locals recommend
Pizza Port Ocean Beach
1956 Bacon St
164 locals recommend
Local Beer and Pizza....drop the mic!
YUMMY Italian food...just a few minutes walking time!
21 locals recommend
Ulivo Restaurant
1776 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
21 locals recommend
YUMMY Italian food...just a few minutes walking time!
Great food and drinks, with ocean and OB pier views
228 locals recommend
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica Ave
228 locals recommend
Great food and drinks, with ocean and OB pier views
Ya gotta go right, your in gosh darn OB!
32 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Brewery
5041 Newport Ave
32 locals recommend
Ya gotta go right, your in gosh darn OB!
Some creative solidly good dishes, within a great fun atmosphere
146 locals recommend
OB Noodle House Bar 1502
4993 Niagara Ave
146 locals recommend
Some creative solidly good dishes, within a great fun atmosphere
...a great place for that hangover! A burrito with hot sauce will get you back to earth!
41 locals recommend
Nico's Mexican Food
4918 Newport Ave
41 locals recommend
...a great place for that hangover! A burrito with hot sauce will get you back to earth!
Very cute, local breakfast only restaurant that you can easily walk to. I suggest calling for reservations, or get there early Check them out on Yelp!
92 locals recommend
Little Lion Cafe
1424 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
92 locals recommend
Very cute, local breakfast only restaurant that you can easily walk to. I suggest calling for reservations, or get there early Check them out on Yelp!
Who doesn't want an ice cream?! Great Creamery!
17 locals recommend
Stella Jean’s Ice Cream
4404 Park Blvd
17 locals recommend
Who doesn't want an ice cream?! Great Creamery!
Best Hot Dogs on the Planet! Located in a unique area of SD Filled with Latin American culture, great restaurants, bright artwork, and unique shops. Saturdays they showcase the older restored cars that are beautiful! Some are even rigged with hydraulic devices that lift and lower the vehicles, so cool!
24 locals recommend
Barrio Dogg
2234 Logan Ave
24 locals recommend
Best Hot Dogs on the Planet! Located in a unique area of SD Filled with Latin American culture, great restaurants, bright artwork, and unique shops. Saturdays they showcase the older restored cars that are beautiful! Some are even rigged with hydraulic devices that lift and lower the vehicles, so cool!
Lovely food and service, with creative yummy dishes. Located within the Torrey Pines Compound that includes a hotel, world famous golf course, and awesome hiking trails. You won't be disappointed
The Golf Shop at Torrey Pines
11480 N Torrey Pines Rd
Lovely food and service, with creative yummy dishes. Located within the Torrey Pines Compound that includes a hotel, world famous golf course, and awesome hiking trails. You won't be disappointed
Michelin rated and obviously awesome along with solid service. Reservations obviously needed
13 locals recommend
Callie
1195 Island Avenue
13 locals recommend
Michelin rated and obviously awesome along with solid service. Reservations obviously needed
Michelin Star Rated Traditional Japanese style Restaurant
12 locals recommend
SOICHI
2121 Adams Ave
12 locals recommend
Michelin Star Rated Traditional Japanese style Restaurant
Featuring James Beard nominated chef Anthony Wells
123 locals recommend
Juniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner Blvd
123 locals recommend
Featuring James Beard nominated chef Anthony Wells

Neighborhoods

Awesome walking paths along this scenic coastal road. Huge cliffs and ocean views will set you free! Come early and join the yoga classes!
580 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs
580 locals recommend
Awesome walking paths along this scenic coastal road. Huge cliffs and ocean views will set you free! Come early and join the yoga classes!
Lot's of great surfing and sand fun to be had! Walk the pier and know you are walking the longest pier in southern CA.
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front St
776 locals recommend
Lot's of great surfing and sand fun to be had! Walk the pier and know you are walking the longest pier in southern CA.
Downtown and all that it brings is just a quick 15-20 minute drive
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
1208 locals recommend
Downtown and all that it brings is just a quick 15-20 minute drive
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
889 locals recommend

Sightseeing

The new ride is AWESOME!....and the fishies are cool too!
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
1754 locals recommend
The new ride is AWESOME!....and the fishies are cool too!
Looking for an awesome hike? Look no further!
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
1108 locals recommend
Looking for an awesome hike? Look no further!
Always worth a visit. One of the best in the world I'm told!
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 locals recommend
Always worth a visit. One of the best in the world I'm told!
Pack a lunch and sit on the grass and enjoy all there is in Balboa Park. Saturdays you can listen to the worlds largest Organ being played, or visit one of the many museums abound.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
3290 locals recommend
Pack a lunch and sit on the grass and enjoy all there is in Balboa Park. Saturdays you can listen to the worlds largest Organ being played, or visit one of the many museums abound.
Explore one of the Navy's most important ships in our history of battleships. They have done a wonderful job in acquiring planes and helicopters that amass on the decks for viewing.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor Dr
775 locals recommend
Explore one of the Navy's most important ships in our history of battleships. They have done a wonderful job in acquiring planes and helicopters that amass on the decks for viewing.
A must-see from where you are. In fact, take the Yellow OBee (your golf cart) and use the complimentary pass I leave for you that will get 1 car into the Park/Cabrillo Monument!
238 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument
238 locals recommend
A must-see from where you are. In fact, take the Yellow OBee (your golf cart) and use the complimentary pass I leave for you that will get 1 car into the Park/Cabrillo Monument!
Make sure you sign up for the 45 minute harbor tour on the Pilot boat...worth it big time and not many know about this.
124 locals recommend
Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N Harbor Dr
124 locals recommend
Make sure you sign up for the 45 minute harbor tour on the Pilot boat...worth it big time and not many know about this.

Music Venues

Always a wonderful venue for some great concerts along the water front of downtown SD.
32 locals recommend
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
222 Marina Park Way
32 locals recommend
Always a wonderful venue for some great concerts along the water front of downtown SD.
Located in the Little Italy area
24 locals recommend
Music Box
1337 India St
24 locals recommend
Located in the Little Italy area