Ocean Beach Antique District Explained

The Ocean Beach Antique District is a specialty shopping district in the Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego, California. It is a few miles northwest of downtown San Diego.[1]

Description

Located on the community's main street, Newport Avenue, it is a two-block stretch noted for a large concentration of antique and collectible shops, consignment stores, and multi-dealer malls. There are a dozen shops and malls housing more than 200 individual dealers - the largest concentration of antique dealers in San Diego County.[2]

The shops are within walking distance of the beach and Ocean Beach Fishing Pier at the foot of Newport Avenue. The Antique District hosts special events such as a Holiday Open House and an Oktoberfest sales event.[3]

The district has been called a "beachside Antique Row" by San Diego Magazine.[4] It is also listed as a "Favorite Resource" in Rachel Ashwell's book, Shabby Chic Treasure Hunting & Decorating Guide. In 2015 the District was listed as "best antique store" in a "Best of San Diego" readers poll by the San Diego Union Tribune.[5]

History

Ocean Beach became a destination for antiques starting in 1989,[6] when the Cottage Antiques mall was opened by Cordelia Mendoza with husband Bob Mendoza. She became a leader of the local business community and has been honored as "a pioneer in establishing the antiques district in Ocean Beach."[7]

The area was recognized by the city of San Diego as an official district in the late 1990s.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ocean Beach Antique District website . 2016-03-20 . 2008-08-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080809012544/http://www.antiquesinsandiego.com/ . live .
  2. Web site: The Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods . Frommer's San Diego Guide . 20 March 2016 . 2 April 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160402131632/http://www.frommers.com/destinations/san-diego/664168 . live .
  3. Web site: OB Antique District's Holiday Open House . Ocean Beach Mainstreet Association . 8 December 2014 . 20 March 2016 . 14 March 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170314062355/https://oceanbeachsandiego.com/resources/local-news/ob-antique-districts-holiday-open-house . live .
  4. News: Ocean Beach: A Lifestyle Frozen in Time . Dower . Rick . San Diego Magazine . 20 March 2016 . 11 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160311130701/http://www.sandiegomagazine.com/San-Diego-Magazine/San-Diego-Covered/Local-Communities/San-Diego-Magazines-Neighborhood-Series/Ocean-Beach-A-Lifestyle-Frozen-in-Time/ . live .
  5. Web site: Antique Store . San Diego's Best 2015 . San Diego Union-Tribune . 20 March 2016 . 3 April 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160403233235/http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/bestof/2015/shopping-and-services/antique-store/ . live .
  6. News: Cordelia Mendoza . Scott . Cathy . June 1989 . San Diego Woman Magazine . 20 March 2016 . 3 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233928/http://www.cathyscott.com/artcls/SanDiegoWomanCordeliaMendoza.html . live .
  7. Web site: Cordelia Mendoza - College Antiques . Business Improvement District awards . 17 May 2006 . San Diego Source . 20 March 2016 . 11 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160311124915/http://www.sddt.com/Reports/article.cfm?RID=407&SourceCode=20060512crc#.Vu74KCi6UlI . live .

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