Ocean Beach - California City Beach

01950 Abbott Street
Ocean Beach, California, USA

Lifeguards are staffed daily, year round at the main lifeguard station at 1950 Abbott Street. In summer, additional lifeguards are staffed along the beach in seasonal lifeguard towers. Lifeguards are generally on duty from 9:00 a.m. to dusk; but check with lifeguards for specific staff hours.Rip Currents:Most California beaches experience strong rip currents. Ocean Beach experiences particularly strong rip currents which necessitate over 1,000 water rescues by lifeguards each year. Our safety tips section provides an explanation of rip currents and some methods of freeing yourself if caught in a rip current. The best advice is to swim near a lifeguard.Water Activity Zones:This beach has separate water areas reserved for swimming and surfing. Check with lifeguards for details.Surfing:Surfing is permitted at this beach in designated areas.Scuba:This beach is not recommended for scuba diving due to lack of undersea life, heavy water ... more on GoingToTheBeach.com, Inc.

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