Sept. 18th, 7 p.m., Quenching San Diego’s Thirst in the 1930s:

The Removal of the Los Conejos and Capitan Grande Indians
and the Construction of Capitan Grande Reservoir
Our guest speaker for Sept. 18th OBHS meeting will be Richard L. Carrico who will talk about the history of San Diego’s water supply.
Since the time of the Franciscan priests, and construction of Padre Dam in what is [...]

White City on the Hill Drew a Full House

Madame Tingley and the Theosophical Society Community on Point Loma
Many people have heard of the Theosophical Society Community on Point Loma. But who were the Theosophists and what where they doing on Point Loma? Find out at the Aug. 21, 2008 OBHS meeting at P.L.U.M. by our featured presenter Bruce Coughran.

Coughran grew up [...]

OB Historical Walk

The OBHS OB Historical Walk July 19th had a nice size crowd. Ned titlow, Carol Bowers and Pat James guided the tour. As an added bonus the group was invited for a special guided after-tour of the OB Hidden Garden which was in full bloom. Thanks to the guides and all that attended.

A Local Surfing History and Tales of the Sunset Surfers

Over 200 attendees, many surfers, came to the July 17, 2008 meeting presented by local surfer, artist and author Cher Pendarvis. A slide show of historical photographs and stories of local surfers made for a fun time reflecting back on the local surfing hitory and culture. A big Mahalo to special guests Bud Caldwell, Mouse [...]

Thank You OB Town Council and SD County

The Ocean Beach Town Council Awarded the Ocean Beach Historical Society $500
from the Christmas Tree Fund. Thank you Ocean Beach Tree Committee
The OBHS was Awarded a San Diego County Community Project Grant
The grant will further the work of OBHS, by helping preserve the archives, and educating the community on the local history of OB through [...]

“The Wishing Arch & Wonder-full-land” of OB

Once upon a time in a land called O.B.
(where the beach and ocean meet) there was a garden that Daniel Wallace and Judith May called Wonder-full-land.
Wallace and May dreamed, planted and played there for 12 years sharing heart energy and harmony.
What began in 1997 with one lonely pansy grew into a storybook land protected by [...]

Goodbye to Two Beloved OB Legends

Ocean Beach’s legendary Roslyn Straus (Roz) died in April 2008 at the age of 92
Roz was poet and philosopher who lived life fully and perpetuated the “OB attitude.” In the 70s Roz and her husband Frank participated in the famed “Ocean Beach Free School” and later continued the idea of community education through their [...]

13th OB Exposed

MAY 15, 2008 was the 13th Annual OB Exposed Photo Contest and Exhibit of Photographic Impressions of Ocean Beach & Point Loma. The event was the rage of OB. Lots of great photos and fabulous food (thanks to local establishments for donating the goodies).The Winning Photos will can be seen at the OB Libray over [...]

Help SAVE the Mills Act Program and Historical Designation in the City of San Diego.

Dear friends of Historic Preservation,
On Friday April 18 at 2:00PM, the Historic Resources Board will conduct a workshop on the 12th floor of the City Admin. Building, 202 C St. to take public testimony about the Mayor’s proposal to end most historic preservation in San Diego, including Mills Act contracts. This workshop is important to [...]

Find Out about the “Hidden Garden” April 17th

Louie William’s “Hidden Garden” is the topic of the April 17th Meeting at 7 p.m. at PL Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd in OB.
Encinitas has “Quails Garden” and Ocean Beach has the “Hidden Garden.” Louie, a San Diego native, has created this wonderful fairytale garden at his 1930’s homes on Niagara.
He has graciously allowed [...]