The Foot of Newport at 150%
To get a good visual of the comfortably slow pace of life in Ocean Beach, look no further than the foot of Newport Avenue, where no one ever seems to be in a hurry - even when the film is …
Windy Morning on Ocean Beach
A stiff breeze whipped up the waves but couldn't keep surfers, seabirds, and other visitors from enjoying a sunny morning on Ocean Beach on a recent Thursday.
Gardens, a Caterpillar, and a Dog
Walk any residential street in Ocean Beach and you'll pass by many an eye-pleasing garden. These gardens are home to everything from bright flowers to interesting insects, not to mention the occasional pooch.
Sunday Evening Sunset
Sunsets in Ocean Beach are often quite beautiful, and usually attract a crowd. Here's a recent sunset at 30 times normal speed, which crams the day's final 30 minutes of sunlight into 1 minute of viewing time.
Tide Pools on Sunset Cliffs
Walk a couple hundred yards south of the Ocean Beach pier and you'll find yourself at the start of Sunset Cliffs. The cliffs are usually quite walkable, except during the highest tides, and always offer a chance to get up …
Early Morning Parrot Party
Wild parrots are all over Ocean Beach this time of year, and you don't have to see them to feel their presence. The parrots squawk and screech quite loudly, particularly in the hours after sunrise and before sunset. In this …