Best Arts and Culture Places in Ocean Beach

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Best Arts and Culture Places in Ocean Beach

The San Diego Museum of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art
4.6 (1368 ratings)4 (258 ratings)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views.
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92102, USA
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Mentioned by San Diego 2 days itinerary
48 Hours in San Diego: Highlights Itinerary for 2 Days
"Even if you’re broke, the Timken Museum of Art is always free, and if you have a Bank of America card, the San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Photogenic Arts are free on certain days. If you love art, check out the Spanish village. These are historic buildings turned art galleries and stores which have a lot of their work for sale. Even just walking through this area is a fun experience."
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
The Top Art Museums & Galleries in San Diego
"A post shared by Klinge Realty Group @ Compass (@klingerealtygroup). It’s not a large museum — in fact, it’s one of the smallest in the area — but the Timken Museum of Art is home to art created by Anne and Amy Putnam. The two sisters are well-known throughout the world for creating a variety of American and European paintings during the early 20th century."
The New Children’s Museum
The New Children’s Museum
4.6 (1971 ratings)4 (174 ratings)
From creative classes to climbable sculptures, contemporary art for kids, in a bright, modern space.
200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by Holidify
Best Museums in San Diego That Are Too Interesting to Miss
"New Children's Museum is an interactive museum in San Diego that is a not-for-profit organization. It is a novel model of the Children's Museum that operates with a mission to pique creativity, imagination, and critical thinking in children and families via inventive and captivating experiences with modern art. The museum encourages children to think, play, and create through engrossing exhibitions, art-oriented activities, artistic performances, and educational opportunities."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"The New Children's Museum in San Diego is a great museum for families with children to visit. The museum's state of the art center is focused on creating a space where children can think, play and create through hands-on exhibitions, art creation, and educational opportunities. It has something for children of every age and parents will enjoy the learning nature of it as well."
Mentioned by Leisure Pass Group
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"The New Children’s Museum is an interactive arts-based museum that commissions contemporary artists to create pieces with tactile, physical, and participatory elements to introduce kids to art and create an opportunity for them to observe, play, and create. Getting in: New Children's Museum tickets are included on the Go San Diego Card All-Inclusive Pass."
Museum of Photographic Arts
Museum of Photographic Arts
4.5 (426 ratings)4 (108 ratings)
More than 7,000 photos from 850 artists are showcased in a replica of a grand, ornate 1915 building.
1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by San Diego 2 days itinerary
48 Hours in San Diego: Highlights Itinerary for 2 Days
"Even if you’re broke, the Timken Museum of Art is always free, and if you have a Bank of America card, the San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Photogenic Arts are free on certain days. If you love art, check out the Spanish village. These are historic buildings turned art galleries and stores which have a lot of their work for sale. Even just walking through this area is a fun experience."
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
The Top Art Museums & Galleries in San Diego
"The Museum of Photographic Arts has a long history, as it first opened in 1983. It’s well known for being one of the first museums in the United States to exclusively exhibit photographic images. With such a rich history, you won’t be disappointed by what you see."
Mingei International Museum
Mingei International Museum
4.6 (170 ratings)4.5 (113 ratings)
Museum located in a historic building showcases folk art, craft & design from all over the globe.
Balboa Park, Plaza de Panama, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by Holidify
Best Museums in San Diego That Are Too Interesting to Miss
"The Mingei International museum in San Diego is a not-for-profit public art museum that collects, conserves, and manifests folk art, designs, and crafts. It is situated in the House of Charm, Balboa Park in San Diego, California. The word Mingei means 'Art of the people'."
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
4.2 (109 ratings)4 (179 ratings)
Boutique featuring museum-branded products & gifts, including jewelry, fine art books & decor items.
700 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Mesa Art Gallery
Mesa Art Gallery
4.7 (15 ratings)
I-300 Building (Life Sciences), Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
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Mentioned by HereIn
Art Guide
"An educational forum to present the work of professional artists in a range of media and dealing with diverse issues. sdmesa.edu/campus-life/galleries-and-attractions/mesa-college-art-gallery/. 7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA 92111"
Exclusive Collections Gallery, Solana Beach
Exclusive Collections Gallery, Solana Beach
4.4 (44 ratings)
212 S Cedros Ave #104, Solana Beach, CA 92075, USA
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Thumbprint Gallery
Thumbprint Gallery
4.8 (11 ratings)
920 Kline St #104, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Mentioned by whitelabelhomecollective.com
Best Art Galleries in La Jolla | White Label Home Collective
"Thumbprint Gallery is a constantly evolving art exhibition space that has been serving southern California for a decade. With an emphasis on pop culture and surrealism, they create pop-up exhibitions from a wide range of artists. By including emerging and established, as well as local and international artists, Thumbprint Gallery curates a distinctly unique experience every time they hold an event."
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
The Top Art Museums & Galleries in San Diego
"You’re not going to find many galleries in the local area that are as unique as Thumbprint Gallery. It features various forms of art, ranging from murals to street art to graffiti — and that’s just the start. Located in La Jolla, Thumbprint Gallery has been wowing visitors since opening its doors in 2009."
Sparks Gallery
Sparks Gallery
4.8 (81 ratings)
530 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Art Galleries in San Diego, CA
"Sparks Gallery exhibits and sells original contemporary artwork primarily by Southern California artists who introduce and provide excellent craftsmanship in a multitude of mediums. They showcase combined exhibitions, curated exhibitions by the gallery owner Sonya Sparks, and solo exhibitions. With a focus on surreal and impressionistic artwork, the gallery ministers towards emotive works in themes ranging from portraiture and figurative to landscape and conceptual."
Mentioned by San Diego Travel Blog
4 Young, Contemporary Art Galleries to Explore in San Diego
"Where: 530 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 After studying art at the University of San Diego, Sonya Sparks started a career in the art business because she felt that, in the early 2000s, San Diego’s art world was very closed off to young upstarts. If the art world wouldn’t bring her in, she’d have to start her own gallery. Which is exactly why she launched Sparks Gallery in 2013."
Mentioned by sandiego.com
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Timken Museum of Art
Timken Museum of Art
1500 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Art museumMuseumNon-profit organization
Mentioned by San Diego 2 days itinerary
48 Hours in San Diego: Highlights Itinerary for 2 Days
"Even if you’re broke, the Timken Museum of Art is always free, and if you have a Bank of America card, the San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Photogenic Arts are free on certain days. If you love art, check out the Spanish village. These are historic buildings turned art galleries and stores which have a lot of their work for sale. Even just walking through this area is a fun experience."

Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Ocean Beach

Coronado tidelands park
Coronado tidelands park
4.7 (42 ratings)4.5 (42 ratings)
2000 Mullinex Dr, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
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Black's Beach
Black's Beach
4.7 (420 ratings)4.5 (298 ratings)
Famed, scenic & clothing-optional beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines.
California 92037, USA
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Mentioned by 710 Beach Rentals
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"Famous for being a great winter surfing spot, Black’s Beach is even more famous for being a nude beach. Access is a bit tricky, but if you have the fortitude, it’s definitely worth the effort. Try not to gawk at the “nakes” as they are known, and no cameras, please; nudity is completely natural, and there is no need to make it awkward for anyone!"
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
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"Beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines in La Jolla is a hidden gem. Black’s Beach, a swimsuit-optional beach, stretches from Torrey Pines State Beach at the north end to Scripps Beach at the south end, making it the largest nude beach in the United States."
Mentioned by California Beaches
Birch Aquarium at Scripps, La Jolla, CA
"The southern section of Black’s Beach, also known as Torrey Pines City Beach, is accessible through a gate at the intersection of Blackgold Road and La Jolla Farms Road."
Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park
4.7 (6770 ratings)4.5 (69 ratings)
Public park featuring spray fountains, grassy areas & lots of play equipment for kids.
1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"San Diego has its own version of Central Park: The Waterfront Park, located along the Embarcadero in Little Italy. Opened in 2014, it's become a family-favorite destination for locals. The 12-acre park is just a stone's throw from the bay and is decked out with tons of innovative ways to entertain kids including a splash pad and slide––but it's the giant fountain, with its many jets, that is the park's main attraction."
Mentioned by UpgradedPoints.com
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"Waterfront Park consists of 12-acres of lush gardens and fountains that are perfect for cooling down in the intense San Diego heat. Kids will love playing in the shallow splash areas where fountains shoot water high in the air. Bring a picnic and relax on the grassy areas while admiring the views of the bayfront."
Mentioned by Sidecar Photo
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"If you can’t make it across the bridge to Coronado, you can walk along Harbor Bay to get a photo as well. The angle is a bit different and it’s a good deal harder to park but it can be done."

Best Rated Movie Theaters in Ocean Beach

Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
4.4 (7 ratings)4.5 (7 ratings)
Library devoted to music & art-book collections, with a school of the arts for concerts & classes.
1008 Wall St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
LibraryConcerts & ShowsArt schoolTheaters
La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse
4.8 (346 ratings)4.5 (194 ratings)
Famous professional, non-profit theater producing classic & modern plays & musicals.
2910 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Lamb's Players Theatre
Lamb's Players Theatre
4.8 (383 ratings)4.5 (175 ratings)
This iconic theater hosts 5 productions each year on an intimate 350-seat stage.
1142 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
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Best Breweries and Beer Places in Ocean Beach

Knotty Brewing Co.
Knotty Brewing Co.
4.5 (78 ratings)
842 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Brewery
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
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"After the Knotty Barrel restaurant in East Village launched, the owners decided it made sense to start making their own beer in Downtown San Diego. Since then, the in-house brewery, tasting room, and beer garden has been a popular spot (popular enough to warrant a second location in Rancho Penasquitos). The sheer variety may be the biggest draw."
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
4.5 (1589 ratings)4.5 (52 ratings)
Chain brewpub offering American bar food with a gourmet twist alongside house-brewed craft ales.
1157 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by Baja Winery Tours (BWT)
Top 10 Best Breweries in San Diego for Local Beer
"Karl Strauss Brewing is one of the oldest San Diego breweries on the block!. Starting back in the mid 80’s, Karl Strauss has been leading the craft beer scene before it became popular. Their craft brews have received many gold medals, including the famous Red Trolley Ale (which has been award 11 gold and 5 silver medals)."
Mentioned by A Charming Escape
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"Their red trolley ale is my favorite and a great pick for first time visitors. Many convenient locations across San Diego (even inside airport terminal!) makes it a great option to try."
Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
4.6 (1749 ratings)
Kid-friendly brewery & pub providing acclaimed beers, refined bar fare & to-go kegs.
2215 India St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by GoCar Tours | Sightseeing & Story Telling Car
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"Best for: beer loversLocation: 9045 Carroll Way, San Diego, CA 92121Menu. Did you know there are almost 200 craft breweries in San Diego?. The craft beer scene has exploded in the city and many breweries have incorporated restaurants as well."
Mentioned by Petite Suitcase
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"If you’re looking for a causal beer spot in Little Italy, look no further than Ballast Point Brewery. Their outdoor patio is the perfect place to watch the airplanes overhead come in for landing."
Mentioned by A Charming Escape
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"Their beers can be found in most stores like BevMo across the US. The brewery is huge, can accommodate many people and is a blast to visit!. My favorite is the grapefruit Sculpin’."

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