The honest take
Every Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., the 4900 block of Newport Avenue closes to cars and turns into a street party that happens to sell vegetables. There’s fresh fruit, prepared food, crafts and jewelry, and a crowd that ranges from surfers to grandmas to someone playing a didgeridoo.
Come hungry and graze your way down the block. Then walk to the end of Newport and watch the sunset from the sand, because the beach is right there.
It’s a real local market, not a tourist show, which is exactly why it’s fun. Bring cash just in case, and expect parking to be tight.
Worth it? Skip it?
Worth it if
You’re in town on a Wednesday and want dinner, people-watching and a sunset in one go.
Skip it if
It’s not Wednesday. Sadly, this one is non-negotiable.
Quick facts
| Area | Ocean Beach, 4900 block of Newport Ave (between Bacon St and Cable St) |
| Cost | Free to walk around |
| Hours | Wednesdays, 4 to 8 p.m. |
| Parking | Street parking and small lots nearby; arrive early |
| Kids | Yes |
Photo: Tomás Del Coro from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
