A Perfect Saturday in OB: The Ocean Beach Makers Market

Ocean Beach has always had its own thing going. A little salty, a little artsy, fiercely local. And the Ocean Beach Makers Market fits right in. If you’ve been looking for a reason to spend a Saturday afternoon in OB, this is it.

Ocean Beach Makers Market

One-of-a-Kind Finds

Browse a carefully curated lineup of local makers and creators – handmade jewelry, original artwork, candles, ceramics, and more.

Every piece you find here came from someone who actually made it, which means you’re taking home something genuinely one of a kind. No MLM booths, no direct sales pitches, just talented independent artists doing their thing.

A Day Worth Making

The market is set up in the outdoor plaza shared by OB Surf Lodge, Wonderland Ocean Pub, and Blue Water Seafood, which means you’ve got great food and drinks right at your fingertips. Grab a bite, sip something cold, and wander. It’s the kind of afternoon that’s easy to stretch out.

Best of all, it’s completely free and open to everyone – kids included. Whether you’re shopping with intention or just browsing to see what catches your eye, there’s something here for all of us.

Supporting the Creative Community

Markets like this one are part of what makes San Diego neighborhoods feel alive. When you show up and buy directly from local makers, you’re putting money straight into the hands of artists and craftspeople who are building something here.

That connection – between maker and buyer, neighbor and neighbor – is what the Ocean Beach Makers Market is really about.

Ocean Beach Makers Market

See you there!

Bring the family, bring a friend, and save a little room in your bag – you’ll want to take something home.

📆 Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 5083 Santa Monica Ave, San Diego
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See you there, San Diego!

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  • Start Date
    June 13, 2026 11:00 am
  • End Date
    June 13, 2026 4:00 pm
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    • OB Surf Lodge
  • Address
    5083 Santa Monica Ave., San Diego CA
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