Ocean Beach business community hopes city replaces iconic pier

Ocean Beach business community hopes city replaces iconic pier

OCEAN BEACH – Opened in 1966 as a free public sport fishing pier, the Ocean Beach Pier was permanently closed 57 years later in October 2023, due to its deteriorating condition. With the fate of OB Pier in the balance, Times of San Diego conducted a “shout out” to ask business owners and residents to discuss how they’ve been affected by the pier’s closure. We also asked if people felt OB’s unique “vibe” had changed. Here’s what they had to say: …