SoCal Beaches Magazine Blog

2008 Pacific Beach Christmas / Holiday Parade
December 14 from Noon until 2PM

The annual Pacific Beach Christmas and Holiday Parade is scheduled
for December 14 2008. The parade will include live marching bands,
floats, horses, classic cars and local public figuires.

Come watch the action which takes place from 12:00 noon until 2PM and goes down Garnet Ave. ending on Mission Blvd.

To enter a parade in the float click here

For more information on Pacific Beach click here

For Pacific Beach Hotels visit www.pacificbeachhotels.org

2008 OMBAC Longboard Classic Surf Contest
Sept. 21 2008 - The Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach

The 2008 OMBAC Longboard Classic once again provided the excitement
and fun that would remind many older surfers of days gone by.

The event was held just north of The Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach and featured classic surfboards from the 1950’s and 1960’s.

The event also requires that all boards be at least 10 feet long to make it a
real longboarding event.

“This event is one of the best surfing events in San Diego and OMBAC does a great job using this as a way to raise money for local charities”, said Bob Anderson a “PB” local and avid long board surfer.

Classic pre 1970 Longboards at the 2008 OMBAC Surf Classic

The OMBAC surf classic does a great job bringing out the “Endless Summer”
lifestyle and many of the participants are from the era of The Beach Boy’s and longbaords hanging out of the back of a woodie.

It is also nice to see a younger generation of surfers partaking in the event and enjoying the California beaches just as their parents did 25 years before.

The whole term “hang 10″ started when longboard surfers were hanging all ten toes off the front of the board while riding. Not something you see very much anymore with all the new short boards in the water.

The OMBAC Surf Classic is a great event to watch from the pier, the beach or online with our www.pacificbeachsurfcam.com

Check out some of the photos and videos at
http://www.socalbeachmag.net/californiabeachevents/2008ombaclongboard.html

A longboarder catches some tube at the 2008 OMBAC Longboard Surf Classic

Check out some of the videos of surfers “hanging 10″ below!

Longboard Surfing video #1

Longboard Surfing video #2

Longboard Surfing video #3

Longboard Surfing video #4

Bob’s Mission Surf Shop
4320 Mission Blvd. San Diego, CA 92109
Everything you need for surfing in Pacific Beach!
www.MissionSurf.com

“PB” Surf Web Cam Ranks as “Best in San Diego”

Watch the “PB” surf cam click here

When it comes to watching live surfing on the Internet
there are a alot of web cams that offer locations that can
focus on some of the best surf breaks in San Diego.

Many of the cameras are land based and have to zoom in quite
a distance to see the action and when they do the surfers and breaks
are very far in the distance.

One camera in San Diego has been able to over come that and position itself right on the surf breaks north and south of the Crystal Pier.

The Pacific Beach Surf Cam sits out towards the end of The Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach and was recently recognized by the “California Action Surfers”, as the “Best Surf Web Cam in San Diego“.

“Some of the reasons they won had to do with location, but also a contributing factor was that visitors coming on the page can also
control the camera”, said Paul Fischer a spokeperson for the organization.
“This camera can capture the surf breaks from “PB” Drive to the south and Tourmaline Surf Park to the north, and because it sits almost 200 feet over the water it is very close to the surf breaks in these locations”. “Add the fact that the feed is free to view and you can see why it is our top choice for the San Diego area”. “Our surf members love this camera and view it all the time, even if they are not in San Diego”, he said laughing.

The Pacific Beach surf cam is owned and run by SoCal Beaches Magazine and has been on The Crystal Pier for over 4 years. “Last year we had to go out and redo some of the wiring, but the camera is running better than ever and becoming very popular for not just surfers, but people from around the world”. Said Socal Beaches Magazine spokesperson Mark Fitzgerald. “We are lucky to have some great sponsors including Bob’s Mission Surf and Dr. Steve Brody (who also the CEO of a local website called “La Jolla World“, which also broadcasts the feed.”)

Advertisers pay $150.00 per month to run the feed in their websites. “Our monthly cost to run this camera is over $500.00 per month which includes pier rent, internet cable and wireless transmission charges” Said Fitzgerald.
“In addition we have to run maintenance to replace and clean wiring and equipment” he said “but it is well worth it”.

“We are always looking for new sponsors and people who wish to buy the feed”. For a company who is looking to add content to a website this is a great deal for only $5.00 a day, especially when the visitors can control the camera” Fitzgerald commented when asked how many clients run the feed currently. (You can get information on placing the feed on your website at getinfo@san.rr.com)

The Pacific Beach Surf Cam sits about 250 off the entrance of the pier and is the farthest camera out over the water in Southern California.

To view the Pacific Beach Surf Cam visit click
http://www.socalbeachmag.net/surfwebcam.html

Pacific Beach Hotels Offer Great Specials
For August and September

Find a list of hotels in the Pacific Beach San Diego
area offering discount hotel prices and great packages!

You can book hotels by using the links below
or by calling 1-800-679-7707 and speaking to
a local travel expert.

Save money on hotel rooms and get special prices
on tickets to San Diego attractions.

1. The Ocean Park Inn

With a breathtaking view and well-groomed, spacious bedrooms you can’t help but enjoy the Ocean Park Inn. Whether you bask in the sun at poolside or walk a few steps to one of San Diego’s finest beaches, you will see why so many people vacation here.
Ocean Park Inn is a 100% NON SMOKING HOTEL…

More Hotel Info · Map

Book online or call 1-800-679-7707 to speak with a travel expert.

2. The Dana Inn on Mission Bay

Find more Pacific beach hotels and specials visit
the link below or call a reservation expert at http://hotels.socalbeachmag.net

Pacific Beach San Diego is one of the most popular beach
communities in San Diego and Southern California.
It has 2 miles of beach and great boardwalks, restaurants,
shopping and rentals. Find out more about Pacific Beach at
www.pacificbeachonline.com www.pacificbeachhotels.org
www.socalbeachmag.net

San Diego Beach Front Vacation Rental Special
Stay 4 nights get the 5th night free
Call 1-800-679-7707 and ask for the
Capri-by the Sea special!

Capri by the Sea vacation rentals Pacific Beach

Capri by the Sea Beach Front Vacation Rentals
Capri by the Sea
4767 Ocean Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92109
Map

Late Summer and Early Fall Special - Stay 4 nights & get a 5th night free!

The Capri by the Sea condominium complex is offering a summer special on beach front vacation rentals.

Capri by the Sea is a beachfront condominium hotel, located on Pacific Beach in San Diego. Each of our one and two bedroom units enjoy spectacular, uninterrupted panoramic oceanfront views.

Capri by the Sea is located on a renowned stretch of Pacific Beach, just 100 yards north of the historic Crystal Pier, a popular gathering place for locals and tourists alike. Sea World is only two miles south, and can be seen from the rooftop lanai. We are just minutes away from the world famous San Diego Zoo in historic Balboa Park.

In Pacific Beach, you’ll enjoy numerous shops, restaurants, bars, and nightlife, all within walking distance, along with 10 miles of boardwalk! Hotel amenities include a heated outdoor pool, spa, sauna, and secure garage parking.
Hotel Reservation Policies

Hotel requires that all changes and cancellations be made at least 30 days prior to arrival. Cancellations made within 30 days of arrival are subject to one night’s room and tax plus a $25.00 cancellation fee. In the case of multiple rooms booked together, the cancellation fee applies to each room that is cancelled. No refunds will be given for early departures.

A $75.00 per room booking fee will be charged at the hotel. This fee is in addition to the room rate, and is not included in your online reservation total.

Hotel check-in is located one block from the hotel, at 4747 Mission Boulevard #7, San Diego, CA 92169

To make a reservation call 1-800-679-7707
or click http://hotels.socalbeachmag.net/2219_hotel-info_h32554.html

Southern California Beach Hotels,
vacation rentals and Attraction links
Book hotels, vacation rentals and attraction tickets online
below or call 1-800-679-7707 and book by phone
►San Diego Beach Hotels ►San Diego Beach Vacation Rentals
►San Diego Discount Online Attractions Tickets
►Orange County beach hotels ►Orange County attractions & tickets
►Los Angeles Beach hotels ►Los Angeles attractions & tickets

San Diego Beach Hotels by Google Map
Find hotels at San Diego beaches located on a Google map and seperated
by room rates - luxury priced rooms, moderate priced rooms and budget priced rooms
Save 30% to 50% on retail hotel room rates!
►Mission Beach hotels by Map ►Pacific Beach hotels by Map ►La Jolla hotels by Map