Beach days , we’re ready for you, and nothing beats a walk down one of San Diego’s piers. If you’re looking for a pier-fect spot to see the waves, catch a sunset, or enjoy reely good fishing, we have five ideas for you — though one landmark might be closed this summer.
Updates in OB
The Ocean Beach Municipal Pier has been closed since February due to damage from winter storms. Mayor Todd Gloria has hopes of reopening the local landmark for the summer, but structural deterioration may not make this possible. These discussions have left locals wondering whether it’s better to repair or re-pier .
Based on its current analysis, the City of San Diego plans to eventually replace the pier. The completion date of the Ocean Beach Pier Renewal project has not been announced, but planning and permitting stages are expected to run through the end of 2024.
If you have comments, ideas, or feedback regarding the project, the second community workshop is this Saturday, June 10, 2-4 p.m. at the Liberty Station Conference Center.
We love this view in O’Side
Photo via @shawn.deezy
A pier review
If your beach days aren’t complete without visiting a pier, check out these locations.
- Imperial Beach Pier | Head here for fishing , art, and to find the most southwesterly spot in the continental US.
- Crystal Pier | This Pacific Beach destination is known for its cottages , small shops, and fishing.
- Shelter Island Pier | Enjoy views of San Diego Bay with artwork and places to fish.
- Oceanside Pier | This North County landmark is known as a fishing destination with epic views — sometimes whales swim by.
- Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier | UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography owns this research pier. Generally, it’s not open to the public, but some of the best views can be seen underneath it.