If you’re in the eclectic Ocean Beach neighborhood during low tides, head over to the pier, where you’ll see lots of low-lying sandstone rocks where lots of sea life lives. This is actually a good San Diego tide pools spot for kids because the rocks are relatively flat with shallow pools.

The Original Dog Beach in San Diego, CA is nationally famous and one of the first official leash-free beaches in the United States. It is a landmark in the community of Ocean Beach at the end of I-8 at the mouth of the San Diego River. Dog Beach is a special place where people and pets, beach lovers and surfers celebrate the spirit of Ocean Beach, one of Southern California's last true beach towns.

San Diego County, located in Southern California, is renowned for its stunning coastline, diverse landscapes, and vibrant communities. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,298,634, making it California's second-most populous county and the fifth-most populous in the United States. Its county seat is San Diego.

The Ocean Beach Pier is a popular landmark and attraction located in the Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego, California. The pier is one of the longest concrete piers on the West Coast, stretching 1,971 feet into the Pacific Ocean.