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OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off
This annual event draws visitors to Ocean Beach for a day of eclectic fun that includes art, food, music and the beautiful beaches of Ocean Beach. This will be the 44th year of the free event, happening on Saturday, June 22.
One of the traditions is the Chili Cook-Off competition that features tastings of all types of chili vying for the People's Choice Award, the grand prize for the event.
Find out more about the day's schedule with activities running from 10 a.m. through 8 p.m. here where you can learn more about the Hodad's Burger Eating Contest, the Ocean Beergarden, the Dirty Birds Wing Eating Contes, two stages of music and much more.
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8 Great Places in Ocean Beach
There are many diverse things to do, places to visit and restaurants to eat at in Ocean Beach including several opportunities to that involve the great outdoors. CBS 8 is highlighting 8 great spots you need to check out.
The Ocean Beach burger joint on Newport Avenue opened in 1991. It's known for its cheeseburgers, fries, onion rings, and giant milkshakes. Hodads opened its second location in downtown San Diego in 2011 and expanded into Petco Park one year later.
There are currently two locations in OB, one on Cable Street and the other is located on Niagara Avenue. The restaurant offers Southeast Asian cuisine. It's the perfect pit stop anytime, day or night.
The outdoor market is held every Wednesday, rain or shine from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the 4900 block of Newport Avenue. You can find flowers, local produce, desserts, and much more.
The Ocean Beach Pier
Although it is currently temporarily closed due to storm damage, the pier is one of the most visited landmarks in San Diego. San Diego city staff just recently presented a new design to rebuild the pier at a higher elevation to reduce wave damage.
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
The park features breathtaking ocean views, dramatic cliff formations, and caves. If you make the drive along Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, make sure to time it so you catch an amazing sunset.
Located on Santa Monica Avenue, the beachfront spot has great ocean views, drinks, and food. It's a great place for a casual hangout on the second floor.
The 3-story restaurant, bar, and live music venue is just steps away from the beach on Newport Avenue. It's a great place to hang out especially if you are looking to listen to good music and eat good food.
Newport Avenue Beach
It is one of the most popular San Diego beaches for photographers to get that perfect sunset or surfer photo with the pier in the background. Swimmers and surfers flock to this beach daily.
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White Chicken Chili | Cooking with Styles
Chili can be made so many different ways; a red base and beef or turkey, a bean-based chili without meat, or even a spicy 3-alarm chili but one thing they all tend to have in common is the color red.
When you make this White Chicken Chilii, your dish will stand out. Most people tell me that they have never had white chili. The best part is that it has just enough heat for everyone to enjoy and for those who want it spicer can add more jalapenos.
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Then & Now in Ocean Beach
Comparing1987 to 2021 looking down Newport Street in OB: