Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) A+
The Cliffs Cafe
Coffee Shop
Azúcar
Coffee Shop
OB Bean Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Lazy Hummingbird Coffee & Tea House
Coffee Shop
Little Lion Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
OB Java
Coffee Shop
Newbreak
Coffee Shop
OB Garden Café
Coffee Shop
Cafe Bella Drive Thru
Coffee Shop
Walking on Water Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Better Buzz Coffee: Point Loma
Coffee Shop
Marvelous Muffins
Coffee Shop
Jennings House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Hub and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Mitch's Seafood
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sweet Tides
Coffee Shop
Seaside Coffee & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Coral Market
Coffee Shop
Big Bird’s Bistro
Coffee Shop
Fish Tacos
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Ocean Beach Tidepools
Attraction
Simpler Gifts Press
Art Gallery
Salomon Theater
Theatre Arts
Portuguese Historical Center
Museum
Greek Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
The Lot
Cinema
The Lot
Cinema
San Diego Watercolor Society
Art Gallery
New Americans Museum
Museum
USS Recruit
Museum
Visions Art Museum
Museum
Orca Stadium
Stadium
Orca Encounter
Theatre Arts
Women's Museum of California
Museum
Orca Underwater Viewing
Attraction
Shipwreck Rapids
Attraction
Explorer's Reef
Attraction
Aquaria: World of Fishes
Aquarium
Dolphin Point
Attraction
California Tide Pool
Attraction
Otter Outlook
Attraction
SeaWorld San Diego
Theme Park
Tidal Twister
Attraction
Sea Dragon Drop
Attraction
Elmo's Flying Fish
Attraction
Food and Drink (37) A+
Victory Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
OB Donut
Sweets
Belching Beaver Tasting Room
Bar
Nova Easy Kombucha
Bar
Mad Munch Grilled Cheezer Company
Deli
Kilowatt Brewing
Bar
California Wild Ales
Bar
Little Chef
Fast Food
Newport Quik Stop Liquor
Alcohol
Pacific Shores
Bar
The Harp
Bar
Sea Trader Liquor & Deli
Alcohol
Winston's Beach Club
Bar
Winston’s Beach Club
Bar
Arizona Cafe
Bar
Arizona Cafe
Fast Food
Newport Farms Market
Alcohol
Beach Sweets
Sweets
Sunshine Company
Bar
Tony’s Newport Cafe
Bar
Cheswick’s West
Bar
Pizza Port
Bar
JJ’s Sports Bar
Bar
The Holding Company
Bar
Lighthouse Ice Cream
Sweets
Fitness (4) A+
Crossfit OB
Gym
Ocean Beach Recreation Center
Community Centre
Indie Yoga
Gym
Opaka Method Studio
Gym
Performance360
Gym
The Private Gym
Gym
Peninsula YMCA
Gym
Point Loma Assembly
Community Centre
Renegade Fitcamp
Gym
Spark Cycle
Gym
Youth Aquatic Center
Community Centre
CrossFit Humanity
Gym
Chris Keith Personal Training
Gym
Leo's Fitness Lab
Gym
Groceries (6) A+
Olive Tree Market
Grocery Store
Ocean Beach Meat Company
Butcher
Synergy Fitness Studio
Health Food
Apple Tree Supermarket
Grocery Store
It’s Raw “O-Fish-Al” Poke Shop
Seafood
OB Smoothie Bar & Sub Express
Health Food
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
Grocery Store
Stumps Apple Market #3
Grocery Store
Point Loma Bagles
Bakery
European Cake Gallery
Bakery
Jensen's Foods
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Barons Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Con Pane Rustic Breads and Cafe
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Olive Baking Company
Bakery
Stehly Farms Market
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill
Seafood
Parks (9) A+
Ocean Beach Community Park
Park
Drum Circle Beach
Park
Ocean Beach Veterans’ Plaza
Park
Rum Runner Point
Park
Drum Circle Beach
Park
Collier Park
Park
Dusty Rhodes Park
Park
Ocean Beach Park
Park
Robb Field Ocean Beach Athletic Area
Park
Point Loma Community Park
Park
Canon Street Park
Park
Famosa Slough Park
Park
Cabrillo North Mini Park
Park
South Mission Beach Park
Park
Mission Point - Mission Bay Park
Park
Famosa Slough Park
Park
Cabrillo South Mini Park
Park
Plumosa Park
Park
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Park
America's Cup Harbor
Park
Mariner's Point - Mission Bay Park
Park
Liberty Station South Promenade
Park
PLNU Lookout Park
Park
Sunset Point - Mission Bay Park
Park
Fieldstone Legacy Plaza
Park
Shops (34) A+
Bone Appetit Ocean Beach Pet Supply
Pets
James Gang
Clothing
Ocean Beach Paint & Hardware
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
Velvet Hair Lounge
Hairdresser
Closet
Clothing
Sunset Clipps
Hairdresser
Bella Donna’s
Hairdresser
Thistle
Gift Shop
Bernie's Bike Shop
Bicycle
Mallory’s New Furniture
Furniture
California Accessories
Gift Shop
Tree Of Life Metaphysical Books and Gifts
Gift Shop
Strand’s Nails
Beauty
Golden Seashell Jewelry
Fashion
Ovean Beach Antiques Mall
Furniture
Miss Match
Clothing
The Electric Chair
Hairdresser
Wings
Discount Store
Details Salon Aveda
Beauty
Floral Fantasia
Florist
Sweet Salon
Hairdresser
Uno Wireless
Electronics
Super Max
Discount Store
Shore Thing Pet Supply
Pets
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. College Area (A+)

2. Mission Valley (A+)

3. San Ysidro (A+)

4. Old Town (A+)

5. Roseville (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Ocean Beach.
Public Transit Stops (13)
Stops & Stations A+
Voltaire Street & Froude Street
Bus Stop
Voltaire Street & Ebers Street
Bus Stop
Voltaire Street & Froude Street
Bus Stop
Voltaire Street & Ebers Street
Bus Stop
Voltaire Street & Soto Street
Bus Stop
Voltaire Street & Soto Street
Bus Stop
Voltaire Street & Sunset Cliffs Boulevard
Bus Stop
Voltaire Street & Sunset Cliffs Boulevard
Bus Stop
Voltaire Street & Mendocino Boulevard
Bus Stop
Voltaire Street & Mendocino Street
Bus Stop
Voltaire Street & Catalina Boulevard
Bus Stop
Voltaire Street & Catalina Boulevard
Bus Stop
West Point Loma Boulevard & Sunset Cliffs Boulevard
Bus Stop
West Point Loma Boulevard & Sunset Cliffs Boulevard
Bus Stop
Voltaire Street & San Clemente Street
Bus Stop
Voltaire Street & San Clemente Street
Bus Stop
Voltaire Street & Las Lomas Street
Bus Stop
Voltaire Street & Las Lomas Street
Bus Stop
Chatsworth Boulevard & Tennyson Street
Bus Stop
Chatsworth Boulevard & Tennyson Street
Bus Stop
Voltaire Street & Poinsettia Drive
Bus Stop
Voltaire Street & Poinsettia Drive
Bus Stop
Catalina Boulevard & Jennings Street
Bus Stop
Rosecrans Street & N Evergreen Street
Bus Stop
Rosecrans Street & N Evergreen Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.1% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Jomacha-Lomita (A+)

2. North Hills (A+)

3. Mission Bay (A+)

4. Bird Land (A+)

5. Bay Ho (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Ocean Beach is 204/100 - which is 47% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Core (C-)

2. City Heights East (D-)

3. Bario Logan (F)

4. Gaslamp Quarter (F)

5. Cortez Hill (F)

crime F

Ocean Beach crime rates are 4,032 per 100k, which is 42% higher than California
Property Crime
3,083 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
949 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Nestor (A+)

2. Egger Highlands (A+)

3. Scripps Ranch (A+)

4. Rancho Bernadino (A+)

5. North City (A+)

employment A+

The median income in Ocean Beach is $88,712 - which is 39% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$88,712 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.6% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Marina (A+)

2. Ocean Beach (A+)

3. Allied Gardens (A+)

4. Roseville (A+)

5. Del Cerro (A+)

health F

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
James T. Webber, MD
Doctor
Fire Station 15
Fire Station
San Diego City Fire Station 22
Fire Station
Point Loma - Cabrillo Drug
Pharmacy
Mark A. Kretz, D.D.S.
Dentist
AFC Urgent Care
Clinic
Point Loma – Shelter Island Drug
Pharmacy
Vons Pharmacy
Pharmacy
First Aid
Clinic
First Aid
Clinic
Urgent Care & More San Diego
Clinic
First Aid
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Police
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital
San Diego Harbor Police Headquarters
Police
Intricate Mind Institute
Doctor
San Diego City Fire Station 25
Fire Station
San Diego City Fire Station 21
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
USD Public Safety
Police
Federal Fire Station 13
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bird Land (C-)

2. Carmel Mountain (C-)

3. Clairemont Mesa (C-)

4. College Area (C-)

5. Columbia (C-)

housing B-

Ocean Beach home prices are $938,036 - which is 129% higher than California
Home Price
$938,036 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
28% A+
Home Affordability
10.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Kearny Mesa (A+)

2. Mira Mesa (A+)

3. Alta Vista (A+)

4. Del Cerro (A+)

5. Paradise Hills (A)

schools A+

The Ocean Beach graduation rate is 95% - which is 19% higher than California
School Test Scores
87% A+
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (2) B-
Ocean Beach Elementary
Warren-Walker School
Silver Gate Elementary
Dana
Sunset View Elementary
Loma Portal Elementary
Cabrillo Elementary
High Tech Elementary Explorer
High Tech Middle Media Arts
High Tech Elementary Explorer
High Tech Middle Media Arts
The Rock Academy
High Tech Middle
High Tech Middle
High Tech Elementary
High Tech Elementary
Banyan Tree Foundations Academy
Dewey Elementary
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter
Crown Point Elementary
School Of The Madeleine
High Schools (0) F
Point Loma High
High Tech High Media Arts
High Tech High Media Arts
The Rock Academy
High Tech High International
High Tech High International
High Tech High
High Tech High
Banyan Tree Foundations Academy
Urban Corps Of San Diego County Charter
Ihigh Virtual Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Ocean Beach (A+)

2. La Jolla (A+)

3. Carmel Valley (A+)

4. University City (A+)

5. Park West (A+)

ratings C-

Ocean Beach has an overall rating of 59% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes C-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Carmel Valley (A+)

2. Clairemont Mesa (A+)

3. Serra Mesa (A+)

4. Bay Park (A+)

5. Rancho Penasquitos (A+)

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Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA Area Guide

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Ocean Beach Area Facts

  • Ocean Beach has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Ocean Beach crime rates are 79% higher than the San Diego average
  • Cost of living in Ocean Beach is 22% higher than the San Diego average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ocean Beach? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ocean Beach Community Park
      Drum Circle Beach
      Ocean Beach Veterans’ Plaza
      Rum Runner Point
      Drum Circle Beach
      Collier Park
      Dusty Rhodes Park
      Ocean Beach Park

      Entertainment

      Ocean Beach Tidepools
      Simpler Gifts Press
      Salomon Theater
      Portuguese Historical Center
      Greek Amphitheater
      The Lot
      The Lot
      San Diego Watercolor Society

      Food & Drink

      Victory Wine & Spirits
      OB Donut
      Belching Beaver Tasting Room
      Nova Easy Kombucha
      Mad Munch Grilled Cheezer Company
      Kilowatt Brewing
      California Wild Ales
      Little Chef

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Ocean Beach? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Ocean Beach.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      5% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ocean Beach? The cost of living in Ocean Beach is 204/100 - which is 47% higher than California.
      Ocean Beach
      204

      104% more expensive than average

      San Diego
      168

      68% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ocean Beach? Ocean Beach crime rates are 4,032, which are 42% higher than California
      Total Crime
      4,032 per 100k people

      73% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      73% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Ocean Beach? The median income in Ocean Beach is $88,712 which is 39% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $88,71260% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $53,74680% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      65% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Ocean Beach a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Crestwood Behavioral Health San Diego
      Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
      Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
      Naval Medical Center San Diego
      UC San Diego Medical Center
      Moores Cancer Center
      UC San Diego Health, La Jolla Campus
      Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Bridget Hanagan, MA
      Clear with periodic clouds Kaiser Permanente San Diego Mission Road
      Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery
      Robert Button, M.D.
      Sidney H. Levine, M.D.
      Paul C. Murphy, M.D.
      Student Health Services
      Ratner Children's Eye Center

      B- Housing

      What are Ocean Beach home prices? Ocean Beach home prices are $938,036 - which is 129% higher than California
      Median home value
      $938,036408% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,900100% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      22%

      65% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Ocean Beach have good schools? The Ocean Beach graduation rate is 95% - which is 19% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      87%

      81% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      17% higher than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Ocean Beach a good place to live? Ocean Beach has an overall rating of 59% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      59%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      3 total surveys

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