Thurs., May 21, 2026, at 7:00 pm, the Ocean Beach Historical Society is happy to have Larry Zeiger present: “Gotta Sing – Gotta Dance!“. Larry, a former PLHS teacher, a performer and musician. Larry has brought music and performance to the peninsula for decades. Join us for this fun event at OB Joyfull (Formerly known as Water’s Edge Community Center) at 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., in Ocean Beach. All programs are free!

We had a full house on Thurs., April 16, 2026. The crowd enjoyed a great presentation by OB Historical Society, What Ever Became of Dutch Flats? by Eric DuVall, who gave an eye-opening excursion into the hidden history of the boggy estuary that once stretched between Old Town and Loma Portal – Dutch Flats. OBHS friends came to OB Joyfull (Formerly known as Water’s Edge Community Center) at 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., in Ocean Beach. All programs are free!

At S.D. Council City Council: A large group of O.B. residents and historians turned out to oppose the City Council, Preservation and Progress Package A (proposal to accelerate building) opposing O.B. Emerging Cottage Historic District. District 2 Council Jen Cambel once again ignored her district and voted for the developers! The votes were 5 Yeas, 1 Nay Joe LaCava), 3 Absent (didn’t bother coming to work).
A large majority of Ocean Beach residents say “NO” to proposed changes to development standards that target Ocean Beach in particular and weaken historical preservation. The staff report states that “the proposed amendment clearly provides that Complete Communities Housing Solutions can be utilized on properties within the boundaries of the Ocean Beach Cottage Emerging Historical District … if the property is not a contributing resource to the district.” Complete Communities allows builders to circumvent long-standing guardrails such as preserving community heritage, buildings over the 30-foot height limit law, and preventing rampant overgrowth. More information at: obrag.org

The Ocean Beach Historical Society was a real treat on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Local author Jill Hall discussed her fasinating recent novel “On a Sundown Sea”.
Author Jill Hall presented her novel about Madame Tingle and the origins of Lomaland. She told the interesting story of the Lomaland Theosophical Community, and its leader Katherine Tingley, who also traveled to many countries.

All Ocean Beach Historical Society programs are FREE!

Please join Ocean Beach Historical Society, for A View From My Trike, Thursday evening, January 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm, at Water’s Edge Community, 1894 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. OBHS Board Member and talented writer Mercy Baron presents an engaging selection of her stories from the San Diego Reader. This fun and lively presentation will kick off Ocean Beach Historical Society’s 32nd season of free monthly programs. Tell a friend, and come on down! See you on January 15th. All OBHS programs are FREE!

The Ocean Beach Historical Society took off in December.
Ocean Beach Historical Society hopes to see you at the January 15, 2026 program. We have some wonderful speakers lined up for the new year. We look forward to seeing you at our 2026 programs and events.

Ocean Beach Historical Society, Nov. 20, 2025, “El Presidio’, featured Richard Carrico, at Water’s Edge Community, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., O.B. Think you know the early history of Spanish settlement in San Diego? Know where the first mission in San Diego was located? Were Kumeyaay prisoners executed at the San Diego Presidio? What the heck did those early Spanish colonists eat? Our favorite speakers and local historian and author Richard L. Carrico gave us answers those questions and many more. Richard walked us through the mid-1700s up to 1845 and literally uncovered lost stories and histories. In addition to his presentation on the history and archaeology of the San Diego Presidio and Presidio Hill, Richard signed his newly released book, El Presidio de San Diego: Excavating Southern California’s Lost City. See you in Jan. 2026, at Water’s Edge Community. All OBHS programs are FREE!

Join us Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:00 pm, at the Ocean Beach Historical Society program “Lot 9, Block 86 of Point Loma Height, Then and Now“, at Water’s Edge Community Center, 1984  Sunset Cliffs Blvd., O.B. One of the first houses on the hill, this beautiful old residence on Narragansett Avenue has been home to three generations of Ferol Henkels’ family. Over the decades, the beautiful interior has evolved into a museum, filled with photographs and artifacts that recall the past of Ocean Beach and San Diego. Please join us on October 16, as we explore this Ocean Beach treasure house.
OBHS Programs are always FREE.

SOME PEOPLE KEEP HISTORY ALIVE by retelling it, some by writing it, some by advocating for and protecting the places that hold it, and a rare few do all three. Eric DuVall is one of those rare few. Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the People In Preservation (PIP) Awards, honoring outstanding individuals, organizations, and community groups whose work in historic preservation has enriched the cultural and architectural fabric of San Diego County. Each of this year’s awardees reminds us that saving our cultural heritage takes many forms. Some are lifelong advocates, writers, and culture keepers who ensure our stories endure, while others represent landmark projects that drive cultural tourism and strengthen our local economy. Together, their efforts keep San Diego’s unique character and sense of place alive and ensure our shared heritage continues to inspire, connect, and enrich our communities today and for generations to come. SOHO applauds these remarkable individuals who demonstrate what’s possible when dedication, skill, and vision are applied to the ongoing work of protecting our past.  Please join us in congratulating the 2025 People In Preservation Award recipient.